Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst, c Jim Holden
Events suitable for the whole family are never hard to come by in Sussex thanks to its great family-friendly seaside resorts, vibrant cities and gorgeous countryside. Don't miss the chance to join in the 950th anniversary celebrations at Chichester Cathedral which includes a year-long exhibition and a spectacular light show in October or enjoy a trip on one of the Sussex steam railways as part of Railway 200. 2025 also marks 100 years since Drusillas Park invited families to experience its zoo, adventure play and rides, as well as 25 years since the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst opened, now home to over 2.4 billion seeds.
Start planning your next event-ful visit to Sussex and make sure you don't miss some of the most popular events happening across the county - Chichester 950 Religion, Rebellion & Reformation exhibition, West Sussex (now until 15th November), The Brick Build at Battle Abbey, East Sussex (12th - 21st April), Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, East Sussex (21st April - 5th May), Brighton Festival (3rd - 26th May 25) (F) and Brighton Fringe, East Sussex (2nd May - 1st June), Beer & Cider by the Sea, Eastbourne (16th - 18th May 2025), Chichester Pride (24th May 25), World of Wizardy at Bluebell Railway (28th - 31st May), Balloons and Tunes at Fontwell Park (13th & 14th June).
To find out what's on in Sussex today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date, explore the featured list or head to the bottom of the page and explore the list of events in Sussex. If you are on a budget look out for the free events (F) taking place across the county. Sussex means you're never far from an event, a place, or an adventure - guaranteed to keep you entertained and coming back for more.
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Sussex hosts hundreds of exciting events, all year round for residents, day-trippers, and holidaymakers to enjoy. The guide below shows our full calendar of events in Sussex. Find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Mother's Day
Amberley
Mums Go Free!
As a thank you, any mum visiting on Mothers' Day can enjoy free admission to the Museum. Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event. Make sure to book mum a complimentary admission ticket!
Mums can get involved with various…
General event
Lewes Road, Brighton
A Special Treat for Mum in the Heart of the Walled Garden
This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re opening the doors of One Kitchen for a relaxed and delicious Afternoon Tea, perfect for celebrating the Mums and loved ones in our lives.
Sit back and…
Music
Brighton
Weekly free entry, live music takes place at Bohemia in the heart of the historic Lanes at this artistic and quirky high-end cocktail bar & restaurant. Full line up of bands can be viewed on Bohemia's website. Food tables can also be booked via…
Walking
Brighton
Have fun (re-)discovering Brighton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air. Curious About Brighton visits not just the obvious places, but…
Arts
East Grinstead
Step-by-step painting workshops in pubs and bars across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Even if you haven't painted since school you will be able to create your very own work of art at a pub with The Paint Club.
This is not your usual art…
Arts
Worthing
Step-by-step painting workshops in pubs and bars across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Even if you haven't painted since school you will be able to create your very own work of art at a pub with The Paint Club. This time, we're painting a…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lower Beeding
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, the historic 750-acre estate in Horsham, West Sussex, has announced its summer events programme, offering a range of activities for families and visitors of all ages. The estate features Grade I Listed woodland…
Community
Haywards Heath
We're excited to announce that our annual FREE community festival is just around the corner! Spring into Community is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, and community groups to come together. Discover the international reach of the…
Food
Cowfold Roaf, Bolney
Cider and Pizza Served fresh from Wednesday to Sunday
Childrens Events
Arundel
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly.
Lloyd and friends will join our own cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends…
Childrens Events
Goudhurst
The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest…
Special Events
Brighton Marina, Brighton
Introducing GLOBALLS' thrilling new attraction – The Labyrinthia Maze! In addition to our three amazing golf courses and Carnival Games, step into a world of magic and mystery for just £5 per person and uncover the secrets hidden within.
Guided by…
Walking
Haywards Heath
Imagine a walk where as you go, you can recognise the species of birds by their song and call, tune into their dramas of territory and predators, and at the same time feel that little bit more connected to the natural world.
Join bird expert and…
Arts
Rusper, Horsham
Step-by-step painting workshops in pubs and bars across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. Even if you haven't painted since school you will be able to create your very own work of art at a pub with The Paint Club. This time, we're painting a…
Bank Holiday
Near Wadhurst
Pashley Manor's spectacular Tulip Festival is a riot of colour.
Show / Display
Petworth
Head to Petworth House and Park, West Sussex from the 5th - 27th April and welcome in springtime, at the annual Spring Festival.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Arundel
Experience the delights of the dawn chorus at Arundel Wetland Centre on this guided walk around the reserve at sunrise.
Led by our learning team, you will learn how to identify birds from their unique songs, including wetland specialists such as…
Theatre
Chichester
The bureaucrats in a remote provincial town are panicking. Word has gone round that a bigwig government inspector is heading their way. And things are far from ideal: for a start, the hospital's hopeless, the post office has gone to pot, and the…
Run / Rally
Eastbourne
The South Downs Run is a scenic and non-competitive drive of about 70 miles along the beautiful South Downs from Bury Hill to Eastbourne in Sussex. All MG and Sprite owners are welcome regardless of club affiliations.
The run continues to be very…
Theatre
Eastbourne
Forbidden Nights is made up of a male vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all with an element of strip tease -- think Cirque du Soleil meets *Magic Mike*.
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