This summer, the wild botanic garden of Wakehurst will be brought to life by a symphony of sounds, thanks to six large-scale and playful installations…
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It’s time for innovative acrobatics with This Time
If you’re up for a story, told through original acrobatics, then get ready for the latest tour from Ockham’s Razor…
Fairy tales are given a circus makeover in The Bloody Chamber
Fancy watching some fairy tales with a difference? Proteus Theatre will bring their adaptation of Angela Carter’s collection The Bloody Chamber to Worthing this June…
Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…
Go Apple Howling in Sussex
Young and old will gather in Sussex this weekend, to make a hullabaloo as a special traditional ceremony, known as Apple Howling, takes place…
Pints and prams in Pagham
This Boxing Day, people in West Sussex will be donning their fancy dress and climbing aboard a pram for a drinking session with a difference…
The Chap Olympiad frolics at the Goodwood Revival
The Chap Olympiad, one of Britain’s most eccentric sporting events, will be heading to Goodwood for a splendid weekend of games with well-dressed folk…
Dandy chaps compete in fancy games at vintage fair
The Chap Olympiad is one of Britain’s most eccentric sporting events, where smartly dressed ladies and gentlemen compete in games such as Umbrella Jousting…
Taste the unexpected at Chilli Fiesta
Things will be hotting up (in the culinary sense that is) in West Sussex this weekend, as West Dean Gardens host their annual Chilli Fiesta…
Watch a 12 hour lawn mower race in Sussex
Watch 12 hours of intense sporting action in West Sussex as teams get ready to race… on lawn mowers.
The ancient custom of Apple Howling in West Sussex
Apple Howling is an ancient custom that traditionally takes place in the apple orchards of southern England. Bolney in West Sussex has revived the custom…
Possibly the oldest pram race in the world
Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…
Enjoy a taste of the unexpected in West Sussex as the Chilli Fiesta returns
From Friday 10th to Sunday 12th August, the UK’s biggest chilli festival will return West Dean Gardens in West Sussex for its 23rd year…
Traditional entertainment at Binsted Strawberry Fair
Forget the hubbub of the modern festival and head to Binsted in West Sussex for a more relaxed, traditional country fair…
Ancient trees, torchlight processions and plenty of noise at Bolney’s Apple Howling
Take along an old saucepan and make some noise at Bolney’s Apple Howling ceremony in West Sussex and celebrate a quirky Twelfth Night…