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Loving the Lichen!

Often overlooked, these mysterious organisms, have their own roles to play in natures different ecosystems. They are also beautiful, coming in many different forms, structures and colours. This special walk will give you an introduction to the lichens of Pagham Harbour, as we look at the common lichens we find on trees, worked wood, the […]

River Fest 2025

Come and celebrate the River Lavant this May with a fun-filled day including the annual duck race! On Sunday 4th May the Western Sussex Rivers Trust and Lavant Parish Council are putting on a free day of river focused fun for all the family. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the annual duck race […]

Dawn Chorus Walk

International Dawn Chorus Day gives us the perfect excuse to be up with the lark to enjoy the avian orchestra! Birdsong is at its best at this time of year so bird lovers won’t want to miss out. The dawn chorus is nature’s best concert. Aim to meet in the Sussex Road car park at […]

Guided Walk: Experience the Dawn Chorus

Join in International Dawn Chorus weekend as we help you decipher this spring phenomenon. Close your eyes and soak up the sound of the birdsong as it gathers from a single voice into the crescendo of a full orchestra. Our experts will help you pick out the individual virtuosos and learn recognise their particular songs […]

Batty about bats!

Bat-detectors in hands, we’ll discover which bats call Pagham Harbour their home and even decipher a little of what they are saying as we listen in on their batty conversation! Learn more about these intriguing nocturnal mammals with an evening stroll around Church Norton. Meet Church Norton car park PO20 9DT 8pm (duration 2 hours) […]

Arundel Museum Talk : Projects throughout the Gardens at Arundel Castle

Arundel Museum is delighted to be welcoming Arundel Castle’s Head Gardener, Martin Duncan, who will give a talk: Projects throughout the Gardens at Arundel Castle. Martin has been at the Castle since 2009 and has been instrumental in setting up so many new highlights in the Gardens. It is a constantly developing landscape, and a […]

Reading old handwriting

A workshop giving a basic introduction to reading old handwriting, using examples of documents held by West Sussex Record Office.

Guided Walk: Spring into Pagham!

Join our friendly guides for a guided walk at RSPB Pagham Harbour, to Church Norton, enjoying the magic of migration! We’ll help you find and identify some of our returning birds, including warblers and cuckoos, and we may even find some rare birds having a rest before continuing on their long journeys north! 10am (duration […]

The National Garden Scheme: Hammerwood House, Iping: Open Garden

Visit the garden at Hammerwood House, Iping and help support National Garden Scheme Charities With record donations in 2024 the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. 2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The […]

The National Garden Scheme: Champs Hill, Coldwaltham Open Garden

Visit the garden at Champs Hill, Coldwaltham and help support National Garden Scheme Charities With record donations in 2024 the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. 2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The […]

The National Garden Scheme: Bignor Park, Pulborough Open Garden

Visit the garden at Bignor Park, Pulborough and help support National Garden Scheme Charities With record donations in 2024 the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. 2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The […]

The National Garden Scheme: Warnham Park, Horsham Open Garden

Visit the garden at Warnham Park, Horsham and help support National Garden Scheme Charities With record donations in 2024 the power of gardens and garden visits for good causes is evident. 2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227 from the 2024 garden opening season. The […]

May half term junior golf camps.

A fun environment for young golfers aged 5-13 to help them learn how to golf and develop new skills. It is led by an expert coaching team at Goodwood who will help and support everyone there. It is available for all skill levels so anybody can sign up. The camp will run from 9:00am to […]

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Outdoor Theatre: The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie! We are thrilled to have them at Stansted Park in our glorious Walled Garden Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine […]

Nature and Close-up / Macro Photography Workshop.

This all-day workshop provides an introduction to the key principles and techniques for Nature and also Close-up/Macro photography. The workshop will combine theory with opportunities to put into practice what you have learnt regarding camera settings and image composure on our beautiful reserve. During the practical session walks there will hopefully be opportunities for you […]

Manors and their records

What was a manor? Was it the same as a village? What was copyhold or a terrier? Find out about manors in West Sussex and how their records were created. There are wonderful documents waiting to be discovered, and this workshop will help you to be able to use and interpret them for your own […]

Rosé & Races in partnership with Whispering Angel

If you are heading to Goodwood for the racing and Three Friday Nights, why not join us for a chilled and charming afternoon on The Putting Green. This special daytime dining event, in partnership with Whispering Angel is where sophistication meets relaxation ahead of the excitement on the Racecourse. There’s no better way to spend […]

Arundel’s Great Big Green Week

Arundel will be hosting an exciting range of activities for Great Big Green Week, including a River Guardians workshop, a Dawn Chorus walk and allotment visits.

Sutton Village Open Gardens

Sutton Village Open Gardens The small, beautiful and friendly village of Sutton is once again opening its gardens. Take a walk around our wide range of gardens and see our fabulous views. There are fourteen gardens to visit and refreshments, cakes and scones will be available at two of the gardens. A selection of plants […]

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