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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 round-up

Two people walking along a chalk downland path in warm summer light, West Sussex countryside stretching below

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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.

3 May 202611 minRead the round-up

A runner mid-race smiles at the camera in a crowd of fun-run participants, bib numbers visible, on a bright sunny day

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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.

FamilyKidsSeasonal

23 Apr 202610 minRead the round-up

The East Beach Café in Littlehampton, West Sussex — a rusted steel landmark building on a bright day

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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 the round-up

Children on a spring Easter egg hunt trail through a West Sussex country garden

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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 the round-up

Two children running through a wildflower meadow in West Sussex on a sunny late-May morning

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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.

FamilyKidsTeenagers

27 Feb 202618 minRead the round-up

Two children searching for Easter eggs by a stone castle wall surrounded by daffodils in West Sussex

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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 the round-up

Colourful children's art supplies and craft projects spread across a wooden table in a bright community hall

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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 the round-up

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