Discover many local unique, creative and diverse makers, artists & small batch at this buzzing Brighton Makers Market curated by Paper Daisy Events... more >

Jubilee Square, Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE

Sat 5 Oct 24

Bexhill Choral Society - British Choral Classics

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS- Toward the Unknown Region & Songs of Travel PARRY - I was Glad STANFORD - Songs of the Sea and works by HOLST, SULLIVAN &... more >

St. Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1JG

Sat 5 Oct 24

OAE TOTS - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Come and join the OAE on a musical adventure. Bring your clapping hands, singing voices and stamping feet for this lively concert for 2-5 year olds..... more >

Friends’ Meeting House, Brighton BN1 1AF

Sat 5 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in East Sussex

Photo Fronge 2024: Common Ground

Photo Fringe 2024: Common Ground Collectives Hub Phoenix Art Space 10-14 Waterloo Place?Brighton?BN2 9NB 5 Oct-17 Nov, Wed-Sun 12-5pm closed..... more >

Phoenix Art Space 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB

Sat 5 Oct 24

Gut Health Talk

Welcome to Gut Health Talk on Thursday, 3rd Oct! Join us at The Seasons Kitchen for an evening with Joanna from The Artisan Forest Kitchen... more >

The Seasons Kitchen, 10-11 Hartfield Road Forest Row RH18 5DN

Thu 3 Oct 24

Funny Business Networking: Escape Rooms | Brighton

Funny Business Networking: Escape Rooms Suits, sales pitches and lukewarm coffee in hotel function rooms..... more >

The Brunswick, 1 Holland Road, Brighton & Hove BN3 1JF

Thu 3 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Hove Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Hove choir is run by singing teacher Charlotte Nash... more >

Central United Reformed Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove BN3 3YF

Thu 3 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

From Desmonds to Rye Lane: An evening of Black British TV & Film

Join us for a special Black History Month event by De La Warr Pavilion and Ten66 Television with Playing The Race Card continuing the Black Joy... more >

De La Warr Pavilion Marina Bexhill On Sea TN40 1DP

Wed 2 Oct 24

Photo Hastings - The Humming of the Sea

Photo Hastings returns to the Gallery as part of the Photo Hastings Festival with 'The Humming of the Sea - a group exhibition... more >

Hastings Arts Forum 20 Marine Court St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX

Wed 2 Oct 24

Lost Memories

Lost Memories is a multi-screen video installation that draws on screenwriter Gary Thomas’ experience of being a carer to his mother, who had... more >

Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ

Tue 1 Oct 24

J S Bach's Goldberg Variations by Candlelight

Following his masterful direction of the performance of all six of J S Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos at the 2024 Mayfield Festival the Harpsichord... more >

Chapel, Mayfield School, High Street, Mayfield TN20 6PH

Sun 29 Sep 24

Bates Green Garden - Open Garden for NGS

This plantswomans tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland garden created around a majestic oak tree... more >

Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH

Sun 29 Sep 24

Parkinson's support event @ Heather View

A care home in Crowborough is opening its doors to the community for a free Parkinson’s support event... more >

Care UK’s Heather View, Beacon Rd, Crowborough TN6 1AS

Fri 27 Sep 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Hove

he Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring Poldark and Angus Baskerville in a never-before-seen show, bringing magic, mind reading and comedy... more >

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS

Thu 26 Sep 24

ABBA Special: Neon Nights Boogie

It’s Euroviscon in Brighton this weekend. To celebrate we bring the disco to the studio with this Eurovision and ABBA-inspired Neon Nights artwork,..... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sun 22 Sep 24

James Bond Concert Spectacular

Nobody does it better than Q The Music – the world’s first dedicated tribute to 007’s legendary soundtracks... more >

The De La Warr Pavilion TN40 1DP

Sun 22 Sep 24

Ti Amo Tuscany

Enjoy the views under the Tuscan sun in just three hours. Escape to the vineyards of Tuscany while sipping back with your finest drop... more >

Pinot & Picasso Brighton, Ground Floor, 127 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AF

Sat 21 Sep 24

CLOGG Comedy #53

Join us for the first of our hedonistic Autumn CLOGG's! Clogg aims to be a welcoming space open to acts to perform their highest level of..... more >

The Caroline of Brunswick 39 Ditchling Rd Brighton BN1 4SB

Thu 19 Sep 24

Bingo - prize bingo evening

A fun family evening of prize bingo and raffle. Proceeds towards the Camber Community Newsletter. more >

The Castle public house, Lydd Rd, Camber TN31 7RS

Thu 19 Sep 24

Fairlight Hall - Open Garden for NGS

A restored stunning garden in East Sussex. The formal gardens extend over 9 acres and surround the Victorian Gothic mansion (not open)... more >

Fairlight Hall, Hastings TN35 5DR

Thu 19 Sep 24

Brighton Art Fair 2024

This September welcomes back Brighton Art Fair for a special 20th anniversary edition. The city’s flagship contemporary art fair returns to the..... more >

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange BN1 1UG

Thu 19 Sep 24

Grounded: Margaret Roberts & Robin Thompson

Margaret Roberts shows a wide range of works with 'captured colour' in dyes made from her plants... more >

Hastings Arts Forum 20 Marine Court St Leonards on Sea TN38 0DX

Tue 17 Sep 24

Visit West Blatchington Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Our 200 year old Windmill will be open to all to ascend and explore. This includes an extensive and renowned Milling museum..... more >

West Blatchington Windmill, Holmes Avenue, Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LH

Sun 15 Sep 24

Saddlescombe Farm

Heritage Open Day: Discover the Nature, Beauty and History of the South Downs at Saddlescombe Farm. Enjoy farm tours, traditional crafts, folk songs,..... more >

Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe Road, Brighton BN45 7DE

Sun 15 Sep 24

Town Hall Open Day - Fun for all the Family

Heritage Open Day: Come along to the Town Hall to discover rooms not normally open to the public. View our collection of art work and Civic Regalia... more >

Town Hall, High Street, Lewes BN7 2QS

Sun 15 Sep 24

Autumn Market

Come along and enjoy the third seasonal market of 2024 and celebrate the start of Autumn with over 30 stallholders both inside and outside selling... more >

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross BN24 5BU

Sun 15 Sep 24

West Blatchington Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Unusual six sided smock mill c.1820, built on a square flint and brick tower. The mill was sketched by John Constable in 1825... more >

97 Holmes Avenue, West Blatchington BN3 7LH

Sun 15 Sep 24

Western Road â€“ more than shops. A walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: Western Road - more than shops. A walk with Geoffrey Mead Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the..... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

West Hill; Brighton's hidden neighbourhood â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: West Hill; Brighton's hidden neighbourhood - a walk with Geoffrey Mead. Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a..... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Clifton Hill & Montpelier; Brighton's West End â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: Clifton Hill and Montpelier. A walk with Dr Geoffrey Mead. Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll around the..... more >

St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Urgent news from Sarajevo...

Heritage Open Day: 14 June 1914 stop Dieppe to Holywell stop Urgent news from Sarajevo stopâ€¦ Have you wondered about the small building immediately... more >

Italian Gardens, 53 King Edward’s Parade, Eastbourne BN20 7XB

Sun 15 Sep 24

Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New â€“ a walk with Geoffrey Mead

Heritage Open Day: Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New - a walk with Geoffrey Mead Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute... more >

St. Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed Quaker Meeting House with modern additions This Friends Meeting House dates from 1784 with later additions over... more >

Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Priory School, Lewes Memorial Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Lewes Priory School Memorial Chapel, (Mountfield Road, between Priory School and East Sussex College)... more >

Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XN

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Combined Law Courts

Heritage Open Day: Originally designed as county hall in 1812 this building has a neo classical faÃ§ade in portland stone... more >

Lewes Combined Court, 182 High Street, Lewes BN7 1YB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Freemasons Hall

Heritage Open Day: This Grade II listed 1868 building is still owned by the South Saxon Lodge, one of the oldest in Sussex... more >

149 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XT

Sat 14 Sep 24

A Very Special Visitor: Mary Anning Visits the Booth Museum

Heritage Open Day: Come along and meet famous fossil hunter Mary Anning at the Booth Museum of Natural History... more >

194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Theatre Royal Brighton Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Come through the Stage Door on to the stage where thousands of stars have trod the boards since 1807!... more >

Theatre Royal Brighton Stage Door, 35 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Telling Stories - A Unique Archive

Heritage Open Day: Photographs, books and audio telling the stories of how Brighton came to be the city is is today... more >

195-201 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Brighton Quakers

Heritage Open Day: Brighton Friends' Meeting House, the home of Brighton Quakers - open for HODs 2024 During our Heritage Open Days event our... more >

Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton & Hove BN1 1AF

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Rusty House

Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit the 'Rusty House' as featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs... more >

The Rusty House, South Street, Lewes BN7 2BS

Sat 14 Sep 24

King John's Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

4 acre romantic garden for all seasons. An ongoing family project since 1987 with new areas completed in 2020... more >

King John’s Lodge, Etchingham TN19 7AZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children's Market

Our Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items... more >

St Mary, Hampden Park, Church Hall, 69 Decoy Drive, Eastbourne BN22 9PP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Gin & Rum Festival Brighton

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

Brighton Dome, Brighton Corn Exchange, Church Street Brighton BN1 1UE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Limekiln Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The garden was designed in the 1930s when the house was owned by Charles Stewart Taylor, MP for Eastbourne... more >

Limekiln Farm, Hailsham BN27 3TA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Free entry to Seaford museum

Heritage Open Day: Seaford Museum occupies a moated Martello Tower on the seafront and is much bigger on the inside... more >

Seaford Museum, Martello Tower 74, The Esplanade, Seaford BN25 1JH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Lewes House, High Street Lewes

Heritage Open Day: Lewes House is a substantial 18th century detached house set in a large walled garden... more >

Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes BN7 2LX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel

Heritage Open Day: The Wesleyan Society was formed in Winchelsea in 1774 and this 'Preaching House' was built in 1785... more >

Winchelsea Wesley Methodist Chapel, Rectory Lane, Winchelsea TN36 4EY

Sat 14 Sep 24

Monthly Craft fair

Monthly craft fair held on the 2nd saturday of the month at St Wilfrids Church Hall, Pevensey bay A good number of local crafters selling hand made... more >

St Wilfrids Church Hall Eastbourne Rd Pevensey bay BN24 6HL

Sat 14 Sep 24

NetWerks, Fisher Street Lewes

Heritage Open Day: NetWerks in Fisher Street was built as municipal offices in 1916, designed by local architect Rowland Halls... more >

The Werks, 4 Fisher Street, Lewes BN7 2DQ

Fri 13 Sep 24

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Things to do around East Sussex

East Sussex, a picturesque county on the southeastern coast of England, offers a wide range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in East Sussex:

1. Royal Pavilion in Brighton:
- Begin your day by visiting the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This exotic palace, built for King George IV, combines Regency grandeur with Indian and Chinese visual styles. Explore its colorful interiors, stunning gardens, and learn about its fascinating history.

2. The Lanes in Brighton:
- Afterward, wander through The Lanes, an area known for its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Explore the narrow alleys, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a meal at one of the charming eateries.

3. Seven Sisters Country Park:
- For nature enthusiasts, head to the Seven Sisters Country Park. Hike along the dramatic chalk cliffs, enjoy panoramic views of the English Channel, and spot wildlife. It's a great spot for picnics and photography.

4. Battle Abbey and Battlefield:
- Visit Battle Abbey and Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Explore the abbey ruins, learn about the Norman Conquest, and enjoy the serene surroundings.

5. Hastings Old Town:
- Explore Hastings Old Town, a charming area with cobbled streets, historic buildings, and fishing boats. Visit the Fishermen's Museum, stroll along the seafront, and enjoy fresh seafood.

6. Rye:
- Discover the medieval town of Rye, known for its preserved architecture and quaint streets. Climb to the top of St. Mary's Church for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside¹.

7. Bodiam Castle:
- Head to Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle surrounded by lush greenery. Explore its towers, drawbridge, and picturesque setting. It's a great spot for history enthusiasts and photographers.

8. Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House:
- In Lewes, visit Lewes Castle for its panoramic views of the town and countryside. Explore the nearby Anne of Cleves House, a Tudor timber-framed building with a fascinating history.

9. Beachy Head and Birling Gap:
- Take a scenic drive to Beachy Head and Birling Gap. Admire the white cliffs, walk along the coastal paths, and breathe in the fresh sea air. It's a stunning natural landscape.

10. Charleston Farmhouse:
- For art and culture, visit Charleston Farmhouse, the former home of the Bloomsbury Group. Explore its vibrant interiors, gardens, and learn about the influential artists and writers who lived here.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or cultural exploration, East Sussex promises an enriching and diverse day out!