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The Outdoors Project Summer Camps
6th August 2025
Now that the sun is back...! It's a great time for kids to make the most of the school summer holidays. The Outdoors Project have children's summer camps for the next few weeks across Sussex (Brighton & Hove, Shoreham & Worthing, Lewes & Haywards Heath, + Horsham & Crawley)...
Chichester International Film Festival to host immersive outdoor screening of Wicked
28th July 2025
The Chichester International Film Festival has partnered up with city centre businesses to create an immersive open air screening experience of the epic musical Wicked. Part of a series of open air screenings in Chichester’s Priory Park to kick start the annual Festival, Wicked will be shown...
New Head Appointed for Dorset House Prep School
21st July 2025
Dorset House, part of the Lancing College family of schools is pleased to announce the appointment of its new head Sarah Sutherland-Booth from January 2026. Dorset House is a highly regarded co-educational day and weekly boarding preparatory school for children from Reception to Year 8 in the heart...
Summer Screenings In Priory Park
30th June 2025
From August 8-10th the Chichester International Film Festival will show five films al fresco; Wicked August 9th at 4pm for families, Walk the Line August 8th at 8pm, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Saturday 9th at 8:45pm, Top Gun at 4pm Sunday August 10th followed by Bob Marley: One Love at 8pm. Bring...
Ahoy, young adventurers!
30th June 2025
All aboard Solar Heritage for a scenic boat trip around beautiful Chichester Harbour! Treat your crew (big and small!) to a fun trip on an eco-friendly, solar-powered tour boat departing from Emsworth for the summer season. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, marvel at sailboats and soak up the stunning...
Summer at Harbour Park
30th June 2025
Harbour Park is located on Littlehampton’s sandy waterfront in Sussex, near crabbing spots, picnic areas and its award-winning sandy beach. 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...
Littlehampton: A Family-Friendly Destination
30th June 2025
Littlehampton's seafront is perfectly designed for a delightful family outing. Whether you spend the day crafting sandcastles on the award-winning beaches, participate in one of the town's fantastic free events, or seek thrills at Harbour Park, this lively South Coast town guarantees wonderful...
Active Fun For All Ages!
30th June 2025
Out of Bounds offers a fun-filled, action-packed day out for the whole family at the ultimate children’s entertainment destination in West Sussex! Whether you're looking for an exciting activity to do, or planning a whole day trip, there’s something amazing to thrill every age and...
Flourish at Steyning Grammar School
30th June 2025
As well as supporting each child to be the best they can academically, at SGS they are committed to helping them flourish outside of the classroom too. The extracurricular activities allow students to explore their talents, build skills for life and become resilient and independent young...
Summer of Play at Nymans and Standen
30th June 2025
Join in the fun this summer. At Nymans make tracks down to Comber's Field for fun, games, activities and races, get den building or play in the wooden cabin. Picnic anywhere you like in the garden and explore woodland paths down to the lake. Over at Standen, develop your circus skills, play skittles...
Take a Thrilling Journey into Space this Summer
30th June 2025
The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax. Get lost in the stunning fulldome images and breathtaking videos whilst their highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space. The Planetarium...
Go wild at the Summer Dragonfly at WWT Arundel
30th June 2025
A dazzling line-up of dragonfly-themed activities is ready to be discovered by families at the first-ever WWT Dragonfly Festival at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre this summer. Launching on 21st June, attendees will be welcomed to WWT Arundel’s festival hub, marking the start of an immersive experience...
Imagine a place where children can truly thrive…
30th June 2025
That’s what Mariana and Sam envisioned at Wild Arts - a unique forest school and atelier where creativity and nature come together. As artist-educators and qualified forest school practitioners, they facilitate each session, blending outdoor exploration with art and child-led learning inspired...
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence – Choose Bohunt School Worthing
30th June 2025
This year marks a major milestone for the Bohunt Education Trust - a decade of innovation, ambition and success in education. Since its founding in 2015, the Trust has grown into a dynamic family of schools, united by a shared mission: to create game changers - young people who will thrive in a fast-changing...
Railway Fun at Amberley Museum
30th June 2025
This summer, celebrate 200 years of Britain’s modern railways with a season full of railway-themed fun! From 23rd July to 31st August 2025, young explorers can follow a brand-new family railway trail, learning fascinating facts along the way. Every Thursday in August, join in creative railway-themed...
Your Library... For growing minds
30th June 2025
Your local library is where children's curiosity takes flight. A free library membership offers a world of discovery. Along with physical copies in libraries, you can dive into thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and eComics and your personal devices with the digital library. For academic support, children...
Looking for summer holiday fun for the kids?
30th June 2025
The Outdoors Project was created by local parents Joel and Sam to get children off screens, playing outside and having so much fun at a holiday club that they’d want to go back! With den making, Nerf, water fights and even tech-inspired days like Minecraft vs Bushcraft, Harry Potter Quidditch,...
Exotic Spots Summer Trail at Sheffield Park and Garden
30th June 2025
Running 19th July - 7th September 2025, follow a family-friendly trail around the stunning garden at Sheffield Park and Garden and discover nine big and beautiful animals from around the world. From monkeys in palm trees to anteaters ambling past giant gunneras, at each exotic spot you’ll find...
Adventure Awaits: Buzz Active's Transformative Week
30th June 2025
Buzz Active's adventure week programmes across Sussex offer young participants an exceptional opportunity for holistic development through outdoor exploration. Participants engage in diverse activities including sailing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding from their Eastbourne centre, plus Paddle...
A summer of excitement and nostalgia with the Bluebell Railway
27th June 2025
As the summer holidays approach, embark on a thrilling adventure through time aboard their delightful steam trains, with events perfect for the whole family this July. Kids travel for just £1 with any full-paying adult (T+C please visit www.bluebell-railway.com), making it an unbeatable family...
ESCC Library Summer Reading Challenge
27th June 2025
East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 12 to read six books over the summer months as part of Summer Reading Challenge 2025: 'Story Garden'. This year’s challenge, Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors, will inspire children to tap into a world...
Adventures await at Hastings Adventure Golf
27th June 2025
Hastings Adventure Golf is situated on the picturesque seafront of Hastings Old Town. This destination is a family favourite, appealing to all ages, open every day for your enjoyment. As the proud host of the World Crazy Golf Championships, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three creatively crafted 18-hole...
Watersports for kids at Hove Lagoon
27th June 2025
Hove Lagoon with its calm shallow water is an amazing location for kids and youths ages 6+ to learn watersports and have fun on the water. Choose from the amazing multi-sports activity weeks and days, learn to sail, or wakeboard with expert tuition and all the equipment, including wetsuits provided. The...
Summer Fun At Middle Farm!
27th June 2025
Middle Farm is home to some of the friendliest farm animals around! Say hello to the playful rabbits, rare breed chickens, huge pigs and tiny harvest mice. Plus lofty llamas, gorgeous goats, fluffy sheep and Nellie the big horse. With picnic areas, a nature trail and outdoor playgrounds, including...
Free Family Learning Days at Raystede this Summer
27th June 2025
Every Wednesday and Thursday during the school summer holidays, visitors to Raystede can take part in a fun family trail to learn more about some of the animals the charity cares for. In July, discover more about rabbits on the Happy Hopper trail while in August, follow all the steps on Koda the dog's...
Sussexsport’s Summer Holiday 2025 Children’s Activities Programme
27th June 2025
Sussexsport are running a range of children’s activities this summer break! This programme of activities provides high quality coaching from some of the best coaches in the county. All coaches are DBS checked and many are affiliated with local groups such as Brighton Cougars and High Top Circus. The...
Emily Gravett’s Tidy trail at Bateman’s
27th June 2025
Join Pete the Badger and his friends at Bateman’s for a fun-filled summer adventure. Whether you're a super organiser or a little on the messy side, this family trail is perfect for everyone. Based on the popular picture book Tidy by Emily Gravett, you’ll step right into Pete’s...
Lancing College Summer Activity Camps
24th June 2025
Lancing College is excited to announce its Summer Activity Camps and Sessions for 2025, designed to engage and inspire young people. Each session is open to all children (you don't have to go to school at Lancing College) and are thoughtfully structured, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience...
Family fun for £2 at your local leisure centres this summer
9th June 2025
Want to keep children active, entertained and off screens during the holidays? This summer, a local campaign aims to make that a little easier. The Everyone is Family campaign, run by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active, which runs K2 Crawley, Bewbush Centre and Broadfield 3G Pitch and...