What’s On

March

27 February - 28 March Wellbeing Welly Walk*, Borde Hill

Garden, Haywards Heath, on arrival, families will be given a trail booklet to follow as they venture through the Garden, spotting winter wellies of all sizes hidden amongst the plants and trees.

19 March

Red Nose Day - Comic Relief, this year it's never felt more important to have some fun and raise money to support people living incredibly tough lives. More details on page 8.

26 March Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumor

Research, grab your favourite hat & raise funds to bring us closer to a cure for brain tumours. Take part with your school, workplace or simply at home with family and friends on this day or on any day during the month (see poster).

31 March - 18 April

Dennis & Gnasher’s Big Bonanza*, Wakehurst, Ardingly, join Beano for a festival of jokes, plants and pranks.

April

2-17 April Bertram Bunny’s Easter Pirate

Adventure*, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, join Bertram Bunny on this fantasy ‘Easter Island’ adventure, seeking out the treasure hidden by Jumping Jack Bunny returned from the high seas; find all the treasures and solve some puzzles along the way to receive a treat.

2-18 April Easter at the Museum*, Weald

& Downland Living Museum n/r Chichester, craft activities, traditional games, see traditional farm animals, such as heavy horses; experience traditional Easter preparations and celebrations.

17-18 April

Medieval Event* TBC, Arundel Castle & Gardens, 10am-4pm, check website for updates.

24-25 April Spring Live 2021*, South of

England Showground, to celebrate the arrival of the new season, and providing the perfect opportunity to get outside & enjoy a fantastic family day out, 11am-5pm.

May

May

Brighton Children's Parade will be adapted this year to an event without gathering, creating a visual spectacle on Brighton’s streets for visitors to enjoy throughout the month of May.

1 May - end May, possibly June

Brighton Festival 2021*, music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, family events and more; online and live.

1- 2 May May Day*, Weald & Downland

Living Museum n/r Chichester, associated with a variety of customs, plants-lore, garlands & superstitions, traditional songs & dance; maypole, make your own willow headdress with floral decoration.

16 May Big Dog Walk in the Parkland*,

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, choice of 2k, 5k or 10k route, feelgood festival environment with plenty of activities to treat your dog to a great day out.

21 May Short Stories, Tall Tales*,

Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers (0-4yrs) and their parents or carers, 11.30am & 1.30pm.

23 May Pied Piper Theatre presents ZOOM!*, Ropetackle Arts

Shoreham, new play with music, songs and puppetry, a gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment (3-8yrs), 11.00am & 2.30pm.

28 May

My First Cinema presents Zog*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, a keen but accident-prone little dragon called Zog goes to Dragon School to learn to become a grown-up dragon, 11.00am.

28 May - 27 June

Brighton Fringe*, the largest open-access arts festival in England, embracing a variety of art form and artistic expression.

29 May FacePlant Theatre: One Duck

Down* , Komedia, 7000 rubber ducks, Seven Seas, one big adventure! Inspired by a true tale that saw 7000 rubber ducks cast adrift in a mighty storm; music, clowning and puppetry - set & props recycled from the lost and found of rubbish both on land and at sea, 3yrs+.

29-30 May Wood Craft & Trades*, Weald &

Downland Living Museum n/r Chichester, demonstrations from a range of craftspeople and displays.

29 May - 6 June Half Term – Eco Explorers Family

Trail*, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, woodland Trail, designed to connect children to nature whilst encouraging sustainable living.

31 May - 4 June Spring/Summer Half Term Activities: Natural world*, Weald

& Downland Living Museum n/r Chichester, range of activities: roll a wax candle, make paper planter pot, plant your own seed, paper crafts and more.

June

10 June

Short Stories, Tall Tales*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, see 21 May.

10-13 June

South of England Show 2021*, 3 day of agricultural and equestrian displays, live entertainment, rural crafts, food, drink, interactive experiences for children, activity trail & so much more, 11am-5pm.

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11 June My First Cinema presents The Tiger

Who Came to Tea*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, the much-loved story of Sophie and her mummy’s unexpected visitor – a mysterious tiger who turns up and invites himself to tea, 11.00am.

12-13 June Herbal Heritage*, Weald &

Downland Living Museum n/r Chichester, demonstrations, displays, guided walks & talks you can find out more about herbal knowledge – medicinal and culinary – from the Saxons to the 20th century.

18 June Short Stories, Tall Tales*,

Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, see 21 May.

18-21 June We are not a Festival - Summer

Solstice Camping*, Pippingford Park, n/r Forest Row, a four-day weekend celebration and festival of life - wellbeing and sustainable living workshops by day and music by night.

19 June

Sweet Dreams*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, a show for all sleepyheads aged 3+ & their families, this show is underpinned with research about sleep behaviours, information after the show, 11.30am & 2.00pm.

25 June My First Cinema presents The very

Hungry Caterpillar*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, an adorable, friendly-faced caterpillar eats everything in sight which gives him tummy ache!, 11.00am.

July

3 - 4 July Paddle Round The Pier, Europe’s TBC biggest award winning FREE Beach Festival. Water, Street & urban sports, live music, kids' entertainment & displays of every kind.

Agriculture - the Role of Horses*, Weald & Downland Living Museum

n/r Chichester, demonstrations with horses & other farming implements to show how the machinery was used and the ways it developed over time.

8, 16 July

Short Stories, Tall Tales*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, see 21 May.

17 July Long Nose Puppets presents

Arthur's Dream Boat*, Ropetackle Arts Shoreham, magical, enchanting & playful children’s show with breathtaking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur in his dream boat! (2-7+yrs), 40 min show & 15 min meet the puppets, 10.00am & 1.00pm.