What's on in Sussex

Events with confirmed dates, grouped by the month they start. Past events drop off automatically.

October 2026

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Tulleys Pumpkin Festival
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill · 19 September to 1 November 2026
Tulleys bills its daytime festival as Europe's largest, with 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds to pick from by wheelbarrow. New for 2026 is the Pumpkin Valley, an area of giant pumpkin sculptures and ponds.
Price:
Tickets are sold online in advance.
Dates:
Open every day from 15 October to 1 November, 9.30am to 5.30pm, after weekend-only opening from 19 September. Entry times are staggered.
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HalloweenHalf-term
Halloween Trail at Paradise Park
Paradise Park and Gardens, Newhaven · 3 October to 1 November 2026
Paradise Park in Newhaven runs a Halloween trail through October and half term, alongside its gardens, Dinosaur Safari and Playzone. It is an easy add-on to a family visit.
Price:
Check the website for prices.
Dates:
3 October to 1 November 2026.
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Sompting Pumpkins
Lychpole Farm, Sompting · 3 October to 31 October 2026
A family-run pumpkin patch across 15 acres beside the A27, with free entry and no need to book. Resident sheep, tractor rides and a pumpkin-themed food menu make it more than a quick pick.
Price:
Free
Ages:
Tractor ride-ons are for under 5s.
Dates:
Daily until 31 October. Gates 10am to 4pm, last entry 3.30pm.
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Tulleys Pumpkin Nights
Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill · 15 October to 1 November 2026
The after-dark version of the Tulleys festival, with lit-up pumpkin fields, two live music stages and a bar. It works as a date night or a night out with friends as much as a family trip.
Price:
Tickets are sold online in advance.
Dates:
Evenings from 15 to 18 October and 20 October to 1 November (closed 19 October), opening at 5.30pm and closing between 10pm and 11pm. One night is a fireworks finale.
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Ghostly Gatherings at Preston Manor
Preston Manor and Gardens, Brighton · 16 October to 13 November 2026
An after-dark ghost tour of Preston Manor, said to be one of Brighton's most haunted houses. Guests start with a glass of wine and nibbles before an expert guide leads them through the house's secrets.
Price:
From £36
Ages:
Ages 16 and over.
Dates:
Friday evenings, 8pm to 11pm. The October dates were sold out when checked; 6 and 13 November were listed.
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HalloweenHalf-term
A Spellbinding Halloween at Borde Hill
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath · 17 October to 1 November 2026
Borde Hill's Halloween trail, The Owl Who Stole Halloween, follows mischievous owl Morticus Moonfeather as he bewitches the scarecrows in Pumpkin Patch Meadow. Children meet the enchanted scarecrows and complete games and challenges to break the spell. Over half term there are daily extras, from magic shows to wand making.
Price:
From £3.50
Ages:
The trail suits children aged 3 to 8.
Dates:
Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, 10am to 5pm. Activity days from 26 to 30 October.
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Fireworks and bonfires
East Grinstead Community Bonfire torchlit procession and fireworks
East Grinstead High Street, East Grinstead · 17 October 2026
East Grinstead Community Bonfire's torchlit procession lights up the High Street, followed by a bonfire and fireworks. It is one of the earlier dates in the Sussex bonfire season, which runs from September to late November.
Price:
Check the society's website and social media for any charges and collection details.
Dates:
Saturday 17 October 2026, from 7pm on East Grinstead High Street.
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Hastings Bonfire Night
Hastings town centre and beach, Hastings · 17 October 2026
Hastings Borough Bonfire Society's torchlit procession winds through the town before a bonfire and a grand finale firework display on the beach. Torches are brought down from the East Hill Beacon to light the procession.
Price:
Free
Dates:
Saturday 17 October 2026. Main procession at about 7.15pm, fireworks at about 9.15pm.
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Seaford Bonfire Night
Seaford town centre, Seaford · 17 October 2026
Seaford Bonfire Society holds its annual bonfire night on the same Saturday as Hastings, with an evening start at 7pm. It is a smaller, local alternative to the big East Sussex processions.
Price:
Dates:
Saturday 17 October 2026, from 7pm.
HalloweenHalf-term
Wallace and Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Ardingly · 17 October to 1 November 2026
Kew's Sussex garden marks Aardman's 50th anniversary with a fungi-hunting trail, helping Wallace and Gromit record the woodland's mushrooms while dodging Feathers McGraw. It mixes hands-on challenges with real science.
Price:
From £3
Ages:
Activities suit a range of ages.
Dates:
Trail opens 10am. Last entry 5pm until 24 October and 4pm from 25 October.
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HalloweenHalf-term
The Ghost Train on the Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park · 22 October to 1 November 2026
A new immersive evening for 2026, set around a mystery from 1926, with actors on the platforms and ghosts on board the train to Horsted Keynes and back. Clues hidden round the station let you piece the story together.
Price:
From £21
Ages:
Rated PG. Under 16s must be with a parent or guardian.
Dates:
Evenings 22 October to 1 November. Station opens 4.30pm, train departs 6.30pm and returns about 8.25pm.
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Christmas lightsHalf-term
Chichester Light Experience: Illuminating Art
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester · 23 October to 31 October 2026
Luxmuralis, the artist Peter Walker and composer David Harper, turn Chichester Cathedral into a canvas of light and sound for the annual Light Experience. This year's theme, Illuminating Art, projects four centuries of art onto the architecture, from the Baroque and the Impressionists to early photography, steam and animation, before a finale in the nave. Walk round at your own pace.
Price:
From £8
Dates:
Friday 23 to Saturday 31 October 2026, evening timed entry. Your ticket shows your entry slot.
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Ardingly Fireworks and Funfair Spectacular
South of England Showground, Ardingly · 24 October 2026
Ardingly's showground hosts a big pyromusical fireworks night with a full funfair, street food and a DJ. A quieter early display suits small children, and the main show is choreographed to music by Illusion Fireworks. Rides cost £2 before 5pm.
Price:
From £12.50
Ages:
An earlier low-noise display at 6.30pm is aimed at younger children.
Dates:
Saturday 24 October 2026. Car parks from 3pm, gates 4pm, low-noise children's display 6.30pm, main display 7.40pm, close 9pm.
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Firle Bonfire Night
Firle village and Firle Park, Firle, near Lewes · 24 October 2026
Firle Bonfire Society's night combines a flaming torchlit procession through the village with a grand bonfire and a large fireworks display in the park. It is a traditional Sussex bonfire in a downland village setting near Lewes.
Price:
From £12.50
Dates:
Saturday 24 October 2026. Torchlit procession through the village at 7pm; bonfire and fireworks about 9pm.
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HalloweenHalf-term
Halloween Shriek Week at Drusillas
Drusillas Park, Alfriston · 24 October to 1 November 2026
Drusillas dresses the whole zoo park in pumpkins, skeletons and cobwebs for half-term. A live-action Sugar Skull Witch roams the park three times a day.
Price:
Check the Drusillas website for admission prices.
Dates:
Daily through half-term. Sugar Skull Witch performances at 12.15pm, 1.30pm and 2.55pm.
HalloweenHalf-term
Halloween at Fishers Farm Park
Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green · 24 October to 1 November 2026
The family-run adventure farm park near Billingshurst runs its Halloween event across the whole half-term. It is aimed at younger children, with seasonal shows and activities alongside the usual farm animals and play areas.
Price:
Tickets are sold online.
Dates:
24 October to 1 November 2026.
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Fireworks and bonfiresHalf-term
Littlehampton Bonfire Night
Littlehampton seafront, Littlehampton · 24 October 2026
Littlehampton Bonfire Society returns for its 74th year with a traditional torchlight procession, bonfire and fireworks by the seafront. The evening begins with a service at the war memorial.
Price:
Free
Dates:
Saturday 24 October 2026.
HalloweenHalf-term
October half-term: Plagues and Potions
Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton · 24 October to 1 November 2026
The open-air museum near Chichester sets its half-term in 1665, with a village healer's potions trail and spooky games at Hambrook. Ghost stories and a Victorian schoolroom session round out the week.
Price:
Included with museum admission and annual membership. Book online.
Dates:
Daily 10am to 4pm. Most hands-on activities run 27 to 29 October.
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HalloweenHalf-term
SUPER Natural half-term at WWT Arundel
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel · 24 October to 1 November 2026
WWT Arundel swaps frights for fungi and fairy rings this half-term, with a free logbook to guide families round the wetlands. A wizard's potions class and boat safaris add a bit of magic.
Price:
Included with entry; book online to save 10%. Extras: boat safari £3 per person, pond dipping £3 per group of six, owl pellet session £5 per family.
Ages:
Pitched at younger children, with no scares.
Dates:
Daily 24 October to 1 November. Wetland Wizard shows on 30 and 31 October only.
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Half-termFamily days out
Characters from History at Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle and Gardens, Arundel · 28 October to 29 October 2026
Arundel Castle brings the 12th century to life for two days of half-term, focusing on its first two sieges. Families can meet a crusader, knight and archer, watch the falconer and try archery.
Price:
Included in all castle ticket types. Buy online or at the ticket office.
Ages:
Have-a-go archery is for over 8s; other have-a-go activities are for ages 3 and up.
Dates:
Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2026. The History Man also gives tours from 27 to 31 October.
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HalloweenHalf-term
Halloween fun on the Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park · 28 October to 1 November 2026
Felix the Wizard joins the Bluebell Railway for half-term, with Halloween crafts on board and a bingo carriage with magic tricks. Children travel for £1 with a paying adult, so it is a good-value steam day out.
Price:
From £1
Dates:
28 October to 1 November. Crafts on the 10.30am and 1pm departures from Sheffield Park and the 11.30am and 2pm from East Grinstead.
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HalloweenHalf-term
Haunted Happenings: a ghost tour for young people
Preston Manor and Gardens, Brighton · 30 October 2026
A daytime half-term ghost tour of Preston Manor designed for teenagers. It gives 13 to 16 year olds their own version of the manor's adult ghost evenings.
Price:
From £10
Ages:
Ages 13 to 16. Over 13s can attend unaccompanied.
Dates:
Friday 30 October 2026, 11am to 12pm.
HalloweenHalf-term
Halloween at the Weald and Downland Living Museum
Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton · 31 October 2026
On Halloween itself the museum adds extra characters and makes to its half-term programme. Highlights include a woodland spell-jar workshop and a wise woman's cottage full of strange cures.
Price:
Included in museum annual membership. Booking required.
Ages:
Family event for young explorers and budding witches and wizards.
Dates:
Saturday 31 October 2026, 10am to 4pm.
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November 2026

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Fireworks Night at Leonardslee Wine Estate
Leonardslee Wine Estate, Lower Beeding, near Horsham · 5 November to 6 November 2026
Leonardslee's wine estate stages fireworks over two nights around Bonfire Night, with live music from The Violet Jive and local street food. General admission covers the display and music, and you can add a glass of Leonardslee sparkling wine. The VIP option adds canapés, a two-course dinner in The Vineyard Kitchen and hot chocolate during the show.
Price:
From £7
Dates:
Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November 2026, 5pm to 9pm.
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Lewes Bonfire Night
Lewes town centre and society fire sites, Lewes · 5 November 2026
The UK's most famous bonfire night sees six Lewes societies march torch-lit processions through the narrow streets before heading to separate fire sites for bonfires and fireworks. It is held on 5 November itself, with visiting societies from across Sussex.
Price:
Processions are free to watch. Most fire sites are ticketed and must be bought in advance from the societies; Visit Lewes lists most at £10, with some free.
Ages:
Very noisy and crowded, with firecrackers and flaming torches. Some children find it overwhelming.
Dates:
Thursday 5 November 2026. Roads into Lewes close from 4.45pm.
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Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations
Lindfield village, Lindfield · 5 November 2026
Lindfield Bonfire Society marks 5 November on the night itself in the village near Haywards Heath. For many in Mid Sussex it is the local alternative to travelling to Lewes.
Price:
Dates:
Thursday 5 November 2026.
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Worthing Bonfire Night fireworks
Worthing Pier, Worthing · 5 November 2026
Worthing Lions set off a free fireworks display from the end of the pier on Bonfire Night, best watched from the promenade. There is no procession or bonfire, just a straightforward seafront show.
Price:
Free
Dates:
Thursday 5 November 2026, fireworks at 7.30pm.
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Battle Bonfire
Battle High Street and Abbey Green, Battle · 7 November 2026
Battel Bonfire Boyes run one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in Sussex, starting with a maroon at dawn and ending with a torch-lit procession, bonfire and fireworks. The daytime arrival of the Oldest Guy in the World on Abbey Green is a gentler way to see it.
Price:
Free
Ages:
The organisers say it is not suitable for young children or those of a nervous disposition.
Dates:
Saturday 7 November 2026. Daytime events from 10am, procession about 7.30pm, bonfire about 9pm and fireworks about 9.30pm.
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Cuckfield Charitable Bonfire and Fireworks to Music
Cuckfield Park, Cuckfield · 7 November 2026
A family-friendly bonfire and fireworks to music in the grounds of Cuckfield Park, raising money for local charities and schools. The earlier timings suit families with younger children.
Price:
Free
Ages:
Open to all ages.
Dates:
Saturday 7 November 2026. Gates 5.30pm, bonfire lit 6.45pm, fireworks 7.30pm.
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Barcombe Bonfire Night
Barcombe, Barcombe, near Lewes · 21 November 2026
Barcombe Bonfire Society holds one of the last bonfire nights of the Sussex season, with the society confirming Saturday 21 November 2026. Expect the traditional mix of procession, bonfire and fireworks in a village setting near Lewes.
Price:
Check the society's website for any charges.
Dates:
Saturday 21 November 2026. Times and site details are published by the society nearer the date.
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Christmas at Drusillas
Drusillas Park, Alfriston · 21 November to 23 December 2026
Drusillas adds a festive layer to its family zoo, with Santa in his cottage, a singing reindeer trio and a 24ft Christmas tree. The Santa Experience includes a one-to-one visit, a photo opportunity and a gift.
Price:
From £19.50
Ages:
Santa tickets are only needed for children meeting Santa. Under 2s with older siblings can go in free without a gift.
Dates:
Christmas season 21 November to 23 December 2026. Santa visits weekends only from 21 November to 13 December, then every day from 14 to 23 December.
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Robertsbridge Bonfire Night
Robertsbridge, Robertsbridge · 21 November 2026
Robertsbridge Bonfire Society's night closes the Sussex bonfire calendar in the High Weald, on Saturday 21 November 2026. The society publishes its procession and fireworks timings on its website.
Price:
Check the society's website for any charges.
Dates:
Saturday 21 November 2026. Full details and timings are on the society's website.
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SteamLights on the Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield Park · 21 November to 30 December 2026
An after-dark steam train ride past bright lineside light displays themed on the four seasons, with a narrated story and music in every carriage. The train makes a short stop at Horsted Keynes before returning to Sheffield Park.
Price:
From £35
Dates:
21, 22 and 25 to 29 November; 2 to 6, 8 to 13, 15 to 23 and 27 to 30 December 2026. Evening departures; check times when booking.
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Tulleys Christmas Experience
Tulleys Farm, Near Crawley · 21 November to 24 December 2026
A full Christmas day out on Tulleys Farm, with a tractor sleigh ride to Father Christmas, shows, crafts and a real ice rink. Allow four to five hours to do everything.
Price:
Prices are shown at booking. The Santa Experience ticket includes the sleigh ride to Father Christmas and all activities except ice skating, which is extra. A Mother Christmas ticket covers the other activities and a toy workshop gift but not the sleigh ride.
Ages:
Children must be with an adult over 18. Babies under 1 are free without a gift; a tiddler ticket adds one.
Dates:
21, 22, 28 and 29 November; 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026. Open 8.45am to 6pm or 8.45am to 4pm depending on the date.
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Glow Wild at Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Ardingly · 26 November to 2 January 2027
Wakehurst's winter light trail winds for just over a mile through the botanic garden after dark, lit by lanterns and large installations. Allow about an hour, and book ahead because every visitor needs a timed ticket.
Price:
From £14.50
Ages:
All ages; under 18s must be with an adult. Adult evening sessions run on 11, 12, 18 and 19 December.
Dates:
31 evenings: 26 to 29 November; 2 to 6 December; 9 to 24 December; 27 December to 2 January 2027. Entry slots from 4pm, last slot 7.45pm to 8.15pm depending on date (7pm on Christmas Eve).
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Leonardslee Lights
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Lower Beeding · 27 November to 30 December 2026
A winter light trail through Leonardslee's Grade I listed woodland gardens, taking 60 to 90 minutes on foot. Afterwards, Leonardslee Village serves mulled wine, doughnuts and local food until 10pm, with fire pits for toasting marshmallows.
Price:
From £13.50
Dates:
Selected evenings from 27 November to 30 December 2026. Trail start times 4.15pm to 8.15pm. Quiet night on 10 December.
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West Dean Christmas Market
West Dean Gardens, West Dean, near Chichester · 27 November to 28 November 2026
A makers' market spread through the estate rooms of West Dean House and its front lawn, with art, crafts, food and drink from more than 45 stalls. Carol singing, live music and demonstrations from West Dean tutors add to the atmosphere.
Price:
From £12.50
Dates:
Friday 27 November, 2pm to 8pm, and Saturday 28 November 2026, 9am to 6pm. Entry by pre-booked time slot.
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Meet Father ChristmasHeritage railways
Bluebell Railway Santa Specials
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield Park · 28 November to 24 December 2026
A festive steam train ride from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes, where Santa hands every child a collectable toy. Activity packs wait at your seats, and tickets include the Christmas Fair at Horsted Keynes with classic fairground rides.
Price:
From £10
Dates:
28 and 29 November; 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026. Departures at 10am, 11.05am, 1pm and 2.05pm.
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Christmas at Bewl Water
Bewl Water, Lamberhurst · 28 November to 24 December 2026
An elf-led Christmas quest in the woodland at Bewl Water, ending in a private Santa visit personalised with each child's name, age and interests. The quest itself runs for just under two hours, and families are advised to allow around three hours including the food court and play area. Most of the route is under cover, but some sections are outdoors and not all are heated.
Price:
From £62
Ages:
Recommended for ages 1 to 11; child tickets cover ages 1 to 13
Dates:
12 dates: weekends of 28 and 29 November, 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20 December, plus daily from 21 to 24 December
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Snowdogs Discover Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, near Uckfield · 28 November to 10 January 2027
Ten hand-painted Snowdog sculptures inspired by The Snowman and The Snowdog are hidden around the winter garden at Sheffield Park. Game stops and activities along the way keep younger children moving between the lakes.
Price:
The trail is free; normal garden admission applies (National Trust members free).
Ages:
Suitable for all ages.
Dates:
Daily from 28 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, except 24 and 25 December. 10am to 4pm, opening at 9am from 19 to 23 December and 26 December to 3 January.

December 2026

Family days outMusic
Arundel's Victorian Christmas
Arundel town centre, Arundel · 4 December 2026
Arundel's festive evening brings Victorian performers, live music and street entertainment to the historic town. A lantern procession leads to the Christmas lights switch-on, followed by carols around the tree.
Price:
No ticket details are published; it is a town-wide street event.
Dates:
Friday 4 December 2026, 4pm to 7pm. Lantern procession at 5.30pm, then the Christmas lights switch on at about 6pm.
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Chichester Festive Market
Chichester city centre, Chichester · 4 December to 13 December 2026
Chichester District Council's festive market fills the city centre over two December weekends, with gifts from local makers and producers. Pair it with Chichester Cathedral, a short walk away.
Price:
Open-air street market run by the council; no ticket details published.
Dates:
Two weekends: 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 December 2026, as announced by Chichester District Council in October 2026. Opening times not yet published.
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A Family Christmas at Borde Hill
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath · 5 December to 3 January 2027
Borde Hill's garden turns festive for December, with a Christmas story trail and letters to Santa for children. Booked grotto sessions start with Elf Training Camp before a visit to Santa in the decorated Garden Marquee.
Price:
From £19
Ages:
Christmas trail for ages 3 to 8.
Dates:
Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 10am to 3.30pm; closed 24 to 28 December. Santa's Grotto on 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 23 December.
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Aladdin at The Hawth
The Hawth, Crawley · 5 December to 31 December 2026
The Hawth's 2026 family pantomime is Aladdin, with the magic lamp, the flying carpet and plenty of audience shouting. It runs through December with a relaxed and a signed performance.
Price:
See the box office for seat prices.
Dates:
Saturday 5 to Thursday 31 December 2026. Relaxed performance Saturday 12 December at 10.30am; BSL-interpreted performance Saturday 19 December at 2.30pm.
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Christmas at Lamb House
Lamb House (National Trust), Rye · 5 December to 3 January 2027
Lamb House in Rye becomes 'Mallards', the festive home of Miss Mapp and later Lucia from E.F. Benson's novels. Expect a warm Tilling welcome, a decorated Oak Parlour and a reading nook tied to Henry James's family.
Price:
From £5
Dates:
5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, 11am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Closed 9, 10, 16, 17 and 24 to 26 December.
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Hey! Christmas Tree
Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester · 5 December to 27 December 2026
A gentle, funny festive story created by Michael Morpurgo, made as a first Christmas theatre trip for 3 to 7 year olds. It lasts about an hour in the intimate Minerva Theatre.
Price:
From £10
Ages:
For children aged 3 to 7.
Dates:
5, 6, 8 to 13, 15 to 17, 19 to 24, 26 and 27 December 2026. Relaxed performance 9 December at 10.30am.
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Cinderella at Devonshire Park Theatre
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne · 11 December to 17 January 2027
Eastbourne's pantomime for 2026 is Cinderella, with the town's celebrated dame Martyn Knight and Morgan Phillips as Buttons. Expect live music, big costumes and special effects from the team behind last year's Peter Pan.
Price:
From £17.50
Dates:
Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027. Audio described 19 December 2.30pm and 14 January 2pm; BSL 15 December 2pm and 13 January 7pm; relaxed 6 January 5pm.
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A Regal Visit to Anne of Cleves House
Anne of Cleves House, Lewes · 19 December to 20 December 2026
For one weekend the medieval house is dressed with holly, ivy and candlelight for a Yuletide celebration. Servants prepare a feast in the kitchen while the noble household celebrates upstairs, showing how Christmas differed between rich and poor.
Price:
From £4.50
Ages:
All ages.
Dates:
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026, 10am to 4pm; drop in any time, last admission 3.30pm.
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Burning the Clocks
Central Brighton and the beach, Brighton · 21 December 2026
Burning the Clocks is Brighton's winter solstice celebration, created by the arts charity Same Sky in 1994. A parade of around 2,000 people carrying handmade paper and willow lanterns winds through the city to the beach, where the lanterns are passed into a bonfire before a fire show and fireworks. It draws more than 30,000 spectators and returns in full for 2026.
Price:
Check the Same Sky website for details.
Dates:
Monday 21 December 2026, the winter solstice. Same Sky confirms the event returns in full in 2026; route and timings are published nearer the date.
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