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A brand-new family musical for everyone over 5, based on the book by Dermot O’Leary A Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Colchester and Mayflower Southampton co-production A brand-new family musical for everyone over 5 Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja […]
September 25, 2026
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September 27, 2026
10:30 am
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6:30 pm
Devonshire Park Theatre, 8-10 Compton St, Eastbourne BN21 4BW
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Family activity days on Ashdown Forest suitable for children age 5–12 years (check individual events for age suitability) Join our Education team to explore the beautiful Ashdown Forest. We will be exploring the seasons with a walk, fun activities, natural crafts and games. Build your nature knowledge over the year and connect with the wild! […]
July 29, 2026
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August 26, 2026
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Ashdown Forest Centre, Colemans Hatch Road, Forest Row RH18 5JP
☀️ SUMMER OF FUN 2026 – LEWES HOLIDAY CLUBS ☀️ Looking for a summer holiday club your children will love? The Outdoors Project’s award-winning Holiday Clubs return to Southover Primary School and Knowlands Woods this summer, offering exciting outdoor adventures for children in School Years 1–6. From NERF battles and Star Wars missions to Harry […]
July 23, 2026
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September 2, 2026
8:45 am
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3:15 pm
Southover School,
Potters Lane,
Lewes,
East Sussex,
BN7 1JP
Tucked into the South Downs near Rodmell, South Farm is a working dairy and arable farm that opens its gates every summer for one of East Sussex’s most distinctive family days out – a seven-acre maize maze with a game card to match. Hidden inside the maze are a series of challenge boards for families […]
July 23, 2026
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September 6, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
South Farm,
Cricketing Bottom,
Rodmell, Lewes,
East Sussex,
BN7 3FE
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Dragon Detective? Alfie put his dragon skills to the test by taking on one of the fun challenges along our FREE Dragon Detectives Trail… the Bean Bag Toss Challenge! From hunting for dragons hidden throughout the gardens to completing interactive activities along the way, there’s plenty […]
July 18, 2026
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September 6, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Paradise Park, Avis Road, Newhaven BN9 0DH
ESCC Libraries are offering a range of FREE events this summer! Don’t miss out! Note that some events need advanced booking (but are free). www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents For full image, check page 15: thefamilygrapevine.co.uk/eastbourne-wealden-lewes/magazine/summer-2026/
July 18, 2026
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August 27, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Join a brand-new family trail inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Little Monkey is searching for his mum and kindly Butterfly is keen to help, but keeps getting it wrong! Can you join the adventure and help reunite them? As you explore the house and garden, […]
May 23, 2026
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November 1, 2026
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Bateman's,
Burwash,
Sussex,
TN19 7DS
This summer, How to Train Your Dragon swoops back into Bodiam Castle with a brand-new quest inspired by How to be a Pirate, the second book in Cressida Cowell’s much-loved series. Set off on a swashbuckling adventure with young Viking Hiccup and his dragon Toothless as they take on the Pirate Training Programme, tough, daring, […]
May 23, 2026
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November 1, 2026
10:00 am
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