Family events

There’s fun for all the family in West Sussex, whether you’re looking to entertain tiny tots or energetic teens. With sweeping landscapes to explore, new experiences to discover and history to learn, we’re sure that West Sussex is the place to make your next family holiday truly memorable. Full to the brim with activities perfect for children, plan your next adventure. View upcoming events below.

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Dec 2004

Mid-Winter Festival 2024

Featuring: Prize Old Mummers – offering a traditional mum...

Oct 2024

Seed Seeker at Wakehurst

Join our Nature Heroes, Pip, Bud and Sprout, and set off acr...

29 Sep – 20 Oct 2024

Shoreham Wordfest 2024

Welcome to 'Making Waves' Wordfest 2024 29th Sept – 20t...

18 October 2024

Astronomy Night with the South Downs Astronomical Society

Ever wondered which stars you are looking at or which conste...

19 October 2024

Guided Walk: Migration Magic at Medmerry

With autumn migration in full swing, many of the birds that ...

28 Oct 2024

Halloween Fun Day Chichester

A fun day for families and children at the Canal Heritage Ce...

31st October 2024

Halloween Boat trips on Chichester Canal

We have two Halloween themed Boat Trips for families running...

16 November 2024

Guided Walk: Autumn on the North Wall

Join the RSPB's guides for this wildlife walk along the Nort...

November 2024

Santa’s Grotto & Christmas Wonderland Market Worthing

Welcome to Santa's Grotto at Christmas Wonderland Market at ...
Leonardslee Illuminated

22 November - 30 December 2024

Leonardslee Lights

Experience Leonardslee Lights as our gardens become more mag...

23 & 24 November 2024

Winter Fair at the South of England Showground

On 23rd & 24th November, the Winter Fair offers the idea...

28 November 2024 - 1 January 2025

Glow Wild at Wakehurst

Sussex’s award-winning lantern trail is back at Kew’s wi...

7 - 29 December 2024

Hey! Christmas Tree at Chichester Festival Theatre

Enchanting, funny and heart-warming, this festive story abou...

Jul 2024

As You Like It at the Hawth Amphitheatre

7pm Friday 12th July, come and watch Creation Theatre's prod...

7 December 2024

Guided Walk: Wonderful Waders and Wildfowl at Pagham

Join our guides for a walk along the West Side of Pagham Har...

Oct 2024

Spookiful at Standen

Spookiful at Standen with a half term Halloween trail. Best ...

Activities for all ages

With activities to keep all ages entertained and acres to explore, there’s no shortage of things to do. For budding historians, you can create mosaics at Fishbourne Roman Palace, and for the little explorers out there, take a trip to Arundel Wetland Centre for hands-on discovery, including a Pond Explorer Station. The county also offers a wide range of family friendly accommodation, to suit all budgets.

Family trips in West Sussex
Family events in Sussex

Local guides

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.