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
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.
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.
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.
Golf Courses in West Sussex: A Visitor's 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.
Half-Term in West Sussex: Dates, Ideas and Days Out — The evergreen hub for West Sussex half-terms. Dates for 2026 and 2027, activities by type, the venues that actually need booking, and how the free HAF scheme works. One page for every half-term in the calendar.
Things to Do in Chichester: A Complete Local Guide (2026) — Cathedral, Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery, Novium Museum, canal boat trips, Fishbourne Roman Palace, and what to do nearby. A complete local guide to Chichester with prices and honest tips.