What's On in West Sussex

Curated round-ups and seasonal guides to the best family activities, events, and days out across the county.

Children playing outdoors on a sunny day in a West Sussex country park
Seasonal Guides

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.

FamilyKidsSeasonal
27 Feb 20269 minRead
A family on a sandy West Sussex beach on a bright summer day, children running toward the water
Seasonal Guides

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.

FamilyKidsOutdoors
28 Feb 202621 minRead
The East Beach Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex — a rusted steel landmark building on a bright dayAndy Gill / Unsplash
Events & Entertainment

Worthing and Littlehampton Town of Culture 2028 Bids

Worthing and Littlehampton have both entered the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition for 2028, with £3 million available for the winner.

Arts & Culture
2 Mar 20263 minRead
Children on a spring Easter egg hunt trail through a West Sussex country garden
Seasonal Guides

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.

FamilyKidsSeasonal
27 Feb 202615 minRead
Two children searching for Easter eggs by a stone castle wall surrounded by daffodils in West Sussex
Seasonal Guides

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.

FamilyKidsSeasonal
10 Feb 202610 minRead
Colourful children's art supplies and craft projects spread across a wooden table in a bright community hall
Seasonal Guides

West Sussex Half Term 2026 — Best Things to Do with Kids

Schools across West Sussex break up on Friday 13 February. Here are the best family activities, days out and events for half-term week, from Victorian adventures to free beaches.

FamilyKidsSeasonal
6 Feb 20268 minRead

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