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Easter/Spring Edition Issue 125 25 March - 12 May 2019

in East Sussex

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Bobbin Gingersnap Bike

The Gingersnap 20” bike is a classic bike designed for children aged 5-8 years. It comes with a colour-matched chain guard and mudguards to keep your mini-Bobbin rider’s outﬁt neat and tidy.With a gloss paint ﬁnish, handmade wicker basket, matching grips and saddle, the styling perfectly mirrors the Bobbin adult’s range. It has six gears for trips to school or days out with friends and family, a ding-dong bell and comes in two colours, Blossom Pink (pastel) and Duck Egg (pale green-blue).The Gingersnap 20” bike starts from £215. For more information, please visit www.bobbinbikes.com.

Spring Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles

What better way could there be to say goodbye to the winter blues than indulging in a colourful new jigsaw puzzle? Shaun the Sheep, Bitzer and the ﬂock are always getting into mischief on the farm.You’d be baahmy not to join the fun completing the charming wooden puzzle.The detailed whimsy puzzle pieces match the theme of the scene with the farmer, Timmy and Shaun amongst them. Available in a range of sizes, the whole family can enjoy putting each piece of this jigsaw into place.The Wentworth Puzzles Shaun the Sheep: Messy Bottom Farm Puzzle is available online. Prices vary depending on size. For more information, please visit www.wentworthpuzzles.com.

Color Addict

A best-selling game in France now comes to the UK and Ireland. Color Addict is a colourful and addictive card game that is perfect for family game nights, lunchtime with Dino Dump colleagues, breaks and Dino Dumpschool is an easy game parties. The aim is to get rid with a bunch of scratch-n-sniff of all yourforfeit cards stickers. as quickly dino-poo Theas possible playing thelose right aim of thebygame is to all colour, or the right your Dino Cards as word, fast asor both, or vice versa. Be warned possible. Get caught with any in however, this game is highly your hand by the end of th addictive. Small and easily able to ﬁt in a bag, Color Addict can be played anywhere, and is sure to bring lots of fun. Get your copy online for £9.99.

The Talk Back Unicorn

Did you know that parrots aren’t the only animals that can talk back? Unicorns can too with this totally awesome Talk Back Unicorn.This super chatty toy will repeat whatever you say to him and unlike a parrot, there’s no messy feeding and cleaning up afterwards. Soft and cuddly to touch, fantastically cute with white and vibrant pink fur, mane and fetlocks this gorgeous unicorn plushie will make a great gift for any unicorn obsessive. The Talk Back Unicorn is available from £14.99 from Amazon.

Bunny Ear Headphones

These Little Rockerz Costume headphones are perfect for a great Easter treat that doesn’t involve yet more chocolate. They’re designed for children but with no compromise on sound quality. The 30mm drivers deliver a crisp, clear sound to fully enjoy music, movies and games. A built in volume limiter keeps music to a maximum of 85 decibels to protect young ears. The generous 1.2 metre cable is coiled for extra safety and the buddy jack means that children can share devises. But enough of the technical details, what’s really going to appeal on Easter morning is that they look so cool. The RRP is £19.99 and they’re available from www.zagg.com/uk.

Who Did This Poo?

Who Did This Poo? Is a hilarious and fun matching and memory game where children learn about different animals. Did you know that wombats poo in cubes? Do you know which animal does sparkly poo? In this fun and slightly irreverent game, kids can match 27 animals to their droppings, while satisfying their endless fascination for poo. SOS Dino Illustrated by brilliant Claudia Boldt (Story Box, SOS Dino isthe a cooperative children’s game for upAnimals to Atfour Home) the set also comes with a booklet full of players. Help Marie, Freddy, Nessie and Louisfun and educational facts, written Aidan Who Did reach safety bypoo avoiding the lava by ﬂows andOnn. meteorites, This Poo? Is available online and from all good high street collecting the eggs and seeking shel retailers for £12.99. For more information, please visit www.laurenceking.com.

Story Chest

Draw two cards and start a new story, while the others guess which card you are going to choose by placing a key token in the Story Chest. Each card can take the story into thousands of different directions, from a witch’s cauldron to an enchanted Ranvir Cannot forest and back, so let your Hear imagination take ﬂight. With 100 Ranvir is a lonely crosses the plains of India in cards decorated little with elephant beautiful who and colourful illustrations, Story search of his hearing, but on the way he meets many friends. They Chest will transport players to limitless numbers of other teach Ranvir that just because you cannot do something that is worlds. Get your copy for £22.99 from Amazon. expected of you, you may ﬁnd there is something else you can do. They all support h

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Here in the office we are getting egg-stremely egg-cited at the thought of all that chocolate coming our way. Primary Times in East Sussex We’re hoping that it will be an egg-ceptional egg7 Southbrook Mews stravaganza..... No eggs-aggeration! London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 March - May is a busy period with lots happening. Don’t Email: office@primarytimes.biz forget Mother’s Day on Sunday 31 March. Home-made Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk presents/cards always go down well... Bad news for Twitter: @PT_Sussex mothers this year though as the clocks go forward on Instagram: @primarytimesse 31 March so one hour less to celebrate. Then Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Easter Weekend is 19-22 April. As you can tell Sales: Catherine Dillon, Gill Pearce, our office love chocolate so that’s one we’ll be Lola Olowofela & Andrew Langridge getting egg-cited about. Looking up dates Listings: Dingile Kasote Production: Alison Watson we came across National Teachers’ Day Office Manager: Chris Blower on 7 May. It says “a day for honouring Administrators: Claire Wood & teachers and recognising the lasting Tina Love contributions they make to our lives.” Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Time to make your teacher feel special. Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson As usual we have lots of competitions to enter in Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant this issue. Entries can be sent by post to the address and primary schools throughout Sussex. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses to the left or they can be emailed to competitions@ and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the primarytimes.biz but please always mention the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry competition you are entering and include your any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed personal details so that we can send you your prize if in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care you win one. with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for Have an egg-cellent (sorry!) holiday and we’ll be back inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please on 13 May. send them to listings@primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Sussex for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.. Primary Times East Sussex is operated under franchise licence.

Contents

inside this issue.... What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 Brighton Fringe........................ 11 Spring Adventures.......................13 Out of School Activities.............. 21 Education News......................23 Competitions...........................29 All Your Own Work!................. 31

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

News

Independent School for your four year old - more affordable than you think ‘We can’t possibly afford it – we’re not that sort of family.’ If only I had a pound for every time I’ve heard this! When you actually ‘do the sums’ you might be surprised to discover that a private education could be an option. At Burgess Hill Girls, our mission is to create tomorrow’s women by providing an outstanding, personalised education which inspires every girl to excel. But can you afford what we have to offer? While at first glance, the fees may look daunting, have you considered the potential savings you can make in terms of childcare, meals and after-school clubs. We have calculated that an independent education for a four-year-old starting reception can actually cost as little as £81 per week. Even better, as we offer the Government’s Free Childcare Scheme, you could be eligible for an additional £44 saving per week, resulting in a final cost of only £37 per week or £1,924 per year.

Here is a brief summary of our calculations, please see our website for a full breakdown. Extended School Day At Burgess Hill Girls your child will get up to 20 hours more education a week than they would in a state school. Time you won’t have to cover with childcare, a saving of approximately £100 a week. After-School Clubs As part of our school day and included in the fees are a wide range of after-school clubs. Two clubs a week could save £350 per year on childcare. School Meals Breakfast, lunch and tea are also all included in the fees at Burgess Hill Girls, a potential saving of £437 a year. 15 hours Early Years Entitlement On top of all this, Burgess Hill Girls extends the 15 hours weekly Early Years Free Entitlement to our Reception year. Parents can save £760 a term, until your child turns five. The maximum saving is £2,288 per year, £44 per week. So before you assume that an independent school education is beyond your reach, take a closer look. We’re more affordable than you might think! Liz Laybourn Head, Burgess Hill Girls

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Peppa Pig on the Big Screen

Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. With all new stories, characters and lots of jumping in muddy puddles, catch Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun in cinemas nationwide from 5 April. The hour-long theatrical release gives preschool audiences a gentle introduction to the cinema, with 10 brand new and never-before-broadcast episodes featuring a twopart festival special. Little piggies can look forward to a whole hour of snorts and giggles with songs to sing along to and dances and movements to join in with, making it the perfect cinema outing for pre-schoolers and all the family to enjoy. Each of the 10 brand-new episodes will be connected with never-before-seen interactive entertainment, featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite on screen characters. Get excited for the upcoming festival season with the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun and join Peppa and George in their brand new ‘oink-tastic’ adventures as they dance in the mud at a children’s festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday at a restaurant for the first time, and take a trip to the cinema to see Super Potato’s big movie feature. For more information, please visit www.peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk.

Do You Fancy Yourself as a Junior Journalist? Want to be the first person to get a glimpse of SEA LIFE Brighton’s brand new ocean experience before anyone else? Do you love learning about sea life? Are you aged 5–12? If so, SEA LIFE Brighton are searching for a Junior Journalist with the skills in front of the camera to interview a team of Marine Biologists. The winning Journalist will have the opportunity to ask the expert team their pressing questions, as well as have the chance to launch SEA LIFE’s new ocean experience to the public! Opening on 25 May SEA LIFE Brighton’s new ocean experience will be welcoming back much-loved Turtles Lulu and Gulliver along with the UK’s largest selection of Sharks and Rays! To enter simply send in a 200 word report on your favourite sea creature and why SEA LIFE should choose you as their Junior Journalist. They will narrow down the top 5 entries and invite them for an audition at SEA LIFE Brighton. The winner will get to do their very own news broadcast plus win a feeding experience, a SEA LIFE pass and a trip for their classmates! To enter send your entries to Junior Journalist Competition, SEA LIFE Brighton, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TB or email them to slcbrighton@merlinentertainments.biz. Closing date for entries is Monday 29 April.

1st Choice Inflatables

There are increasing numbers of children and young people in Brighton & Hove who need support, care and a loving family home. As numbers grow, so does the need for excellent foster carers, and Brighton & Hove City Council believe teachers and parents of primary aged children have what it takes. You will already possess many of the skills required to become a great foster carer understanding, patience, good listening skills and the ability to communicate with children and young people. As a teacher you may be able to offer respite care during school holidays and as a parent you may have flexibility within your own working hours to allow you to care for a child who needs the support of a loving family. Foster families say fostering has been a positive and rewarding experience for their birth children, teaching them compassion, kindness and maturity. From short-term and respite care, to long term foster care and supported lodgings, there are many different types of foster placement. The Brighton & Hove Recruitment Team will guide you to find out what will work for you and your family and they will provide all the support and training you need along the way. If you are interested in learning more, email the Brighton & Hove Fostering Recruitment Team (fosteringrecruitment@brighton-hove. gov.uk) or call 01273 295 444 for an informal chat. For more information about fostering please visit www.fosteringinbrightonandhove.org.uk

1st Choice Inflatables is a family run business that has been supplying top quality inflatables and bouncy castles to businesses, schools, village fetes and private homes throughout Kent, Sussex, Surrey and South London for well over 20 years. The ever expanding range of over 300 inflatables all come with fully compliant PIPA & RPII safety test certificates and they carry a £10 million Public Liability Insurance cover. 1st Choice Inflatables aim to bring to the hire sector the very highest standards in service, equipment and value. They also have fantastic deals on large packages and corporate events. They pride themselves on a professional approach to all clients and are always looking for new products to keep providing you with great quality fun BOUNCY FREE activities. Colour CASTLE There has never been a Brochure better time to start planning HIRE your Summer Fun-Day! Call one of the team or have Over 300 Inflatables a look at the new website, for Kids & Adults www.1stchoiceinflatables. co.uk, where you can check 01580 830102 Office (3 lines) availability and book online www.1stchoiceinflatables.co.uk 24hrs a day.

Swimming Safety We are so lucky to live near the sea with many different opportunities for the water to be enjoyed by all… It is of course essential for children to learn to enjoy the water safely, in a happy safe controlled fashion. According to the Royal Life-Saving Society, drowning is a leading cause of child accidental death. It’s shocking but statistics show that you are more likely to die from drowning than by being hit by a car or in a fire. It is absolutely crucial that all kids know how to swim at a young age. There is water all around us, even if it’s as small as a bathtub. Making sure that your child is comfortable in and around water is essential to their safety. Learning to swim is not only a lifesaving skill, it is also great fun, and it will enable you and your child to try a host of other water sports like diving, snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing opening up a whole new world of aquatic fun, making your Summer holidays and visits to the swimming pool and the beach a lot more fun for all! For more information on Swimming lessons with WetWetWet Swim School, please see their website www. WetWetWetSwimSchool.co.uk. WetWetWet Swim School run daily lessons during term time across Brighton and nearby areas for complete beginners to Elite Squad. They also run rookie life guards’ sessions in their Brighton pools. See WetWetWet’s website for details of their many local venues.

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Fostering in Brighton & Hove

Beneath the Waves Artist, Helen Ahpornsiri, from Eastbourne, has produced a beautiful new book about the sea. Hidden beneath the waves is another world entirely. Each chapter explores a different ocean realm, brought to life with hand-pressed seaweeds and coastal plants.The rock pool is fringed with sea lettuce, blades of bead weed circle the eye of the squid, while coral weed paints the anglerfish a pale pink.Take a journey through the oceans of the world where the illustrations are created entirely from handpressed foraged coastal plants and seaweed. She skilfully transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs and schools of silvery sharks.Turn the pages to explore each corner of the oceans, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into wonderful creatures and discover the magic and beauty that lies beneath the waves. With breathtaking artwork coupled with a lyrical text written by Lily Murray, this is a book to both share and treasure for years to come. Beneath the Waves is available online and from all good book stores for £11.99. For more information about Ahpornsiri’s work, visit www.helenahpornsiri.com.

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

What’s On

Your family diary for March, April & May Ongoing Daily

Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery, Royal Pavilion and Museums, Brighton, BN1 1EE At the heart of this brand new family-friendly gallery are seven forensically accurate 3D facial reconstructions revealing the faces of the people who would have been present in and around Brighton and Hove from the Ice Age to the Saxon era.Visit www.brightonmuseums. org.uk

Every Sat (Term Time)

Horsham Hawks Basketball Club, Forest School, RH13 5NT 3-4pm, 4.15-5.45pm. Mini Ballers play every Sat during term time; go along for a free trial. Sessions are suitable for ages 7-9 and ages 10-11. Charges apply. For details visit www. horshamhawks.co.uk or email will@ horshamhawks.co.uk

Until 26 Mar

Eastbourne Remembers, The Pavilion, Royal Parade, BN22 7AQ 10am-5pm. Unlock extraordinary memories from the past, the exhibition will be revealing lost pieces of time spanning over 2,000 years. Uncover the memory triggers of nostalgic childhoods, heirlooms and explore how we create memories. For more details visit www.heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Until 22 Apr

Lambing Time, Coombe’s Farm, BN15 0RS Go and see the lambs being born, eight hundred ewes lambing and eighty cows calving. Plus there will be tractor rides available to see the animals in the fields. For more details and to book visit www.coombes. co.uk

Until 26 Apr

Mr Booth’s Mini Museum Explorers, Booth Museum, Brighton, BN1 5AA (Selected dates) 10–11.30am. Mini Museum Explorer sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. For 2-5 year olds only and admission charges apply. For more information visit brightonmuseums. org.uk

Until 6 May

Jawsome Sharks, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB Become the newest recruits of the Jawsome Rangers and fulfil the mission of finding the missing shark teeth. Help Professor Finn locate the Play-Doh model shark teeth in the tanks. Charges apply. For more details visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton

Until 2 Jun

Exhibition: The Lost Words, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10am-4pm. The gallery will host original artwork from the book The Lost Words. Taking the form of a collection of illustrated spells, the book celebrates the relationship between language and the living world, and nature’s power to spark the imagination.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

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Sneak Peek Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

(Selected dates) 10.30-11am. Go along and learn more about the fascinating house and collection with a guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Dream House Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Selected dates) 2-2.45pm. Find out about the architecture and discover how the Messel family transformed Nymans into their Dream House. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Until 3 Nov

Guided Garden Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30-11am. Go along for a guided walk of the gardens led by experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

March Mon 25 Mar

Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Visit this horticultural delight as the garden reopens after the winter. For more details visit www.bordehill. co.uk

Find out about Fostering

Mon 25 Mar–Mon 29 Apr

Learn more about Fostering and Supported Lodgings at two meetings run by Brighton and Hove Fostering. See how you can make a difference to children and young people who need support. Hear first-hand from experienced carers and understand how Brighton & Hove City Council will support you. The sessions are on Tuesday 26 March at Charles Neville Room, Community House, Peacehaven and on Tuesday 30 April at The Shoreham Centre. Both meetings run from 7pm – 8.30pm.

(Selected dates) 10am-12noon. Fun with craft materials and storytelling for 2-5 year olds. Charges apply. For more details visit brightonmuseums. org.uk

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Hove Museum Minis, BN3 4AB

Tues 26 Mar

Fostering and Supported Lodgings, Community House, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB 7–8:30pm. Find out how you can make a difference to children and young people who need support.

Hear first-hand from experienced carers and understand how Brighton and Hove City Council will support you. No need to book, just go along. Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Wed 27 Mar

Skips After School Club, Theatre Royal Brighton, BN1 1SD 4-5.30pm. A creative, fun and friendly after-school workshop for children ages 6-10. Each session includes warm-up games, a look on stage, themed drama and craft activities and refreshments. Charges apply. To book visit www.atgtickets.com/venues/ theatre-royal-brighton

Thurs 28 – Sat 30 Mar Millbrook Mothers’ Day Workshop, Millbrook Crowborough, TN6 3RJ

Make Mothers’ Day special this year by creating a beautiful primrose planter at this seasonal workshop. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Fri 29 Mar

Wear A Hat Day 2019, Nationwide Brain Tumour Research would like you to join the thousands of other children, parents and teachers across the country joining in to create entertaining and colourful hatthemed fundraising events. To register and get your free fundraising pack visit www.wearahatday.org

Sat 30 Mar

World Book Day Weekend, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 11am-4pm. Celebrating World Book Day through storytelling and a bookworm trail. Exchange a token for a £1 book or put it towards a book of your choice. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Great British Spring Clean, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10am. Join the Friends of Pagham Harbour clearing beaches of litter and making a difference whilst in good company. Meet 10am at Church Norton car park. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar

Mothers’ Day Craft Weekend, Various National Trust Venues Celebrate with your Mum with this themed craft activity across selected National Trust venues including

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Intensive Courses Our popular five day courses of swimming lessons are available again during the upcoming school holidays:

Monday 8th to Friday 12th April Monday 15th to Friday 19th April Monday 22nd to Friday 26th April Monday 27th to Friday 31st May These courses are expertly suited for first time swimmers, as well as those who are looking for extra training, to develop invaluable life skills, confidence and water safety.

Civilisations is an innovative and entertaining touring show created by Bright Bricks with 40 stunning LEGO bricks models including life-size human figures from a range of civilisations thoughout history.

KENT & EAST S U S S E X R A I L WA Y www.kesr.org.uk

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Family Theatre

19 May

18 May

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit do their thing for an audience of children and their families, but without the rude bits. Ages 6+.

Ropetackle Shorehamby-Sea

The best shows around... Brighton Dome

14 – 18 May

Box Office: 01273 709 709 12 – 13 Apr

The Goose Who Flew

Goose loves the summer – swimming on the rivers, flying above the treetops and singing under the gaze of the full moon. When the days start to become colder, it is time to fly south for the winter. Ages 3-7.

Madagascar the Musical

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. Ages 5+.

De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill-on-Sea Box Office: 01424 229 111 13 – 14 Apr

Wind in the Willows

14 Apr

This musical stage adaptation is based on the well-known classic Live with full orchestra; enjoy music story by Kenneth Grahame. Esspa from Toy Story, Ratatouille, A Bug’s will be celebrating their 25th Life, Monster Inc., Cars and more. anniversary, with this all singing all dancing production, Enjoy Brighthelm appealing to the family.

Pixar in Concert

Centre

Box Office: www. brightonfestival. org 19 May

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Groove Baby

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Komedia Brighton Box Office: 08452 938 480 31 Mar

Enjoy a show with professional jazz musicians which have been designed to give parents a top concert while entertaining the little ones. Ages 3-7.

Sundae Club: Stone Soup

Brighton Fringe

13 Apr

www.brightonfringe.org 9 – 10 May The Warren: The Blockhouse

Sourpuss

Be Not Afeard

Enjoy a sensory musical version of The Tempest suitable for 0-7s and fully inclusive for those with special and/or complex needs.

12 May Brighton Open Air Theatre

Old-School Block Party

TotRockinBeats are back to throw down an amazingly funky, three hour, outdoor, family-friendly, hiphop, funk and soul block party.

Congress Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 412 000 27 – 28 Apr

Dinosaur World Live

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Ages 3+.

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Enjoy stories from all over the world: folk tales, fairy tales and myths told with the gusto of a live theatrical show.

Follow the adventures of a very grumpy, ginger cat and watch his journey of discovery, learning the secrets of the great outdoors. Ages 3-8.

28 Apr

Sundae Club: The Mystery of Memory Lane

This warm and nostalgic show is based around a Bric-a Brac market stall where Mr Shabby and Mrs Chic try to teach a new dog old tricks in an attempt to solve the Mystery of Memory Lane.

5 – 6 May

Charlie Baker Presents: The Greatest Goat of All Time Enjoy this fantastic story starring award-winning comedian Charlie Baker. A live Clip-Clop Hip-Hop soundtrack accompanies the hero on her journey with her magically tuneful farmyard friend. Ages 7+.

Box Office: 01273 464 440 Until 19 Apr

Short Stories, Tall Tales

(Selected dates) Watch actress and mum Hannah Summers bring classic and modern stories to life though live performance and interactive, creative play. Suitable for under 4s.

Bond School of Dance: Around The World

An evening of beautiful ballet, tap and much more. Dancers of all ages will showcase their talent, along with vocalist Shannon. A raffle will be held during the interval in aid of Teddy’s Treats charity.

Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office: 08448 717 650 4 – 5 Apr

ANiMALCOLM

Malcolm doesn’t like animals but his family love them. After a bizarre school trip unlike any other, Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. Ages 5+.

20 Apr

White Rock Hastings

Treasure Island

Box Office: 01424 462 288 5 – 6 May

This child-friendly adaptation is a funny, high energy, big, bold and bright show with crazy characters, all your favourite songs and a swashbuckling sensational story on the seven seas. Ages 3+.

Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne Box Office: 01323 802 020 10 Apr

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs

Mirror mirror standing tall, who’s the fairest of them all? In this Easter pantomime When the Queen doesn’t get the answer she wants, Snow White finds herself in big trouble.

14 Apr

The Little Mix Show

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop video choreography.

19 Apr

Twirlywoos Live!

Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show.

5 May

Swan Lake

Enjoy one of the most enduring, moving and irreplaceable classical ballets. Join Ballet Theatre UK with their spectacular new production of this timeless classic.

11 May

Once Upon a Princess

This smash-hit glittering production features all your favourite fairy tale princesses plus a soundtrack of top pop hits and musical classics that will have the whole audience singing and dancing.

Dear Zoo

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

12 May

The Jungle Book

With brand new songs, creative staging and bags full of fun, why not bring your cheeky little monkeys to laugh like a pack of hyenas when The Jungle Book swings into town!

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 30 Mar

Wow! It’s Night Time

The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. Ages 2-5.

1 Apr

ANiMALCOLM

In this vibrant, energetic and funny musical Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them. On a school trip he begins to understand them like no other. Ages 5+.

6 Apr

The Walrus and The Carpenter

Join two comical characters with some eager Oysters on their hunt for a gourmet picnic spot.

10 Apr

Milkshake! Live

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical. When stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show ever.

Dear Zoo Live on Stage has been adapted from author, Rod Campbell’s best-selling classic book, Dear Zoo. Having sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, the stage show is now coming to the White Rock Theatre in Hastings. Rod Campbell is a trusted household name, with his books standing the test of time. The creator of more than 200 books for children, Campbell’s unique ability to be both fun and reassuring encourages children to discover and delight in the world around them. Celebrating 35 years in 2017, Dear Zoo is the story of a child who writes to the zoo asking them to send a pet. The book continues to delight each new generation of children as they lift the flaps in search of the perfect animal. The stage show is suitable for children aged 2–6 years old. It is brought to life through child-engaging puppets, original music and lots of audience interaction, and immediately appeals to families and children who already love the book and will serve as a wonderful introduction to those coming to the story for the first time. Dear Zoo Live on Stage will be at the White Rock Theatre, Hastings, on 5 and 6 May. For more information, please visit www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk.

Live jazz with storytelling for all the family to enjoy!

Family Theatre

Dear Zoo Live on Stage

Groove Baby

Groove Under the Sea / Groove Into Space

Sun 19 May, 10am, 12pm Brighthelm Centre, Brighton £8, Children £6 brightonfestival.org

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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April

Bodiam Castle and Birling Gap. Decorate your own lovely potted spring flower pots. Charges apply. For more details and timings visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk

Mon 1 – Fri 5 Apr

Mothers’ Day Weekend, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Show your mum just how much you love her with a wonderful family day out on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sun 31 Mar

Mothers’ Day, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, TN30 6HE

Treat Mum to a special day out. Enjoy a perfect day for the whole family, where everyone can enjoy the service and style from yesteryear - a time when attentive staff made our railways the envy of the world. Booking is essential.Visit www.kesr. org.uk

Object Journeys Fashioning Africa, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am-5pm. An exhibition featuring new objects collected by Brighton Museum as part of the Fashioning Africa project, and objects loaned from the British Museum.Visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Mothering Sunday, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP 10am-6pm. Spoil your mother or grandmother with an early springtime walk and a delicious brunch or vintage afternoon tea served inside a decorated marquee. For more details visit www.bordehill.co.uk

Mothers’ Day Baking, Saddlescombe Farm, Devil’s Dyke, BN1 8YJ 10am-1pm, 2-5pm. Go along and experience making bread or pizzas in a traditional clay oven. Bake directly on the oven floor and without a thermometer. Children are welcome with adults. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

Early Morning Birdsong, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 8-10am To celebrate the sounds of spring in the garden, go along to an early opening and listen to the morning birdsong. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Mon 1 – Tues 30 Apr

Spring Lambing, Middle Farm, Lewes BN8 6LJ 10am-5pm. Experience a huge lambing live event with around 100 fluffy white lambs being expected across the month. There will be opportunities to see the lambs being born, and to bottle feed them yourself. Charges apply. Entry is by online booking only. For more details visit www.middlefarm.com

Thurs 4 Apr

Head Gardener Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB (Also 9 May) 11am-12.30pm. Find out what is at its best in spring and what to look forward to in the following months. Pick up hints and tips and learn more about garden projects and the development of this grade II listed garden. Admission applies. For details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Draw Me In – Opening Party, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ 3-6pm. Celebrate the opening of Draw Me In, our Children and Young People’s exhibition, with family and friends. For more details visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

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Fri 5 – Thurs 11 Apr

Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (U), Various Cinemas Nationwide Don’t miss your chance to see Peppa Pig on the big screen this spring when Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun comes to a cinema near you to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. For more details visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk

Sat 6 Apr

Green Woodworking, Frog Firle Farm, South of Alfriston, BN26 5TT 10am-1pm. Learn to make a traditional stool using rural woodworking techniques. Ages 10+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gapand-the-seven-sisters

Arty Crafty Club, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB 2-4pm. Each art club takes a gallery of the museum as its theme to try out different making methods and skills. Expect clay work, plaster casting, painting on canvas, animation and much more. Suitable for ages 8-12. Charges apply. For more details visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Wildlife Watch, Rye Harbour Village Car Park, TN31 7TX (Also 4 May) 10am-12.30pm. A monthly club suitable for children aged 5-11 years offering a chance to find out more about the natural

world and the special wildlife you’ll find at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 6 – Wed 17 Apr

Spring Nature Trail, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL 10.30am–4.30pm. Enjoy a naturethemed self-led family trail around the garden. Discover what birds and animals can be seen at the Clergy House. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfristonclergy-house

Sat 6 – Sun 21 Apr

Wild Families - Easter Holiday Activities, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 9.30am-5pm. Follow the springtime wildlife quiz trail and try wild challenge activities to help you get up close and personal with wildlife. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Easter Egg Hunt, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, TN34 1ET Go along for a cracking, free Easter Egg Hunt. Search for clues around the Museum to solve the puzzle. For more details visit www.hmag. org.uk

Sat 6 – Mon 22 Apr

Hop into Easter Fun, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Enjoy lots of family fun this Easter with various activities to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies. Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft

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Brighton Fringe

Tickets for Brighton Fringe’s 4,500 events and performances are now on sale. The brochure for the festival, has been distributed in cafes, restaurants, shops, cultural centres as well as through Primary Times, and can be read online as well as on the Brighton Fringe app. The tagline for this year’s festival is ‘Dare to Discover’ and Brighton Fringe is focused more than ever on ensuring that the arts can be discovered by everyone and are accessible to all. This year there are 200+ free events and the Freedom Season has grown in scope with more than 150 events that are accessible to a range of audiences with particular access needs. Family highlights include the Family Picnics which are held every Saturday during the Fringe at the Pavilion Gardens. With family-friendly performances, games and activities there’s something for all ages and interests. Brighton Fringe will run from 3 May – 2 June. Tickets for all events can be bought from the website and app, as well as by calling the Brighton Fringe Box Office on 01273 917 272 or visiting the box offices on New Road, open now, or at the Brighton Spiegeltent, which will be open for the duration of Fringe. For more information, please visit www.brightonfringe.org.

Be Not Afeard

Shakespeare for little ones? Absolutely! Brighton Fringe is always great for family-friendly theatre, and after their double sold out runs of ‘Crabby’ and ‘You, the Loo, and Nappy-Nappy Noos’ last year, award-winning multi-sensory musical theatre company Collar & Cuffs are back for their fifth anniversary, and this time they’re bringing the Bard! Suitable for babies and children, and fully inclusive for complex needs, ‘Be Not Afeard’ is a sensory telling of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. The show uses sensory experiences to explore how we can be confidently curious about our world, and better able to cope with the unexpected – imagine paint, sounds, stinky smells, and calming lullabies on a magical island full of strange and interesting characters. Performances are signed and co-designed with an early years and special needs consultant. Following the Fringe, the show is off on tour around the UK visiting several Shakespeare festivals. For more information, visit www.collarandcuffs.org

and set it in a beautiful, outdoor amphitheatre in Hove on a Sunday afternoon. Featuring top DJs playing classic funk, soul and hip-hop, MC’s, live graffiti, B-Boys and Girls, outdoor crafts, nerf wars and much more, this party is not one to be missed. You can catch TotRockinBeats at the Brighton TOT ROCKIN’ BEATS Open-Air Theatre, in Park BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Dyke Road, Brighton, on 12 May from 2 – 5pm. For more information, please visit www. totrockinbeats. com. Check out their intergenerational afternoon raves or Dad La Soul, the revolutionary new club that they run for dads and kids.

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TotRockinBeats - Old School Block Party Returns Back by popular demand for the second year running, TotRockinBeats will be throwing down an amazingly funky, three hour, outdoor, family-friendly, hip-hop, funk and soul block party. Imagine the type of old-school, New York block party that gave birth to the hip-hop culture in the ‘70s, then mix in a wealth of kids entertainment and craft, a live art exhibition, a licenced bar

25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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April workshops with a chance to showyou’re your creations in a parade. Children can also have their faces painted or explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. Admission charges apply. For more details and times visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

LEGO® Bricks: Civilisations, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, TN30 6HE An innovative and entertaining LEGO® touring show with 40 stunning LEGO® models including life-size human figures from a range of civilisations throughout history. This exhibition is FREE to K&ESR Travel Card ticket holders only. For more details visit www.kesr.org.uk

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 10am-4pm. This nature inspired hunt will have you searching for clues to solve the puzzle and claim your delicious Cadbury chocolate treat. Admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX 10am-5pm. Put your discovery skills to the test and become a fearless plant explorer at Sheffield Park. Complete a series of tests and challenges to claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Suitable for children aged 3-12. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark-and-garden

of the outdoor trail will receive a delicious Cadbury reward (alternative available for dairyintolerant explorers). For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ uppark-house-and-garden

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 10am-4pm. Become a nature detective on the Birds, Bees and Blossom Trail around the grounds and gardens and claim your chocolate prize at the end. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Devil’s Dyke, BN1 8YJ 11am-3pm. Find the plastic eggs around the Dyke to solve the clues. All participants receive a Cadbury chocolate. Fun for all the family! Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30am-4pm. Seek out the golden letters hidden in the garden to reveal the nature spells of Nymans. See how many you can find and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Easter Egg Hunt, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH Hunt for hidden eggs around the museum and claim your reward. The Easter Bunny will be there on Fri 19 – Sat 20 Apr. Charges apply. Drop-in. For more details visit www. thenovium.org

Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

Join Bertram on an exciting new Garden trail. Help find 10 golden eggs laid by Hetty the Hen to receive a 10am-4pm. Based on nature poetry delicious chocolate treat. Includes and inspired by the garden and estate, daily Easter crafts to make and take this larger than usual Easter hunt will home. Charges apply. For more have the children looking around the details visit www.bordehill.co.uk garden, play area and wider estate Easter Adventure Quest, 1066 to find the clues and win a Cadbury chocolate treat. Charges apply.Visit Battle of Hastings Abbey and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans Battlefield, TN33 0AD 10am-5pm. Join the hunt for dragon Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, eggs on a legendary quest this Easter Birling Gap and the Seven holiday. Crack the clues as you and

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

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10.30am-4pm. Immerse yourself in the wild, complete your nature diary and receive a chocolate egg. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR 10am-4pm. Delve into the world of your animal neighbours by completing this trail. All participants

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25 Mar - 12 May ‘19

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your family follow the trail around the Abbey Grounds. Charges apply. For more details visit www.englishheritage.org.uk

Horrible Science, Kew Wakehurst, RH17 6TN Experience a wicked weeds trail, horrid science lab and gruesome plant games. Charges apply. For more details visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Sat 6 Apr – Wed 4 Sep

Have-A-Go-Archery, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA (Selected dates) 10.30am-4pm. Discover your hidden talents when you have-a-go at the medieval skill of archery. Children are very welcome. Admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle

Sun 7 Apr

Vintage Car Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT See vintage cars which are all pre 1956. For more details visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Look-Think-Make, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP (Also 5 May) 2-4pm. Drop-in family-friendly creative activities, with support from DLWP staff and volunteers. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dlwp.com

Mon 8 Apr

Seven Wonders of The Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Assault Course, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Go along with friends and take on a large inflatable assault course challenge. For more details visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/ events

Wild Families - Pondemonium, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Go along and meet some of the wonderful creatures who lurk in the watery depths of the ponds. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Morning Explorer: Herbs and Spices, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE 10am-11am. Morning Explorer is a special time for families with additional needs. The morning includes a story, with special tactile objects to feel. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk or email educ@ sussexpast.co.uk

Mon 8 – Thurs 18 Apr

Easter Holidays: Inspired by Nature, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10.30am-4pm. From leaf crowns to bark rubbing, keep your little nature explorers busy this Easter holiday with drop-in activities. Free event, admission applies. For more details and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Create and Grow Easter Holidays, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL 10am-3pm. Plant a stylish bucket or watering can with succulent plants and decorate with Easter stickers. Take part in the Spring Hunt and receive a sweet treat. Also at the Washington store (RH20 3BP) Charges apply. For more details visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Mon 8 – Mon 22 Apr

Easter Holiday Activities, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 10.30am-5.30pm. Try craft activities and play traditional games. If the weather is kind, take a wagon ride for a small donation.You can also see heavy horses, as well as Southdown lambs and sheep, working oxen and other traditional farm animals. Charges apply.Visit www.wealddown. co.uk

Tues 9 Apr

The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Splash About, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. This is a chance for the kids to take their revenge with the events staff team and their friends in a huge water fight at the Country Centre.Visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

Birds and Bugs, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 10am. Get creative with birds and bugs family craft activities, follow a birds and bugs trail and collect a prize when you finish. Charges apply. For more details visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

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Hop into Easter Fun at Hever Castle

Fun Days Out with the Family Lambing at Middle Farm

Spring has sprung at Middle Farm and that means lambing time. There is nothing like watching new life arriving on the farm and, better still, being able to share the experience with visitors. The working family farm has a prizewinning, pedigree Jersey herd, all named after apple varieties, who are milked twice a day every day.Visit the milking parlour to see how it is done and please do ask questions if there is anything you would like to know. Middle Farm grows maize and make hay and silage for the cows to eat in the winter months, when they house them indoors to protect them from the worst of the weather. Middle Farm also grows wheat, oats, barley and rapeseed. Get out on the Farm Trail and enjoy the wildlife and magnificent oak trees they love to share the farm with.You will see lots of rabbits and buzzards, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really quiet you could also see a fox. There has even been a red kite foraging on the farm of late, so keep your eyes peeled. Recharge your batteries with tea and home-made cake in the cosy tearoom or pick up a picnic from the award-winning farm shop. Middle Farm is open every day. For more information, visit www.middlefarm.com

Family fun at Hever Castle & Gardens throughout the Easter holidays between 6 and 22 April promises to put a spring in your step. Hunt for the colourful carrots around the grounds in a free, fun Easter trail or spot the bunnies in the Castle (free with Castle entrance). Celebrate spring by making and decorating an Easter bonnet at daily craft workshops (for a small additional charge) with a chance to show off your creations in a parade in front of the Castle every day with prizes for the best bonnets. Children can also have their faces painted (for a small additional charge). As well as the Easter-themed activities a visit to Hever Castle in spring offers a great chance to explore the stunning gardens.Visitors can enjoy a dazzling display of spring blooms from daffodils to hyacinths, camellias and early tulips. Visitors aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features three slides and two poles and lots of interactive elements including musical instruments, a maze and hidden boxes to find. The under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell with its 2 metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame. Challenge yourself in the Yew Maze and see how long it takes you to find the way out. Then round off the day with seasonal home-cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the restaurant followed by a visit to the Gift Shop stocked with Easter goodies. For more information, visit www.hevercastle.co.uk.

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Spring Adventures

Amberley Museum

Go along to Amberley Museum during the Easter Holidays to explore their 36 acre site, and follow the family Easter trail. The museum will be open Wednesdays to Sundays and on Easter Monday from 10am until 4.30pm. Located 10 minutes from Arundel in the heart of the South Downs National Park, you can discover the South’s working past. Learn about over 150 years of our culture and heritage and have fun riding around the Museum on historic buses and a narrow-gauge railway. In the BT Connected Earth display children can have fun learning about the history of communications and have a go on the old telephone switchboard. The Electricity Hall has a working model of a Tesla Coil, where demonstrations can be held by our volunteers when available. The museum also has the only traditional working print shop in the South of England where you can have a go at printing your own souvenir certificate to take home.

During the Easter holidays, in addition to daily science shows and telescope tours, the Centre is running a fantastic range of children’s workshops that are both fun and educational. For 6–8 year olds these include Astronaut Academy, Man on the Moon, and Rocket Science. For 9–11 year olds they have Finding Fossils plus Earth and Beyond. The Observatory is also offering Car Power as a morning workshop for 6–8 year olds with an afternoon session for 9-11 year olds. Booking is essential, so for full details of dates, times and costs, please visit their new website at www.the-observatory.org 66 x 90 Primary Times May 2019_Layout 1 07/03/2019 09:51 Page 1 or call 01323 832 731.

Discover - Learn - Have Fun Take a ride on our bus and narrow gauge railway, to explore our 36 acre site and discover the South’s working past. Visit our website for more information.

On Wednesdays have a go at wood turning in the wood turners’ workshop. Children can play with clay with the museum’s resident potters. With over 40 exhibits to explore, there is so much to see in any weather. To find out more, visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.

Outdoor Activities with Buzz Active

Buzz Active offer outdoor activities to the whole community from sailing and windsurfing to paddle sport, climbing, archery and more. They offer a school holiday and weekend activity programme which is open to all. The Eastbourne centre, on Royal Parade, offers sailing and windsurfing courses and multi activity tasters. They also run a busy regular weekly activity club on Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings where skills can be practiced. At the Cuckmere Valley centre in the Seven Sisters Country Park, they offer kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding courses and tasters as well as an adventure week offering paddle sport, team games, shelter building and more. You can also hire a paddleboard or sit on kayak with the family from just £12pp.

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New for the 2019 season Buzz Active is offering junior forest days from their Bushy Wood location. They will be running land based activity days for juniors from age 6 and up. Participants will be able to try archery, climbing, fire-lighting, pioneering and team games all in the beautiful woodland of Bushy Wood just off the A22 near Hailsham. To book or find out more, call 01323 417 023, or visit www. buzzactive.org.uk to book your course, taster or join as a member.

Easter Workshops at The Observatory Science Centre

Go along and experience The Observatory Science Centre’s spectacular science with over 100 interactive exhibits set among the iconic green domes at the former home of The Royal Greenwich Observatory.

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Discover the unique sights, sounds and smells of vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway this spring. The Railway is holding a treasure hunt over the Easter bank holiday weekend – entry is free with any ticket purchased. The hunt consists of a series of trails at each of the Railway’s four stations. Children who successfully complete trails and collect stamps at two or more stations will win a prize. As well as riding along 11 miles of track and stopping at the stations, visitors can drop in to SteamWorks! the Bluebell Railway’s impressive new interactive exhibition and locomotive storage shed at Sheffield Park, which is open on any day that trains are running. The annual STEM Family Fair will take over SteamWorks! during the late May bank holiday and is a fun way to help visitors young and old discover the science, technology, engineering and maths behind steam railways. The event will feature exciting live science shows, experiments, challenges and interactive quizzes.

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Ride the Bluebell Railway

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SteamWorks! visitors can also test their skills in the train driving simulator and discover what makes each steam engine unique. For more details about upcoming events at the Bluebell Railway and discounted advanced tickets, visit www.bluebell-railway.com. Photo credit: Richard Paice Photography

19th to 22nd April

EASTER TREASuRE HuNT Come and join in the fun on our real vintage steam trains! Travel the railway and visit any of our four stations for clues in our Easter treasure hunt Complete challenges to collect a stamp at each station Two or more stamps win a prize!

25th to 27th May

STEM FAMILY FAIR Find out all about the science, technology, engineering and maths involved in a steam railway Live science shows, experiments and demonstrations for children of all ages Family challenges and trails Interactive games and exhibits in our new SteamWorks!

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Spring Adventures

Michelham Priory House of Gardens

Michelham Priory’s Daffodil Festival runs until 14 April and gives visitors of all ages the opportunity to celebrate the colourful season. The Priory’s garden bursts into a mass of colour with a host of 80,000 daffodils and other vibrant spring flowers plus trails, Nature Packs and daily activities. Join Michelham over the Easter weekend for an Easter Egg Hunt, a Bunny Hunt in the House, story times and crafts, and brush up your circus skills with Crazee Hazee on Monday 22 April. On 5 and 6 May celebrate 60 years of Sussex Past looking after Michelham. There will be music, activities and loads of fun at their Diamond Anniversary Party. There’s sure to be something for all ages. Michelham Priory is only 15 minutes from Eastbourne, near Hailsham and boasts England’s longest water filled moat, seven acres of garden and Medieval and Tudor buildings. For more information, please visit www.sussexpast.co.uk.

Jawsome Fun at SEA LIFE Brighton

Take a dive into the deep at SEA LIFE Brighton this spring by becoming one of the newest recruits of the Jawsome Rangers and fulfilling the mission of finding the missing shark teeth. Guests will be tasked with helping Professor Finn to locate the large Play-Doh model shark teeth in the tanks. This latest activity from SEA LIFE marks an exciting collaboration with Play-Doh, offering guests exclusive hands on creative play for hours of fun.

Featuring models created by Bright Bricks (as featured in Channel 4’s Inside Lego at Christmas) and using hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks, Civilisations opens on 6 April at Tenterden Town Station running to 22 April. TravelCards are available online now. Also available online are a limited number of ‘make and take’ workshop activities, offering a steam locomotive for a discounted price of £8.Visit www.kesr.org.uk for more information.

Branching Out Adventures

Easter is on its way, and thank the squirrels, the days are getting longer, warmer and much more colourful. It also means time to get back outdoors, and where better to go and have some fun with the kids than Branching Out Adventures in Halland near East Hoathly? Every weekend and during all the school holidays, the centre has something for everyone. Cyril’s café serves fresh tea and coffee for grown-ups to enjoy in the picnic area while the kids zoom off for their next adrenalin rush. There’s always epic fun on the High Ropes, Giant Swing or Speed Zipwire. Bounce About will wear them out, for sure, as they crash around, climb up chutes and drop through holes! There’s also the test of the climbing wall….can they get to the top and honk the hooter? For

the little ones, there is a small play area, lots of exploring space and the chaps at Bentley Miniature Railway are standing by to give you a tour of their brilliant train line.You really can spend a whole day at Branching Out Adventures and this spring, they are giving a 10% discount on activities with the code BOAFUN10 when booking online through their website www.branchingoutadventures.co.uk.

Along the way, guests will discover facts about the different species of sharks and will have the chance to learn more about the SEA LIFE sharks and rays. At the end of the trail Professor Finn will greet the new Jawsome Rangers and share some of his expert knowledge of the fascinating sharks. The trainee rangers will also have the opportunity to get hands on with some shark related items including models of shark teeth. Once the trainee Jawsome Rangers have qualified they’ll get a special Play-Doh gift to take home and then they’ll move into the activity zone featuring a create-your-own shark model made out of Play-Doh. Visit SEA LIFE Brighton to take part in the Jawsome Sharks adventure. Running until 6 May, this jaw-dropping experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Entry starts from £13.50. For more information and to book your tickets, visit www.visitsealife.com.

Lego Civilisations Show

Go along to Kent and East Sussex Railway this Easter to visit a new exhibition as well as having a great ride on the trains. Civilisations is an innovative and entertaining LEGO® bricks touring show with 40 stunning LEGO models including life-size human figures from a range of civilisations throughout history. It will feature stunning LEGO models, full-sized figures from civilisations around the world, including an Aztec, a Samurai Warrior and an ancient Greek philosopher. As well as learning about these ancient civilisations, passengers can pose for ‘selfies’ with the life-sized figures in colourful costumes and intriguing poses. 16

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Tilgate Nature Centre Tilgate Nature Centre provides an affordable day out for all the family and is home to over 500 animals ranging from owls to otters, reindeer to ring-tailed lemurs and of course their friendly mob of meerkats! Learn more about all their animals through Tilgate’s talks and events or get up close and personal with ‘Meet the Meerkats’ or ‘Tapir Time’ experiences! This summer, Tilgate are excited to be launching their STAR campaign, ‘Switch To A Reusable’. They want to impassion visitors to not only support the care of the animals at Tilgate Nature Centre but also to care for the environment too. House & Gardens We can all make a big difference to animals worldwide by making small changes in our everyday lives such as switching to a reusable coffee cup or using a tote bag for weekly shopping. The Daffodil Festival, 23rd Mar - 14th Apr STAR message will be promoted 80,000 Daffodils, trails & displays. throughout the Tilgate Nature Easter Weekend, 19th - 22nd April Easter Egg Hunt & crafts. Centre with new activities, competitions, trails and more. 1940s Murder Mystery, 27th April

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Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House Museum

There are lots of fun activities at Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House Museum to keep the family entertained this Easter. For a chance to practice your archaeological skills at Lewes Castle there’s Digging for Treasure on 11 April, and you can make model mangonels at How to Attack a Castle. Booking is required. At Anne of Cleves House Museum there are drop-in events for all included in the standard admission. At Flowers and Fleece on 9 April have a go at springtime activities, and Spring Greens on 16 April gives visitors the chance to paint, sew and draw using inspiration from the Tudor garden. Stone Age to Iron Age on Saturday 13 April gives the opportunity to view the ancient skill of flint knapping and handle prehistoric flint tools. The Anne of Cleves Café and tea garden will also be open for tea and homemade cake. To find out more on these and other upcoming events at all the Sussex Past historical sites, visit www.sussexpast.co.uk.

Easter Fun at Hastings Adventure Golf

A fun family day is guaranteed at Hastings Adventure Golf. Open every day whatever the weather, it is loved by everyone aged 3 to 103! As a serial winner of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence, Hastings Adventure Golf boasts three imaginatively designed 18-hole courses - Pirate, Adventure and Crazy. They are all packed full of surprises, landscaped gardens, 7 waterfalls, 37 fountains, caves, windmills, mountains, two large pirate ships, cannon fire, explosions, splashes and, let’s not forget, talking tikki poles and grumbling stone heads!

Entrance to the show and parking are free, as well as refreshments and cake. The UK Southern Book Show will take place on Sunday 28 April and will run from 10am - 3pm. To gain your free entrance ticket, visit www.eventbrite.com or www.uksouthernbookshow.co.uk.

Paradise Park

The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for everyone. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country and traces the history of life from millions of years ago. Zones include ‘Planet Water’ packed with underwater exhibits ‘Neanderthal Times’ depicting the life of our early ancestors and the Solar System with new facts and pictures. Relive the Jurassic age in the ‘Dinosaur Garden’ with life-size dinosaurs towering overhead. The Planthouses hold a spectacular collection of the world’s flora. The gardens are one of Newhaven’s hidden secrets with small lakes and the Sussex History Trail. Children’s activities include Crazy Golf, a miniature railway, indoor soft play and outdoor adventure areas, with Tyrannosaurus Towers and Triassic Treetops. Join Paradise Park this school holiday for Feathered Friends fun, searching for the hidden birds, and for craft activities every day in the classroom. See the website www. paradisepark.co.uk for further details. While your children are enjoying the activities or having a good time in the soft play or ball pond, you can enjoy a coffee or meal in the coffee shop or browse around the Garden Centre. Don’t forget to use the voucher on this page for free entry with a full paying adult.

This Easter, Hastings Adventure Golf has fun activity sheets for children to complete on their way round the mini golf courses. Children can hand the completed sheets in at the end for a surprise Easter treat. With delicious fish and chips, pizza, homemade gelato, barista coffee and plenty of sweet treats on offer too – there’s everything for a great day out. Hasting Adventure Golf, home of the World Crazy Golf Championships in June, is located on the seafront at Pelham Place. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the complex. For more information, visit www.hastingsadventuregolf.com

UK Southern Book Show

More than 50 authors from across the UK will be signing their books at the UK Southern Book Show at Field Place Manor House Barns in Worthing. As well as finding a great book, children can contribute to The Adventures of Catkins, a white rescue cat that likes to go exploring. Add a line, a paragraph or a picture to the story on the day. Dress up as your favourite fictional character and you’ll get a medal. 18

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National Trust in East Sussex

Take the family on a nature adventure this spring. There is a new ‘I Am the Seed that Grew the Tree’ trail to follow at Bateman’s and ‘50 Things to do before You’re 11 ¾’ to tick off in the grounds of Bodiam Castle, not to mention acres of countryside to scamper across at other National Trust places nearby. And if it’s wet don’t worry – they’re waterproof! Grab a mac and wellies for puddle-splashing, mud-sploshing and raindrop-shaking fun. Kids’ lunchboxes and sweet treats in cosy tea rooms make for an easy pit-stop too.

Lewes Castle

During the Easter holidays, tempt your little bunnies out on a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. Bateman’s, Bodiam Castle and Sheffield Park and Garden are running trails for the whole of the school break so beat the rush with an early-bird visit before the Bank Holiday weekend. For more information, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk. Photo credit: National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

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April Make Your Own Easter Bag, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, TN34 1ET 10.15am-4.15pm. Get creative and personalise your very own Easter bag to take home with you. For more details visit www.hmag.org.uk

Astronaut Academy, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN What does it take to become an astronaut? Go along and investigate with some exciting activities to discover the challenges faced when reaching space. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Flowers and Fleece, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1-4pm. Drop in to the house for stories and springtime activities. All ages welcome. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Fun and Safety Day, Crowborough Fire Station, TN6 1AF 10am-1pm. The Fun and Safety Days focus on personal safety and accident prevention covering areas such as fire, water and road safety. Everyone is welcome but children aged 10 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more details visit www.wealden.gov.uk

Shellwork, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore planetary neighbours. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Falconry, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Enjoy this family-friendly event giving you the chance to learn all about the birds of prey and watch some spectacular Falconry shows. For details visit www. aldingbournetrust.org/events

Wild Families – Mousehunt! RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Find out how to become a wildlife detective and help track down some of the amazing mammals who live on the nature reserve. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Easter Holiday Crafts, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA (Also 11, 17 and 18 Apr) 11am-4pm. Get crafty and paint your own egg pot or hanging decoration to take home at a craft session. Children are particularly welcome. Admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Hey Duggee, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

10.30am.Victorians had a passion for shell encrusted objects. Have a go at making your own. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.worthingmuseum. co.uk

Hey Duggee will be making his debut appearance at Drusillas Park this Easter. Head down to the events arena at intervals throughout the day for a Duggee Hug. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. drusillas.co.uk

Celebration of Colour! Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ

Man on the Moon, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN

(Also 11, 16 and 18 Apr) 10.30am1pm. Get dressed up in the appropriate colour and join in colour-themed free creative activities throughout the holidays. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

Tues 9 – Fri 19 Apr

Exploring Our World, Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE 10am-5pm. Go along during the school holidays for a range of family events exploring the natural world, sustainability and the difference small actions can make. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

Wed 10 Apr

All Aboard - A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 20

Learn all about the features of the Moon through fun interactive activities. Make your own Moon model, create some fantastically messy craters, and hear all about the first man on the Moon and more. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www. the-observatory.org

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Hailsham Fun and Safety Day, James West Community Centre, BN27 3FX

10am-1pm. The Fun and Safety Days focus on personal safety and accident prevention covering areas such as fire, water and road safety. Everyone is welcome but children aged 10 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more details visit www.wealden.gov.uk

Moana (PG), Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ 2pm. In this Disney movie, an adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. For more details visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Screen-Printing, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Have a go at screen printing, using it to transform an old piece of clothing with a bold new design. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www. pallant.org.uk

Collect and Create - Beach Pictures, Rye Harbour Village Car Park, TN31 7TX

Easter: Make at the Museum, Hove Museum and Art Gallery, BN3 4AB (Also 16 and 18 Apr) 10am-4pm. Bonnets, bunnies and eggs galore are all to be made in these fun craft workshops during the Easter holiday. Charges apply. For more details visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Victorian Scrapbooking, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 10.30am. Look at the collection of Victorian Cards and be inspired to make and create. Ages 7+. For more details visit www.worthingmuseum. co.uk

Hello Kitty, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS (Also 16 Apr, 6 May) Visit Hello Kitty in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Finding Fossils, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN Go along and find out what fossils are in this fascinating search for evidence of ancient life. Make your own plaster cast of a fossil and tour the Centre on a fossil hunt. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www. the-observatory.org

Digging for Treasure, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10am-12noon. Go along for a walk on the beach, collecting materials for some fabulous artwork to take home. Suitable for accompanied children of all ages. Booking is essential and charges apply. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 10 – Thurs 11 Apr

10.30am-12noon, 2-3.30pm. Have a go at being an archaeologist. Try some digging, handle some artefacts, do a drawing and then make your own treasure to take home. Ages 4-8. Booking is essential and charges apply. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Fun and Safety Day, Uckfield Fire Station, TN22 5DQ

Day Camp for Children, Balfour Primary School, Brighton, BN1 6NE

Activities 4 Kids in-house Holiday Camps offer your child an enjoyable fulfilling day, much alike to a child’s party. For more details visit www. activities4kids.co.uk or contact info@Activities4Kids.co.uk

Wed 10 – Mon 22 Apr

Rockpool Ramble, Hastings, TN35 4EH

Easter Holiday Activities, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

(Selected dates) Over the Easter holidays take part in our Easter trails around the Museum to win your chocolate surprise. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Thurs 11 Apr

10-11.30am. Investigate the marvellous marine life in the submerged ancient forest at Pett Level. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 and over. Booking essential, charges apply. Meet outside Lifeboat Station at Pett Level, TN35 4EH. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Bounce About, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP (Also 17 Apr) 10am-4pm. Pop along and have an amazing day bouncing on all the bounce castles available. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

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Back by popular demand, West End Week will return this summer with ‘Broadway and Beyond at BRICTT’. Led by industry professionals from the West End, join BRICTT for a spectacular week of singing, acting and dancing, perfect for the aspiring young performer. Its runs from Saturday 27 July to Thursday 1 August for ages 12-18 and costs £50 for the week (free T-shirt included). To book your space send an e-mail to bricttacademy@brictt.co.uk or call on 01273 603 333.

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April Thurs 11 Apr – Sun 19 May

Bluebell Walk, Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail, Polegate, BN26 6SH

able to hold the reptiles but Tom and his team will be there for any information you want to know about each of the reptiles. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust.org/events

Easter Eggstravaganza Race Day, Fontwell Park Racecourse, BN18 0SY

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Mile Races on the Saturday, the BM10k and Brighton Marathon races on the Sunday. For more details visit www.brightonmarathonweekend. co.uk

Breathe in the scents and sights of spring. Children can complete a quiz sheet when walking in the wood looking at white wood anemones and bluebells.You can also see the cows being milked between 3-5pm. Charges apply. For information visit www.bluebellwalk.co.uk

A day of racing and Easter activities sure to entertain the young ones, including the popular Easter Egg Hunt. For times and more details visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Fri 12 – Sun 14 Apr

Playmakes: The Goose Who Flew, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE

Fri 12 Apr

An exciting three-day running event in one of Britain’s most cosmopolitan cities, comprising The Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens Mini

12.15pm. After The Goose Who Flew theatre performance, young audiences have the opportunity to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.brightondome.org

Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Reptile Day, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP (Also 18 Apr) 10am-4pm. Tom’s Talking Reptiles back again for a day of Reptiles. Not only will you be

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Sat 13 Apr

Easter Bunny. Every child will receive a chocolate treat to take home. Go along in support of Chestnut Tree House children’s charity. For details visit www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

Flint Day: Stone Age to Iron Age, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE 10.30am-3pm. Drop in to the castle and museum to see flint knapping demonstrations by expert Grant Williams. Ages 7+. Booking is essential and charges apply. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sun 14 Apr

Distant Worlds: Alien Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Find out about the discoveries and the exciting possibilities for the existence of Earth-like worlds beyond our Solar System, and the alien life that may inhabit them. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Mon 15 Apr

Free Day: Dig It! Brighton Museum, BN1 1EE

Destination Mars, the Red Planet, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

10am-5pm. Celebrate Brighton Museum’s new Archaeology gallery with fun hands-on activities. Discover the depths of Brighton’s past. For more details visit www. brightonmuseums.org.uk

3.30pm. This summer Mars will be a prominent object in the southern night sky. Fasten your seat belts for a trip to the Red Planet. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Handcross Park School Easter Eggstravaganza, RH17 6HF 9.30-11am. Enjoy a fun-filled morning of Easter craft activities. There will also be the chance to meet the

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Orchestra or simply as solo performers at various embassies in front of dignitaries and representatives of the United Nations. Other equally advanced performers have already got their Grade 8 with distinction and obtained their Diploma in Music, even before going on to study music as a career. For more information about Buckswood School, please visit www.buckswood.co.uk.

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Schools Gear Up for the Big Pedal

This week, starting 25 March, nearly 1,400 schools are taking part in Sustrans Big Pedal 2019 – the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting challenge for schools. This year’s competition is backed by Angellica Bell, British television, radio presenter and cycling advocate. Organised by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans, the competition will run from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April and will encourage young people from across the UK to travel by bike, foot or scooter for their journey to and from school. During the 10 days, participating primary and secondary schools will compete with one another to make the most journeys by bike, foot or scooter. To coincide with this year’s event, dozens of schools across the UK will, for the first time, be closing the road outside the school gates to motor vehicles. This is to limit the volume of traffic and help reduce air pollution, while creating an environment in which cycling and walking is safe, convenient and enjoyable. The theme of this year’s Big Pedal is ‘Travelling around the body’, with pupils tracking their progress on a wall chart, learning about the human body and how active travel benefits their health as they go. This year’s competition aims to build on the success of 2018 which saw over 1,300 schools register to take part with teachers, parents, siblings and pupils making more than a million journeys to school by bike or scooter. For more information about the event, please visit www.bigpedal.org.uk Photo credit: ©Sustrans/Paul Tanner

Home to over 370 children aged 9 months to 13 years, St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne is just a five minute walk to the sea and the foot of the South Downs. The school’s talented staff is dedicated to preparing its pupils for the fast changing, high-tech world, giving them lifelonglearning and problem-solving skills alongside leadership and teamwork opportunities and, perhaps most important of all, the tools to become good citizens. In short, St Andrew’s Prep is stimulating the imagination, creativity and inventiveness of every pupil while equipping them with the essential qualities of selfdiscipline, resilience, honesty, kindness and compassion. The school believe they need to be educating children in how to form opinions properly, substantiate ideas, self-reflect without over-analysing, listen and value other opinions, think critically and be aware of the wider community. In other words, St Andrew’s wants to expand the minds of every pupil so that they become more resilient, more compassionate and better listeners. Every child is in a sports team, not just the elite. Every child can choose to be in a drama production, everybody takes part in music and the vast majority play at least one instrument. The school is extremely successful. A surprising number of children have reached Grade 8 music over the years and St Andrew’s Prep has won many county and national titles.

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A number of promising musicians and performing arts students descended on The Church of Jesus Christ in St Leonards on the 19 March for the Buckswood Music Concert. The Buckswood Pipe Band opened the concert in full Scottish attire. The students have also recently taken part in the Hastings Music Festival which was a huge success. Buckswood is keen to alert the wider community to the plethora of young talent there is within the Hastings area and is proud to share their achievements. The standard of music making was very high this year. The String Quartet, ‘Strings Attached’ played Brahms’ Rhapsody no. 5 with panache, and young pianists (Grade 5 and 8 level) offered Beethoven, Bach and Ravel among other composers. Extraordinary talents like siblings Jada and Steven already play regularly at London venues and the De La Warr Theatre, Bexhill, either with the Hastings Area Youth Symphony

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April Wild Families - Brilliant Birds, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12.30pm. Spend the morning looking at brilliant birds that live at the nature reserve. Begin with a mixture of games and activities to hone bird spotting and identification skills and then head out onto the reserve to put them to the test. Charges apply.Visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Easter Surprises, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR 11am-4pm. Explore the Roman gardens with an Easter-themed treasure hunt around the gardens. Try your hand at springtime crafts including spinning wool into yarn, Roman writing, designing a mosaic, dressing up Roman-style and more. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Strike a Pose, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Paint, print and stamp to create a series of life-size self-portraits. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

Millbrook Minis Make and Take Workshop, Millbrook Crowborough, TN6 3RJ (Also 16 and 18 Apr) 2pm. Create a magical miniature Easter garden. Refreshments include a drink and bunny biscuit. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Mon 15 – Tues 16 Apr

Easter Egg Hunt, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Go along and enjoy an Easter egg hunt for the whole family. Look deep around the Country Centre and you may find yourself an Easter Treat.Visit www. aldingbournetrust.org/events

Mon 15 Apr – Fri 31 May

Tulip Festival, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a spectacular journey around the many magnificent moons of our Solar System. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Garden Tour, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL (Also 14 May) 11.30am–12.30pm. Discover and learn about the garden at Alfriston Clergy House with a tour by a gardener. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse

Make and Take, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH Go along and make your own LEGO® brick Frog to take home. Charges apply. For more details visit www.thenovium.org

Discover In a Day, The Selsey Centre, PO20 0SE 10am. Complete an Arts Award Discover in a day by taking part in drama and craft workshops, learning about artists, and sharing all your new found knowledge. Ages 5-7. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

Rocket Science, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN It is the 50th anniversary of the first astronaut on the Moon and you will be able to go along find out exactly how they got to the moon and back. Ages 6-8. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www. the-observatory.org

Spring Greens, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA 1-4pm. Drop in to the house for hands-on activities based around springtime. Embroider a flower or make a herb bag. All ages welcome. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Origami, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, BN11 1HP 10.30am. It’s paper magic! Try your hand at paper folding. 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more details visit www. worthingmuseum.co.uk

10am-4pm. This spring see the colourful display of 9000 blooming tulips, 5000 spring bulbs and 18,500 bedding plants at Standen. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standenhouse-and-garden

Tues 16 Apr

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Go Wild in the Woods, Tilgate Park, Crawley, RH10 5PQ

10.30am-3pm.Take the family for a wild adventure in the woods. Follow the badger trail from the walled garden café. On arrival in the woods, you might practise some fire lighting, make a den, hunt some bugs or toast a marshmallow. Free event. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Mud and Minibeasts, Rye Harbour Village Car Park, TN31 7TX 2-3.30pm. Explore the muddy saltmarshes and the grassland looking for crabs and sea slaters, centipedes and spiders. See how the creatures are different in each habitat. Ages 4-12. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Wed 17 Apr

Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

Think Big, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Create a large-scale landscape painting, experimenting with expressive paint techniques and a range of materials to build your imaginary scene. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

The Great Eggcase Hunt, Rye Harbour Village Car Park, TN31 7TX 2-3.30pm. An Easter egg hunt with a difference: you will be looking for mermaids’ purses – the EGG cases of sharks, skates and rays - and will see what other treasures you can find washed up on the beach. For more details visit www.sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk

Our Amazing Animal World Sessions, Millbrook Gravesend, DA13 9PA 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm. Enjoy a truly unique and fully interactive 45 minute experience, where your child will meet a variety of cute, cuddly and amazing rescued animals. Charges apply. For more details visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Thurs 18 Apr

The Easter Full Moon, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. The Moon is our nearest neighbour, and many people do not realise what a fascinating world it is. Go along to the planetarium and explore the Moon. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Wild Families - Pondemonium, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

Peter Rabbit, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS The mischievous rabbit will be appearing in the events area at intervals throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.drusillas.co.uk

10.30am-12.30pm. Go along and meet some of the wonderful creatures who lurk in the watery depths of the ponds. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org. uk/PTPul

Car Power, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN

Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Design your own simple model car and try different ways to make it move. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Coraline (PG), Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ 2pm. While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. For more details visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Create an Eggsellent Easter, Evans Garden Courtyard, Littlehampton, BN17 5AP 12noon-4pm. Enjoy Easter-themed activities include card making, colour in a ceramic tile, make a hanging ornament, decorate a cake and more. This event is for Easter celebrators of all ages. The Easter Egg Hunt is for under 10s only. For more details go to www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

(Also 16 May) 11am-12.30pm. Go along and enjoy a woodland in spring, feel connected with nature using all your senses – sight, smell and sound in an uplifting, rejuvenating exploration of Nymans woods. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/nymans

Discover In a Day, The Selsey Centre, PO20 0SE 10am. Complete an Arts Award Discover in a day by taking part in drama and craft workshops, learning about artists, and sharing all your new found knowledge. Ages 8-11. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

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Earth and Beyond, The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RN This workshop looks at our dynamic Earth and how we look beyond Earth into space.You’ll even look down from space to learn more about the Earth. Ages 9-11. Charges apply. Booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

How to Attack a Castle, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE 10.30am-3.30pm. Find out how castles were attacked in the Middle Ages. Make model mangonels and castles to take home. Check out some armour. Booking is essential and charges apply. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Make It Move, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3pm. Learn how to produce stop-frame animations, using iPads and light boxes to experiment with shape, colour and pattern. Ages 6+. Advance booking is essential. For more details visit www.pallant.org.uk

Fri 19 Apr

Story Time with Peter Rabbit™, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, TN34 1PH

10am-2.30pm. Everyone’s favourite bunny, Peter Rabbit™ will be at the shopping centre on Good Friday. Children will have the opportunity to see him during selected story time sessions, led by a narrator. Meet outside Marks and Spencer. For more details visit www.priorymeadow.com

All Aboard - A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore planetary neighbours. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Easter Holiday Fun: Wipe Out, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. Go along and experience a brand new event. First run in one end and exit the other while jumping from platform to platform trying to dodge the balls that are swung at you. Then make your way through an inflatable obstacle course. For details visit www.aldingbournetrust. org/events

Easter Trail, West Dean Gardens Nr Chichester, PO18 0RX 9am-5pm. Follow the Easter trail around West Dean Gardens for a chocolate prize. There will be garden games along the way. Children can also enjoy Easter themed arts and craft activities in the Gardens’ classroom. Charges apply. For more details visit www.westdeangardens. org.uk

Easter Treasure Hunt, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL Go along and join the fun on real vintage steam trains. Travel the railway and visit any of the four stations for clues in the Easter treasure hunt. Complete the challenges to collect stamps and win a prize. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. bluebell-railway.com

Easter at The Museum and The Easter Bake, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU Visitors can experience traditional Easter preparations and celebrations, which begin with the traditional Good Friday bake in Winkhurst Tudor kitchen. Activities vary daily and include egg painting, bonnet making and an Easter bonnet parade Charges apply.Visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL 10.30am–4.30pm. Search around the garden for hidden bunnies and claim a chocolate prize. Admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse

Cracking Easter Family Fun, Blackberry Farm, Lewes, BN8 6JD Enjoy lots of activities this Easter weekend including egg hunting, face painting, story time, lamb bottle feeding, hold a chick and crafts and lots more. Charges apply. Some activities may need to be booked. For more details and to book visit www. blackberry-farm.co.uk

Springtime Studio, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP 11am-3pm. Go along for imaginative acts of resistance. Led by artist Beccy McCray. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dlwp.com

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Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Monk’s House, Lewes, BN7 3HF

12.30-4.45pm. Discover a birds and bees nature trail to earn a tasty reward. Once the hunt is complete why not relax with a picnic on the lawn and a game of bowls. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/monkshouse

Easter Guided Town Walks, Arundel Museum, BN18 9PA

The heroic trio will be appearing in the Events Arena at intervals throughout the day. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.drusillas.co.uk

Easter Egg Rolling Competition, Devil’s Dyke, BN1 8YJ 11am-3pm. Bring your own handdecorated hardboiled egg and try your luck at this Easter custom. The egg that gets furthest down the Dyke valley wins. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ devils-dyke

Easter Bunny Hunt, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN 10am-4pm. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy an Easter Bunny hunt around the beautiful grounds of the castle. Charges apply. For more details visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com

Mon 22 - Sun 28 Apr

Join one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides for an informal introduction to the historic town of Arundel. Charges apply. For more detail and times visit www. arundelmuseum.org

Unlocking Petworth, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

Easter at Michelham Priory, Michelham Priory, Halisham, BN27 3QS 10.30am-5pm. Go along and enjoy seasonal hands-on activities, children’s trails and Easter Egg Hunt. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 20 – Mon 22 Apr

A Call to Arms, Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB 10am–4.30pm. A 12th century encampment is the wonderful setting for demonstrations of armour, combat, archery and falconry. Crafts include making mail armour, leather working, scribing and cooking. Archery for children aged 8+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.arundelcastle.org

Sun 21 – Mon 22 Apr

10am-5pm. Take a peek inside the Cambridge Bedroom, Stone Hall and Chamber Landing in the private apartments of Petworth House. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Tues 23 Apr – Sun 2 Jun Spring Nature Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

(Selected dates) 10am-4pm. Enjoy spending some time outdoors discovering more about the nature around us. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Wed 24 – Tues 30 Apr Tulip Celebrations, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Visitors will be able to enjoy free daily tours with the gardeners and marvel at the 21,000 tulips, in a myriad of colours and different varieties planted in the Castle grounds and Italian gardens. Admission charges apply. To find out more visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Easter Family Fun Weekend, Parham Park, RH20 4HS 10.30am-5pm. Families are warmly welcomed to enjoy some Easter fun at Parham. With a garden trail, face painting, craft activities and storytelling, there is something for everyone. Charges apply. For more details visit www.parhaminsussex. co.uk

Thurs 25 Apr

Discover Uppark’s Dolls’ House, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

Mon 22 Apr

Distant Worlds: Alien Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

(Also 9 May) 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 3pm. Go along for a short talk to find out more about Uppark’s finely preserved 18th century dolls’ house. Free event. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ uppark-house-and-garden

3.30pm. Find out about the discoveries and the exciting possibilities for the existence of Earth-like worlds beyond our Solar System, and the alien life that may inhabit them. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Owlette, Catboy and Gekko from PJ Masks, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, BN26 5QS

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Family Travel Ideas Azores Family Adventure

Ashford Castle Hotel and Country Estate

Explore the craters and lakes of the Azores on an active holiday.The remote Azores archipelago of the mid-Atlantic is filled with adventure. The climate is subtropical, with mild winters and warm summers. In the summer months you can expect warm days of between 18-24°C. On Sao Miguel Island you will find caves, coves, beaches, volcanoes and mud pools all waiting to be explored. Kayak on the beautiful blue and green twin lakes of Sete Cidades and swim in a crater lagoon.Abseil, swim and slide your way through the Ribeira dos Caldeiroes canyon and go on a whale watching adventure in the Atlantic Ocean. Young volcano enthusiasts will love exploring the lava tubes and enjoy a traditional stew cooked by the fumaroles in the Valley of Furnas.There’s time for relaxing too, with visits to a volcanic sandy beach and natural thermal pools. Visitors will stay in a 3* hotel with swimming pool and en suite bathrooms for seven nights. Located in the centre of Ponta Delgada, close to the Marina and main shopping centre, it is in a perfect location for exploring the local area. Rooms are based on a twin share basis with breakfast included. Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Due to its unique micro-climates, many foods produced in the Azores are not grown elsewhere in Europe.These include bananas, coffee and pineapples.The region is known for seafood, beef, cheese and wine. Be sure to try the Fofas da Povoacao, a sweet pastry from the village of Povoacao (similar to a chocolate éclair) and cozido, a traditional stew, cooked in the vapours of the volcanic fumaroles. This an active holiday, but at a relaxed pace.Visitors should be comfortable swimming and in the water (for snorkelling and kayaking), able to walk for two to three hours at a time and comfortable exploring caves.All safety equipment is provided. For more information, please visit www.familiesworldwide.co.uk.

Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognised as Ireland’s top castle destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Set in 350 acres of woodland on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, the multiaward-winning property, lovingly restored and steeped in history, has been voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’. Warm smiles will greet guests at every turn from the extraordinary characters of the castle, who passionately care about guest experiences and take pride in each and every detail. Discover exquisite interiors with unique artwork, Waterford crystal chandeliers, panelled oak walls, hand carved fireplaces, and sumptuous fabrics adorning each of the 83 individually designed rooms. Watch hawks soar at Ireland’s first School of Falconry, enjoy a round of golf on a course designed by Eddie Hackett and restore inner peace and harmony at the state-of-the-art spa. Guests can take a lake cruise to explore the stunning scenery and surrounding islands or try their hand at the ancient pastimes of archery and clay shooting. Other activities include horse riding, fishing, zip lining and tree climbing. Extraordinary dining experiences await in the Dungeon, the George V Dining Room and in the wine cellars beneath the castle, with fine Irish cuisine made from fresh seasonal produce and home grown ingredients from the estate, as well as being sourced locally from artisan suppliers. In the evening, retreat to the Billiards Room or watch a movie in the 32 seater cinema. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service and family and pet-friendly services.

Win £1000 of Canvas Holidays Vouchers Canvas Holidays have been arranging fantastic family holidays for British holidaymakers for over 55 years. They are part of the Vacanceselect Group which is number one in the outdoor camping market in Europe with over 900 sites. Canvas is a UK based company and offers a variety of accommodation including luxury mobile homes with hot tubs and roof decks and glamping in safari tents. They have sites in wonderful locations in France, Italy and Spain, with amazing waterparks, great beaches and fantastic things to see and do. Part of the fun of a Canvas Holiday is spending time S U M together with your nearest and dearest and so their Family Extra Club isn’t just for kids, it’s for all the family W Y G to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to go and try something I C A new and have fun together. The fun-packed family M E H activity programme, which is exclusive to Canvas M C M Holidays, boasts more than 60 activities for all ages. I F V These lively sessions are led by outdoor activity specialists In2action, who have been delivering the activity N U G programmes for Canvas for over ten years. G N I www.canvasholidays.co.uk

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Zootropolis (PG), Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

Fri 26 Apr

My First Cinema: Messy Goes To Okido, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG 2pm. Zam tries out her new navigator, which the friends use to get to Messy’s most favourite place in Okido….Socktropolis. When the batteries run out, how will they find their way back? Ages 2-5. Charges apply. For more details visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk

Sat 27 Apr

Batty About Bats, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB Go along for a fun, family-friendly bat walk experience. This two hour wildlife experience includes: Playing the Bat - Moth game, visiting bat hotspots around the reserve and watching the bats feeding over the Arun Riverlife lagoon. Advanced booking required. For more details visit www.wwt.org.uk

Rockpool Adventure, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 2-4pm. Go along and explore the rock pools on your day out at the coast, great fun for all the family. Find out more about the fantastic wildlife and how to look after it in this marine conservation zone. Ages 5+. Charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-andthe-seven-sisters

Beyond The Wardrobe, Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP 2pm. Take a step through the wardrobe and prepare for an adventure in this C.S. Lewis-inspired family workshop. Drama exercises, crafts and storytelling bring some of Lewis’s fantastical characters to life. Ages 3-5. Charges apply. For more details visit www.cft.org.uk

Spring Fair, Historic Langney Priory, Eastbourne, BN23 7DT 11am-3pm. Go along and celebrate all things Spring. There will be an Easter egg hunt, seasonal crafts and activities, cake competitions, demonstrations, and tours of this incredible building, a genuine hidden gem. Epic fun for all the family.Visit www.historiclangneypriory.com

2pm. From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law.Visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Sat 27 Apr – Fri 24 May Humphry Repton at Uppark, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

10am-4pm. Find out more about the famous landscape designer Humphry Repton and his plans for Uppark. Free event. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-houseand-garden

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on a Ranger-led guided walk through the glorious spring woodlands of Nore Hill. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindonestate

UK Southern Book Show, Field Place Manor House Barns, Worthing, BN13 1NP Go along and meet more than 50 authors from across the UK who will be signing their books. As well as finding a great book, children can contribute to The Adventures of Catkins, a white rescue cat that likes to go exploring. For more details visit www.uksouthernbookshow.co.uk

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Tues 30 Apr

Go along and enjoy your first opportunity of the season to ride some of the historic buses around the museum. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

7-8.30pm. Find out how you can make a difference to children and young people who need support. Hear first-hand from experienced carers and understand how Brighton and Hove City Council will support you. No need to book, just go along. Visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

Spring Bus Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT

Seven Sisters Cliffs, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB 11am-2pm. Go along on this archaeology walk and discover the fascinating history through the ages of the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs. Children are welcome. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-andthe-seven-sisters

Secret Bluebells, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 11am-1pm. Discover a magnificent bluebell display, off the beaten track,

Lewes STEMfest, Various Locations A celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the heart of East Sussex with the aim of inspiring the next generation to build careers in STEM disciplines. For more details and a list of events visit www. stemfest.co.uk

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Fostering and Supported Lodgings, The Shoreham Centre, BN43 5WU

May Countryside Walk - Clergy, Cuckmere and Confessor, Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, BN26 5TL

Brighton Fringe, Various Locations

Experience the largest openaccess arts festival in England. With something for the whole family, it

5.30-7.30am. Rise before the lark to join the Rangers on an early morning walk to experience the glorious sounds of the dawn chorus at Slindon Estate. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate

Make Your Own Art Portfolio, Monk’s House, Lewes, BN7 3HF 10am-4pm. To mark the start of the workshops make an art portfolio to store all of your creative writing, paintings and sketches. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ monks-house

Opening Saturday, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0PX Spring into the start of the horseracing season with this Opening Saturday Raceday. It’s a chance to celebrate the opening day of the ‘sport of kings’ with some thrilling racing at the world’s most beautiful racecourse. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. goodwood.com

Sat 4 – Mon 6 May

May Day Festival, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Brighton Festival, Various Locations

Springtime Stars and Galaxies, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

Fri 3 May – Sun 2 Jun

Dawn Chorus, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

Sat 4 – Sun 26 May

10.30am–12.30pm. Enjoy a fun and insightful two hour guided tour of Alfriston Clergy House and garden followed by a walk along the riverbank to Litlington and back. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse

7.30pm. Go along and explore a cosmic ‘zoo’ - dwarf galaxies, giant galaxies, weird galaxies, and some with supermassive black holes at their hearts. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Sat 4 May

Traditional celebrations to welcome in the spring from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack-in-theGreen plus a duckling trail, children’s face painting and more. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

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Fri 3 May

embraces every art form and every form of artistic expression, and supports both new and established performers. For performance details, times and to book visit www. brightonfringe.org

An annual celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature, debate, outdoor and family events taking place across Brighton and Hove for three weeks. The children’s parade will take place on 4 May. For more details and performances times visit www. brightonfestival.org

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Wings and Whiskers Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 10am-5pm. Go on a trail both indoors and out and meet some of the animals of Petworth. From the deer to the bats and even the animals immortalised in art, can you find them all? Admission charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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The Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mount Crumpit. Every Christmas, the Whos disrupt the Grinch’s tranquil solitude with their celebrations, and when they declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises he must steal Christmas. Meanwhile, CindyLou is plotting to trap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve so that she can thank him for helping her overworked single mother. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal or will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all? Dr Seuss’ The Grinch is available now on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Primary Times has five bundles of Grinch goodies to give away to five lucky readers. For your chance to win, simply tell us where the Grinch lives. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

The Jungle Book, a wildly entertaining adventure for the whole family, is coming to, Hastings White Rock Theatre on Sunday 12 May at 1pm and 5pm. The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds danger and surprises for them all in this hilarious adventure of a lifetime. With brand new songs, creative staging and bags full of fun, bring your cheeky little monkeys to laugh like a pack of hyenas when The Jungle Book swings into town. For your chance to win a family ticket, including the opportunity to meet The Jungle Book cast, just tell us the name of the tiger. For details of how to enter, see below.

Win a Year of Adventures at Chessington You and your family of up to five could win a whole year of adventures with Annual Passes to Chessington World of Adventures Resort, plus tickets to Go Ape Chessington! With a Chessington Annual Pass you can visit the Theme Park and Zoo again and again – enjoy a full day out with all the family, an after-school treat or just a wander around the Zoo. Plus, visit the new Room on the Broom – A Magical Journey attraction as much as your little ones like. The fun doesn’t end there… unleash your inner Tarzan with tickets to Go Ape Chessington. Venture into the woods and navigate high ropes as you swing through trees, tip-toe across crossings and crawl through tunnels suspended in the air. Even if you aren’t our lucky winner you can buy a Chessington Annual Pass now in the Annual Pass sale with prices starting from £39pp – see www.Chessington.com for more information. For your chance to win, tell us the name of Chessington’s new attraction. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a Peppa Pig Prize Bundle Join the party this spring when Peppa Pig heads into cinemas nationwide for an all-new big screen adventure to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy. Set for release this April, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun is perfectly timed to entertain little ones ahead of the Easter holidays. For more information about the release, please visit www. peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk. To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, Primary Times has an amazing bundle of Peppa Pig goodies to give away to one lucky reader. The bundle includes a Musical Party Peppa Plush, Peppa’s Family Home, Muddy Puddle Game, Sing and Learn Microphone, an Inflatable Muddy Puddle and Peppa’s Muddy Festival book. To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us how many years Peppa Pig has been running for. For details of how to enter, see the bottom of this page.

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Bat Walk, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

Sun 5 May

Classic Motorcycle Show, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT With over 150 motorcycles on display, go along and talk with the owners and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. The show will host a wide cross-section of machines for the education and entertainment of the public. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Sun 5 – Mon 6 May

The Good Life: Revive, Recycle, Restore, Weald and Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU Go along for the first Big Weekender of 2019 to learn how to bring a new lease of life to you and your possessions. Hear from experts, uncover the path to sustainable living and be inspired to start your own projects. Charges apply.Visit www. wealddown.co.uk

SEAS Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL Enjoy hours of outdoor and indoor fun-filled entertainment. Take the family to celebrate the great outdoors. Meet live reptiles, alpacas and donkeys. There will be maypole dancing and workshops, giant chess and more. Kids go free. For more details visit www.seas.org.uk

8-9.30pm. Join in for a guided bat walk around the estate. Children can tick off number 40 of their 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ by taking part in this night-time nature walk. Booking essential. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden

Fri 10 – Sun 12 May

The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE The fair is a cornucopia of fine treasures from furniture, jewellery, sculpture, glass, lighting, drawings, ceramics, antiquities and many other decorative and unique works of art. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Sat 11 May

Brighton Run 2 Music 2019, Madeira Drive, BN2 1TB 11am-3pm. Take part in a run with a difference, one that has DJs and live music scattered around the route. Groove to the music along a 5km, 10km or Half Marathon. Run with your friends, children, parents, neighbours and anyone who wants to join in. To sign up visit www. themartlets.org.uk

Mosaic Mayhem, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

From the Space Station to the Moon, Mars and Beyond, South Downs Planetarium, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium to find out all about Tim’s epic adventure on board the ISS, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more details visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Mini Day, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Following the success of the first Mini day at Amberley Museum, go along for a day all things Mini. Minis of all types from the earliest Sevens through to the final Sportspacks and everything in-between are welcome. For more details visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Wed 8 May

Happy’s Circus, Shoreham Village School, TN14 7SN A community event and all are welcome. Gates will open at 4pm for fun-filled games, entertainment, bar, hotdogs and confectionery. Charges apply. To book visit www.pta-events. co.uk/foss2019

Sun 12 May

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Springtime Stars Moon and Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

3.30pm. Go along to the Planetarium for a find out about magnificent star patterns and a fine display of planets. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Little Horsted Fun Run, Isfield Cricket Pitch 10.30am. Go for the 10th edition of the Little Horsted Fun Run. It is a family event with 1k, 5k and 10k distances. Money raised by the event will go towards new equipment for Little Horsted School. For more details and to sign up visit www. littlehorstedfunrun.co.uk

Resourceful Rangers, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG

Mon 6 May

11am-4pm.Visitors of all ages will have a chance to find out more about mosaics, how they are designed and made, and to try some mosaic making for themselves. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

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10am-1pm. Go along and learn more about the woodland management and the Rangers’ passion to ensure Slindon is run as a sustainable Sussex Estate. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate

Storrington Village Duck Race, Riverside Walk and Library Car Park, RH20 4PA Julia Donaldson will be a special guest at the 21st Storrington Village Duck Race. The day promises thrills and spills as the ducks race to glory alongside a great range of entertainment. Expect fun-fair rides, face-painting, craft stalls, music and more. For details contact info@ storringtonduckrace.co.uk

Join thousands across the UK and organise a Muddy Puddle Walk with your family and get sponsored to raise money for Save the Children. For more details and to sign up for a free fundraising pack visit www. savethechildren.org.uk

Thurs 16 May

Twilight Tour, Monk’s House, Lewes, BN7 3HF 7-8.30pm. Go along for an exclusive tour and experience the wonderful evening atmosphere of this Bloomsbury house at twilight. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/monks-house

Sat 18 May

Marvellous Moths, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 8-9am. Moths are far from dull – some are masters of camouflage, while others are as bright and beautiful as butterflies. Join a Warden when he opens up a moth trap and reveals which super moths have been caught from the night before. Charges apply. For details visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Arts in the Courtyard, Evans Garden Courtyard, Littlehampton, BN17 5AP 12noon-5pm. An afternoon of art with live music. Watch South Coast artists at work, a chance for visitors to ask artists about technique and materials. The artists selected will create pieces live and will be specialists in their work. For more details go to www.visitlittlehampton. co.uk

Sat 18 – Sun 19 May

Home Front Weekend, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, Arundel, BN18 9LT Go along and enjoy dancing and music and a display of military vehicles used in the Second World War. With dance displays from Eight Beat Jive, why not join in the nostalgia and come dressed up for the occasion. For more details visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

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