Free Summer Holiday Activities in West Sussex 2026
Six weeks of holiday does not have to cost six weeks of money. The Summer Reading Challenge at all 36 West Sussex libraries, Petworth's free deer park, Blue Flag beaches, country parks and free holiday clubs: every genuinely free option for summer 2026, verified.
HAF West Sussex Summer 2026: Free Holiday Clubs and Meals
The Holiday Activities and Food programme gives eligible West Sussex children up to 16 free holiday club sessions this summer, each at least four hours long with a meal included. Here is exactly who qualifies, what the sessions involve, and how to book.
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.
West Sussex Weekly category fallback; this image does not depict Ardingly SummerfestArdingly Summerfest 2026: Family Tickets and Day Guide
A two-adult, two-child visit starts at £83.40 before booking fees and extras. Here is what admission includes, what costs more and how to plan the eight-hour day.
AI-generated illustration / West Sussex WeeklyChichester Film Festival 2026: Tickets and Top Picks
A practical shortlist for the 2026 Chichester International Film Festival, covering family films, open-air screenings, special events, ticket prices, access and travel.
Casper Johansson / UnsplashLoxwood Joust 2026: Tickets, Parking and Family Guide
All Saturday dates are sold out and Sunday availability is limited. Here is the full cost, parking rule, shuttle plan and honest age guide for Loxwood Joust 2026.
Photo by Cecep Rahmat on UnsplashEarly 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.
Andy Gill / UnsplashWorthing 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.
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.
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.
Jeff Cooper / UnsplashGoodwood Festival of Speed 2026: What Happened, and 2027 Dates
The 2026 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard ran 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.
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.
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.