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Bignor Park Pulborough, RH20 1HG. Opens Tue 12 May, Tue 16 June, Tue 22 Sept (2-5). Adm £7, chd free. Home-made teas. 11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs and wildflower areas. The walled garden has been replanted with herbaceous borders and the Dutch garden […]

May 12, 2026

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September 22, 2026
2:00 pm

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5:00 pm
Bignor Park,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1HG

This watercolour painting workshop will invite you to explore sunny and vibrant illustrations inspired by the South of France. French artist Emmeline will guide you and encourage you throughout the two-hour workshop. Emmeline will share a selection of her techniques through live demonstrations, offering inspiration and encouragement as you create your own artwork. You will […]

May 13, 2026

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May 13, 2026
2:00 pm

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4:00 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is famous for its display of spring colour and our recently accredited national collection of Rhododendrons. Take a walk with our Head Gardener to discover more about what makes this garden so unique. Led by Head Gardener Jamie Harris, enjoy a two hour walk around our 240-acre estate as he guides […]

May 14, 2026

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May 14, 2026
10:30 am

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12:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP

Come and see what sets Dorset House School apart. Take a tour with our Year 8 guides. Chat with our Headmistress and other members of staff.

May 15, 2026

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May 15, 2026
9:30 am

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12:00 pm
Dorset House School,
The Manor, Church Lane, Bury,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1PB

Join us at Leonardslee Comedy Club for an evening of live stand-up and plenty of laughs! Join us at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for top-quality stand-up from Epic Comedy, enjoyed in a brilliant atmosphere and intimate setting on a Friday evening. We’re pleased to welcome Paul Cox back as host and MC for all dates.

May 15, 2026

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May 15, 2026
7:30 pm

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9:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP

Discover some of the hidden secrets of perfumery and take home a bottle of fragrance created by you from a range of beautiful ingredients, all provided as part of this fascinating, half-day workshop with Jonathan Gilhooly. Explore the captivating world of scent in this creative, hands-on, fun and informative workshop. You will be introduced to […]

May 15, 2026

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May 15, 2026
10:30 am

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1:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
What's happening currently

Bignor Park Pulborough, RH20 1HG. Opens Tue 12 May, Tue 16 June, Tue 22 Sept (2-5). Adm £7, chd free. Home-made teas. 11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees, shrubs and wildflower areas. The walled garden has been replanted with herbaceous borders and the Dutch garden […]

May 12, 2026

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September 22, 2026
2:00 pm

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5:00 pm
Bignor Park,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1HG

Beautiful garden developed around three disused sand quarries with far-reaching views across the Amberley Wildbrooks Champs Hill Waltham Park Road, Coldwaltham, Pulborough RH20 1LY. Open for NGS Sun 10 May (11- 5); Sun 9 Aug (2-5). Adm £7, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 2 Mar to 4 Sept for groups of 10+. […]

May 10, 2026

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August 9, 2026
11:00 am

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5:00 pm
Champs Hill,
Waltham Park Road, Coldwaltham,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 1LY

See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on Waterfall Pond at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, and enjoy a fantastic, fun-filled day with a range of Model Radio Control Boats, yachts, steamboats and warship displays. 2026 Dates | 10:00 – 15:00 May 9 & 10 June 13 & 14 July 18 & 19 August 1 […]

May 9, 2026

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September 20, 2026
10:00 am

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3:00 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP

Denmans Garden Denmans Lane, Fontwell, BN18 0SU Open for NGS: Mon 27 Apr, Mon 26 Oct (9.30-4). Adm £10, chd £8. Pre-booking essential, please phone 01243 278950, email [email protected] or visit the website for information & booking. Light refreshments. Award-winning Grade II registered tranquil contemporary garden, created by gravel gardening pioneer Joyce Robinson and developed […]

April 27, 2026

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October 26, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
Denmans Garden,
Denmans Lane,
Fontwell,
West Sussex,
BN18 0SU

Discover our fun-filled play clinic, where children can learn how to handle, measure, weigh and x-ray toy geese – just like our WWT vets do with real birds. Step into the Gozzle Vet Check, put on your lab coat, pick up your record card and prepare to give a toy goose a health check, as […]

April 25, 2026

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May 31, 2026
11:00 am

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3:00 pm
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre,
Mill Road,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9PB

A 5 week sponsored challenge to collectively reach 10,000 miles! Walk, run, cycle, swim to log your miles and raise funds for Relationships Sussex- a charity delivering counselling across West Sussex to adults, children and families. Register here. Facebook Website

April 24, 2026

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May 29, 2026
9:00 am

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9:00 pm

Fittleworth House Bedham Lane, Fittleworth, Pulborough, RH20 1JH. Open for NGS every Wed 22 Apr to 13 May, 22 July to 5 Aug (2-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Cruse Bereavement Support. Visits also by arrangement 23 Apr to 6 Aug for groups of 5 to 40. Parking for a […]

April 23, 2026

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August 5, 2026
2:00 pm

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5:00 pm

March 20-May 31 Included in your admission price, book in advance and save 10% This spring, WWT Arundel is teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books to explore the wonderful world of wetlands with Gozzle the gosling, from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s freshly hatched picture book. With outdoor adventure trails, interactive Vet Check stations, special […]

March 20, 2026

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May 31, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre,
Mill Road,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9PB

The Old Vicarage The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS open every Thur 5 Feb to 1 Oct (10am-4pm). Adm £10, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit the website for information & booking. Self service light refreshments on Thurs (cash only) & picnics welcome. Also open Mon 6 Apr, Mon 31 Aug (10am-5pm). Adm £10, chd free. […]

March 5, 2026

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October 1, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
The Old Vicarage,
The Street,
Washington,
West Sussex,
RH20 4AS

Glowing + Alive Exhibition Friday 13 February 2026 – Sunday 15 November 2026 Monday – Saturday (9.00am – 5.00pm), Sunday (12.30 – 2.30pm). Please check the Cathedral website for upcoming closures. FREE In 1966, Chichester Cathedral unveiled one of Britain’s most daring post-war art commissions: a vivid tapestry by the celebrated artist and printmaker John […]

February 13, 2026

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November 15, 2026
9:00 am

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5:00 pm
Chichester Cathedral,
West Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 1PX

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