East Sussex October Half Term 2018 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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Dear Readers Primary Times in East Sussex 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01273 916210 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Sussex Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Catherine Dillon, Gill Pearce, Lola Olowofela & Andrew Langridge Listings: Dingile Kasote Editorial: Alina McCrone Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Sussex. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses 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 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 any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care 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 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 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.

Phew that was a quick half term, or it felt that way to us! Welcome to the latest issue of Primary Times, out just in time for October Half Term. Welcome also to Dingile who is our new Listings Editor. She has done a fantastic job finding hundreds of ideas for you all to have a brilliant half term so do let the organisers know that you read about them in Primary Times. Do also check the latest information by contacting them before you visit. Our listings are prepared a long time in advance and details can change. Fancy winning a weekend away at the wonderful Leeds Castle including entrance fees, bed and breakfast? Then look no further and enter our Leeds Castle competition. With Leeds Castle you can explore almost nine centuries of history and discover the gardens, maze, falconry and much more. Look out for our other competitions too and don’t forget to include your contact details when you enter them There will be lots of firework displays happening soon. We looked on the RoSPA website and these were their top ten tips on how to stay safe. 1 Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable. 2 Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time. 3 Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary. 4 Light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back. 5 Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks. 6 Never return to a firework once it has been lit. 7 Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them. 8 Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators. 9 Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire. 10 Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving. Visit www.saferfireworks.com/firework_code for lots more advice

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre.......................... 7 Autumn Adventures....................10 Education News....................... 15 Competitions............................17 Katie Clown’s Games Page.... 19 All Your Own Work!.................23

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We are so excited to announce that together with Sussex Mermaid School & the Royal Lifesaving Society, we will be introducing Mermaid & Merman classes to our timetable from January 2019! Our lessons will be for Stages 5 plus swimmers. The mermaid courses for children are progressive and certificates will be received. For our older swimmers we are introducing MerTeen Bootcamp! Fantastic for aerobic fitness & core strength, and a really ‘flipping’ good fun way to keep fit! TIMETABLE Saturday 12.30-1.30pm @ Patcham Pool - MerTeen BOOTCAMP! Age 11+ Sunday 2-3pm @ the Towers pool - age 7-11years More classes coming soon in Hassocks! Please register your interest....

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News

Halloween What’s New

Halloween Hairlights

Get ready for Halloween and change your hair colour for the day with these temporary hair shadows that wash out when you shampoo. Follow the detailed activity guide and learn how to create the latest ombre look or create some vibrantly coloured highlights, perfect for an extra touch to a Halloween costume.The kit contains six different hair shadows so you can follow the ultimate hair colour trends. Use your imagination and add a ﬂair of colour to your hair, and your Halloween. Hairlights, made by FabLab, are available online and from all good high street retailers for £9.99.

Sylvanian Families Baby Trick or Treaters Set

Sylvanian Families are back for some Halloween fun. In this Baby Trick or Treaters set, the Chocolate Rabbit baby is dressed in a witch costume and the Striped Cat baby is dressed in a ghost costume. The two babies can ride together in the pumpkin carriage and the set also includes pumpkin and ghost baskets as well as four types of Halloween-themed candy. The Baby Trick or Treaters set is available online for £16.99. For more information please visit www.sylvanianfamilies.co.uk.

Snazaroo Halloween Pack

Snazaroo have created a brand new way to face paint with their Snazaroo Brush Pens. They’re a clever combination of paint and brush designed to bring ideas to life. The pen is designed to make it easy to get the biggest ideas or the smallest details just right, allowing full control over the amount of paint used. Snazaroo have now created a Halloween pack. It’s frighteningly easy to make ghouls and ghosts using the black, white and orange paints included, and the brush pens will allow to you add even more detail to your scary designs. Snazaroo’s Halloween pack is available on the high street and online for £9.99. For more information please visit www.snazaroo.co.uk.

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Mermaid Fun and Teenage Fitness Has your child always dreamt of being a mermaid? WetWetWet Swim School can now make that possible for you. Mermaid Classes will be starting in Brighton and Upper Beeding in January 2019. Swimmers can learn to swim like a mermaid using a Mermaids mono fin along with a Mermaids tail, not only will they feel like a mermaid, they’ll look like one too. Classes will teach children and teenagers ‘mermaid skills’ in a safe, fun and progressive environment. The lessons are for competent swimmers (25m plus) and will teach you how to flip your fin and make a splash. In Mermaid Fun (7-11 years), classes will include butterfly skills, synchronized swimming and a lot of core fitness work. This is a great form of exercise and a lot of fun. Certificates will also be awarded. Mer-Teen Bootcamp classes (ages 11+) will provide an all over body workout, engaging leg, arm and core muscles so strength, endurance and flexibility improve. Participants must be able to swim 25m confidently, float on their back and tread water for 60 seconds. The Mer-Teen Bootcamp classes are a genuine workout, enabling swimmers to engage the whole body in ways they never normally would with regular swimming. Mermaid classes are endorsed by the Royal Lifesaving Society. With gift vouchers available, give your child the gift of becoming a mermaid this Christmas. For more information, call 01273 388 247, email info@wetwetwetswimschool.co.uk or visit www. WetWetWetSwimSchool.co.uk

Brighton Science Festival Brighton Science Festival is moving to October. Next year it’ll be settled in its new location, with the universities of Brighton and Sussex leading the charge to bring science to the streets of Brighton, with their terrific displays and talks. This October the guys from Brighton Science Festival planned to do something small, a sort of place-holder Festival-ette, but it grew. February’s Hands-On HalfTerm did so well that they find themselves with a really exciting new programme for October Half Term (20-26 October). Big Science Saturday is, as usual, a brainful. And the Sallis Benney will be bursting on Monstrous Sunday, as we all torment ourselves over our troubled love-child, the computer. For more information, visit www.brightonscience.com.

Nestlé Waters UK is partnering with recycling charity, RECOUP, and environmental education organisation, Wastebuster, to roll out a plastics education programme, R-Generation, which will be available to every primary and secondary school in the UK. The initiative aims to help children understand the responsibility they have in becoming more environmentally aware citizens.

A host of materials and resources suitable for KS2 and KS3 are available for free to schools. They include teacher notes, assembly guides, games, quizzes and fact sheets. The materials will help to motivate students, teachers and staff to recycle more, and to think of plastic waste as a useful resource. A competition supports the launch of the programme, getting students to create something with a new purpose from their recycling at home. The winning applicant will win their school £500 towards their recycling efforts as well as a recycling session hosted by the R-Generation partners. Entries should contain a picture of the invention with a 100-word description and be sent to group.nestlewaters@cirkle.com. Schools can download the resource pack for free at www. recoup.org/p/319/external-publications.

Do you ever see yourself as the author of a children’s book? The Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival and the Salariya Book Company have opened their Children’s Picture Book Prize competition. Launched in 2017, the competition is open to unpublished writers and illustrators so submit an entry by 31 January and have the chance to win a prize of £1000. A prestigious panel of judges will be reading the entries and the winner will receive career advice from a leading literary agent and publicity through the Stratford Literary Festival. The winning entry may also be published by Salariya imprint, Scribblers, in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Camille Whitcher, the most recent winner had her book Luna and The Moon Rabbit published in April 2018, with a launch reception in London and an event at the Stratford Literary Festival. Her book has also just been stocked by bookshops in the United States. If you are interested in writing and children’s books, then you don’t want to miss out. For details on how to apply go to www.stratlitfest. co.uk/bookcompetition

News

Festival Children’s Book Prize

R-Generation

Fireman Sam: Set For Action

Fireman Sam returns in his new movie special ‘Fireman Sam: Set For Action’, where you will see the glamour and excitement of the Hollywood film industry take over Pontypandy, amongst all the action, excitement and big rescues that fans would expect! After a video of one of his daring rescues goes viral, Fireman Sam is scouted by Hollywood director Don Sledgehammer to be the star of his latest movie. While Sam is hesitant to take the role, his co-star, Hollywood actor Flex Dexter, is determined to get the lead part and will stop at nothing to get it. As more and more ‘accidents’ happen on set, Sam is held responsible and fired from both the movie and the Fire Service. Will Sarah, James and Mandy discover who is really behind all the accidents? Fireman Sam: Set For Action will air on Cartoonito on 22 October.

Design the Primary Times Christmas Card! Every year, we at Primary Times send out thousands of Christmas cards and we’d like you to help us create the picture for this year’s card. It can be any picture you like to do with Christmas in some way. You might like to make it Father Christmas, a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or maybe a nativity scene.You can draw or paint your picture on an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. Our picture shows our card from last year which was designed for us by Oliver Carpenter from St Joseph’s Primary School. Send your answer to Christmas Card Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG or scan your entry and email it to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘Christmas Card Competition’ as the subject by Friday 2 November.

Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in a whole class’s entries in a single envelope.The winner will see their design used for the Primary Times Christmas card and will also receive fifty copies of the card with envelopes. Follow us on Twitter - @PT_Sussex

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What’s On

Your family diary for October and November Ongoing Until 11 Oct

Open Cabinet Week, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR 11am-4pm. Don’t miss the opportunity for a sneak peek into the secret world of a stately home and collection. Normal admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark-houseand-garden

Until 25 Oct

Guided Moat Walk, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Selected dates) 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Discover more about the castle on a short but informative tour. Learn some of the secrets of Bodiam’s past. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle

Guided Moat Walk, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Selected dates) 12.15pm and 2.15pm. Get out and about on a short but informative walk around the castle grounds, where you will discover some of the secrets of Bodiam’s past. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Until 31 Oct

Animazing Children’s TV Studio Tours, Animazing Studios, Eastbourne, BN22 8LD (Selected dates) Brand new studio tours show how children’s TV is made from puppets and animation to live action and special effects, plus the original Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. For more information and to book visit www.animazingtv.co.uk

Guided Garden Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

OPEN art exhibition, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW

Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by experienced and knowledgeable Garden Rangers. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Until 28 Oct

Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with a guided tour of the exterior. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Until 26 Oct

Discover more about work from artists across Sussex in this familyfriendly exhibition about movement. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Letter from the Garden – Family Trail, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Explore and describe the features of the garden and create your own topiary hedge. Search out the special plants and then add your own flower illustration. Admission charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans

‘The Triumph of Hope’ Exhibition, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-4pm.Visit and explore the Triumph of Hope exhibition, part of the National Trust’s Women and Power programme. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans

Dream House Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Sneak Peek Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

10.30-11am. Learn more about the Messel family, house and collection on a guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Until 4 Nov

Eastbourne Remembers Exhibition, The Pavilion, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

10am-5pm. Discover stories of heirlooms, precious objects remembered for hundreds of years, and the stories behind Saxon

Pond Dipping, Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB

(Saturdays and Sundays only) 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Uncover underwater life with nets, an onscreen microscope, identity charts and a friendly Learning Team on hand to help. Charges apply. For more information visit www.wwt.org.uk

8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

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treasure. Travel down memory lane to a nostalgic past; see souvenirs collected over time and words written to preserve tales from time itself. For more information visit www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Faces of the Fort, Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ

Explore the family-friendly interactive displays and follow the stories of those who lived in the Fortress over its 200 year history. Two children admitted free with every full paying adult. For more information visit www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk

Exhibition: The Female of the Species, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-5pm. Discover more about the women in Kipling’s life. The highlights will be staged throughout the house. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Until 18 Nov

Sunday Roast, Kew Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

Treat yourself to a delicious Sunday roast at Wakehurst’s historic mansion. Selected Sundays only. Charges apply. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Until 14 Dec

Mr Booth’s Mini Museum Explorers, Booth Museum, BN1 5AA (Friday only) 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/booth

October Mon 1 – Sun 28 Oct Festival of Fungi, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

9.30am-5pm. Come along and explore the wooded heath in search of fairy-tale fungi like the red and white-spotted fly agaric and delicate

amethyst deceiver toadstools. Pick up a fungi trail leaflet and spotters guide and follow a self-guided trail. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Tues 2 – Thurs 18 Oct Autumn Tints, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

(Selected dates) 11.45am and 2.15pm. Take a ride on the Bluebell Railway and see the High Weald in its entire glorious autumn colour. Travel in a comfortable 1950s lounge car and indulge in a bowl of warming soup or a delicious cream tea. Charges apply.Visit www.bluebell-railway. com

Tues 9 Oct

Autumn Racing, Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

12noon-5pm. The unique course is set high above the sea, overlooking the vibrant city of Brighton and surrounding countryside and South Downs. Children under 18 go free (accompanied by an adult). For more information visit www. brighton-racecourse.co.uk

Thurs 11 Oct

Women and Power: Head Gardener Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-12.30pm. Linking with the exhibition ‘The Triumph of Hope’, join the Head Gardener as he explains how three generations of Messel family women influenced the garden’s design. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Fri 12 Oct

Barn Dance, Michelham Priory, BN27 3QS

6.30-11.00pm. Come and enjoy a fabulous evening of barn dancing and feasting in the stunning Elizabethan Great Barn at Michelham Priory. All ages are welcome. Booking essential. For information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Snailway Safari, British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN 6.30-9.30pm. For one night only join the safari at sunset to uncover the nocturnal secrets of the star-lit Snails. This Martlets night-time sponsored walk will be full of surprises, music, poetry and candlelight to stimulate the senses and entertain the whole family. Charges apply.Visit www. themartlets.org.uk

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A Christmas Carol

...oh yes it is! Jack and the Beanstalk in Brighton Following the sold out success of Cinderella 2017, Brightonbased production company E3 are bringing family panto back to the Hilton Brighton Metropole once again with a spectacular new production of Jack and the Beanstalk. The West End cast will see some returning faces from Cinderella 2017, with Keris Lea heading back to the panto stage fresh off the back of her success in the hit BBC One talent show ‘All Together Now’. The Christmas Fayre was very popular last year so E3 have promised to make it bigger and better for 2018. You will see many of your favourite stalls from

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On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited and miserly old man, is visited by the ghost of his business partner Jacob Marley. Shown Christmas’ Past, Present and Future he is offered the chance of redemption...but will he take it? This November and December the classic tale of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens will be brought to life in a stunning one-act adaption by the ‘This is My Theatre’ company in association with the Churches Conservation Trust. Audiences are invited to celebrate the festive season as the production tours various churches. Along with traditional carols for all to sing and festive refreshments this will definitely get all of the family in the mood for Christmas. Bring the whole family along to celebrate and enjoy an exciting production of a classic piece of literature this Christmas. Venue details, tickets and more information are available at www.thisismytheatre.com/a-christmas-carol

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2017 plus many more. Once again, E3 have made entry to the Christmas Fayre free for all panto ticket holders. It will be open before and after each show, as well as during the interval, so make sure to nip in and grab your all-important panto souvenirs. Head down to the Hilton Brighton Metropole between 20 and 29 December to see this hilarious tale as Jack tries to outwit the evil giant, and win the hand of the princess he loves. Tickets are on sale now at www.jackinbrighton.com.

Selladoor Family and Hartshorn – Hook Productions in association with Libby Brodie, Stephen McGill Productions and Rigmarole Productions/Rachel Kraftman Productions, production of

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Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited Book By Kevin

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Music & Lyrics by

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TUE 4 - SAT 8 DEC BOX OFFICE: 0844 871 7650*

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Family Theatre

Ropetackle Shorehamby-Sea Box Office: 01273 464 440 12 Oct – 9 Nov

Short Stories, Tall Tales

(Selected dates) Hannah Summers brings stories to life though live performance and interactive, creative play. Explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free. Ages 0-4.

24 Oct

...oh yes it is! Brighton Dome Box Office: 01273 709 709 18 – 20 Oct

Sleepyhead

It’s been a long day for Dad and he can hardly keep his eyes open. All he wants is for Baby to go to sleep. Dad’s usually got some tricks up his sleeve but tonight, Baby has other ideas. Ages 2-5.

9 Dec

Christmas Concert

Devonshire Park Eastbourne

Peter & The Wolf/The Snowman

Starting with Prokofiev’s introduction to the instruments of the orchestra, told through Peter’s quest to capture a hungry wolf and followed by The Snowman on the big screen, with Howard Blake’s score performed live.

29 – 30 Dec

Sleeping Beauty

This enchanting production, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, reawakens the magic of the world’s favourite fairy tale.

Jonathan Cann returns once again with a fun-filled family show of magic and illusion but most of all fun! He will need lots of helpers so who knows, you may end up being part of the show!

7 Nov

Swan Lake

A perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre from Lyngo Theatre. The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and they don’t expect them to! Ages 1-5.

Relive the story of two young women who resemble each other so closely one can easily be mistaken for the other and enjoy a wonderful evening out from which you will cherish memories for a long time.

Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley

Magical puppetry, an ingenious pop-up book set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences and encourage them to immerse themselves in a unique participatory story-telling.

Komedia Brighton Box Office: 08452 938 480 13 Oct

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 (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

Harry Hill’s KIDZ SHOW

How To Be Funny (For Kids) is Harry’s list of tips on how to become a stand-up comic, plus a chance to try out your skills. Kids should bring their best jokes and if you’re sitting near the front, take an umbrella!

4-8 Dec

Madagascar the Musical Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage. Enjoy an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Ages 3+

White Rock Hastings Box Office: 01424 462 288 17 – 20 Oct

The Wizard of Oz

Box Office: 01323 412 000 20 Oct

Enjoy Start your Christmas Hilton Brighton the show! celebrations with Metropole this annual family And don’t Box Office: www. festive highlight. forget to say jackinbrighton. Join in a joyful you saw it in and humorous com 0844 847 Primary celebration of 1515 Times! the best Christmas 20 - 29 Dec songs and carols, Jack and The Beanstalk and take your own terrible Join Jack in this hilarious tale Christmas joke to be read out. as he tries to outwit the evil 15 – 23 Dec giant and win the hand of the princess he loves. With a West HOME End cast, lavish costumes, With a beautifully inventive, dazzling special effects and a interconnected set and original tap-dancing cow. live score, this show delves into the fantastical imaginations Old Market Hove of two neighbours, brought Box Office: 01273 201 801 together over the course of a day’s misadventures. 20-31 Dec 24 Dec

Family Fun Time Magic

26 Nov

Egg and Spoon

11 Nov

A Strange New Space

This enchanting stage version of the well-known story has all the famous songs you know and love. Don your ruby slippers and join in this magical story of witches, wizards, flying monkeys and jitterbugs.

23 – 27 Oct

This one woman show without words travels on an imagined voyage into space, paralleled with refugee Amira’s real-life journey across continents, forming an unforgettable introduction to theatre. Ages 4-11.

Dirty Dancing

15 Nov

28 Oct

How to Hide a Lion

When a lion is chased out of town, Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of tight spots as the town folk try to track him down. Ages 3-6. Babes-in-arms go free.

The classic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heartstopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’ is hitting the road again by popular demand.

Flawless Following their World Tour, Flawless are back in the UK performing even more dynamic and creative dance routines like you have never seen before.

14 Nov

Until 23 Nov

The Nutcracker

Tractor Ted

(Selected dates) Join Tractor Ted and his real life friends on the farm and sing along to the new songs. Farmer Tom and Midge the dog get to meet carrot harvesters, forestry machines and cows on the farm.

This eternal seasonal favourite will be an unforgettable journey during the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction to people of any age to the magic that is classical ballet.

Theatre Royal Brighton

Jack and the Beanstalk

Box Office: 08448 717 650 13 – 14 Oct

Little Baby Bum

Step into the magical and colourful world of Little Baby Bum. Join Mia, Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends at the world premiere of a brand new live show.

14 – 30 Dec It’s time to celebrate the festive season with a spectacular family pantomime. This year’s show features EastEnders’ Michelle Collins as The Fairy and X-Factor star Chico as Jack.

Autumn and Winter at Brighton Dome

Ropetackle is a vibrant arts venue at the heart of Shoreham’s community. Although live music is Ropetackle’s mainstay, they are very mindful of the need for easily accessible and affordable family shows. These often have an educational slant. In November for example, they have a children’s literature festival and a steady stream of films and story-telling. Visit www. ropetacklecentre.co.uk for details. This year’s Panto is Robin Hood which promises a lot of fun and capers for children of all ages. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham is fed up with his riches being robbed. He has a dastardly plan to capture the finest archer in the land and become the supreme ruler of Sherwood Forest. Will good win out? Will love triumph? Don’t miss this feast of fun, fair maidens, fabulous panto magic and the usual madness and mayhem everybody has come to expect in Shoreham come Christmas! Ropetackle is a small non-intimidating venue and there’s even a relaxed performance for the more sensitive members of the audience.

Young audiences and their parents have a diverse raft of shows to explore in Brighton Dome’s Autumn/Winter season. It’s been a long day for Dad and he can hardly keep his eyes open. All he wants is for Baby to go to sleep so he can catch up on a little shut-eye too. But tonight Baby gets his hands on a magic top hat, and when his friend Rabbit shows up the fun and games really begin. Sleepyhead, a mixture of magic, circus and silliness for children aged 2-5, runs from 18 to 20 October. Art Saturday returns with Picture It with Woody on 3 November in two workshops on creating characters and picture-led stories. Young artists/authors can learn simple techniques for character development and planning short stories on paper. Create colour schemes and use rough sketches to help you create your own completed character and/or mini story with illustrator Woody. Let the festivities commence! Join the Dome for a feast of family-friendly Christmas cheer at their Christmas Open Day on 8 December. Dust off your finest Christmas jumper for the ultimate festive photo opportunity, running from 11.30am– 1pm and 1.45–4pm.

Family Theatre

Winter at Ropetackle

Children & Family events Half term Sleepyhead

Thu 18 – Sat 20 Oct (age 2–5)

Picture It with Woody Sat 3 Nov (age 5–10)

Christmas Christmas Open Day Sat 8 Dec

Christmas Concert Brighton Festival Chorus Sun 9 Dec

MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY IN MOOMIN VALLEY thu 20 mon 31 dec the perfect

Nest

Sat 15 – Mon 17 Dec (pre-walkers)

Pirates of the Carabina: HOME Sat 15 – Sun 23 Dec

The Snowman & Peter and The Wolf Mon 24 Dec

Sleeping Beauty

Sat 29 & Sun 30 Dec

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Autumn Adventures Fun Days Out with the Family Spooky Half Term Fun at Newhaven Fort

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There’s a lot to keep kids entertained at British Airways i360 this half term, and best of all, kids go free between 22 and 26 October. As the glass viewing pod glides up slowly to 450ft, share magical moments together pointing out landmarks, artwork on the rooftops, windfarms out at sea and the rolling coastline stretching away to the horizon. Two children can go free per paying adult (includes Resident Members). For a Halloween treat, the Family Ghost Stories event promises some spooky fun. Brighton wasn’t always such a picturesque place, and every so often reminders of its gruesome past come creeping out of the underworld. For a ghoulish flight above the city, join them in the British Airways i360 pod and hear chilling stories about the hideous apparitions that haunt the streets and beaches below. The Halloween event will take place on Wednesday 31 October at 6pm. For more information about any of the events and to book tickets, please visit www.BritishAirwaysi360.com.

Step inside Newhaven Fort this October Half Term from 20 - 28 October and discover a host of horribly fun Halloween activities to keep the whole family entertained. If you dare, descend into the terrifying tunnels of the Eastern Magazine for a twisted tour through a post-apocalyptic world filled with a variety of scary live characters. Then, explore the ‘abandoned’ city of Seaview, with its shop, video arcade, graveyard, prison and pub – who knows what surprises lie around every corner? For those who daren’t venture into the depths there’ll be quizzes and crafts to keep you amused too.Visit the drop-in craft sessions that run daily in the Activity Centre, where you will be able to create your own creepy creatures, a bat to ‘hang about’ with or you can even spin a yarn with a spidery companion. To explore even more, you can follow the trails around the Fort and see what gruesome goodies await you in the witch’s cauldron. Who knows what you will find? No matter if you enjoy a fright or not, there is something for everyone this Halloween, and all this is included in the standard admission price, so drop by with your witches hat and visit for a spooky Half Term of fun! Don’t forget all the Fort’s other attractions will be open as usual. Find out more information at: www.newhavenfort.org.uk

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Autumn at the National Trust

If you’ve spent September being nostalgic for summer, the National Trust is here to help you embrace autumn at venues near you. Celebrate the golden days of harvest with apple days at Monks House, Alfriston Clergy House and even more places. There are crunchy leaves waiting to be swished, conkers and acorns to be

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collected and busy wildlife to spot in the woodlands. In the gardens apples need picking, pressing, juicing and swigging, pumpkins are crying out for carving and nature trails won’t explore themselves. Dig out your favourite snuggly jumpers, stick on your wellies and take the whole family out this Half Term to enjoy the most colourful, crunchy, tasty and spooktastic of British seasons. There are also all kinds of family-friendly and Halloween events on offer so the kids certainly won’t get bored. Find the cats hidden around the castle on the Black Cat trail at Bodiam Castle or discover all about the local Hawkhurst Gang on the Smugglers Trail at Bateman’s. There’s something fun for everyone to experience this October at National Trust venues in East Sussex. For more information about events and activities, visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/eastsussex Photo credit: John Millar

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Take a step into the creepy deep at SEA LIFE in Brighton this Halloween and navigate the Ascarium, an immersive trail which takes you past some of the scariest sea creatures. For a limited time only, from Saturday 20 October to Sunday 4 November, five potion ingredients will be hidden in various tanks throughout the Ascarium. Guests will need to find them before making their way to the Sea Witch’s lair. Along the way, you will discover facts about some of the freakiest creatures of the sea. Once all of the items have been located, the Sea Witch will cast her magic spell and open the treasure chest, giving those who successfully navigate the trail a reusable Ascarium cup. There’s also a chance for one lucky family to win a trip to Alton Towers! This spooktacular experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. For 50% off entry for up to 5 people, book tickets online at www. visitsealife.com/brighton/promotions quoting code OCTPT.

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Enjoy a Ghoulish Adventure

There’s a spook-tacular charity event happening during the October Half Term – with families urged to book their places now to avoid disappointment. The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt has been organised by Demelza Hospice Care for Children with events taking place in Hastings and a number of other places such as Gravesend, Chislehurst, Greenwich, Sevenoaks, West Malling and Whitstable on Thursday 25 October and Friday 26 October. With each event, pumpkins will be on display with various retailers and at local landmarks. Children will be required to hunt for them around their local town while picking up treats from shops and businesses along the way. Children are encouraged to wear fancy dress with lots of witch, wizard, bat, cat and monsters costumes expected. The best Halloween costume in each location will win a prize and winners from each town will then be judged against each other for the chance of winning a Merlin family pass. The whole family are invited along for some frightfully good fun. The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt takes approximately one hour to complete and is open to children aged 3-11. Those taking part will be given their own Pumpkin Passport to get stamped and will be given treats at stops along the route. The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt costs £5 per child and grown-ups can go along for free. Find out more at www.demelza.org.uk.

Forest School Adventure

Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. Forest School Adventure is the ultimate guide for children of how to interact with nature and gain outdoor skills to bring them closer to the natural environment. There is something for all ages; younger children can be immersed in messy play and crafts, whilst older ones can learn more complex skills such as sourcing water and how to light a fire safely. Filled with simple steps children can learn how to build shelters, identify plants and tie different knots which will help them to gain knowledge on what it is like to survive in the outdoors. This advice is given by authors Naomi Walmsley and Dan Westall who are bushcraft experts and educators with the passion for teaching others how to get the most of the great outdoors safely. Having undertaken a five-month Stone-Age immersion in the US, where they lived in the wilderness without any modern equipment, the book is filled with their helpful advice of what they experienced and entertaining anecdotes.

trails and crafts which are taking place on 27 and 28 October. If that’s not enough to scare you, pre-book the family ghost from 5-8pm for even more thrilling fun. Visit the Winter Craft and Gift Fair taking place on 10 and 11 November for a magical start to the Christmas period. There are tasty treats and festive entertainment with dozens of stalls, decorations and music, all to enjoy in the beautiful site. You can step back in time this December with the Christmas at the Priory weekends celebrating Christmas through the ages. Experience a unique, Tudor Christmas on 1 and 2 December, a Victorian ‘A Christmas Carol Christmas’ on 8 and 9 December, and an Evacuee’s Christmas on 15 and 16 December. These exciting events will feature period crafts, food displays, dancing and more - it is the perfect way to have a family day out whilst helping children to learn what Christmas was like in the past. There is certainly plenty on offer this autumn and winter at Michelham Priory that the whole family will enjoy. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

The Observatory Science Centre

There’s a lot to do this half term at The Observatory Science Centre. On Tuesday 23 October, see the Car of the Future. Discover what the transport of the future might be like as well as creating model electric cars powered by solar panels, fuel cells, batteries and capacitors. Eyes on the Universe will take place on Wednesday 24 October. Through hands-on activities and fun science stuff, this is your chance to learn some fascinating answers to some very big questions about the universe.

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Forest School Adventure will educate children on how to be safe and imaginative in the outdoors, whilst also helping families to reconnect to the wild in an exciting and creative way. Forest School Adventure is available for £16.99 from high street book shops and online.

Autumn Fun at Michelham Priory

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Come and turn ordinary objects into out of the ordinary creations. Led by artist collective Exploring Senses, responding to our exhibition The Everyday and Extraordinary. Tue 23 Oct: Toy Hacking 7+ Wed 24 Oct: 3D Pens 7+ Thu 25 Oct: Digital Cardboard Crafting all ages Fri 26 Oct: Talking Pictures 12+ (booking required) Sat 27 Oct: Toy Hacking 7+

Booking is essential for all workshops. Please note that the cost of the workshop does not include admission to The Science Centre. However, they do offer a special reduced admission of just £5.00 per person if paid in advance with the workshop booking (excludes Twilight workshop). For more information, please visit www.theobservatory.org.

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Go and learn some fascinating facts about our planet’s nearest neighbour in space in Full Moon Twilight on Thursday 25 October.You will get to make a Moon model, create some craters and, weather permitting, take a look at the Moon through a giant telescope for a closer look at its surface.

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More What’s On Your family diary for October and November

October Little Museum Visitors, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, BN6 8SP

10.30am-12noon. Fun, hands-on creative sessions for the mini-visitor and parent. Packed full of sticking, drawing, storytelling and object discovery. Each workshop will have a different theme. Charges apply. For more information visit www. ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk

Fri 12 – Sun 14 Oct

‘Giants of Steam’ Autumn Gala, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see two iconic locomotives “Union of South Africa” and “Mayflower” in all their glory. Charges apply. For more information visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Sat 13 Oct

Comedy Club 4 Kids, Komedia, Brighton, BN1 1UN

2pm. Enjoy cracking entertainment with the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit. Ages 6+. Charges apply. For more information visit www.komedia.co.uk

Stargazing with Eastbourne Astronomical Society, Redoubt Fortress, BN22 7AQ 7-9pm. The Eastbourne Astronomical Society will provide a family friendly tour of the night sky suitable for all. For more details visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Communications Day, Amberley Museum, BN18 9LT

Come and discover what life was like before the internet. Learn about the history of Radio and Television, and explore the BT Connected Earth with the history of the telephone. Booking essential. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Autumn Harvest: Apple Day, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

11am-4pm. Celebrate the orchard and fruit grown at Standen. Help turn apples grown in the orchard into juice and taste the different varieties. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/standen-house-and-garden

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Oct

The Battle of Hastings, 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, TN33 0AD 10am-5pm. Re-live the atmosphere as more than 600 warriors clash in the infamous Battle of Hastings immersive re-enactment. Booking required. For more information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk

Bountiful Botanics at Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

Wakehurst’s 500 acres of wild gardens and woodlands are transformed in autumn. Go along and experience the bounty of the season at the family-friendly Bountiful Botanics weekend. Children 16 and under go free. Charges apply. For more information visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Sun 14 Oct

Classic Land Rover Day, Amberley Museum, BN18 9LT See a wide range of exhibiting Land Rovers from across the series, some original and some unique in design. Booking essential. For more information visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Bateman’s Apple Day, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-4pm. Explore the orchards where you can sample and compare the many varieties of apples grown. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Tues 16 Oct

Tuppenny Apple Afternoon, Tuppenny Barn, PO10 8EZ

2pm–5pm. A free fun-filled day for the whole family. Come and explore Tuppenny Barn’s heritage orchard and learn about the different varieties of apples grown on site. For more information visit www.tuppennybarn. co.uk

Wed 17 Oct

Autumn Colours at Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN (Also 20 Oct) Enjoy a variety of guided walks to suit all ages and fitness levels whilst learning about beautiful plants and trees. Charges apply. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Fri 19 Oct

Firework Extravangza, Thomas A Becket Junior School, Worthing, BN14 7PR This fantastic family fireworks display is back. There will be a variety of refreshments available as well as children’s rides. Tickets are available at Reception and some local shops. Charges apply. For more information email mroberts@ thomasabecketjunior.org.uk

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

7.30pm. Come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders which are on view during the autumn months. (Also 26 Oct and 18 Nov at 3.30pm) Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Sat 20 Oct

Autumn Open Wood, Mallydams Wood, Hastings, TN35 4AH

10am-2pm. Learn about animals and enjoy exploring the woods. Woodland activities for all ages. Free event, no booking required. Shuttle bus from Hastings Country Park as no parking on site. For more details visit www.rspca.org.uk/local/ mallydams-wood

Playmakes – Sleepyhead, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE

12.15pm. After ‘Sleepyhead’ young audiences have the opportunity to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home. The cafe will be open so parents can be on hand with coffee in-hand. Charges apply.Visit www. brightondome.org

Jack on the Green, Beach House Park, Worthing, BN11 2DB

(Also 21 Oct) Come along to enjoy this lit trail around Beach House Park, and you will experience the park in a whole new light. Same Sky will be running free lantern making workshops on both days. For details visit www.discoverworthing.uk

Sat 20 - Sun 28 Oct

Brighton Science Festival, Hove Park Upper School, BN3 7BN Events for adults, workshops for kids, and Frankenstein’s 200th birthday. Enjoy a variety of practical workshops, including robotics, rocketry and coding.You’ll soon be able to destroy historic landmarks remotely with the click of a button. For more details visit www. brightonscience.com

October Half Term Trail and Crafts, Redoubt Fortress, BN22 7AQ 10am-5pm. Brave the fortress in October Half Term for a spooktacular trail and creepy crafts. Trail and crafts free with fortress entry. Charges apply.Visit www. heritageeastbourne.co.uk

Witching and Wizarding Week, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT 11am-3pm. Enjoy Halloween-themed activities. Come dressed up as a witch or wizard to receive a sweet treat. Choose your wand, brew potions, have broom flying lessons and more. Charges apply.Visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

The Smugglers’ Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS 11am-4pm. The notorious smugglers of the Hawkhurst Gang have been seen back at Bateman’s. Search the garden to find out what they’ve been up to and claim your reward. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Black Cat Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 11am-4pm. Find out about medieval superstition as you search for black cats around the castle - then claim your prize. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch Games, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

10am-4.30pm. Come and find the pop-up pumpkin patch in the garden where you will be able to join in some pumpkin themed activities and games. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

October Half Term Children’s Trail, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 10am-4pm. Enjoy a fun trail inspired by the harvest produce of Mrs Beale’s Kitchen Garden. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen-house-and-garden

October Half Term Spooky Fun, Newhaven Fort, BN9 9DS

Dare to discover a host of familyfriendly activities. Brave the ‘abandoned’ city of Seaview in the Fort’s terrifying tunnels, craft your very own creepy creatures and see what gruesome goodies await you in the witches’ cauldron. Charges apply. Visit www.newhavenfort.org.uk

Boo at the Zoo! Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

11am, 1pm and 3pm. Learn how to fly a broomstick, join Esme the scary witch for some creepy storytelling in the Haunted Hall and create your very own spellbinding wand. Charges apply. For more information visit www.marwell.org.uk

Halloween Happy Hauntings, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG Get ready for a week of treats, tricks and fangtastic fun. Daily activities include a spooky scavenger hunt and spell binding live performances. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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home in the UK and around the globe. To help schools get red-y for a day of fundraising and events, teachers can now preorder a free fundraising pack tailored specifically for primary schools. The packs are bursting with ideas – fundraising guides, posters, stickers and balloons – to help ensure schools will have an unforgettable time. Comic Relief also offers school curriculum materials and videos that teachers can use to help raise awareness of the world around them and those living incredibly tough lives. To have these tips, tools and classroom ideas land in your school’s post box this January, pre-order your pack now – just head to www.rednoseday.com/primarytimes. Comic Relief is a registered UK charity that aims to create a just world, free from poverty – where everyone is safe, healthy, educated and empowered. Since 1985, Comic Relief has raised over £1 billion. That money has helped, and is helping, people both here at home in the UK and across the world. For more information about Comic Relief and the work it carries out, please visit www.comicrelief.com.

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More What’s On Your family diary for October and November

October Creepy-Crawly Halloween Trail, Alfriston Clergy House, BN26 5TL

10.30am-4.30pm. Embark on a creepy-crawly Halloween themed self-led trail. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/alfriston-clergyhouse

Wakehurst October Half Term, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

Enjoy a fun filled week for the whole family. Take part in a cookery workshop, explore trails and discover how scientists conserve the world’s seeds in the Millennium Seed Bank. Charges apply. For more information visit www.kew.org/wakehurst

Sat 20 – Wed 31 Oct

Halloween Hocus Pocus, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

10am-5pm. Calling all apprentice witches and wizards. Put your skills to the test to become a fully-fledged expert in magic. Put on your cloak, grab your broomstick, wave your wand and fly across to the ‘Borde Hill Academy of Witches and Wizards’. Charges apply. For details visit www. bordehill.co.uk

Sat 20 Oct - Sun 4 Nov Ascarium, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB

Take a step into the creepy deep at SEA LIFE this Halloween and navigate the Ascarium; an immersive trail which takes you past some of the scariest sea creatures. Charges apply. For more information visit www. visitsealife.com/brighton

Sun 21 Oct

Sundae Club, Komedia Brighton, BN1 1UN

(Also 25 Nov) 2pm. Enjoy over three fabulous hours of creative family fun including a theatre show followed by a craft workshop. Ages 2-8. Charges apply. For more details visit www. komedia.co.uk

High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden, RH17 6HQ

11am.Visit the garden for a Gift Fair in aid of Help for Heroes. For more information visit www.highbeeches. com

Wild in the Woods Family Festival, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

11am-3pm. Start off by making yourself a leaf crown to wear and then have a go at fun woodland activities - go on a bug hunt, try out some den building and create a village for woodland fairies. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Voyage to Saturn: Lord of the Rings, South Downs Planetarium. Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm.Visit the Planetarium for all the very latest news about the “Ringed Planet”, which is now well placed in the night sky. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Mon 22 Oct

Den Building, Cobnor Activities Centre, Chidham, PO18 8TE 10am-12.30pm. A chance for families to work together and leave the phones behind. Have a go at fire lighting, then will build your own den using the sustainable materials provided. Charges apply. For more details visit www.conservancy.co.uk

Woodland Bat Walks, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

(Also 23 and 24 Oct) 6-7.30pm. Explore the woods on a walk looking for bats as you go. Ages 5+. Booking is essential. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Morning Explorer: Herbs and Spices, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

10-11am. Morning Explorer is a special time for families with additional needs. The morning includes a story, with special tactile objects to feel, a chance to try spinning wool on a wheel, plus garden games and audio described tour. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

One Small Step for Major Tim, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

3.30pm. Come to the Planetarium to find out all about Major Tim Peake’s epic adventure from Chichester to the International Space Station, and what lies beyond for the future of space travel. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Mon 22 – Fri 26 Oct

Halloween Half Term Activities, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU

11am–3pm. Children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of hands-on activities

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and outdoor trails with a Halloween theme. Activities vary daily and fancy dress is encouraged. Charges apply. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Bulb Planting, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-3pm. Come and get stuck into some gardening at a bulb planting drop-in workshop. All the materials you need to plant your own crocus bulbs in a pot to take home are provided. This is a children’s activity. Admission charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Kids Go Free! British Airways i360, Brighton, BN1 2LN

Between 22-26 Oct, kids go free on the British Airways i360. As the glass viewing pod glides up to 450ft, share magical moments pointing out landmarks, artwork on the rooftops, windfarms out at sea and the rolling coastline. Charges apply per paying adult.Visit www.britishairwaysi360. com

Mon 22 – Sun 28 Oct The Halloween Monster Quest, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Help Monster Hunter Valerie Van Helsing on a quest through the Castle grounds to investigate ‘The Case of the Halloween Monster’ but watch out for Halloween bandits along the way! Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.leeds-castle.com

Mon 22 – Wed 31 Oct

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term, Squires Garden Centre, Crawley, RH11 8PL

techniques and their imagination. Free, donations welcome. Ages 7+. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Make Your Own Plant Label, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-3pm. Come and make your own wooden plant label at our dropin workshop with the woods team. This is a children’s activity. Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Halloween Crafts, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

(Also 24 and 25 Oct) 11am-4pm. Dress to distress with your hat and broomstick or any other ghoulish disguises and make some spooktastic Halloween craft to take home. Normal admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Bugs in the Beer Cellar, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR

11am-2.30pm. Come and peek at the pests that are eating our collection and we’ll show you how we stop them. Normal admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/uppark-house-and-garden

Wild Families – Mousehunt, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

10.30am-12.30pm. Find out how to become a wildlife detective and help to track down some of the amazing mammals who live at the nature reserve. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Birds and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

10.30am. With autumn upon us many birds are returning to garden feeders, discover which birds and learn more about them, before making your own bird feeder to take home. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag

Autumn Colours, Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, BN7 1JA

10am-4pm. Keep your little ghouls entertained, drop in daily for lots of fun. Paint a ceramic bat tea light holder, decorate a spooky mobile, play pumpkin pursuit around the centre and more. Charges apply. For more details visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

1-4pm. Drop in to the house for hands-on activities based around autumn. Embroider a flower or make a herb bag. Explore plants and dyes. Plus painting and drawing in the garden (weather permitting). All ages welcome. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Create and Grow Spooky Half Term, Squires Garden Centre, Washington, RH20 3BP

First World War Family Activity Day, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, TN34 1ET

Tues 23 Oct

Toy Hacking, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ (Also 27 Oct) 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Build, cut, hack, stick and sew – kids will learn how to re-use their toys using different tools,

10am-3pm. Enjoy crafts, stories, dressing up, real artefacts and special guests from Hands on History. For more information visit www.hmag. org.uk

‘Car of the Future’ Half Day, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm, 2-4.30pm. Create model electric cars powered by solar panels, fuel cells, batteries and

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Competitions The Grinch, based on Dr Seuss’ beloved holiday classic, tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Each year at Christmas the Grinch’s neighbours in Who-ville disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet. He must steal Christmas! However, as Christmas approaches, Cindy-Lou’s goodnatured schemes threaten to collide with the Grinch’s more nefarious ones. Funny, heart-warming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism. The Grinch will be released in cinemas on 9 November. Primary Times has five The Grinch goody bags to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one, tell us what colour the Grinch is? For details of how to enter see below.

Primary Times are offering schools the chance to win a selection of great books for their library. We have a whole box full of titles from super stories to fun educational books. We have several boxes of books to give away and the titles in each may differ. To enter the competition send your name, address, phone number and the name of your school using the details below.

Win a Mini Break at Leeds Castle This autumn Primary Times has an exciting prize to give away to a lucky family - An annual pass for two adults and two children to Leeds Castle, plus an overnight stay in the grounds of Leeds Castle at the Stable Courtyard B&B and dinner in the Castle View restaurant for up to £150. There will also be runner up prizes of five more family annual passes for two adults and two children. There’s plenty going on this October Half Term at Leeds Castle. Help Monster Hunter Valerie Van Helsing on a quest to investigate ‘The Case of the Halloween Monster’, but watch out for Halloween bandits along the way! Look out for characters such as Vinnie the Vampire and Frank Frankenstein on the trail and collect your chocolate reward at the end. There’s also a fun new haunted trail for younger visitors through the Woodland Walk, a ‘Monster Mash Ball’ and daily fancy dress competitions with prizes for the best costumes. If you’re brave enough, visit Leeds Castle this half term for ghoulish games and frightening fun for all ages.

Leeds Castle is perfect for a family day out and the annual pass means you can visit the Castle all year round, not just in the autumn. To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, all you need to do is complete the word search. Then fill out the form with your details and send them both to Leeds Castle Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London SE12 8LG. Or scan a copy of your completed form and email it to competitions@ primarytimes.biz with ‘Leeds Castle Competition’ as the subject, by Friday 9 November.

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October capacitors. Discover what future transport might be like and see which perform the best. Charges apply and booking is essential. Ages 6-8 and 9-11.Visit www.the-observatory.org

All Aboard - A Tour of the Planets, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 1.30pm. Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. Fasten your seat belts for the trip of a lifetime. (Also 25 Oct at 3.30pm) Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Seven Wonders of The Solar System, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

3.30pm. Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From the searing surface of our Sun, head past blue Earth to the grandest volcanoes and canyons in the Solar System. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Wed 24 Oct

3D Pens, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Make your 2D drawings and designs come to life by creating them as 3D objects in this combined arts, crafts and digital workshop with Exploring Senses. Ages 7+. For more information visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Museum Explorer Day, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT

10.30am-3.30pm. Explore and create with the crafts in the museum. A day of activities for children of all ages. Charges apply.Visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Wild Families – Pondemonium, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10.30am-12noon. Come and meet some of the wonderful creatures who lurk in the watery depths of the reserve ponds (with the help of a net). Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPul

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

3.30pm. Come to the Planetarium to find out about the very 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.Visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Wed 24 - Fri 26 Oct

Halloween Spooktacular, Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester, PO18 0JP 10am-4pm. There’s a lot to look forward to at the centre with activities such as face painting, scary story time, treasure trails and more. Be prepared to be scared! Charges apply. For more information visit www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk

Myminidisco – Halloween Fancy Dress Special, Komedia Brighton, BN1 1UN

2pm. Brighton’s biggest and best family friendly myminidisco Halloween fancy dress party is back for 2018! DJ Justin Rushmore, free glow sticks, face painting, hula hooping and more. Charges apply and booking is essential. Ages 0-8. For more details visit www.komedia. co.uk

Wed 24 – Sun 28 Oct Halloween Scream Train, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

Journey on board the Scream train from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes station. Meet Brigid the witch and Brian at Horsted Keynes for ghostly tales, ghoulish goingson and frightful fun. Return on the Scream train to Sheffield Park station. Charges apply.Visit www.bluebellrailway.com

Thurs 25 Oct

Wall-E, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

4.30pm. Enjoy a family screening of the award winning Pixar classic film WALL-E. In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey. Charges apply. For more information visit www.townereastbourne.org.uk

‘Eyes on the Universe’ Half Day, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. What’s in space? Can we go there? Can we see it? How big is it? Is there anybody there? Come and find out some of the answers by doing fascinating hands-on activities. Charges apply and booking is essential. Ages 6-8.Visit www.the-observatory.org

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Wild Families – Halloween Hootenanny, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL (Also 27 Oct) 11am-3pm. Make some bat bunting to take home with you and then follow a spooky wildlife trail out into the woods. Will you be brave enough to hunt for creepy crawlies and create a twig skeleton? Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Digital Cardboard Crafting, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

Roman Army Week, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

Mini-beasts and Crafts, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE

Sat 27 Oct

1-4pm. Mixing arts, crafts and 3D scanning, Exploring Senses artists will assist you to design and make a mask or costume and then use technology to animate it. All ages. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

10.30am. Calling all bug detectives – join us hunting and learning about the bugs that live in our reserve, before creating a beastly Halloween lantern to take home. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb. org.uk/PTPag

Knights and Dragons, Lewes Castle, BN7 1YE

Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Scary Mask Making, Saddlescombe Farm, nr Brighton, BN45 7DE

10am-12noon. Choose your own pumpkin and then transform it into your own scary creation then make your own Halloween animal mask! Charges apply. To book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/saddlescombefarm-and-newtimber-hill

Film Screening: Ernest and Celestine, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

10.30am-12noon, 2-3.30pm. Learn stories about castle knights, try on armour and make a dragon mask and a castle tower to take home. Ages 4-8. Charges apply. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

10.30am. Watch the charming story of the unlikely friendship between a bear and a mouse. For more information and to book visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

‘Full Moon’ Full Day Twilight Special, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

2-8pm. Come and find out some fascinating facts about the moon, make your own model, create some messy craters and build a moon lander. Charges apply and booking is essential. Ages 9-11. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Destination Mars, the Red Planet, South Downs Planetarium. Chichester, PO19 8AE 1.30pm. Learn all about Mars which has become a prominent object in the southern night sky. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

Fri 26 Oct

Talking Pictures, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ

Panasonic Roadshow, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA (Also 28 Oct) 10am-3pm.Visit the Panasonic roadshow at Bodiam Castle this weekend and test out your photographic skills. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle

Costume Encounters, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE (Also 28 Oct, 24 and 25 Nov) 11am-4pm. Hear what life was like below stairs in the early 1800s as our costume team bring the Historic Kitchens to life, carrying out daily tasks just as the servants would have done. Normal admission applies.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Littlehampton Traditional Bonfire Celebrations, Seafront, BN17 5DL

11am-3pm. Learn to make your own interactive sonic artwork. Build and play an analogue Korg Littlebits synthesizer, then record the sounds you create. Ages 12+. For more information visit www. townereastbourne.org.uk

Amberley by Moonlight, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT

10am-4pm. Come along and join the Fishbourne Roman Army. Sign up with the recruitment officer and write your name in Latin before completing a range of tasks to ‘earn’ a day’s pay. For information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

6-9pm. Take part in a guided ghost walk, hear spooky stories, and see birds of prey displays. Come and have a bite to eat, and enjoy a seasonal spooky menu. Charges apply.Visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

7-10pm. Enjoy the traditional torchlight parade culminating in a mammoth bonfire and spectacular fireworks. Programmes with detailed timings and route can be purchased in the weeks leading up to the event from shops throughout Littlehampton. For more details visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

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What’s green and sings? Elvis Parsley!

Can you draw round an autumn leaf and make it into a picture or can you make a fun design based on leaves? Send it to us to have a chance of winning a Primary Times Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11

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October Halloween Fun Run, Hove Lawns, BN3 2PE

11am. A spooktacular 5k fun run and kids’ mini mile along hove prom for the entire family. All finishers will receive a monster medal and a trick or treat goody bag. Charges apply. For more details and to register visit www.halloweenfunrun.co.uk

Halloween Train Party, East Worthing Community Centre, BN11 2NQ 10.30am-2.30pm. Come and join us for some Halloween fun with trains, tracks and ghosts. For more information and to book contact Sarah trainparty@outlook.com or search via Facebook ‘trainpartyfun’

Sat 27 – Sun 28

Halloween Weekend, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am-4pm. Enjoy traditional entertainment with Punch and Judy, crafts, trails and heaps of scary Halloween fun with Crazee Hazzee. For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Sun 28 Oct

Pumpkin Glow, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP

4-5pm. Enjoy this pumpkin themed event. To be part of the amazing trail of carved pumpkins and to be in with a chance of winning 2019 Family Membership, carve your own design during the afternoon, or bring along one you have made at home. For details visit www.bordehill.co.uk

The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

(Also 4 and 30 Nov) 3.30pm. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. (7.30pm on 30 Nov). Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

St Catherine’s Hospice Halloween Fun Run, Copthorne Prep School, RH10 3HR

Tues 30 Oct

Post-Show Talk: Midnight Gang, Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP

Hosted by Kate Mosse, cast and creative team members will join the audience for a chat about all things related to the production. Simply stay in your seat after the performance. For more information visit www.cft. org.uk

Wed 31 Oct

Halloween Fright Flights, British Airways i360, Brighton. BN1 2LN 6-6.30pm. Enjoy a family friendly ghoulish flight above the city in the British Airways i360 pod and hear chilling stories about the hideous apparitions that haunt the streets and beaches of Brighton. Charges apply. For more details visit www. britishairwaysi360.com

November Fri 2 Nov

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

7.30pm. As nights grow longer, the giant planet Jupiter is now becoming visible to the east in the late evening sky. Come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of celestial wonders. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. (Also 2 Dec at 3.30pm) For more information visit www.southdowns. org.uk

Sat 3 Nov

Picture It with Woody, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE

10-11.15am, 11.30am-12.45pm. Art Saturday returns with two workshops on creating characters and picture-led stories.Young artists/ authors can learn simple techniques for character development and planning short stories on paper. Charges apply.Visit www. brightondome.org

Cuckfield Bonfire 2018, RH17 5AB

5.30pm. The event is being held in the beautiful grounds of Cuckfield Park, courtesy of the Mayou family.Visitors can expect the usual huge bonfire decorated with many Guys made by

10am-5pm. Dig out your wigs, brush off your broomsticks and join St Catherine’s Hospice’s brand new Halloween Fun Run. It’s set to be an action-packed family fun day. There will be a monster mash party with plenty of games and entertainment for all. For more information visit www.stch.org.uk

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the children of Holy Trinity Primary. Charges apply. For more information visit www.cuckfieldbonfire.co.uk

Fontwell Fireworks Extravaganza, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, BN18 0SY

5-9pm. Watch an incredible 20 minute Firework display to the sound of Aurora’s favourite pyro musical tracks, featuring some of the best pop mixes from the last few years. There will also be a funfair. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more information visit www. fontwellpark.co.uk

Battel Bonfire Night, Battle High Street, TN33 0AP

The free, non-ticketed event hosted by Battel Bonfire Boyes is beginning at 7.30pm with a procession down the High Street then a firework on the Abbey Green at 9pm and fireworks at 9.30pm. For more details visit www.battelbonfire.co.uk

Bonfire Night, Goodwood House, Chichester, PO18 0PX

(Also 5 Nov) Enjoy unspoilt views of the fireworks before tucking into a delicious three-course dinner in The Kennels dining room. Alternatively, book a field ticket and keep warm with chestnut and celeriac soup and marshmallows for toasting. Charges apply.Visit www.goodwood.com

Fireworks Extravaganza! Lingfield Park, RH7 6PQ

Expect a delicious offering of hot foods, vast array of drinks and a fabulous fireworks display over the racecourse. This is event is suitable for families. For more details visit www.lingfieldpark.co.uk

5pm. Enjoy displays that have been carefully designed and choreographed to a musical soundtrack - guaranteed to have something for everyone. Food stalls will be open all evening. Charges apply. For more details visit www.familyfireworks.co.uk

Fireworks Night, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, BN3 3AN

6pm. Fireworks night returns to The 1st Central County Ground hosted by Capital FM. There will be live entertainment from local artist Adam Davis and crowd favourites The Marching Skaleton. Charges apply. For more details visit www.sussexcricket. co.uk

7pm. The Fireworks to Music show can be enjoyed by all; there will be great food, bonfires and street

Wadhurst Bonfire and Firework Display

Visit Wadhurst this November and support the community at the annual bonfire and firework display. More details to follow.Visit www. wadhurstwarriors.co.uk

Sat 3 – Sun 4 Nov

Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

25,000 starbursts will fill the sky above the Castle for the biggest firework display in the South East of England. This year’s funky theme will have everyone dancing the night away during this incredible evening of party pyrotechnics. Booking is essential. For more information visit www.leedscastle.com

Falconry Display at the Fireworks Spectacular, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

3pm. Enjoy a free flying display in the Falconry Arena in front of the Maze. The display lasts about 30 to 40 minutes and features a range of birds including Hawks,Vulture, Falcon and Owls. Admission charges apply. Firework ticket holders only. For more information visit www.leedscastle.com

Sun 4 Nov

Guy Fawkes Day Family Activities, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU

10.30am–4pm.Visitors to the Museum can watch and participate in a number of traditional and craft activities with a Bonfire Night theme. Enjoy a range of crafts and activities before the bonfire is lit. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk

Brighton Lions Firework Display, Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

The Nevill Fireworks, The Nevill Playing Fields, Hove, BN3 7QD

Tulleys Firework Festival, Tulleys Farm, Crawley, RH10 4PE

theatre. The fireworks start from 7pm however it is advised to arrive as early as possible. For more details visit www.tulleysfarm.com

7.30pm. The Brighton Lions will be holding their annual firework display along with small fairground rides to keep children amused and refreshments on offer. The display is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. Charges apply. For more details visit www.brightonracecourse.co.uk

Mon 5 Nov

Lewes Bonfire Night, Various Locations

A fun night for the entire family. This year there will be six separate Lewes Bonfire Societies all celebrating the Fifth in various parts of the town, all with their own processions, traditions, costumes, fire sites and fireworks. For more details visit www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations, Lindfield Common, RH16

6.30-9pm. The evening celebration starts with a fancy dress competition at the King Edward Hall. This is followed by a torch light procession around Lindfield, which heads onto the Common for the reading

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November of the Bonfire Prayer and the lighting of the bonfire.Visit www. lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk

Mon 5 – Fri 30 Nov

Winter House Tours, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

(Weekdays only) 11am-3pm. Take a look behind the scenes and discover how the house and collection are conserved during the quieter winter months. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

Petworth’s Royal Academicians, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

11am-3.30pm. In the North Gallery, to mark the Royal Academy’s 250th anniversary, Petworth House are highlighting ten works of painting and sculpture by founders and members of the Royal Academy. Normal admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

Winter Tours, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Selected dates) 10am-3pm. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle this winter. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/bodiam-castle

Wed 7 Nov

Living Well with Dementia Event – Toys and Games, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

2.45-4pm. A creative conversation specifically for those living with dementia and their families. Find out a bit more about Roman life, try a new practical skill and enjoy a chat over tea and coffee in a comfortable environment. For information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 10 Nov

When I Have Done My Bit: Curator Talk, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW

Rye Bonfire Pageant, Rye Town Centre, TN31

Head to Rye centre for a procession through the town to the Bonfire Site where the Bonfire will be lit at 8.45pm and the Grand Fireworks Display at 9pm.Visit www.ryebonfire. co.uk

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Nov

Winter Craft and Gift Fair, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS 10.30am-4pm. Enjoy festive fun and tasty treats with dozens of stalls, decorations and music in this beautiful setting. For more information visit www.sussexpast. co.uk

Sat 17 Nov

Music Marathon, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE

10am-6pm. Enjoy a marathon of young musical talent and joint fundraising event for encore and Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival. For more information visit www. brightondome.org

Winter Stargazing, Sheffield Park and Gardens, Uckfield, TN22 3QX

6.30-9.30pm. Learn more about the stars and outer space with a talk and viewing from astronomers. Ages 8+. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden

BoHo Winter Light Festival, Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NX

Enjoy a festival of workshops, a light procession from the town centre and a grand finale event, suitable for all ages. Free entry. For more information visit www. visiteastbourne.com

Robertsbridge Bonfire Night, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DE

The Sussex bonfire season goes out with a bang with the Robertsbridge Bonfire and Torchlight Procession. You’ll not want to miss the enormous bonfire and firework spectacular. For more information visit www. robertsbridgebonfiresociety.com

11am. Join the Museum Curator for a talk exploring how Littlehampton and its residents recovered in the years following the Great War. For more information visit www. littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk

Chailey Bonfire Night, Chailey 5-9pm. Head to Chailey and celebrate the big night with a procession, laying of the wreath, a bonfire and fireworks. The night will begin at 5pm with the firework display beginning at 8pm and ending at 9pm. For more information visit www.chaileybonfire.co.uk

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Sat 17 Nov – Mon 24 Dec Christmas, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Join the elves for an Enchanted Christmas in Marwell Hall. Charges apply. For more information visit www.marwell.org.uk

Sat 17 Nov – Wed 2 Jan Exhibition: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

11am-4pm. This winter, the gallery will host an exhibition of original artwork from The Snowman™ and The Snowdog, featuring behind-thescenes drawings and preparatory sketches. Admission charges apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans

Sat 17 Nov – Sun 24 Feb Worthing Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, BN11 3DW

The Worthing Ice Rink returns to Steyne Gardens for the winter. The rink will be fully covered so skating with the whole family can take place whatever the weather. Children are welcome to skate no matter the level of ability. Ages 4+. Charges apply.Visit www.worthingicerink.com

Thurs 22 Nov – Sun 16 Dec

Glow Wild 2018, Kew Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, RH17 6TN

(Thurs-Sundays only) 4.30-8pm. Enjoy a spellbinding winter lantern trail for all ages. Trees, ponds and forest floors will be brought to life with hundreds of glowing lanterns and torches of fire. Charges apply. For more information visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst

Fri 23 Nov

The Hunt for Earth-like Planets and Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 7.30pm. Come to the planetarium to learn all about the hunt for earth-like planets and life. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www.southdowns.org.uk

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Sat 24 Nov

Black History Month Family Day, Brighton Dome, BN1 1UE

12noon-5pm. Enjoy this annual multicultural celebration of cultures and heritage with arts, music, dance, food and activities for all. Sample food, dance to the beat of the rhythms, take part in creative workshops and listen to stories. For more details visit www.brightondome.org

Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

(Also 25 Nov, 1 & 2 Dec) 10.30am4pm. Wander through the Christmas Market to an enchanted path leading to a magical grotto. Children will receive a traditional gift to take home. Charges apply. For more information visit www.leeds-castle. com

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Meet the Reindeer, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

(Also 25 Nov, 1 and 2 Dec) Meet Father Christmas’ Reindeer in their stable at the Christmas Market. Whilst at the market you can discover a splendid array of seasonal gifts, toys, festive decorations, and specialist food and drink. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.leeds-castle.com

Togi’s Team – Roman Maths Challenge, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR 10am-12.30pm. Togi’s Team is a club for budding young archaeologists aged 6-12 years. Explore the importance of numbers and mathematics in archaeology. Booking in advance is essential. Charges apply. For information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 24 Nov – Sun 23 Dec

Santa’s Sweet Factory, Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH

Visit Santa in his sweet factory and discover an enchanting land where imagination comes to life. Make your way through the magical factory and encounter elves making sweets before meeting Santa himself and receiving a special gift. Charges apply. Visit www.paradisepark.co.uk

Sat 24 Nov – Mon 24 Dec

Christmas Circus - The Greatest Snowman, Squires Garden Centre, Washington, RH20 3BP.

Come and join Frosty as he causes mayhem in his quest to become The Greatest Snowman. After the show each child will meet Santa and receive an early present. Charges apply. For more details visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Sat 24 Nov – Tues 1 Jan Once Upon a Time at Christmas, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

This Christmas, Paddington™ and classic festive stories will be brought to life through illustrations in the magnificent Castle rooms. Children

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November will receive a traditional gift to take home. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.leedscastle.com

Sat 24 Nov – Sun 6 Jan Christmas at Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE

10am-4pm. Take in the tree in the courtyard before visiting the house decorated for Christmas through the ages, where you can enjoy rooms dressed for a different decade in which the family celebrated. Admission charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Sun 25 Nov

Hubble’s View of the Universe, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE 3.30pm. Come to the planetarium to learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope. Ages 6-15. Charges apply. For more information visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Fri 30 Nov

Christmas Lights Switch On/Late Night Shopping, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5AG

5-8pm. The High Street will be packed with festive cheer and lots of local retailers will be staying open late so you can snap up your Christmas gifts. For more details visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

December Sat 1 Dec

Decorate an Elephant, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 11am-3pm. Come and add a splash of colour to the castle to brighten it up this winter.The theme will be the rich colours of India and as part of decorations an Indian elephant silhouette will be decorated with flowers.Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Christmas Songs by Starlight, The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

5.30-9pm. Come and enjoy a host of Christmas songs with a choir from the Zoe Pennington Dance Studio Musical Theatre. There will be seasonal refreshments to help bring in the festive cheer. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www.the-observatory.org

Christmas decoration for the castle. Children can also create a magic lantern money box to take home. Admission charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Lantern Light Storytelling, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11.30am-3pm. Enjoy the magic of stories by lantern light in the castle. Admission charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

Festive Afternoon Teas, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

2-3.30pm. Get into the festive spirit with the family by booking a Festive afternoon tea in the Wharf tea room. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bodiam-castle

Drop-In Christmas Crafts, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 11am-3pm. Enjoy family craft activities inspired by the knitted textures in The Snowman™ and The Snowdog. At this workshop you will be making sock puppet Snowdogs. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

Storytime with Woodland Santa, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE Visit Santa’s woodland grotto and enjoy a magical Christmas story in the company of the man himself. Admission charges apply.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen-houseand-garden

Tudor Christmas, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS

10.30am-5pm. Get into the Tudor festive spirit with many Tudor reenactors in the house displaying what Christmas in Tudor times was really like. Over the weekend there will be singing, dancing, games for families to play and more. For more information visit www.sussexpast.co.uk

Sat 1 - Sun 16 Dec

Visit Father Christmas, Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre, BN18 9LT

(Weekends only) Ride the Christmas express train to visit Father Christmas in a 19th century

Sat 1 - Sun 2 Dec

Family Craft Weekend, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

11am-4pm. Celebrate the start of this festive month by joining us with the family to help create some

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train ticket office. He’ll be arriving early each day to have breakfast with families from 9am in the cafe. This breakfast sitting is pre-book only. Charges apply.Visit www. amberleymuseum.co.uk

Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/batemans

Precious Gems Trail, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA

(Selected dates) 11am-3pm. As part of his restoration of the Taj Mahal, Lord Curzon reinstated many of its precious gems. Discover what they were as you hunt for them around the castle and claim a prize. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/bodiam-castle

Sun 2 Dec

Christmas Storytelling, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Sat 1 – Mon 24 Dec Santa Specials, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL

(Selected dates) Enjoy a journey through the Sussex countryside in all its winter splendour. Santa and his elves will be on board with a present and chocolate treat for all the children. Charges apply.Visit www. bluebell-railway.com

The Magic of Christmas, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG A spectacular experience awaits you this December. Activities include a traditional pantomime, live performances and Santa’s grotto. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Sat 1 Dec – Wed 2 Jan Winter Scarves and Woolly Baubles Trail, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

10am-3.30pm. Inspired by The Snowdog’s knitted ears and spots, a variety of woolly decorations will be hidden in the garden to find. Look out for knitted scarves tied up and pom-pom baubles hanging in the trees. Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Snowdog Art Mini-Trail, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

10am-4pm. A selection of statues from the popular Snowdog art trails will be dotted around the garden at Nymans over Christmas. Each Snowdog has a different design, which will be your favourite? Admission charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans

(Also 9 and 16 Dec) Join a storyteller in the Maiden’s Tower to hear ‘Paddington and the Christmas Surprise’ by Michael Bond. On this festive adventure Paddington™ discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone’s Christmas so special. Charges apply. For more information visit www.leeds-castle.com

Tree Dressing, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU

10.30am–4.30pm. Tree Dressing is a magical occasion for all the family, celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. wealddown.co.uk

Tues 11 Dec

Festive Jumpers, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, BN18 0SY Get into the festive spirit at Fontwell Park. The Christmas Jumpers race day is back by popular demand with prizes to win and fun promised for the whole family. Under 18s go free. Charges apply. For more information visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk

Wed 26 Dec

Boxing Day Racing, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, BN18 0SY

Enjoy hours of entertainment in an atmosphere full of festive cheer for the whole family. Under 18s go free. The 2nd most prestigious race in England, The King George VI Chase will played on the big screen. Charges apply. For more information visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk SPONSORED BY

Sat 1 Dec – Sun 6 Jan ‘Just So’ Trail, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

(Selected dates) 10am-3pm. Enjoy the winter garden at Bateman’s with our ‘Just So’ trail. Track down the clues, collect the answers and claim your prize. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans

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