What's On in Sussex

Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee

Venue: The Novium Museum

Website: www.thenovium.org.uk

Celebrate and explore David McKee's iconic stories through original artworks in this multi-sensory, interactive exhibition. Quiet sessions, plus a packed programme of activities, workshops and special...

How to Train Your Dragon: How to be a Pirate trail

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Grab a treasure map, rally your crew, pick your dragon, and set sail on an action-packed adventure trail bursting with pirate themed challenges and mischief. Along the way, hunt for hidden treasure, crack...

Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman’s

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

As you explore the house and garden, you’ll step into the world of Monkey Puzzle, meeting friendly jungle characters and taking on interactive games and challenges along the way, from hook a bat and...

The Lunar Experience

Venue: The Observatory Science Centre

Website: www.the-observatory.org

This out-of-this-world immersive experience brings the mysteries of the moon to life through captivating stories, stunning visuals, demonstrations and fascinating space facts. Lunar is available daily...

Summer Fun at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

From live entertainment and hands-on workshops to outdoor exploring and imaginative play, every visit offers something new. Discover family-friendly activities across the gardens, keep little ones entertained,...

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,...

Family Learning Days

Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Website: www.raystede.org/family-learning-days

Visit Raystede every Wednesday and Thursday during the school summer holidays for a fun-filled family trail, where you can discover more about some of the animals in the charity's care. Complete the trail...

Half-price entry at Amberley Museum

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Set across 36 acres in the heart of the South Downs, the museum offers a packed programme of summer holiday activities, including hands-on crafts,and family-friendly trails. Use code 100YEARS when booking...

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.

I Spy Trail

Venue: Chichester Cathedral

Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Take the family to Chichester Cathedral for the new I Spy Tail with Wilfrid the Seal. With three fun levels of challenge, children and adults can explore the Cathedral together, spotting everything from...

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...

Read to the Beat - Summer Reading Challenge

Venue: East Sussex Libraries

Website: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents

This summer celebrate the Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge in East Sussex Libraries and have fun exploring music, rhythm and song. They have lots of free events from drumming workshops to the...

Summer at Paradise Park

Venue: Paradise Park

Website: www.paradisepark.co.uk

From plants to play, Paradise Park has something for all generations to enjoy across its 10-acre site. Children can enjoy exciting indoor and outdoor adventure play. Follow their free Dragon Detectives...

Summer Fun at Middle Farm

Venue: Middle Farm, Lewes

Website: www.middlefarm.com

Go and say hello to the rabbits, rare breed chickens, pigs and tiny harvest mice. Plus, Highland cows, goats, fluffy alpacas, sheep, donkeys, and Nellie the Shire horse. Includes picnic areas, a farm trail...

Summer Starts at Sharnfold Farm

Venue: Sharnfold Farm

Website: www.thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk/days-out/sharnfold-farm/

Enjoy unlimited visits to the farm this summer with their Summer Pass for just £12.95pp. Families can wander through Sharnfold Farm’s stunning sunflower field, perfect for capturing those picture-perfect...

Latehurst

Venue: Wakehurst

Website: www.kew.org

This July, witness the gardens come alive as dusk settles over the landscape. From twilight performances of jazz, swing, opera and classical music, to immersive events like silent discos and wine walks,...

Summer of Play at Standen

Venue: Standen House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of...

Kids Trail: The Enchanted Garden

Venue: Borde Hill

Website: www.bordehill.co.uk

This summer, let your children’s imaginations run wild as they follow a magical daily trail through the Woodland. Along the way, they’ll discover the story of Piccolo, the smallest pixie in the Fairy...

Techy STEAM Explorers Summer fun

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

In this workshop, children will create colourful sun catchers and beautiful garden decorations using a variety of arts and crafts materials, all provided as part of the session. Suitable for children age...

Crawley Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Tilgate Park

Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...

Highdown Goblet - Dance Workshop

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

Celebrate the story of the Highdown Goblet in this unique and creative dance workshop at Worthing Museum. Dating from around 400 AD and discovered on Highdown Hill, the goblet’s remarkable journey inspires...

Jamboranja Jamboran

Venue: East Sussex Libraries

Website: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents

Ed Boxall get’s Read to the Beat going with a selection of musical, percussive, and wondrously wild poems, songs, and stories inspired by nature in all its Summer glory. Continues throughout Summer.

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...

Mr Sleepybum's Dream Machine

Venue: Pavilion Atrium

Website: https://wtm.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, the world's largest blanket, and much more!...

Pokémon joins Nymans' Summer of Play

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon trading, take part in mega games, flex your skills and collect...

Rail Gala

Venue: Amberley Museum

Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Ride on passenger trains, both steam and diesel, that will be running all day. There will also be several model rail exhibitors on site for visitors to enjoy.Visit the Billingshurst signal box and discover...

Summer Family Trail: Adventures in Blue

Venue: Petworth House and Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Follow Pipkin, a young dragon who feels lost and different because of their brilliant blue colour. Help Pipkin on a journey through landscapes, play spaces, and creative challenges to discover what blue...

Summer of Play: Mythology and Folklore

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Explore the enchanting garden as it transforms into a magical mythological realm throughout the summer months.Young adventurers can find five play zones, each with its own distinct mythological creature....

Childhood Through Time – Summer Holiday Activities

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

From medieval entertainment to Tudor pastimes and Victorian inventions, there’s something to captivate visitors of all ages with a programme filled with storytelling, puppet shows, crafts, trails, games,...

Medieval Jousting Tournament

Venue: Arundel Castle

Website: www.arundelcastle.org

The International Jousting Tournament is returning to Arundel Castle once again. Held over six days, this year’s tournament comprises eight competitors divided into four teams that will be competing...

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

Circus Zyair

Venue: Oaklands Park

Website: https://circus-zyair.co.uk

Join Circus Zyair for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling performances and breathtaking stunts.Featuring over thirty world-class artistes, including fearless acrobats and daring stuntmen,...

Home Educator Days

Venue: The Observatory Science Centre

Website: www.the-observatory.org

Home Educator days are the perfect opportunity to learn through play, engage with science concepts and meet other home educator families and groups.Your ticket includes admission to all indoor and outdoor...

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war, this production is a whirlwind of scheming, romance and broad comedy. The Play contains scenes of peril, politics and passion! Suitable for...

Outdoor Theatre - The Great Gatsby

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Featuring live music and a dynamic ensemble, This Is My Theatre’s adaptation invites audiences to experience one of literature’s best-loved stories like never before — glamorous, grandiose and undeniably…...

Summer Family Days

Venue: Hastings Contemporary

Website: www.hastingscontemporary.org

Explore, create and play your way around the gallery every Thursday, with different activities and workshops each week. Expect to get creative and maybe a little bit messy! 11am–4pm, drop in any time....

Sunlight Trail

Venue: The Novium Museum

Website: www.thenovium.org

Join the Sunlight Trail to take part in summer inspired craft activities across three city venues - The Novium Museum, Chichester Cathedral and Chichester Library - with Elmer-themed crafts at the museum....

Taylormania: Taylor Swift All Eras Show

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

An award-winning extravaganza that pays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Minerva Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

Cracking entertainment for families with the best comedians, sketch acts and cabaret stars… just without the rude bits! Suitable for ages 6+.

Labyrinth Challenge and Toddler Zone

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure as The Labyrinth Challenge, the UK’s biggest inflatable obstacle course, bounces back to Leonardslee. Race through over 1,000ft of obstacles, jumps and slides,...

Bluebell Railway Toyfairs

Venue: Horsted Keynes Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

A must-visit for collectors and enthusiasts of all ages, this event offers a fantastic mix of model railway stalls and railwayana stands.Whether you’re an avid fan or simply curious about collectible...

Drawing the Story Workshop (for children)

Venue: The Novium Museum

Website: www.thenovium.org

Perfect for budding illustrators! Drawings bring stories to life in this fun, creative workshop inspired by traditional tales. Children will develop their own drawings to create a character and scene from...

Improvised Comedy Family Show

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

Take the kids, grandparents and your grumpy uncle Kevin… the Improvised Comedy Family Show is sure to make EVERYONE laugh! Join The Noise Next Door for an afternoon of crazy characters, stupid stories...

Sky Glow Music Festival

Venue: Fontwell Park Racecourse

Website: www.skyglowmusicfestival.co.uk

SkyGlow Music Festival is a full day of family fun, filled with live tribute music, stunt shows, inflatables, and hands-on activities for all ages. The event is designed to be exciting for children and...

Storytime Saturdays

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

Make the most of the Families space next to the Café on the Park, with toys, colouring-in, fancy dress and books in the nooks at this free drop-in Saturday morning event at 10am on 25 Jul, 1 and 8 Aug-...

Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: https://thepantaloons.co.uk

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse...

Space Family Fun Days

Venue: South Downs Planetarium

Website: www.southdowns.org.uk

Sit back and relax. Get lost in the stunning fulldome images and breathtaking videos on a mind-blowing journey through space. Suitable for all the family (from age 6 and upwards), there is something for...

Create and Grow Summer

Venue: Squires Garden Centre Crawley

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Keep the children entertained with fun children’s craft and planting activities, Mon–Wed mornings, 9.30am – 12pm. Book online or pop in. Activities include Paint a Pair of Pebble Animals £3, Paint...

Summer Children’s Activity Camps

Venue: University of Sussex

Website: onlineshop.sussex.ac.uk/product-catalogue/sussexsport/summer-sports-activities-for-kids

Sussex Sport offers a great range of activity camps for children aged 7-17 including basketball, circus skills, badminton, netball and multi-sport camps, led by nationally renowned and DBS-certified coaches...

Dokes Dig

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join National Trust archaeologists and take part in digging, metal detecting and finds washing. Suitable for all ages. 10.30am-3.30pm. Free.

Reptiles at Kingscote

Venue: Kingscote Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Tom’s Talking Reptiles will be located in the booking hall and waiting room at the station with meet times running from 11am to 3pm on both days. Viewing the reptiles is free, but a £5 donation per...

Reptiles at Kingscote

Venue: Bluebell Railway

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Join Kingscote Station and their exciting Reptile Zone as they welcome Tom’s Talking Reptiles to the railway as they display some of the fantastic reptiles they have. Viewing the reptiles is free, but...

Summer Holidays

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

Follow the Alphabet Trail and have a go at completing the Summer Spotter Sheet. Come rain or shine, there is fun to be had! The Hatch will be stocked with local ice creams and refreshments, and you are...

The Pirates of Penzance

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February and is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year. Can the inept Penzance constabulary protect him? Packed with hilarious...

Tuesday Kids’ Party Nights!

Venue: Eastbourne Bandstand

Website: https://purchase.eastbournebandstand.co.uk/Events

Join DJ Neil Povey as he spins the biggest party tunes to keep feet moving and big smiles shining all summer long. It's the ultimate seaside party for kids in the summer holidays, perfect for ages 5-12....

Wildlife Detectives

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Take part in a Bioblitz, which is a national event to record as many wildlife species as possible! Visit the tent on the parkland to pick up identification equipment, before heading out to see what you...

Kwik Cricket

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Practise your skills this summer with Kwik Cricket sessions on Sheffield Park and Garden's famous and historic cricket pitch every Wednesday during the holidays. This is a great chance to get your under-12s...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they encounter munchkins, witches, winged monkeys, enchanted slippers and a Wonderful Wizard! Expect the unexpected in this comedy...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Four Forty Theatre invite you into their outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. With quick character changes, playful invention, and a sparkle of silliness, Four Forty transform the classic...

Histrionics

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Experience action-packed tournament duels, arming a knight and get involved with storytelling shows and armour handling throughout the day, as performers from Histrionics present this interactive, family-friendly...

Cowdray’s Maize Maze

Venue: Cowdray Estate

Website: www.cowdray.co.uk

Set against stunning views over the Lawns Polo fields towards Cowdray Ruins, the Maize Maze promises a fantastic summer day out for all ages. At the start of the trail, young maze-goers are given a Maize...

Drag in the Park: Family Edition

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

Dust off those sparkles and warm up those singing voices, Brighton’s best family-friendly Drag event is back! Get ready to boogie in the sunshine and sing along to your favourite pop and Disney songs,...

K-Pop All Stars

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Ride the global K-pop wave with K-POP All Stars-the explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world. Feel the power of stadium-sized anthems, razor-sharp choreography,...

The Pirates of Penzance

Venue: The Hawth Amphitheatre

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

Frederick was born in a leap year on 29th February and is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year. Can the inept Penzance constabulary protect him? Packed with hilarious...

East Sussex Libraries Summer Events

Venue: East Sussex Libraries

Website: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents

Animation and musical craft workshops with Tiger Monkey UK, African Drumming Workshop with Primary Workshops for Schools, Musical Story Hunts with John Kirk and Ensonglopedia: songs and music with a science...

Family Backstage Tours

Venue: Chichester Festival Theatre

Website: www.cft.org.uk

Join one of the Family Friendly Backstage Tours, perfect for 7–11 year-olds. This 60-minute guided tour is a brilliant way to explore how theatre is made. Discover backstage spaces, how shows are created...

Loxwood Joust

Venue: Meadow, Loxwood, Billingshurst

Website: www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

Taking place over the first three weekends in August, the Loxwood Joust invites adventurers to step into a world where fantasy life bursts into vivid reality. Wanderers can witness live jousting...

Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend for a fun-filled Children’s Summer T-shirt Decorating Workshop, perfect for young creatives aged 5 and up. Let imaginations run wild as kids design and decorate their...

Pinocchio - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure. How can Pinocchio ever become a real boy when even lies told to cover up...

Kid's Workshop: First Weavers

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

Let creativity take shape in this hands-on First Weavers workshop, designed especially for younger children. This engaging session introduces simple weaving techniques using a variety of colourful materials,...

Kid's Workshop: Wacky Weaving

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

Get creative in this fun and hands-on Wacky Weaving workshop for children aged 7–11. Explore how to weave with a mix of recycled materials and natural fibres to create unique, colourful woven artwork....

Summer High Street Event

Venue: High Street, Littlehampton

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Littlehampton’s Love Local events are returning once again this summer. Head down to Littlehampton High Street each Wednesday in August 11am-3pm for a FREE fun-filled day out with local vendors, market...

History Day

Venue: Arundel Castle

Website: www.arundelcastle.org

An opportunity for all the family to meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Norman Knight, a Pirate, and Medieval Archer, and have a go at a variety of historical crafts and activities such...

Make Your Own Tactile Animal

Venue: The Novium Museum

Website: www.thenovium.org

How do you think David McKee's animal characters would feel? Rough or smooth, soft or hairy? Join this relaxed workshop to make your own animal and decide. For families with children aged 3-11. Sessions...

Sandcastle Competition

Venue: Stage by the Sea, Banjo Rd

Address: Littlehampton

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Littlehampton Town Council invites families to visit Littlehampton Seafront for a morning of seaside fun at their annual Sandcastle Competition. Entry for the competition is free and there are prizes in...

Big Camp Out

Venue: Sheffield Park and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Sheffield Park and Garden for their exciting Big Camp Out event, giving you the chance to camp out on the cricket grounds under the stars. Activities within the ticket price include bat walks, bushcraft...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: De La Warr Pavilion

Website: www.dlwp.com

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…...

King Arthur and the Holy Fail

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.threeinchfools.com

In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero – waiting in the wings – who went by the name of Arthur. Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest...

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny

Venue: Standen House and Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures - a magical afternoon of...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

One of the world’s favourite family musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and comedy as it flies back to Brighton. Brighton...

Little Lifesavers: Kids' First Aid Class

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Join Daisy First Aid for a fun, superhero-themed first aid class designed especially for children aged 5–10. Through relaxed, hands-on activities, children will learn valuable lifesaving skills in a...

TRAIN-ing to be a Knight

Venue: Horsted Keynes Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

Discover a brand-new medieval midweek spectacular - TRAIN-ING TO BE A KNIGHT! Black Knight Historical and friends, present a glorious and colourful medieval attraction at the Bluebell this August!

Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow

Venue: Eastbourne Seafront

Website: https://britishairshows.com/airbourne-eastbourne-airshow

Featuring four days of flying displays, military exhibitions, ground attractions, children's entertainment, fireworks, tribute shows and more, marvel at the fast jets, historic warbirds and precision aerobatic...

Kids Workshop - Painting with Watercolour

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

This engaging workshop encourages creative expression, observation and artistic confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for young artists of all abilities, each participant will leave...

Outdoor Theatre : Alice in Wonderland

Venue: Nymans

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters a whirlwind of curious characters—the grinning Cheshire...

Family Silent Disco

Venue: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Website: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Dance, sing and switch between music channels at the Family Silent Disco with The Silent DJs. This relaxed daytime session is designed for families, with wireless headphones, feel-good music and plenty...

Littlehampton Miniature Railway Anniversary Steam Gala

Venue: Mewsbrook Park

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Enjoy a ride on one of 3 steam engines taking part in this anniversary gala. They have 2 visiting steam trains one from Exbury Gardens and another from Statfold Barn Railway in Tamworth. Plus their very...

Littlehampton Waterfront Festival 2026

Venue: Harbour Office, Pier Road

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

For many years Littlehampton Harbour has played host to an event celebrating all things nautical. This popular event attracts circa 4000 visitors both local and from further afield and is a much looked...

Peter Rabbit

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they can’t resist and soon they find themselves in all sorts of scrapes: caught in a net,...

Screen on the Green

Venue: East Green, Banjo Road

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Screen On The Green is back for its 12th instalment. Take a blanket, pick your spot on East Green and enjoy a fantastic film on the giant 40ft inflatable screen!The film will begin at 8.30pm, once the...

Sky Glow Music Festival

Venue: Plumpton Racecourse

Website: www.skyglowmusicfestival.co.uk

SkyGlow Music Festival is a full day of family fun, filled with live tribute music, stunt shows, inflatables, and hands-on activities for all ages. The event is designed to be exciting for children and...

Unicorns

Venue: Kingscote Station

Website: www.bluebell-railway.com

This exclusive unicorn-themed weekend is ready to add a touch of magic to your journey. Authentic and captivating, they’re designed to ignite joy and wonder. Have your chance to meet and greet unicorns...

WW1 Weekend at Bateman's

Venue: Bateman's

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Step back in time this summer as Portals to the Past brings the history of the First World War to life. Children can test their skills at Scout School, while talks from the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry highlight...

Bushcraft for Families

Venue: Wilderness Wood

Website: www.wildernesswood.org

A full day of family bushcraft for adults and their kids, aged 8 to 17. A day in the forest with ex-firefighter and bushcraft / primitive skills instructor, Gazza Butcher. There will be group and solo...

Fireman Sam Live: The Lost Pirate Treasure

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: https://wtm.uk

Norman Price is determined to win the Pontypandy Treasure Hunt, but when he discovers clues to a real pirate treasure, he goes exploring deep into the caves. It's up to Fireman Sam, Elvis and Ellie to...

RNLI Littlehampton Station Open Day

Venue: Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station

Website: www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Go and see the lifeboats and tractors out on the quay and have the chance to meet our crew. In the boathouse there will be a bouncy castle, face painting and hair braids and lots of games for all to test...

Kids Workshop - Make a Zine

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

Get creative in this hands-on Make a Zine workshop for children aged 7–11. A zine is a small, self-made booklet where you can share your ideas, stories and creativity in your own unique way.This workshop...

Summer Circus Workshop

Venue: Ropetackle Arts Centre

Website: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Roll up, roll up! Experience the circus with Circus Brighton – specially designed children's circus workshop including hula-hooping, diabolo, poi spinning, balance, juggling, plate spinning and much...

As You Like It

Venue: Arundel Castle

Website: www.arundelcastle.org

Enjoy Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It in Arundel Castle's Earl's Garden transformed into a captivating outdoor theatre with the backdrop of the Cathedral. This unique performance is hosted by Illyria...

The (Almost) Complete History of Britain

Venue: Chichester Cathedral

Website: www.chichestercathedral.org.uk

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain...

Living History: War of the Three Kingdoms

Venue: Weald and Downland Living Museum

Website: www.wealddown.co.uk

Join this War of the Three Kingdoms weekend, where you can discover what life was like in the 17th Century as depicted by an English Civil Wars Royalist Garrison. Younger visitors may take part in a sword...

Ministry of Science Live! Science Saved the World!

Venue: Pavilion Theatre

Website: https://wtm.uk

Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join the presenters as they dive deep...

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

To mark 160 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter the Hazlitt Theatre, Parkwood Theatres and Maidstone Borough Council are delighted to present The Adventures of Peter Rabbit in The Hawth Amphitheatre.

Family Fun Day

Venue: Brighton Racecourse

Website: www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Get ready for a day full of surprises and fun — from face painting and bouncy castles to interactive games and crafts that will keep the kids entertained throughout the afternoon. All U18s go free at...

Treasure Island

Venue: Bodiam Castle

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Presented by Quantum Theatre, this swashbuckling, action packed adventure is bursting with high drama, swordfights, sea shanties and of course Long John Silver and his parrot Cap’n Flint in a brand new...

Space Explorers Academy

Venue: The Hawth

Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Created especially for 6-12-year-olds this high-energy show is packed with big visuals, brilliant storytelling and plenty of cosmic surprises. Whether you’re a future astronaut, a stargazing super-fan...

Kids Workshop - Making History

Venue: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Website: https://wtm.uk

Step into the past and get creative in this hands-on Making History workshop for children aged 7–11. Inspired by artefacts from the Museum’s collection, this fun session invites young makers to design...

The Revel Puck Circus - The Glimmer Daze Gambit

Venue: Victoria Gardens

Website: www.tixr.com/groups/revelpuckcircus

A show about hope and community. Join the Pucks in a wild ride of finding joy in the journey, not the destination. This family show from The Revel Puck Circus brings together a collective of grassroots...

Astronomy Festival

Venue: The Observatory Science Centre

Website: www.the-observatory.org

For their 22nd Festival, the Observatory is excited to share all it has to offer, from day to night. With camping, kid’s activities, planetarium shows, astronomy societies, trade stalls, guest speakers...

Crawley Brick Festival

Venue: K2 Crawley

Website: www.brickfestivalevents.com

This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders...

Tom Gates

Venue: Theatre Royal Brighton

Website: www.atgtickets.com

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Theatre Royal Brighton bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular...

Pinocchio - Outdoor Theatre

Venue: Brighton Open Air Theatre

Website: www.illyria.co.uk

A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure. How can Pinocchio ever become a real boy when even lies told to cover up...