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A brief snapshot of art and culture in Sussex and Surrey

Easter Egg Hunt

Sheffield Park

Meet some of Sheffield Park and Garden’s more lively residents on our duck-themed Easter trail. Have a duck-load of fun as you make your way along the trail, finding mallard-inspired activities for the whole family.

Spending time in the gardens is sure to fit the bill this Easter. It’s the season when the garden comes alive with carpets of daffodils, woodlands glowing with bluebells and rhododendron blossom.

Sheffield Park & Gardens

April 1st-16th www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/ sheffield-park-and-garden

Magnificent Motors

Eastbourne

Motoring fanatics can expect to see over 600 vintage cars, bikes, and buses on display. From turn of the century runabouts to modern day star cars and a dedicated ‘cars of the future’ section, visitors can enjoy over a century of motoring heritage with some fascinating stories behind each bonnet.

Western Lawns, Eastbourne

April 29th-30th www.visiteastbourne.com/ magnificent-motors

Coronation High Tea

Albourne

We invite you to join us to celebrate the crowning of our new King, His Majesty King Charles III with a Coronation High Tea at our Tasting Room. Mark this historic occasion in the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs while sipping on Sussex wine and indulging in a delicious afternoon tea platter fit for a King.

Albourne Wine Estate

May 6th-7th https://albourneestate.co.uk/ visit-us/special-events

Behind Closed Doors

Brighton

Have you ever wondered what lies behind all the closed doors in the Royal Pavilion? Join our guide to explore and discover servants’ corridors, the King’s Bathroom, mysterious hidden staircases, kitchens, cupboards, The King’s Band Room and other secret spaces!

Brighton Pavilion

Wednesdays https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/ visit/royal-pavilion-garden

Daniel Wakeford

Brighton

The singer-songwriter from Brighton has a unique story. As someone with autism Daniel’s forging a new path through the UK music scene, portraying a much-needed positive image of learning-disabled people in media. His mainstream popularity came through several show-stealing appearances on Channel 4’s The Undateables. Having featured on the show more than any other person, there was an overwhelming love for him and his music.

Komedia Brighton

April 13th www.komedia.co.uk

The Great Escape

Brighton

The Great Escape is THE festival to check out new music. This Brighton showcase extravaganza, founded in 2016, brings in over 500 new artists in 30+ venues across the city, and a festival site on Brighton Beach, for a weekend of musical discovery.

Discover your new favourite artist and see them before they become the next big thing.

Across Brighton

May 10th-13th www.greatescapefestival.com

At A Glance Places To Visit Over Easter And Beyond

DRUSILLA’S PARK

Alfriston www.drusillas.co.uk

Make WILD memories and enjoy a great family day out at the award-winning Drusillas Park. Drusillas offers a loving home to over one hundred exotic animals, including sloths and penguins!

WEALD & DOWNLOAD

LIVING MUSEUM

Singleton, Nr. Chichester www.wealddown.co.uk

Come and experience a thousand years of rural life in one remarkable open air site. The museum offers a range of exciting seasonal activities throughout the year, although even a non-activity day is a great adventure too.

HASTINGS COUNTRY

PARK NATURE RESERVE

Hastings

A fabulous nature reserve with stunning coastal scenery situated within the High Weald Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. www.hastings.gov.uk/ countryside-nature

BORDE HILL GARDEN

Haywards Heath www.bordehill.co.uk

Borde Hill is a beautiful Grade II* English Heritage listed garden. Renowned as a plantsman’s paradise, the Garden boasts rare shrubs and champion trees, stunning herbaceous borders, a large lily pool and subtropical dells with palms and banana trees.

CHURCH FARM TOURS https://coombes.co.uk

Coombes, Nr Lancing Church Farm itself is a fully working farm set in 420 hectares within the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex, where the Passmore family has been farming for five generations since 1901.

LEWES CASTLE

Lewes

High above the medieval streets of Lewes, stands Lewes Castle, begun soon after 1066 by William de Warenne as his stronghold. Climb the steps to the top and be rewarded with spectacular views over the town https://sussexpast.co.uk/ attraction/lewes-castle