March/April What's On Guide

What's On Guide for Sussex Families

March and April 2020

Now until Sat 26th September Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester Enjoy this exploration into the most elaborately equipped Iron Age warrior grave that has ever been found in England. Free admission although donations are welcome. Visit www. thenovium.org/mysterywarrior for more information.

Tuesday 10th March Building Resilience (for families and carers The Lewes Room, Field Place Manor House, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP. 12-2pm This 2 hour session is designed for parents or carers of children and young people. The session is run in partnership between Coastal West Sussex Mind, West Sussex County Council and West Sussex CCG’s. Visit www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildingresilience-for-families-andcarers-Worthing-100320- tickets-56972434084 for more information and to book. Booking needed. Tickets are £5 per person.

Now until Wednesday 18th March Turner at Petworth Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE. 10am - 4pm Although other rooms are closed, you will be able to explore the fascinating story of J.M.W Turner, the painter. There will be a number of Turner’s works to view. Admission charges apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 15th February - Thursday 5th March Spring Trail: Waking up from Winter Uppark House and Garden. 10am-4pm Enjoy the Spring trail while visiting Uppark, the trail takes about 30 minutes and contains plenty for young and older children. There will be plenty to see as nature wakes up. Normal admission charges apply, admission £2 per child for the trail. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk.

Now until Tuesday 18th March Skyscape Exhibition Petworth House, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE Showcasing almost 40 objects that are from Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, enjoy this exhibition while visiting Petworth House. Normal admission charges apply, exhibition costs £5 pp. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 7th March One Windover Hill Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Boxgrove Priory, Church Lane, Chichester, PO18 0ED. 7.45pm Premiering their performance of 'One Windover Hill’, enjoy a night with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Visit www.rpo.co.uk

Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th March British Science Week Activity Weekend The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Halisham, BN27 1RN. 11am - 3pm As part of British Science Week, The Observatory are holing a activity weekend. There will be lots of activities to take part in, focusing on space exploration. Normal admission charges apply. Visit www.the-observatory.org for more details.

Sunday 15th March & Monday 13th April Open Garden for NGS The Old Vicarage, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 4AS. 10.30am - 4pm Enjoy these gardens set in 3 1/2 acres, around an 1832 Regency House. Admission charges apply. Visit www.ngs. org.uk for more information.

Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day celebrations Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex - 11am - 4pm Spoil your mum with a trip to Bodiam, stroll around the castle and enjoy a Prosecco cream tea before enjoying Mother’s Day activities. Cream tea prices, adult £11 and child £5.55 (non Prosecco). Normal admission charges apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more information. Saturday 21st March Russian State Opera: Carmen Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP. 7.30pm See this successful, powerful and dramatic production which features an impressive cast and is also accompanied by a live Orchestra. Visit www. eastbournetheatres.co.uk for more information and to book. Admission charges apply.

Saturday 21st March Brighton Comic Con and Gaming Festival Brighton Racecourse Enjoy this new event, filled with fantastic exhibitors, traders and lots more, including a cosplay zone. Visit www.tickettailor.com for more information and to book tickets. Admission charges apply.

Saturday 15th February - Sunday 22nd March Winter-Garden Bingo Bateman’s, East Sussex, 10am - 4.30pm Enjoy a trip to Bateman’s and take a walk around the gardens spotting patterns and colours on this trail. Normal admission charges apply, £1 per trail. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day at Bolney Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney, Hayward’s Heath, RH17 5NB. 9am - 5pm Take your Mother on a tour at Bolney this Mother’s Day. Families of all ages welcome. Booking is recommended. Visit www.bolneywineestate.com for more information and to book.

Sunday 22nd March Mum’s the Word! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne. 10am - 4pm Visit Fishbourne with your mum this Mothering Sunday, mums come in free of charge and will also receive a posy of daffodils. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS 12.30pm & 2.30pm Visit Michelham Priory on Mothering Sunday and enjoy a afternoon tea in the Elizabethan Barn. Adult tickets range from £22.50-£27.95, children £15. Price includes entry into gardens and house. To book call 01323 844224 or email eventbooking@ sussexpast.co.uk. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Craft Petworth House While visiting Petworth House, take the opportunity to create a personalised frame for Mum, all while Mum gets a complementary tea and biscuit. Booking not required, £5 per craft. Normal admission charges apply.

Sunday 22nd March Mother’s Day Baking at Saddlescombe Farm Saddlescombe Farm Visit Saddlescombe Farm and take part in making your own pizza or bread using the clay oven floor. While your food is cooking you can take the guided tour and learn more about its history. £14 per adult, £7 per child, book online by going to www.nationaltrust. org.uk.

Thursday 26th March Trinity Ensemble Chichester Festival Theatre, Oakland’s Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP. 7.30pm Enjoy a night with Trinity Ensemble, who are four distinguished artists, highly acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians. Suitable for all the family, book tickets by visiting www.cft.org.uk.

Every Thursday Now until Thursday 26th March

Wildlife Walkabout RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Uppertons Barn Visitor Centre, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL. 10am - 12pm Join the guides for this ramble, taking in the highlights of the nature reserve. No need to book, just come along on the day. Admission charges apply, £4 per person. Visit ww2.rspb.org. uk/reserves-and-events/ for more information.

Now until Tuesday 31st March A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE. 11am - 4.30pm Visit Standen House and explore the history of electricity through their new exhibition. Normal admission charges apply. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Wednesday 1st April - Thursday 30th April Annual Tulip Festival Arundel Castle, High Street, Arundel BN18 9AB, 10am - 5pm Enjoy this annual festival where there will be tens of thousands of flowers on display in the walled gardens. Admission charges apply, for more information visit www. arundelcastle.org.

Thursday 2nd April Easter Afternoon Tea The Bevern Trust, Beverly View, The Willows, Barcombe, Lewes BN8 5FJ. 3 - 4.30pm Enjoy this Easter Afternoon Tea where you can indulge in delicious cakes and some tea or coffee. There is also an opportunity to take in what happens within Bevern View. All are welcome, visit www. beverntrust.org for more information.

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Venue Session Date and Times Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN Drama 4-7s Saturdays at 9:30am Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN Drama 7-12s Saturdays at 11:15am St Andrews (old Church) Hall, Chuch Road, Hove, BN3 2AD Drama 4-7s Saturdays at 9:30am St Andrews (old Church) Hall, Chuch Road, Hove, BN3 2AD Drama 7-12s Saturdays at 11:15am Rottingdean Public Hall,Park Road, BN2 7HL Drama 4-7s Thursdays at 4:00pm Rottingdean Public Hall,Park Road, BN2 7HL Drama 7-12s Thursdays at 5:00pm

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th April Combat at the Castle 2020 Arundel Castle, Arundel, BN18 9AB. 10am - 3.30pm Visit Arundel Castle and you’ll be able to see and hear about Robert de Belleme, Earl of Arundel, and how he trained soldiers to prepare for the first siege on the castle in 1102. You can also learn about the 12th century. The event is included with admission. Visit www. arundelcastle.org for more. St John The Divine Church Hall,Ripley Road, Worthing, BN11 5NQ Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, RH13 5BD Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, RH13 5BD Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, RH12 5JF Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, RH12 5JF Drama 7-12s Tuesdays at 5:00pm

Drama 4-7s Tuesdays at 4:00pm

Drama 7-12s Tuesdays at 5:00pm

Drama 4-7s Saturdays at 9:30am Drama 7-12s Saturdays at 11:15am

Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th April Fibre Fest - All Things Textile, Sussex Craft & Design Fair Enterprise Shopping Centre, Stationer Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 1BD. 10am - 4pm Visit this annual fair where you’ll be able to find all things to do with spinning, weaving, felting, textile art, knitting and lots more. Suitable for all.

Saturday 4th April Easter Egg Run St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester Take part in the Sussex Easter Egg Run to the Children’s Ward at St Richard’s Hospital. Hosted by Red Devil’s MC Sussex, for more information visit www.facebook.com/ events/eastereggrun for more information.

Saturday 4th April Easter Craft Fair The New Port Arms, Lady Bee Marina, Southwick, Brighton Enjoy this fair filled with all things crafty and Eastery, there will also be food, drink and entertainment. Visit www. thenewportarms.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 4th - Monday 13th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, near Eastbourne Take a step outside in nature and follow the clues on this hunt, once you have found all collect your egg from the Visitor Centre. £3.50 per participant. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Saturday 4th - Sunday 19th April Easter Holidays at Fishers Adventure Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG See the cute selection of cute baby animals on the farm, there will be tractor and trail or rides as well as shows and other activities. Visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk for more information and to book.

Saturday 4th - Sunday 19th April Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure 2020 Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, Hayward’s Heath, RH16 1XP Visit Borde Hill Garden’s and see the first signs of spring while taking the Easter trail so you can receive your chocolate prize. There is also a playground to help burn some energy, as well as some crafts (additional charges apply). Visit www.bordehill.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 5th April The Fairy Tale Fair in aid of St Barnabas The Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing Enjoy this annual fair filled with lots for all the family. Visit www.thefairytalefair.co.uk for more information.

Monday 6th - Friday 10th April Roamin’ Roman Rabbits! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne. 10am - 4pm Follow the rabbit trail through the palace grounds as well as taking part in crafts. You can also see the story of Fishbourne’s own rabbit, Patch who has come all the way from Ancient Rome. Visit www. sussexpast.co.uk for more information.

Friday 10th April Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt Grosvenor House, 11-14 Grosvenor Gardens, Saint Leonard’s-on-Sea, TN38 0AE. 10am - 12pm There is plenty of fun to be had at this Easter egg hunt, enjoy finding eggs and there maybe a bunny here or there too. There will also be a raffle and refreshments available.

Friday 10th - Monday 13th April Springing into Easter Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Enjoy this spring themed bunny hunt and nature trails at Bluebell Railway. All day travel is included in price of admission. For more information and to book visit www.bluebell-railway.com.

Saturday 11th April Easter Boutique Market The Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU. 10am-3.30pm Visit this Easter market, suitable for all the family. Hosted by Paper Daisy Events.

League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals

Maria’s Good as New Sale March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. 9.00am – 2.30pm Donations of unused toiletries and any unwanted presents suitable for Raffle prizes needed, please.

Book Sale March 6th, 20th and April 3rd, 17th. 9.30am – 3.00pm

Easter Fair Thursday, 2nd April. 10.00am – 2.00pm Sale of homemade cakes and jams, Raffle, bottle tombola and more!

Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th April Easter Hockey Camp 2020 Worthing Hockey Club, Angmering School Drive, Stationer Road, Angmering, BN16 4HH. 9am - 4pm Young ones are invited to this 3 day hockey camp, packed full of fun, hockey drills and games. Suitable for ages 6-14, visit www.worthinghockey. co.uk for more information and to book.

Wednesday 8th April Meet Peter Rabbit at Drusilla’s Zoo Park Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS Visit Drusilla’s and meet Peter Rabbit in the events area throughout the day. Visit www.drusillas.co.uk for more information.

Thursday 9th - Monday 13th April Easter Pantomime, Aladdin Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106- 114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF This Easter visit the Royal Hippodrome and see the wonder of Aladdin, packed with traditional pantomime ingredients. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. royalhippodrome.com. These events take place at: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH. League of Friends of Crawley Hospitals (Charity No. 274855)

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Saturday 11th April Easter Street Performance - Storm Montague Place, Worthing. 3-4pm There will be Easter music, entertainment, drama and dance as well as free face painting. Visit www. stormministries.org for more.

Sunday 12th - Monday 13th April Easter Festival Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AL There will be lots to do at this Easter Festival. Visit https:// www.plumptonracecourse. co.uk/easter-festival/ for details and information.

Sunday 12th April Easter Sunday Funday Shoreham Fort, Shoreham Enjoy a fun day out for all the family, there will be games for the kids, crafts and cakes as well as the gun rack, merchandise and a raffle. Visit www.shorehamfort.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 12th - Monday 13th April Easter Opening, Parham House & Gardens

Parham Park, Pulborough, RH20 4HS. 10.30am - 5pm Enjoy this annual event where there will be lots of Easter fun for all. There will be a garden trail, face painting and craft activities as well as refreshments. Admission charges apply. Visit www. parhaminsussex.co.uk for more information.

Monday 13th April Easter Egg Hunt Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Westergate, Chichester PO18 0JP. 10am - 4pm Details Visit the Aldingbourne Country Centre and find some eggs on their egg hunt. Suitable for ages 2-8. No booking necessary. Visit www. aldingbournetrust.org for more information.

Monday 13th April Easter Egg Rolling Competition Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Road, Brighton. 10.45am - 12pm Bring your own hand decorated hard boiled egg to Devils Dyke and try your luck on this Easter custom. The egg that goes the furthest wins. There will also be judging on best decorated. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more. Monday 13th April Easter Fun Run Lewes Athletic Club, Mountfield Road, Lewes Suitable for all the family, enjoy this Easter fun run, there will be The Toddlers Trot, 800m race for small kids, a 1 mile for juniors, plus a 10km for adults. Visit www.lewesac. co.uk for more information.

Monday 13th April - Friday 8th May Birds of Prey, Drusilla’s Park Alfriston Road, BN26 5QS Visit Drusilla’s Zoo and see the wonders of Birds of Prey. There will be magnificent birds from owls to hawks. Visit www.drusillas.co.uk for more information and to book.

Friday 17th April Easter Eggstravaganza Fontwell Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SY Celebrate Easter at Fontwell Racecourse, with plenty for the kids to do including meeting the Easter bunny and an Egg Hunt. There will also be races. Visit www.fontwellpark. co.uk for more information.

Now until Sunday 19th April Flights of Fancy at Nymans Nymans, Handcross, Staplefield Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition of work by Sir Quentin Blake. Admission charges apply. Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk for more.

Wednesday 22nd April NGS Open Day Fittleworth House, Pulborough, 2pm - 5pm Enjoy this open day at Fittleworth House, there is 3 acres of tranquil country garden to walk around. There will be refreshments available. Admission charges apply. Visit www.ngs.org.uk for more.

Tuesday 28th April - Saturday 2nd May The Addams Family Worthing Musical Comedy Society, Connaught Theatre, 2A The Drive, Worthing BN11 1LG Watch this musical, telling the tail of The Addams Family, it’s a story of love and friendship through adversity, but yet there is a comical, macabre spin. Visit www. worthingtheatres.co.uk to book your tickets.

Find more exciting events at www.familiesonline.co.uk. Families Sussex recommends that you always check details of the event with the organiser. E&OE.

On Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2020, Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester will host The Children’s Trust Supercar Event, a spectacular event offering a range of family attractions including once-in-a-lifetime passenger rides starting from just £30! WIN!! The Supercar Event 2020

Over the two days more than 150 supercars will descend onto the racetrack including the Lamborghini Aventador S, Lamborghini Diablo SV, Ferrari 488 Pista and the McLaren 720S. A number of well-known personalities, such as Chris Evans, Andrea McLean, Phil Tufnell and Shane Richie have taken part previously with hosts including Craig Phillips, Nick Whale, Alexandra Legouix and Rebecca Jackson.

There’s a host of entertainment for all ages including, water zorbs, inflatable go-karting and helicopter rides. Younger guests can also have their first driving experience with the Stay Safe Driving School.

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Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 July 2020 Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PX

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