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.
What's On
May Half-Term West Sussex 2026: Best Days Out, Beaches and Family Activities — Schools across West Sussex break up on Friday 22 May. Here are the best outdoor activities, beach days, farm parks and family events for the full week of 25–29 May 2026 — including free options and ideas for older children and teenagers.
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.
Goodwoof 2026: Everything You Need to Know — Goodwoof is set to return to the Goodwood Estate on 16-17 May 2026. Here is everything announced so far, from early bird tickets and the rescue dog parade to Jellycat exclusives and Barkitecture.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Dates 9–12 July, Tickets & Tips — The 2026 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard returns to Goodwood on 9 to 12 July with the theme "The Rivals: Epic Racing Duels", celebrating motorsport's greatest rivalries including Hunt vs Lauda and Ford vs Ferrari.
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.
Fishing in West Sussex: Where to Fish — West Sussex offers fishing across sea, river and stillwater, with day-ticket prices from £8 to £290 and rules that differ wildly between salt water and fresh water. This guide groups every accessible water by category, with honest notes on licences, club access, beginner spots and the safety items most casual guides miss.
Golf Courses in West Sussex: A Guide — West Sussex has around 25 operating golf courses, with visitor green fees ranging from £12 to over £200. This guide groups every visitor-friendly course by access (members clubs, pay-and-play, par-3) with honest notes on beginner suitability and what each round actually costs.