West Sussex Weekly — Events, Family Days Out & Things to Do
Discover what's on in West Sussex. Family events, walks, concerts, markets, kids activities, and days out across Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, Crawley, Arundel, and the South Downs.
Summer Holidays 2026: The Best Things to Do with Kids in West Sussex — Six weeks, one county, endless things to do. From Arundel's medieval jousting and Wakehurst's Henry Moore sculptures to West Wittering's sand dunes and Drusillas' Kids for £1 deal — here is your complete guide to summer 2026 in West Sussex.
Worthing Summer Festivals 2026: A Month-by-Month Guide — Worthing runs five distinct festivals across summer 2026: the Fringe in June, the main Festival at Homefield Park (19–21 June), Pride at Steyne Gardens (4–5 July), Sea2Shore seafood festival (~12 July), and the Food & Drink Festival (12–13 September). Three of the five are free.
Early May Bank Holiday 2026 in West Sussex: Family Events — The Early May Bank Holiday weekend runs from Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May 2026. Weald & Downland has a £5-a-head three-day ticket, Amberley is running TVR and motorcycle days, the Bluebell Railway is on full service, and Mid Sussex towns host a weekend-long running festival. Two big names are closed on Monday: here is the full plan.
10 West Sussex Staycations for May Half Term Breaks — A decision-helping guide to ten West Sussex bases for a 3 to 5 night family staycation this May half term. Coast, downs and town, with honest trade-offs for each.
Adventure Activities in West Sussex — From treetop adventures at Go Ape to paddleboarding on Chichester Harbour, West Sussex has a surprisingly good range of adventure activities for families and teenagers.
Best Skateparks in West Sussex — West Sussex has more than 30 outdoor skateparks, but quality varies considerably. This guide covers ten outdoor parks from Horsham to Selsey, rated honestly for beginners, scooters, BMX and families, with two indoor options and a comparison table covering parking, toilets and day-out add-ons.