What's On in Sussex

A Little Boy and His Bear: celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh at Nymans

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Extracts from A.A. Milne's much loved Winnie-the Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's iconic illustrations in a fun, family friendly garden trail together with a gallery exhibition that spotlights...

Kids Trail: Mission Spring

Venue: Borde Hill

Website: https://bordehill.co.uk

Expect plenty of outdoor fun as you splash, wriggle, buzz, and scurry through this imaginative family trail. Complete your mission and claim a special prize back at HQ.£4 per trail, plus Garden admission...

British Science Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 6-15 March 2026. Visit the website to download the activity taster pack for free...

Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf

Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They have delicious fish and chips, homemade gelato,...

Daily Tour

Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Website: www.raystede.org

Hear more about the lives of furry and feathered friends and have the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and tranquil animal sanctuary. All you need to do is book a free visitor ticket. When you arrive,...

Harbour Park Parties

Venue: Harbour Park

Website: www.harbourpark.com

They love a celebration at Harbour Park and their party package includes your very own party host, a whole range of hot and cold food choices and an ice cream treat. They even print your party invitations...

Hove Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Hove Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepark-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along.

Out of Bounds Birthday Parties

Venue: Golfers Ln, Angmering

Website: https://out-of-bounds.co.uk

Out Of Bounds offers action-packed birthday and celebration parties featuring activities like laser tag, adventure golf, soft play and more. From thrilling outdoor challenges to indoor classics like Bowling...

The BFG

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

One extraordinary night, a young orphan named Sophie is snatched by a giant and taken far away to Giant Country. There she learns that human-eating giants are guzzling ‘norphans’ the world over. But...

Al Start's Go Kid Music Club

Venue: The Brunswick Pub

Website: https://gokidmusic.com/event/6245772/734514798/go-kid-music-club-march-14th

Your children can be part of the show in the legendary Kids' Open Mic. There will be sing-along numbers, lots of music games and chances to join in. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed - perfect for...

Bede's Prep, Pre-Prep, and Nursery Open Morning

Venue: Bede's School

Website: www.bedes.org/prep

Discover the difference at Bede’s, a co-educational day and boarding school. Bede’s believes education is more than a timetable - it’s a journey. Children benefit from world-class facilities, including...

Easter Bonnet Making Drop In

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

As we race towards Easter, why not try your hand at making your very own Easter bonnet using colourful materials. An Easter bonnet is a hat that children (or an adult!) decorate with Spring-themed embellishments...

Easter Fun at Paradise Park

Venue: Paradise Park

Website: www.paradisepark.co.uk

Paradise Park has something for all generations to enjoy across the 10-acre site. The Play Zone caters for children of all ages and from 14 March to 12 April, take part in the Easter Discovery Trail, with...

Meet Ohana Blue Alien: Steamworks! Sheffield Park

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Your favourite mischievous Hawaiian blue alien is coming to the Bluebell Railway! Meet this friendly but cheeky character up close for a meet and greet and photo opportunity. Hop aboard and enjoy a memorable...

Crafty Kids: Unicorn Airways

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: www.brightondome.org

You will be guided by artist/workshop leader Laura Halliwell to have fun with themed arts and crafts. Any child who loves making stuff, will have a blast at this workshop. These relaxed sessions are designed...

Last Unicorn Airways

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightondome.org

Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring...

Make your own Mother's Day Flowers

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Enjoy this free of charge Mother's Day activity as part of your visit to Sheffield Park and Garden. Learn how to shape pipe cleaners into a lovely floral display. Head through visitor reception and look...

Mother’s Day

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Any Mum visiting on Mothers’ Day can enjoy free admission to the Museum.Treat Mum to a light lunch or cream tea in the Limeburners Café. Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event. Make sure to...

Mothering Sunday

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

A day to celebrate mothers…Wholesome activities for all the family - more details to follow.

WMTC: Shrek The Musical

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: www.wtm.uk

This joyful and colourful musical leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. Showing us a new kind of love, emphasising the importance of loving ourselves and one another.

Gozzle

Venue: WWT Arundel

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

WWT Arundel are teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book....

Gozzle Vet Check

Venue: WWT Arundel

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Discover a fun-filled play clinic, where children can learn how to handle, measure, weigh and x-ray toy geese – just like WWT vets do with real birds.Step into the Gozzle Vet Check, put on your lab coat,...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

Spring Steam Gala

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

The Bluebell Railway is delighted to announce the return of its Spring Steam Gala in 2026, promising a spectacular three-day celebration of steam at its very best. The event will showcase an intensive...

Easter Adventures

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Meet some of Sheffield Park and Garden's more lively residents at their duck-inspired Easter trail and play games for all the family. £3.50 per child/adult which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny...

Easter at Leonardslee

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Armed with a trail booklet and a pocket full of stickers, children set off across the gardens to crack clues, hunt for characters, solve plant puzzles, and complete challenges hidden among the trees, lakes,...

Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Make your way along the trail and find Easter-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place 10am-4.30pm, so go along and explore the beautiful house and garden of Bateman's. £3.50 per...

Easter Egg Hunt at Bodiam Castle

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Have a quacking time at Bodiam Castle this spring with a family-friendly trail inspired by the cheeky castle ducks. Follow the trail and have a go at fun-filled games including hook-a-duck, egg and spoon...

Easter Egg Hunt at Nymans

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans

Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am to 5pm, so go along and explore the beautiful garden at Nymans. Prices are £3.50 per trail which...

Musical Theatre Masterclass - Ages 9 - 12 Years

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Led by actress, singer and dancer Jodie Steele who played Elphaba in the Wicked UK tour, as well as Heather Chandler in Heathers and Katherine Howard in the UK tour of Six. Jodie will end this fabulous...

Skip's Family Workshop - Ponyo

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Inspired by Ponyo, the Studio Ghibli film about the goldfish girl who longs to be a human, we are off on an undersea adventure in this magical workshop packed full of wonderfully imaginative arts and crafts...

Sundae Club

Venue: Komedia Brighton

Website: www.komedia.co.uk

Book to see a wonderful children’s theatre show, enjoy a creative craft workshop and finish off the afternoon by dancing to the house band. Take your own picnic and ice cream sundaes, hot drinks and...

The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Brighton in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever...

Batmobiles: Kingscote Station

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Start your engines and head to the Bluebell Railway for an exciting new event in 2026! Fans of Batman classic cars are in for a treat as we welcome a special display featuring a range of beloved vehicles...

Easter Holidays at Wilderness Wood

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Follow the traditional bunny trail around the woods - can you solve the woodland anagram? Find spring poems, nestled amidst the trees. Open every day (including Mondays) 10am-4pm for walks and refreshments...

The BFG Family Trail

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

Chiddlers are invited to explore the city of Chichester in search of colourful dream jars hiding in eight windows. Each dream jar features a wonderfully splendiferous word - with one letter highlighted....

Peter Pan

Venue: De La Warr Pavilion

Website: www.dlwp.com

The story begins in the nursery of the Darling family, where Wendy, John, and Michael await bedtime stories from their mother. However, with the arrival of Peter Pan and his fairy companion Tinker Bell,...

Children’s Activity Camps

Venue: University of Sussex

Website: https://onlineshop.sussex.ac.uk/product-catalogue/sussexsport

Sussex Sport offers a great range of activity camps for children aged between 7 and 17 including Circus Skills, Netball, Basketball and Badminton camps, led by nationally renowned, DBS-certified coaches...

Ice Age Adventure Live

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle....

Easter hunt and spring crafts

Venue: Wild Heart Hill

Website: www.wild-arts.com

Let your child return to nature across 26 acres of fields and forest at Wild Arts Holiday Clubs in Findon, West Sussex. Every day is filled with forest adventures, creative projects, campfire cooking,...

Craft Club

Venue: Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft

Website: www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Children will create prints, try weaving, and work with clay, with time to explore the museum and enjoy activities in our Clore Learning Space. This session will be led by the museum education team. Children...

Easter Bunnies

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Meet the friendly Easter Bunnies as they hop through Sheffield Park, spreading joy and Easter cheer. Kids can enjoy interactive moments, photo opportunities, and a truly unforgettable day on the rails....

Easter Eggtravaganza

Venue: High Street, Littlehampton

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Free Family Event in Littlehampton High Street, 11am-3pm. Check the website for more details. There is also a second event happening on Thursday 9 April following a similar timetable.

Easter Holiday Activities

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

From Wednesday 1-12 April join Amberley Museum on their Spring trail then on 1, 3, 8 and 10 April, head to the Learning Space to make your own linocut design and printing with an Easter and Spring theme!...

Out of the Box

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

A family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. Delivered through, non-verbal clowning,...

Easter Pantomime: Rapunzel

Venue: Royal Hippodrome Theatre

Website: https://royalhippodrome.com

This show promises to be a ‘cut above the rest’ with comedy aplenty, beautiful scenery, glamourous costumes and plenty for you all to boo and hiss at! Watch how Rapunzel escapes her tower and falls...

Easter Medieval Festival

Venue: Arundel Castle

Website: www.arundelcastle.org

Within a large tented encampment on the lower lawns of the Castle, the three-day event will have demonstrations of 12th century combat, archery and falconry, musicians, and have a go activities such as...

Mobile Zoo at Kingscote

Venue: Kingscote Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Experience the charm of the countryside at The Bluebell Railway with the Mobile Zoo event brought to you by Animal Magic! This special event promises a delightful day out for families, featuring an interactive...

Zog

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: https://wtm.uk/events/zog

This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and...

Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...

Puppet Making, Stories and Plays

Venue: Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft

Website: www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Join the museum education team for a fun, family-friendly drop-in session. You'll explore the museum’s puppet collection and create your own puppets and characters to take home. Try out different puppet-making...

RNLI Littlehampton – Easter at the boathouse

Venue: Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station

Address: Fisherman's Quay, Surrey Street

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Visit the RNLI station to find Easter activities. There will be a stall, with handmade goods and biscuit decorating and colouring for children. Bring along your spare cash to help with our “cover RNLI...

Easter Surprises at Fishbourne Roman Palace

Venue: Fishbourne Roman Palace

Website: https://sussexpast.co.uk

Make a compostable origami bunny pot and plant muilti-coloured Roman carrots to take home, create your own Roman sundial, play Roman games, try your hand at wool spinning and different weaving techniques,...

Tiny Planet

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Tiny Planet is Half a String’s new project for ages 5-11yrs. With live percussion composed by Suitman Jungle and ethereal folk songs by Avi Simmons our audience are taken on journey to explore how we...

The Princess and The Pea

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

This gorgeous production mixes the Let's All Dance Ballet Company’s signature crystal clear narrative, fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music to enthral children and families. A charming...

Horrible Histories - The Concert

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightondome.org

For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production. Featuring a live band,...

Mr Sleepybum’s Dream Machine

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Mr Sleepybum is sad. He can’t dream. To solve this problem, he invents a machine that magically brings dreams to life, featuring dinosaurs, robots, car chases and much more! This interactive show is...

Sisters 360

Venue: Connaught Studio

Website: https://wtm.uk/events/sisters360/

At its core, Sisters 360 is about courage, creativity and the determination to hold on to what matters most. It’s a story about finding strength in teamwork, navigating life’s challenges, and daring...

Vintage Car Show

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

One of the Museum’s most loved car shows returns for 2026 with a huge range of pre-1955 vehicles. Browse the stalls selling models and memorabilia and chat to the experts – the people who look after...

Lambing at Coombes Farm

Venue: Coombes Farm

Website: https://coombes.co.uk/lambing

800 ewes will be lambing in the barns and they should produce about 1,400 lambs, then they go out into the fields where you can see them on the tractor ride.You can book and watch them and hopefully see...

Cute, Small, Baby Dinosaur: Onboard Set A Trains

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

On select days, Set A trains will feature a charming little dinosaur for all to enjoy. This is your chance to meet and greet the adorable Baby Dino’s, and on other days advertised, encounter our impressive...

Green Woodworking for Adults and Families

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination! Suitable for adults and accompanied children. These small group, outdoor workshops offer the opportunity to experience the joy of...

Model Boats on the Lake

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on Waterfall Pond at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, and enjoy a fantastic, fun-filled day with a range of Model Radio Control Boats, yachts, steamboats and...

Skip's Family Workshop - The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Inspired by the classic story of The Wizard Of Oz, click your heels together and skip down the yellow brick road in this magical workshop packed full of wonderfully imaginative arts and crafts, making...

Spring Live!

Venue: South of England Showground

Website: www.southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk

There are plenty of activities for younger visitors to get involved with, including the opportunity to meet a variety of farm animals, participate in chocolate and circus skills workshops, have a go at...

Three Cheers for Pooh! Story Trail at Nymans

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans

Extracts from A.A. Milne's much loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's illustrations in a family friendly story trail that spotlights some of Pooh's best known adventures.10am - 5pm...

Spring Industrial Trains

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Step into the fascinating world of industrial railways at Amberley Museum’s Spring Industrial Trains event. This special day showcases the Museum’s impressive collection of industrial locomotives and...

Home Educators’ Day

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Enjoy a day exploring Amberley Museum, with drop-in activities and experiences specially for home-educating families. £10 per person (child 4-18, adults maximum 2 per child). Please note activities available...

Rollercoaster

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: https://wtm.uk/events/rollercoaster

The show features a 4-meter transparent tube making balls spiral around Wes’ body, contemporary spinning plate rituals, epic 3-ball disco juggling, and invisible seatbelts providing the safety to perform...

Spring Bus Show

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Bringing together buses visiting from other companies with those held by the Southdown Omnibus Trust and Amberley Museum, explore and travel on buses old and new. Bus rides around the Museum site will...

Brighton Festival

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightonfestival.org

Alongside the 40th edition of the Children’s Parade on 2nd May, families can enjoy fantastic events throughout this year’s Festival. From 3–17 May, young readers can join workshops and events with...

Alice in Wonderland Trail

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Families are invited to follow Alice’s journey through winding paths, where familiar characters appear amongst the historic garden.Along the way, take part in a series of fun, engaging games and challenges...

Magnificent Motors

Venue: Eastbourne Western Lawns

Website: www.visiteastbourne.com/magnificent-motors

Magnificent Motors is established as one of the biggest free motoring spectaculars on the South Coast. Join Magnificent Motors where car enthusiasts gather to showcase their diverse range of prized vehicles...

Stormtroopers and Darth Vader

Venue: Sheffield Park

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

A must-attend event for all Star Wars fans – prepare for an epic galactic adventure as Darth Vader and Stormtroopers take over the Bluebell Railway! There will be incredible photo ops and authentic Star...

Michael Rosen and MC Grammar: Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightonfestival.org

Michael Rosen has teamed up with award-winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador, MC Grammar, for an action-packed musical showdown. This unmissable family show pits Raps against Rhymes in...

Our Place Family Fun Day

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightonfestival.org

Our Place Family Fun Day celebrating 10 years. Free drop in activities across Brighton Dome Founders Room, Foyer and Mezzanine run by previous Our Place Artist in Residence. Suitable for the whole family....

Hastings Gang Show – 60th Anniversary

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/

Since 1966, the Hastings Gang Show has been lighting up the stage with high-energy performances, cheeky comedy, and toe-tapping tunes – all brought to life by our incredible local Scouts and Guides....

Hastings Gang Show – 60th Anniversary

Venue: White Rock Theatre

Website: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Since 1966, the Hastings Gang Show has been lighting up the stage with high-energy performances, cheeky comedy, and toe-tapping tunes – all brought to life by our incredible local Scouts and Guides.This...

Bark in the Park

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

There will be dog games and obstacle courses for your dog to try. National Trust Rangers will also be leading group dog walks at 11am and 2pm each day for you to find out the best routes to take and explore...

Time Keeps The Drummer

Venue: Brighton Dome

Website: https://brightonfestival.org

Explore time from children's point of view in a five-hour durational performance for family and adult audiences.The audience, both children and adults alike, are invited to slow down, linger and rest,...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Komedia Brighton

Website: www.komedia.co.uk

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without...