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Menagerie: Animals from the Archives
2nd March-28th June 2024
Venue: Littlehampton Museum
Website: www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk
A fun, family-friendly exhibition, featuring animals from the Museum’s collections, including: Bunty and Marmaduke - the adventures of two delightful rabbits, Mini Beasts section and a cosy ladybird...
Bing's Nature Explorers
23rd March-2nd June 2024
Venue: WWT Arundel
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with a little help from Bing and his friends. Join Bing and Flop to become a Nature Explorer with activity trails, storytelling, character appearances and much...
100 Miles of String
4th-26th April 2024
Venue: Royal Pavilion Gardens (North Lawn)
Website: www.brightonfestival.org
100 miles of string will be handed out to audiences who can weave, wind and criss-cross the installation, creating complex patterns and dense webs. This is an event for people of all ages to play, explore...
Spring Bus Show
28th April 2024
Venue: Amberley Museum
Website: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
There will be bus rides all day, transporting visitors around the 36-acre Museum grounds with either the 1914 or a 1928 open-topped bus in service (subject to weather conditions). Tickets must be pre-booked...
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
28th April 2024
Venue: Bluebell Railway
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com
Catering for everyone from avid collectors, and enthusiasts, to just about anyone who is interested in (or just curious about) collectable toys, model trains and vintage railway artefacts. Admission is...
Brighton Fringe
3rd May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Various Venues Brighton
Website: www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on
During May, Brighton Fringe welcomes international performers and audiences as it showcases the creative heart and soul of the city and its unique cultural heritage. This vast celebration of the weird,...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
3rd-4th May 2024
Venue: The Hawth
Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......
Best of Brighton Fringe for Kids
4th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Laughing Horse @The Quadrant, Laughing Horse @The Walrus
Website: www.brightonfringe.org
A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around Brighton and the Fringe. An event for all the family to enjoy together. (Selected...
Brighton Festival
4th-26th May 2024
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.brightonfestival.org
Includes an exciting outdoor puppet show in Crawley and 100 Miles of String, an interactive installation outdoors in the Pavilion Gardens, plus the spectacular annual Children’s Parade. 120 events across...
Comics Vs Kids
4th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant
Website: www.brightonfringe.org
Following on from the great success at the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, beloved comic and kids entertainer Nik Coppin brings his new show to the Brighton Fringe full of jokes, silliness, his...
Foodies Festival
4th-6th May 2024
Venue: Preston Park
Website: www.foodiesfestival.com/events/brighton-2
Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours. Meet artisan producers. Have fun all day with chilli eating competitions...
The Bubble Show
4th May-2nd June 2024
Venue: Fool's Paradise Small Venue, Wagner Hall Brighton
Website: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-bubble-show/
Interactive and suitable for all ages, 'The Bubble Show' is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Actor, storyteller and Guinness World Record Holder, The Highland Joker...
The Children's Parade
4th May 2024
Venue: Parade starts on Jubilee Street and ends on Madeira Drive
Website: www.brightonfestival.org
A fiesta of colour, costume and live music kick starts Brighton Festival, it’s time to ‘Dream Again’ with The Children’s Parade. Groups of local schools have been exploring the theme 'Dream Again',...
The Walking Weekend
4th-5th May 2024
Venue: Eastbourne
Website: www.visiteastbourne.com
A brand-new event taking place in Eastbourne encouraging people to put their best feet forward and explore the great outdoors. The Walking Weekend kicks off National Walking Month, which promotes the benefits...
Seska: Don't Wee Your Pants
5th May 2024
Venue: 'Artista' (The Secret Comedy Club)
Website: www.brightonfringe.org
Crazier than finding a penguin in your fridge... the funniest family friendly comedian we have in the UK is back with a new bonkers show! Turbo-charged SESKA is loved by familes throughout the UK and mainland...
The Great British Cack Off
5th May 2024
Venue: The Spire
Website: www.brightonfestival.org
Poosannah Poolett presents the ultimate family friendly poo making competition using only edible ingredients! A hilarious interactive cacktivity, poopular with all the family! Adults and children of all...
Branch Line Gala Weekend
10th-12th May 2024
Venue: Bluebell Railway
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com
Get ready for the return of one of the most popular events of the year at The Bluebell Railway, welcoming back for 2024 the Branch Line Gala Weekend! This event is a must for all fans of branch line railways,...
Sundae Club
12th May 2024
Venue: Komedia Brighton
Website: www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/kids/sundae-club/
Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for kids aged 2 – 8! Book to see Oldilocks and the Three Bears, followed by a creative craft workshop. Take your own picnic and yes… ice cream sundaes are...
Winter Spotter Sheet
12th December-9th February 2024
Venue: Bodiam Castle
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle
Look out for wildlife as you explore the landscape around Bodiam Castle, with a special spotter sheet designed by Claire Fletcher. Experience wintertime in the grounds by keeping an eye out for robins,...
'Yours sincerely Beatrix Potter'
Venue: Nymans
Address: Haywards Heath
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans/yours-sincerely-beatrix-potter-exhibition
Upstairs in the Gallery you'll find a family friendly exhibition offering a glimpse into Beatrix Potter’s early career. Downstairs play at dressing up and puzzles for young children, visit the play glade...
Art Sundays
Venue: De La Warr Pavilion
Website: www.dlwp.com/artsundays/
Art Sundays are free drop-in creative workshops that take place on the first and third Sunday of every month, open to all ages. Each week, the workshops will be led by an artist taking inspiration from...
Daily Guided Tour
Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Website: www.raystede.org/education/talks-and-events
Free guided tour around Raystede at 11.30am. You will gain a rare glimpse into the work they do, hear more about the lives of their furry and feathered friends and have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful...
Family Learning Days
Venue: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Website: www.raystede.org/education/for-families/
Every Wednesday and Thursday during half term (10am-4pm). Collect an activity pack and follow the trail around Raystede. Work together as a family to discover more about animals and how they are cared...
Hastings Adventure Golf
Venue: Hastings Adventure Golf
Website: www.hastingsadventuregolf.com
Home to the World Crazy Golf Championships, it boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. All are packed full of surprises with landscaped gardens, waterfalls, caves,...
Hove Park Junior Parkrun
Venue: Hove Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/hovepark-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along.
HPO Songbirds
Venue: Christ Church St Leonards
Website: www.hastingsphilharmonic.com/hpo-songbirds
During free of charge rehearsals, children aged 7-13 are coached in secure vocal technique and are taught the basic principles of reading music in a fun and relaxed environment. If you would like to join...
Nature Heroes
Venue: Wakehurst
Website: www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/nature-heroes
Every school holiday, young adventurers will have the opportunity to become a planet-saving Nature Hero. Put on your cape, join the mission and collect unique new badges. Help Delph, Hira and Buma as they...
Open Farm
Venue: Aldingbourne Trust
Website: www.aldingbournetrust.org
Open farm is home to a variety of different animals who love to meet new people. For a little extra you can get involved with guinea pig handling and Alpaca feeding with tickets offered on a first come...
Paloma's Art Classes
Venue: Online
Website: www.palomasartclasses.com
Online art classes for children aged 5-12 every Friday and Saturday. Paloma has been working in education since age 14 and has been running regular art classes for over two years. Visit her website for...
Paradise Park
Venue: Paradise Park
Website: www.tatesofsussex.co.uk
All the family, whether you're 1 or 101, can enjoy an exciting day out at Paradise Park. Visit Planet Earth Museum, Botanic Plant Houses, Sussex Heritage Trail, themed gardens and extensive indoor and...
Perform weekly Drama, Dance and Singing Classes
Venue: Various locations
Website: www.perform.org.uk
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.To book a...
Sussexsport Holiday Camps
Venue: University of Sussex
Website: www.sussexsport.com
Sussexsport run action-packed programmes of children’s camps every half term for children of different abilities and ages including Netball, Basketball, Squash, Badminton and Circus Skills. To book a...
Treasure Trails - Brighton Cultural Quarter
Venue: The City of Brighton and Hove
Website: www.treasuretrails.co.uk
This self-guided detective mystery investigation takes you on a real-life adventure through the heart of Brighton. Hunt high and low, past grand Georgian buildings and through fantastic parks, uncovering...