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Wilfrid the Seal - Trail for Children and Families
7th April-15th November 2025
Venue: Chichester Cathedral
Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk
Families are invited to seek out artefacts, such as flowers pressed by a soldier between the pages of a Bible in the trenches of WWI and 800-year-old rings worn by Bishops during the 12th century. Led...
Hurrah for Shippam's
12th July-28th February 2026
Venue: The Novium Museum
Website: www.thenovium.org.uk/whatson
Step into the story of one of Chichester’s most iconic companies in this nostalgic and surprising exhibition. Discover quirky adverts, colourful packaging, factory memories and family-friendly interactives.Admission...
Burgess Hill Girls Open Morning
6th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Burgess Hill Girls
Address: Keymer Rd, Burgess Hill
Website: www.burgesshillgirls.com
Choosing the right school is a big decision. The weekly Open Mornings every Friday offer the perfect opportunity to experience the warm, vibrant and successful community at the school, which is dedicated...
Crazy Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf
6th October-17th November 2025
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,...
Harbour Park
6th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Harbour Park
Website: www.harbourpark.com
Take a plunge on the Water Chute or fly around on the Jellyswinger. Family favourites include the Whirlpool Waltzer, Junior Ocean Coaster and Reef Dodgems. Indoor attractions include Under the Sea soft...
Hove Park Junior Parkrun
6th October-17th November 2025
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.
Reindeer Run
6th October-17th November 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.stch.org.uk/reindeer-run
Once signed up, helpful materials like Reindeer Run Teacher’s Toolkit and a Festive Fun pack full of Christmas themed activities will be shared. A special ‘good luck’ video from their friends at...
Halloween Mad Scientist Show
25th October-31st December 2025
Venue: Bluebell Railway
Address: Birch Grove Suite
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween! £5 per person to see the show. This includes all adults and children. Limited seating – pre-booking is preferred. Kids For A Quid...
Crown Ballet - The Nutcracker
8th November 2025
Venue: Connaught Theatre
Website: https://wtm.uk/events/crown-ballet-the-nutcracker
Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nutcracker is a captivating fairy tale that whisks audiences into a magical world where dreams dance to life.From the sparkling Snowflake Waltz to the delightful...
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
15th November 2025
Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre
Website: www.cft.org.uk
SK Shlomo is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just their mouth and a mic, and their 5-star sell-out show is back. Join this sonic superhero and become one of their sidekicks...
Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids
16th November 2025
Venue: Komedia Brighton
Website: www.komedia.co.uk
Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo(they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic. Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant...
Skip's Family Workshop – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
22nd November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Grab your golden ticket and step inside for a sugary confection of fun! Wonderfully imaginative arts,crafts,making and playing inspired by the much loved story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Children...
Glow Wild
27th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Wakehurst
Website: www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/glow-wild-2025
2025 brings a brand new trail, inviting visitors to walk on the wild side and discover the mystery, beauty and resilience of nature, exclusively handcrafted by leading artists. Reimagine wildlife, walk...
Let's All Dance presents A Christmas Wish
28th November 2025
Venue: The Hawth
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
This gorgeous Christmas show is perfect for young audiences and their families. With lovely dancing, music and costumes, children will be enthralled by this magical festive tale of love and friendship.
Let's All Dance presents The Nutcracker
29th November 2025
Venue: The Hawth
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
The Nutcracker is perfect for children of all ages, whether this is their first trip to the theatre or they are regular visitors. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the magical land...
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer -The Drone Light Show
29th November 2025
Venue: South of England Showground
Website: https://luminadrones.com/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-sign-up
Follow Rudolph’s journey through the stars at a magical drone light show this Christmas. The sky comes alive with the heart-warming tale of the world’s most famous reindeer, told through cinematic...
The Elf on the Shelf® at Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas
29th November-11th January 2026
Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark
Visit Sheffield Park and Garden this Christmas for The Elf on the Shelf® Christmas trail! Discover twelve hand-painted sculptures around the garden as you take in the glorious wintry scenes and delight...
James B Partridge: The Big Christmas Assembly 2025
5th December 2025
Venue: White Rock Theatre
Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Get ready for an evening of festive joy and nostalgia with James B Partridge’s The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 this Christmas season. James brings his beloved show to Hastings White Rock, inviting audiences...
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
5th-31st December 2025
Venue: The Hawth
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Whatever you do, don't miss this year's spectacular fun-filled family pantomime starring Strictly's Ore Oduba (Strictly Come Dancing), Quang Luong aka Gladiators' Viper and Crawley Legend Michael J Batchelor...
Sleeping Beauty
8th December-4th January 2026
Venue: Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Website: www.royalhippodrome.com
Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel, she is placed under a cruel...
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
11th December-4th January 2025
Venue: White Rock Theatre
Website: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there’ll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes,...
Flyaway Katie
20th-24th December 2025
Venue: Komedia Brighton
Website: www.komedia.co.uk
Long Nose Puppets present Flyaway Katie at Komedia Brighton this Christmas, an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the wonderful children's book by Polly Dunbar. Perfect for...