Events

Join us at our Christmas Fair for festive stalls, live music, and delicious seasonal food and drink. Plus, you can visit Santa himself in his grotto — bookings for seeing Santa are open now! It’s the perfect event to celebrate the holidays with family and friends while finding unique gifts to get you ready for […]

November 28, 2026

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November 28, 2026
10:00 am

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3:00 pm
Drill Hall,
Denne Road,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH12 1JF

Enchanting, funny and heart-warming, this festive story about the importance of finding friendship and somewhere to call home, created especially for Chichester Festival Theatre by Michael Morpurgo and written by Vicki Berwick, returns to the Minerva Theatre following its hugely popular 2024 premiere. Tree is rescued from the forest on Christmas Eve by Mavis, the […]

December 5, 2026

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December 27, 2026
10:30 am

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11:30 am
Chichester Festival Theatre,
Oaklands Park,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 6AP

Join SSW at the beautiful St Boltolph’s Church for a wonderful traditional Carol Service. Ticket price includes mulled wine / soft drink and mince pies. Kick off your Christmas festivities with our uplifting and joyous celebration! Arrivals and refreshments from 3pm, with the service starting at 4pm. We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you! […]

December 5, 2026

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December 5, 2026
3:00 pm

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5:00 pm
St Botolph's Church,
Lansdowne Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN11 4LY

Get to Grips with Map Reading. One-Day Navigation for Beginners with Pied A Terre Adventures Join us for a friendly and practical day learning essential map reading and compass skills in the beautiful South Downs, North Downs, or mid-Sussex countryside. Designed for complete beginners, or anyone who feels a little rusty, this hands-on course will […]

December 5, 2026

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December 5, 2026
9:30 am

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4:30 pm
Pied A Terre Adventures,
5a Glynde Place,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH12 1NZ

Find your way with confidence – NNAS Bronze Navigation Course With Pied A Terre Adventures.We would love you to join us for a fun and instructive two-day map-reading adventure in the stunning South Downs, North Downs, or mid-Sussex countryside. Don’t worry if you’re new to navigating the great outdoors or just need to brush up […]

December 5, 2026

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December 6, 2026
9:30 am

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4:30 pm
Pied A Terre Adventures,
5a Glynde Place,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH12 1NZ

Paper Daisy Events return to The Shoreham Centre for their highly anticipated, fully curated contemporary & vibrant Christmas Makers Fair – and it’s one not to miss! An event that is now a firm favourite in the Sussex Christmas shopping calender and renowned for its high quality and original selection of makers, artists & foodies! […]

December 5, 2026

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December 5, 2026
10:00 am

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3:30 pm
The Shoreham Centre,
Pond Road,
Shoreham-by-Sea,
West Sussex,
BN43 5WU
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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 […]

October 15, 2026

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October 15, 2026
10:30 am

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11:45 am
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens,
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 6PP

Join us for pumpkin-picking fun at our family-run pumpkin field Sompting Pumpkins, Halewick Lane, Sompting, BN15 0NE, next to the A27. Open 10am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm) on the 3rd/4th, 10th/11th, 17th/18th and 24th-31st October 2026 Free entry, free parking – no booking required! We’ll be in a different field this year but still at the […]

October 3, 2026

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October 31, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
Sompting Pumpkins,
Halewick Lane,
Sompting,
West Sussex,
BN15 0NE

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

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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