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…
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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…
A three-mile three-pint pram race in Sussex
Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world, and it takes place annually in West Sussex on Boxing Day…
Traditional entertainment and rural crafts at historic Sussex sheep fair
Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival will take place on Saturday 9th September, with sheep displays, crafts, a traditional fun fair and a barn dance…
Don’t get in a flap, it’s the International Bognor Birdman
This year’s International Bognor Birdman will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August, with a host of fancy dress human-powered flying machines…
Make some noise and go Apple Howling in Sussex
On the first Saturday in January, the custom of Apple Howling will take place in Bolney, West Sussex, with people gathering to make as much noise as possible…
Watch flying fools at the International Bognor Birdman
Watch brave souls in fancy dress compete in this year’s International Bognor Birdman on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September…
Earn your Boxing Day pint by pushing a pram around Pagham
The Pagham Pram Race claims to be the oldest pram race in the world and takes place annually on Boxing Day in West Sussex…
Families flock to Findon Sheep Fair
Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival takes place on 13th September 2014 with sheep displays, crafts, a traditional fun fair and a barn dance…
The Incredible Arun Bathtub Race might leave competitors with a sinking feeling
The Incredible Arun Bathtub Race takes place on Sunday 24th August at the RNLI slipway in Littlehampton with competitors racing in fancy dress, in bathtubs…
Take flight with the Worthing International Birdman competition
The annual human-powered flight competition, Worthing International Birdman, will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2014.
On a roll in West Sussex with the Marbles Championship
The British & World Marbles Championship 2014 will take place on 18th April (Good Friday) at the Greyhound, Tinsley Green in West Sussex…