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…
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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…
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…