Events

Step into the evening ambience of The Clocktower Kitchen, where themed suppers bring global flavours to life while highlighting seasonal inspiration. Each event celebrates the best seasonal ingredients through creative menus, offering an unforgettable dining experience. 25 September | French Supper 23 October | German Supper £75 per person including alcoholic drinks pairings | £65 […]

September 25, 2026

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September 25, 2026
7:00 pm

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

Get to Grips with Map Reading – One Day Navigation for Beginners With Pied A Terre Adventures. Please join us for a relaxed, practical day learning the ins and outs of map reading and compass use in the beautiful South Downs, North Downs, or mid-Sussex countryside. This is perfect for you if you are a […]

September 26, 2026

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September 26, 2026
9:30 am

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4:30 pm
South Downs,
Dover Lane,
Angmering,
West Susses,
BN18 9PX

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 […]

September 26, 2026

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September 27, 2026
9:30 am

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4:30 pm
South Downs,
Dovers Lane,
Angmering,
West Sussex,
BN18 9PX

Chichester’s Annual Light Experience returns this autumn with Illuminating Art – a spectacular after-dark immersive installation by Luxmuralis, following the success of last year’s sell-out debut. Transforming Chichester Cathedral into a breathtaking canvas of light, sound and digital art, the experience invites visitors of all ages on a mesmerising journey through four centuries of artistic […]

October 23, 2026

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October 31, 2026
6:00 pm

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8:00 pm
Chichester Cathedral,
West Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO19 1PX

Encounter characters from the castle’s history, with a focus on the 12th century and the first two sieges of Arundel Castle. Meet a crusader, knight, archer, and the Master Falconer, and listen to captivating tales from a storyteller. Enjoy medieval music performed by wandering musicians and watch live demonstrations of historical crafts and weapons. For […]

October 28, 2026

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October 28, 2026
10:00 am

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5:00 pm
Arundel Castle,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9AB

Encounter characters from the castle’s history, with a focus on the 12th century and the first two sieges of Arundel Castle. Meet a crusader, knight, archer, and the Master Falconer, and listen to captivating tales from a storyteller. Enjoy medieval music performed by wandering musicians and watch live demonstrations of historical crafts and weapons. For […]

October 29, 2026

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October 29, 2026
10:00 am

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5:00 pm
Arundel Castle,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9AB
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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

Apuldram Roses Crouchers Farm, Birdham Road, Chichester, PO20 7EQ. Fri 5 June, Fri 3 July (2-3.30). Adm £12.50. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Tea, coffee & cake. Spend a delightful afternoon listening to an informative talk on keeping your roses thriving. You will then have time to explore the rose garden, […]

June 5, 2026

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July 3, 2026
2:00 pm

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3:30 pm
Apuldram Roses Crouchers Farm,
Birdham Road,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
PO20 7EQ

An unexpected 1⁄4 acre cottage garden in Horsham; unusual plants for sale Foxglove Cottage 29 Orchard Road, Horsham, RH13 5NF Open Sun 24 May, Sun 21, Thur 25 June (1-5). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas inc vegan, gluten & dairy free cake. Visits also by arrangement 26 May to 5 July for groups of […]

May 24, 2026

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June 25, 2026
1:00 pm

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5:00 pm
Foxglove Cottage,
29 Orchard Road,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH13 5NF

Shalford House Square Drive, Kingsley Green, GU27 3LW. Open Sun 24 May, Sun 2 Aug (12-5). Adm £10, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit the website for information & booking. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 18 May to 31 Aug for groups of 40 to 60. A garden designer and plantsman’s garden, set in […]

May 24, 2026

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August 2, 2026
12:00 pm

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5:00 pm
Shalford House,
Square Drive,
Kingsley Green,
West Sussex,
GU27 3LW

The Cottage Potts Lane, Pulborough, RH20 2BT. Sat 23 May, Sat 5 Sept (10-4). Adm £6, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 20 May to 4 Sept for groups of 6 to 20. A quintessential English cottage garden, packed with a mix of perennials and bulbs, set on a potentially challenging, multi-layered site. […]

May 23, 2026

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September 5, 2026
10:00 am

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4:00 pm
The Cottage,
Potts Lane,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
RH20 2BT

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

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

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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