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
Easter Egg Hunts West Sussex 2026: The Complete Guide — National Trust trails, castle events, farm park adventures and free village hunts — here is every confirmed Easter egg hunt in West Sussex for 2026, with dates, prices and booking tips.
Easter West Sussex 2026: The Best Things to Do with Kids — Easter 2026 falls on the first weekend of April, with Arundel Castle reopening, lambs arriving at farms across the county, and spring in full swing on the South Downs. Here are the best family days out.
May Half-Term 2026 West Sussex: Days Out and Free Ideas — Schools across West Sussex break up on Friday 22 May for the spring half-term. Here are the best outdoor activities, beach days, farm parks and family events for the week of 25-30 May 2026.
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.
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 Castles & Historic Days Out in West Sussex — West Sussex has over 3,000 listed buildings, six castles, and two Roman sites. From Arundel Castle to Fishbourne Roman Palace and the Weald & Downland Museum, this guide covers the best historic days out with honest notes on prices and what works for families.
20+ Things to Do with Teenagers in West Sussex — Days Out Ideas — Keeping teenagers entertained is a different challenge to toddlers. They want adrenaline, independence, and things that do not feel like "family days out". West Sussex has more options than you might think.
South of England Showground Events 2026 — Ardingly Dates & Guide — The South of England Showground at Ardingly is West Sussex's most significant multi-event venue. Spring Live!, the South of England Show, the Ardingly Antiques Fair, and the Autumn Show — this is your guide to what's on and how to visit.