Follow our Funky Fungi Halloween Pumpkin Trail this October half-term, meet the mysterious Fungi Forager, learn lots of weird and wonderful facts... more >

Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PP

Sat 19 Oct 24

Halloween half term trail at Nymans

Take part in a fun, free Halloween family trail at Nymans this half term. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges..... more >

Nymans, Handcross, near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB

Sat 19 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in West Sussex

Astronomy Night.

Ever wondered which stars you are looking at? Or which constellation they make up? An evening in the company of the South Downs Astronomical Society,..... more >

RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex HOW TO GET HERE By train The nearest train station is Chichester, 5.5 miles away. There is a taxi rank outside Chichester station - ask to be taken to Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. To cycle from the station, turn south over the level crossing down Stockbridge Road for approximately 100m then turn left into Canal Basin. Immediately to the right is the canal path which is the start of Route 88, currently ending at the PO20 7NE

Fri 18 Oct 24

Haywards Heath care home launches food bank drop-off point

To celebrate this year’s Harvest Festival, residents and team members at Care UK’s Martlet Manor, on Butler’s Green Road, are encouraging the local... more >

Butler’s Green Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 4DA

Fri 18 Oct 24

John Thompson art workshop at Nymans: Autumn Dawn

Join John Thompson, Artist in Residence, for this full day art workshop in the rustic and cosy potting shed at Nymans. Booking essential... more >

Nymans Handcross near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB

Thu 17 Oct 24

Stand Up Comedy Show at The Potager

Join us on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 for a brilliant stand-up comedy show. Who’s on? Jarred Christmas: “One of the funniest people to ever..... more >

The Potager Restaurant, Crouchers Orchards, Birdham Road Birdham PO20 7EH

Wed 16 Oct 24

Crochet for beginners at Standen

Join a workshop for beginners and learn basic techniques to create crochet squares. All equipment is provided, along with expert tuition and a..... more >

Standen West Hoathly Road RH19 4NE

Wed 16 Oct 24

Steyning West Sussex Vintage Toy and Train Collectors Fair

A traditional, friendly, British toy fair organised by collectors and hosted in the heart of rural Sussex... more >

The Steyning Centre, Fletchers Croft, Steyning, WEST SUSSEX BN44 3XZ

Sun 13 Oct 24

Green Sketching Workshop

Discover how you can use the process of drawing to look at and notice nature, a tool for slowing down and bringing calm to our busy lives... more >

Sun 13 Oct 24

A Celebration of Poetry with Louis de Bernieres

Join us for an unforgettable evening of mesmerizing music and captivating poetry at St. Mary's Church Horsham... more >

St Mary’s Church, Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE

Sat 12 Oct 24

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Crawley

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

Smith & Western, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ

Sat 12 Oct 24

Spookiful at Standen

Spookiful at Standen with a half term Halloween trail. Best for children aged between 5 and 10. Booking not needed... more >

Standen West Hoathly Road RH19 4NE

Sat 12 Oct 24

The Chronicles of Atom and Luna

Sompting Big Local are pleased to bring this family show to Sompting. The performance is supported by Applause.org.uk Atom and Luna are twins... more >

Sir Robert Woodard Academy BN15 9QZ

Sat 12 Oct 24

Bird-ringing Demonstration

Have you ever fancied watching bird ringing in action or wondered why we do it? This is your opportunity to come along to a public ringing..... more >

Sat 12 Oct 24

Fnaf World

If you think fnaf world is just a game to survive the night, think again. The fnaf world opens a new dimension to the series, bringing action,..... more >

60 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011 EC1A 1AE

Fri 11 Oct 24

Stephanie Moore Book Talk

What’s the relationship between gut health and anxiety and depression? Can what you eat really affect your mood, your energy and how well you sleep?... more >

The Goodwood Hotel, New Barn Hill, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QB

Thu 10 Oct 24

George Stubbs Anniversary Event with the National Gallery

To celebrate 300 years since the birth of the famous equine artist, George Stubbs, Goodwood welcomes Christine Riding, Director of Collections at the... more >

Goodwood House, Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PX

Thu 10 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Worthing Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >

Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Worthing, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, St Michael’s Road, Worthing BN11 4SD

Thu 10 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Mini Quilt Competition

Mini Quilt Competition Calling all textile artists, embroiderers, needleworkers and anyone interested in sewing! Are you a keen stitcher?... more >

RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE

Wed 9 Oct 24

The Lion and the Unicorn

Fascinating new drama The Lion and the Unicorn is set on an evening in 1939, just six weeks after war has been declared, at a private dinner between... more >

The Hawth Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ

Sun 6 Oct 24

The Ugly Duckling - The Perfect Family Ballet

An engaging tale of love and acceptance Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and... more >

The Hawth Hawth Avenue Crawley RH10 6YZ

Sat 5 Oct 24

Heli Hike in Sussex

Lace up your hiking boots, grab your friends and family. It’s time for Heli Hike in Sussex. Hike around the stunning Cowdray Estate, stride for the..... more >

Cowdray Park, Midhurst GU29 0AL

Sat 5 Oct 24

Haywards Heath Inflatable 5km

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!... more >

South Of England Showground, Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TH

Sat 5 Oct 24

Bignor Pumpkin Patch

Plan your perfect visit to Bignor Farms Pumpkin Patch this October at Bignor Roman Villa, RH20 1PH. The patch is looking amazing and we can't..... more >

Bignor Roman Villa, near Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1PH

Sat 5 Oct 24

Night Watch: A Film Trail Through Crawley [Dreamy Place Festival 2024]

Experience Sussex filmmaking in a whole new light. Dreamy Place and CFI Media proudly present a selection of remarkable short films by Sussex..... more >

Meet outside Marks & Spencer, 23 Queensway, Crawley RH10 1EE

Sat 5 Oct 24

Make Your Own Hologram with Artist Kristina Pulejkova

Transform your drawings into mesmerising holograms! Join us for a magical, family-friendly workshop where your creativity takes on a new..... more >

Bill Buck Room, Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley RH10 6HG

Sat 5 Oct 24

Vessels by Limbic Cinema [Dreamy Place Festival 2024]

Vessels is a sculpture where science, technology and culture collide. A modern take on monuments that brought people together in ancient..... more >

Queens Square, Crawley RH10 1DE

Fri 4 Oct 24

Cuckfield Bookfest

For book lovers of all ages, Cuckfield Bookfest is back for its eighth literary festival on the 4-6th October... more >

Queen’s Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 5EL

Fri 4 Oct 24

Deepfake Drag & Queering AI: Jake Elwes [Dreamy Place Festival 2024]

Join us for an insightful talk by Jake Elwes, a pioneering artist at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity... more >

Bill Buck Room, Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley RH10 6HG

Fri 4 Oct 24

Dewiniath by Megan Broadmeadow [Dreamy Place Festival 2024]

Venture into the Bandstand and seek out the hologram beings that hover there. Talk with them, listen to their songs, but dear traveller be wary… Some..... more >

The Bandstand, Memorial Gardens, Parkside, Crawley RH10 1EH

Fri 4 Oct 24

Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium

The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

Chequer Mead Theatre RH19 3BS

Wed 2 Oct 24

The Taxidermist’s Daughter

People gather on the edge of the drowned marshes. Watching. Waiting .... It is 1912 and in an isolated house on the salt water marshes of..... more >

Barn Theatre, 24 Southwick Street, Southwick, West Sussex BN42 4TE

Wed 2 Oct 24

Daily guided tours of the garden at Nymans V

Join a daily guided garden tour led by expert garden guides. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the..... more >

Nymans Handcross near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB

Tue 1 Oct 24

Guided Tree Tour at Nymans IV

Join our Guided Tree Tours to learn more about our Champion Trees, see our seasonal highlights and understand the influence that the Messel family... more >

Nymans Handcross near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB

Tue 1 Oct 24

High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS

25 acres of enchanting, landscaped woodland and water gardens with spring daffodils, bluebells and azalea walks, many rare and beautiful plants, an... more >

High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ

Sun 29 Sep 24

Shoreham Wordfest 2024

Shoreham Wordfest 2024 Welcome to 'Making Waves' Wordfest 2024 29th Sept – 20th Oct 2024... more >

various venues around Shoreham-by-sea BN43

Sun 29 Sep 24

Chichester Craft and Gift Market

A massive success in 2023. 32 quality stalls offering a large range of quality artisan made and bought in crafts and gifts. more >

Chichester Assembly Rooms, The Council House, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ

Sat 28 Sep 24

ABE Artists and Makers Fayre

An exciting event celebrating artists and designer-makers from Aldingbourne, Barnham, Eastergate, Walberton, Yapton and surrounding villages plus... more >

Barnham Community Hall, Yapton Road, Barnham, Bognor Regis PO22 0AY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Guided Walk: Migration Magic.

The autumn migration is underway and many of the birds that have bred further north stop off on our reserve to fuel up before continuing across The... more >

RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE

Sat 28 Sep 24

Open Day and Tours

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A JOINT OPEN DAY AND TOURS Our End of Summer tour will include guided walks around the cemetery with Sarah... more >

HEENE CEMETERY, MANOR ROAD, WORTHING BN11 4RY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Night!

Join us at the Holiday Inn Gatwick Worth on Saturday 28th September 2024, for an unforgettable Fleetwood Mac tribute night!... more >

Crabbet Park Turners Hill Road RH10 4SS

Sat 28 Sep 24

Brazilian Landscapes - Mario Bakuna Band - Ropetackle Arts Center

Mario Bakuna is a Brazilian musician currently based in London. Over the past few years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the Brazilian jazz..... more >

Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG

Fri 27 Sep 24

PQA Worthing

Pauline Quirke Performing Arts School is launching a new academy in Worthing on Fridays for ages 6-18... more >

Worthing High School BN14 7AR

Fri 27 Sep 24

Care home searches for Angmering’s local heroes

A new care home in Angmering is asking the community to nominate local heroes who could be rewarded with a cash prize... more >

Ayton House, Dappers Lane Littlehampton BN164EN BN16 4EN

Fri 27 Sep 24

Watercress Line Film Unit - Will Stratford

From 'History' to 'How it works', the Watercress Films Unit only formally came into existence a few years ago... more >

Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St Pancras, Chichester PO19 7LG

Wed 25 Sep 24

Tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way - The Venue Worthing

See the fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way at the amazing and beautiful award winning The Venue in Worthing. more >

The Venue, 55B Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1EE

Sat 21 Sep 24

An evening of Music with Antony Wolfson

Antony Wolfson will be performing the songs of Elvis Presley and Others at The Potager Restaurant this coming September... more >

The Potager Restaurant, Crouchers Orchards, Birdham Road Birdham PO20 7EH

Sat 21 Sep 24

Dream World by Exploring Senses: Animation Workshop

Step into ‘Dream World’: A creative adventure for young people. Calling all creators aged 13-25. Join us for ‘Dream World’ by Exploring Senses,..... more >

Longley Room, Crawley Library, Southgate Ave, Crawley RH10 6HG

Sat 21 Sep 24

BroadFest 2024 - The Last Party Of Summer

FREE EVENT ?? BROADFEST 2024 - THE LAST PARTY OF SUMMER! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that BroadFest 2024 is back for its third year, and this..... more >

Broadwater Green, Worthing BN14 9DJ

Fri 20 Sep 24

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Things to do around West Sussex

West Sussex, nestled between London and the south coast of England, offers a delightful mix of natural beauty, historical sites, and family-friendly attractions. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this picturesque county. Let's explore the best things to do in West Sussex:

1. Fishbourne Roman Palace and Chichester Cathedral:
- Start your day in the charming city of Chichester. Explore the remarkable Fishbourne Roman Palace, the largest residential Roman building ever unearthed in Britain. Admire the well-preserved corridors, mosaics, and courtyard gardens. Don't miss Chichester Cathedral, a blend of Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Inside, discover rare Medieval artifacts and reliefs, including the story of Lazarus from the 12th century. Gustav Holst, the composer, is also entombed here.

2. Walk in Chidham:
- For a peaceful day out, explore the outdoors in Chidham. Cycle or walk the public footpaths through fields and admire the charming farmhouses. Enjoy the tranquility of this area of England.

3. Harbour Park in Littlehampton:
- Head to Harbour Park, an amusement park located on the beach in Littlehampton. Opened in 1932, it features rides, games, and attractions adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends.

4. Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens in Horsham:
- Experience close encounters with birds of prey at Huxley's Birds of Prey Centre. Explore the zoo, watch birds fly during daily displays, and learn about these magnificent creatures. The center also features meerkats and other animals for an educational and entertaining day out.

5. Explore West Wittering Beach:
- End your day at West Wittering, a perfect sandy beach along the south coastline. Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand, and take in the breathtaking views. It's a great spot for relaxation and beachcombing.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, wildlife, or outdoor adventures, West Sussex promises an unforgettable day out!