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Get creative this summer! 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 very own wearable masterpiece in a relaxed, hands-on session. In this creative session, children will use a variety […]
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
12:45 pm
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1:45 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Dress to impress for one of the most glamorous events in the Sussex summer calendar as Ladies Evening returns to Fontwell Park on Friday 28 August. Enjoy an evening of thrilling live racing, enter the prestigious Style Awards for the chance to win a luxury prize, and soak up the electric atmosphere before dancing the […]
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
2:05 pm
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9:00 pm
Fontwell Park Racecourse,
Arundel Road,
Fontwell,
West Sussex,
BN18 0SY
Join Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend and create your own mini summer garden to take home. Children will decorate their pot before planting seasonal flowers and adding their own personalised touches in a relaxed, hands-on session. This workshop is recommended for ages 5+, although younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult who […]
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months – 4 year olds with Kirsty from Make, Do & Trend. Your budding artists shall be inspired to learn new skills as well as completing at least 4 themed crafts plus a bag to decorate and take their crafts […]
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
10:30 am
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11:45 am
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
From the Stone Age to the 20th century, this three-day event on the lower lawns of Arundel Castle follows the development of costume, weapons, armour, and battle tactics, portraying 12,000 years of local and castle history. With a variety of living history groups and many individual historical interpreters, visitors can marvel at demonstrations of historical […]
August 29, 2026
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August 31, 2026
10:00 am
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7:00 pm
Arundel Castle,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9AB
Celebrate the final weeks of summer with an evening of live music, delicious street food and relaxed garden strolls at Leonardslee. Wander the gardens after hours, enjoy a glass of Sussex sparkling wine and soak up the atmosphere as the sun begins to set. Returning for one special evening, Leonardslee Lates offers a relaxed late […]
August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026
4:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
What's happening currently
Free Family Activities every Wednesday in August Every Wednesday | 5, 12, 19 & 26 August Make the most of the summer holidays with free family activities every Wednesday in August, included with garden admission and free for Leonardslee members. From circus skills and storytelling to creative crafts and animal encounters, discover something different each […]
August 5, 2026
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August 26, 2026
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP
Our Activity Camps at Lancing College offer an exciting programme of activities for children during the school holidays, including half terms and end of term breaks. Set within our beautiful grounds, each camp provides a safe, supportive and engaging environment where children can stay active, try new things and make friends. All activities are carefully […]
July 13, 2026
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September 2, 2026
9:30 am
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3:30 pm
Lancing College,
Coombes Road,
Lancing,
West Sussex,
BN15 0RW
Discover a kaleidoscope of colour at Chichester Cathedral this summer. Inspired by the iconic John Piper tapestry, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, this free family-friendly trail invites children to explore six colourful locations throughout the Cathedral. Along the way, families can enjoy hands-on activities including a collaborative weaving artwork, stained glass-inspired crafts and […]
July 10, 2026
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September 4, 2026
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Chichester Cathedral,
West Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 1PX
Join us for our JUNIOR HOCKEY SKILLS MASTER CLASS sessions (7-15-year-olds) on Thursday evenings from 2nd July to 13th August 2026, 6pm – 7:30pm at Hazelwick School, Crawley. Join us for our Crawley weekly JUNIOR HOCKEY SKILLS MASTER CLASS sessions! Get ready for an unforgettable series of JUNIOR HOCKEY SKILLS MASTER CLASS sessions on Thursdays […]
July 2, 2026
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August 13, 2026
6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Hazelwick School,
Crawley,
West Sussex,
RH10 1SX
Parsonage Farm Kirdford, nr Billingshurst, RH14 0NH. Fri 12 June, Sun 6 Sept (2-6). Adm £10, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of The Jane Lemon Foundation. Major garden in beautiful setting developed over 30 years with fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on grand scale with long vistas. C18 walled […]
June 12, 2026
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September 6, 2026
2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Parsonage Farm,
Kirdford,
Kirdford,
West Sussex,
RH14 0NH
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
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
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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