West Sussex October Half Term 2018 Primary Times by Alison Watson

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October Half Term Issue 122 8 October - 25 November 2018

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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

Wildlife Walkabout, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

10am-12noon. Join friendly guides on this regular gentle ramble as you look for migrating birds, new arrivals on the wetlands and other autumnal wildlife. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Until 26 Oct

OPEN art exhibition, Littlehampton Museum, BN17 5EW

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

Until 28 Oct

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

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

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 29 Oct

Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail, Arundel Wetland Centre, BN18 9PB 9.30am-4.30pm. Follow the trail to find 14 giant Dusty Ducks designed by world famous Aardman studios and dressed by celebs. Charges apply. For more information visit www. wwt.org.uk

Until 31 Oct

Guided Garden Walk, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 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

Dream House Tour, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

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

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

‘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

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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 6 Dec

The Family Foyle, Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP

10am-12noon. On Thursday mornings, the Foyle Terrace becomes a family-friendly space for any parents or carers and young children to enjoy. For more information visit www.cft.org.uk

Until 11 Dec

Little Wild Things, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

(Tuesday only) 10.15-11.45am. Meet some of the amazing creatures that are given a home on the nature reserve, while learning something new, getting a bit mucky and having lots of fun. Ages 2½-5. For more information and to book visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul

Until 31 Dec

Explorers Trail, Marwell Zoo, Winchester, SO21 1JH

Become a Wild Explorer with fun for the whole family. Collect stamps as you explore the trail that leads to Marwell’s favourite animal enclosure. For more information visit www. marwell.org.uk

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

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

Dark Skies Stargazing Party, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

7-8.30pm. Experience a nature reserve by night; admire the stars and spot constellations and planets. Refreshments provided. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

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.

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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.... What’s On.................................2 Film Preview Guide...................4 News.........................................4 Autumn Adventures.....................11 Family Theatre.......................... 18 Katie Clown’s Games Page.... 19 Competitions........................... 21 All Your Own Work!.................23

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Film Preview Guide Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Sonny Quinn and his best friend Sam, or the ‘Junk Brothers’, are known for collecting discarded stuff other people don’t want.This leads them into the path of Slappy, the mischievous ventriloquist dummy who is up to no good. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween follows the Quinn family as they face an entirely new set of spooky, exciting and funny events. At ﬁrst Slappy wants nothing more than to be part of the family, but when his antics go too far, Sonny and Sam realise that this obsessive puppet must be stopped. Rejected, Slappy decides to build his own “family” by kidnapping Sonny’s mother and causes further disruption, bringing all his Halloween friends back to life.The town is turned into a Halloween disaster full of freaky creatures and creepy garden gnomes.The boys, Sonny’s sister Sarah and their neighbour Mr Chu team up to save Kathy and the town from Slappy’s wicked plan, but will they succeed? Goosebumps 2 is released in cinemas on 19 October.

The Nutcracker & the Four Realms

All Clara wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. At her godfather Drosselmeyer’s holiday party, a golden thread leads her to the key; however it disappears into a strange and mysterious world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip, a gang of mice and the regents who rule over three Realms: Land of Snowﬂakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger.Will they retrieve the key and return harmony to the unstable world? Featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new magical holiday feature ﬁlm “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is inspired by E.T.A Hoffmann’s classic tale and is in cinemas from 26 October.

Well Done Rob Rob Platt, a Bikeability instructor has won national recognition for his work with hearing-impaired schoolchildren in Littlehampton. Rob won The Association of Bikeability Schemes’ Instructor of the Year award for his tuition at River Beach Primary School’s Special Support Centre. He worked with all 13 children from the centre who range from reception age to Year 6, with varying degrees of ability. Rob told Primary Times, “The children have benefited massively from the chance to ride a range of bikes and to have dedicated, focused training. The sense of pride and satisfaction I’m feeling at the end of every session is as much as I’ve ever felt in my life.” Our picture shows Rob using a tandem to help teach pedalling techniques to a River Beach Primary pupil. Bikeability, which used to be known as Cycle Proficiency training, is designed to ensure children gain practical skills and understanding of how to cycle on today’s roads. It gives them the skills and confidence for all types of cycling and is governed by national standards.

R-Generation 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.

The Grinch

The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas. Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mount Crumpit. Rigged with inventions and contraptions for his dayto-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbours in Who-ville when he runs out of food. Every Christmas, the Whos disrupt the Grinch’s tranquil solitude with their celebrations, and when they declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realises he must steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou is plotting to trap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve so that she can thank him for helping her overworked single mother.As Christmas approaches however, her good-natured scheming threatens to collide with the Grinch’s more nefarious one.Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal or will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all? The Grinch will be in cinemas on 9 November.

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To be in with a chance of winning one of ﬁve The Grinch goody bags, send an email to competitions@primarytimes.biz with ‘The Grinch’ as the subject by Friday 9 November. Don’t forget to include your name, age, address, school and contact telephone number.

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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. nestle-waters@cirkle.com. Schools can download the resource pack for free at www.recoup. org/p/319/external-publications.

If you know someone who loves animals, they’ll love Animal Action.The RSPCA’s fantastic junior magazine is ideal for under 12s. It is published quarterly and a year’s subscription is delivered straight to their door for only £7.50. The current issue is jam-packed with brilliant stories, RSPCA news and facts about animals. Readers can find out all about what the intrepid RSPCA officers, Anthony and Riaz, got up to when they went to Africa with a film crew.There’s a heart-warming story about blind dogs who’ve been taken in and rehomed by the RSPCA and there’s a special feature on super-senses – which animals’ senses are super-acute compared to ours? Plus there’s everything you need to know about keeping pets safe during firework season, two whole pages of competitions and fun puzzle pages too. For more information, please visit www.rspca.org.uk.

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

New Head at Downsbrook Primary School

Ms Just Jeffrey has recently been appointed the new Head of School at Downsbrook Primary School. Previously the Deputy Head for Assessment and Curriculum at Illderton Primary School in Southwark, London (rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015), Ms Jeffrey will now lead over 300 pupils and 52 staff, working alongside the Schoolswork team at Downsbrook as she joins the schools senior leadership team. She told Primary Times that she is “looking forward to working in partnership with the school community to make Downsbrook the school of choice in the local area” and is “determined to ensure that Downsbrook moves to become an outstanding school.” Downsbrook Primary School converted to an academy earlier this year and also joined the Schoolsworks Multi-Academy Trust. In a step to move forwards, the senior leadership team also welcomed Carina Reid, Kirsty Price and Amy Neale as Assistant Heads who began in September 2018. The school has a strong focus on making sure children have regular access to the natural environment and have a forest school and eco school to aid children’s experiences.

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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.

OPEN MORNING Friday 23rd November

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For a visit at any time, please contact our Admissions Registrar Mrs Eley on 01903 228638 or email admissions@sionschool.org.uk www.sionschool.org.uk

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

October 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

Fri 12 – Sun 14 Oct

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

of Chichester Harbour. Booking essential. For more information visit www.conservancy.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

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

Harbour Discovery on the Solar Heritage, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW

11.30am. Come aboard the solarpowered vessel and enjoy the beauty

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2-10pm. Participate in this fundraising event for Chestnut Tree House Hospice Care Sussex. Open to all serious sports men, women, families, children (and their dogs) to join the annual daredevil contest of skill and danger. For more details visit www. southdowns.gov.uk

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

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

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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

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

Bonkers for Conkers, Langham Brewery, Lodsworth, GU28 9BU

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Tuppenny Apple Afternoon, Tuppenny Barn, PO10 8EZ

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

The Running Festival at Goodwood, Chichester PO18 0PH Experience a brand new family-friendly running event that includes a family lap for children aged 4-16 as well as a 10K and half marathon for grown-ups. Charges apply. For more information visit www.ukrunevents.co.uk

Harvest, Hops and Horseracing, Chichester, PO18 0PX

11.30am. A rural event to end the season. Children 17 years and under go free. For more information and to book visit www.goodwood.com

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Tues 16 Oct

Tuppenny Apple Afternoon, Tuppenny Barn, PO10 8EZ

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

5.15pm. Join Kate Mosse for a pre-show talk with the writer of The Midnight Gang, Bryony Lavery and director Dale Rooks. Free but booking is essential. For more information visit www.cft.org.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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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October 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

Ilive’s Hair-raising Laboratory Trail, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE

10am-5pm. Elizabeth Ilive loved to experiment in her science lab at Petworth. Help her before her latest spooky science experiment goes horribly wrong. Ages 5-11. Normal admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ petworth

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

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

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

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

Halloween Happy Hauntings, Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Voyage to Saturn: Lord of the Rings, South Downs Green, RH14 0EG Get ready for a week of treats, tricks Planetarium. Chichester, PO19 and fangtastic fun. Daily activities 8AE include a spooky scavenger hunt and spell binding live performances. Charges apply and booking is essential. For more details visit www. fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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

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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

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 – Wed 31 Oct

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

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

Tues 23 Oct

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

Mon 22 – Fri 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Bulb Planting, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

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

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

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October 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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Time Travellers – Family Activities, Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX

10am–3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled family day. Follow the themed Cathedral trail and enjoy making a variety of crafts. Ages 3–12. Charges apply. For more details visit www. chichestercathedral.org.uk

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

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

Wild Families – Halloween Hootenanny, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

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

(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

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

Roman Army Week, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

2-8pm. Come and find out some fascinating facts about the moon, make your own model, create some messy craters and build a moon

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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

Sat 27 Oct

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 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

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

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

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Fun Days Out with the Family Boxing Day Races at Fontwell

Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail at Arundel!

Families can follow the trail to find 14 giant Dusty Ducks designed by World famous Aardman studios and dressed by celebs, including Steve Backshall’s Explorer Dusty, Justin Fletcher’s Pirate Justy Dusty and Joanna Lumley’s absolutely fabulous Patsy Dusty. The six-foottall ducks on the Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail landed on 17 September and will make Arundel their home until Monday 29 October. This exciting activity leads you across the whole of the stunning grounds at Arundel Wetland Centre. It forms part of the autumn family activities on-site, which also includes the Batty about Bats walk on October 6 and The Yuck Show during October Half Term. Pond dipping sessions are open every weekend, including holidays, and the Wetland Discovery Boat Safari runs every day. Both included in the price of your admission ticket. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre cares for over 40 species of rare wildfowl from around the world in their living collection. The centre also has eight wildlife hides to watch British wildlife from and a boardwalk through an SSSI reed bed, one of the largest in Sussex. Arundel Wetland Centre is open every day from 9.30am-5.30pm.Visit www.wwt.org.uk/arundel for more information.

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A Sussex tradition, Fontwell Boxing Day Races return on Wednesday 26 December with seven exhilarating races. Furnished with reindeers, an ice rink and games for all the family, including the essential festive food and beverages, Fontwell once again transforms itself into Sussex’s own utopian Winter Wonderland. Crisp grass underfoot and warm drink in hand, walk yourself round Fontwell’s uniquely themed racecourse and take solace in hiding away from the madness of the Boxing Day high street. Alongside onsite festivities, share one of the most exciting races on the British calendar as the King George VI Chase is brought to you live on big screens. As the day progresses, every uniquely festive activity Fontwell has to offer is at your glove tips. With tickets starting from just £19, there is no better reason to embellish your festivities at one of England’s most iconic racecourse’s predating the 19th century. Even better, from £33 you can enjoy Fontwell’s complete Race Day package including entry as well as a luxurious soft or alcoholic drink and hot meal. There is even free parking on site (on a first come, first served basis). For more information, please visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk or call 01243 543 335. Fontwell look forward to seeing you.

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SEA LIFE Ascarium

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 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. 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.

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This spooktacular experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Go to page 24 for a voucher giving 50% off entry for up to 5 people or, to guarantee entry, redeem online at www.visitsealife.com/ brighton/promotions quoting code OCTPT.

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British Airways i360

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.

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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).

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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. 12

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Littlehampton Museum

There’s a lot going on at Littlehampton Museum this autumn. They have workshops, new exhibitions and quizzes and trails for the whole family to enjoy. If you are feeling creative, drop in to one of Littlehampton’s Half Term workshops, where you will be able to make something fun to take home. They run from 23 – 26 October, from 2-3.30pm, and there is no need to book. Whilst you are there, be sure to have a look at the OPEN exhibition, during which both of the exhibition galleries will be full to the brim with artwork based on the theme ‘Movement’, all created by amateur artists of all ages, from all over Sussex. Littlehampton Museum also offer a wide range of loan boxes for use in schools as a classroom learning resource or for reminiscence sessions and even for Early Years learners. They have something for everybody! For more details, please visit www.littlehamptonmuseum.co.uk, call 01903 738 100 or email museum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk.

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Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th October 10am - 4pm

Halloween Spooktacular, Face Painting*, Bouncy Castle, Scary Story Time, Treasure Trails, and Spooky Treats available in our Cafe´. We will also be running a Non Scary Halloween Hunt for our younger visitors (* additional charges apply)

£7 Entrance Fee per person - Under 3’s go free Annual Members Only - £3 Event Fee per person Visitor notice - A Trust photographer will be at this event. Photos will be used for marketing purposes. Please advise the photographer if you do not wish to photographed. Aldingbourne Country Centre, Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0JP Tel:- 01243 542075 www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk jensears@aldingbourne.org All information is correct at time of print. It is advised you wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing. These events are subject to weather conditions and health and safety restrictions will apply to this event - please contact 01243 542075 for more information. Aldingbourne Trust cannot be held responsible for any changes / cancellations due to unforeseen-circumstances or animal welfare

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October will be a monster mash party with plenty of games and entertainment for all. For more information visit www.stch.org.uk

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Halloween at Petworth

Well known amateur scientist Elizabeth Ilive lived at Petworth House until 1803 and Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, briefly lived in West Sussex at about the same time. Putting the two together this October Half Term, Petworth House and Park are presenting a family-friendly twist on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. They are on the lookout for science assistants to piece together what happened after an experiment by Elizabeth Ilive goes horribly wrong. In this disastrous experiment, lightning has accidentally hit the recently uncovered Pet Graves and something not so soft and cuddly has woken up. From chew marks to dug up holes and missing bones, something is terrorising Petworth. To make things more macabre, Petworth House has some spook-tastic story telling at selected times in the Servants’ Quarters in order to set the scene, with a prize on-hand for those that work out what happened. As part of the trail, Petworth invites visitors to explore the exhibition on Elizabeth Ilive.Visitors can don an apron and goggles and discover more about the scientific achievements of this pioneering woman. Continuing the creepy capers, Petworth also invites visitors to bring their broomstick, sharpen their fangs and drop in for some craft activities, making Halloween decorations to take home. Create a ghoulish pumpkin garland, a petrifying paper jack-o’-lantern or a hanging bat to add a touch of the horrific ahead of Halloween. Whether it’s a mad scientist, witch or ghost, dress to distress this autumn half term and prepare for the most horrifying Halloween at Petworth House and Park yet. For more information about Petworth and opening times visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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. Discover the deer at Petworth Park or the seasonal colour with autumn walks at South Downs, Standen and many more places. There are crunchy leaves waiting to be swished, conkers and acorns to be collected and busy wildlife to spot in the woodlands. In the gardens, pumpkins are crying out for carving and nature trails won’t explore themselves. Dig out your favourite snuggly jumpers, stick on your wellies and bring 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 trails and Halloween events on offer this half term so the kids certainly won’t get bored. From a haunted Halloween hunt at Alfriston Clergy House to spooky bat walks at Standen and creepy crafts at Petworth House, the National Trust will fill children’s half term with frightening fun. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and experience this October at National Trust venues in West Sussex. For more information about events and activities, visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/westsussex Photo Credit: Naomi Goggin

Hocus Pocus at Borde Hill Garden

Half term is the time for all apprentice witches and wizards to put their 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. From 20 – 31 October, young visitors will receive a treat from the Head Witch in her lair if they complete all the magical challenges in their spell book on the daily garden trail. Trails costs £2 (or free

Witching and Wizarding Week 20th - 28th October

Bring your little witches and wizards to Amberley Museum this October half term, to enjoy Halloween themed activities. Come dressed up as a witch or wizard to receive a sweet treat. Friday 26th October - Amberley by Moonlight Spooky evening from 6 - 9pm

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for friends) plus admission, and include a spellbinding prize. There’s also a bewitching concoction of activities on selected days, including the chance to get up close and personal with some majestic owls or hold a scary, hairy, creepy crawly. Creative hands can make their own magic wand or carve a pumpkin masterpiece. The hocus pocus also includes magic shows, spooky storytelling for families, face painting and, on selected days, Halloween crafts to make and take home. Join Borde Hill on Sunday 28 October for the second year of their Pumpkin Glow event, when the best pumpkin designs will be judged, with the winning witch or wizard receiving a 2019 Family Membership. To be part of the amazing trail of carved pumpkins and to be in with a chance of winning the prize, please bring your pumpkins by 4pm on 29 October. Judging will take place at 4.30pm. For more information, please visit www.bordehill.co.uk or call 01444 450 326.

Halloween Hocus Pocus 20 - 31 October, 10am - 5pm daily

Grab your broomstick, put on your cloak and head to the Borde Hill Academy of Witches & Wizards! Pass the challenges on the daily Garden Trail* and receive a prize from the Head Witch in her lair. Activities on selected days include magic shows, pumpkin carving, wand making, owls, reptiles, storytelling & more...

Pumpkin Carving competition Sunday 28 October Visit www.bordehill.co.uk/events for details *£2 plus admission to include a prize (FREE to Friends) Garden open 10am-5pm, Halloween activities 11am-3pm

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Half-term family fun Find leaf-crunching, wellystomping family adventures at a National Trust place near you this half term. Nymans Petworth House and Park Standen House and Garden Uppark House and Garden nationaltrust.org.uk/westsussex

8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

Autumn Adventures

Worthing Ice Rink

Worthing Ice Rink is back to delight both children and adults from Saturday 17 November to Sunday 24 February. A gigantic marquee in Steyne Gardens will fully cover the ice rink ensuring fun whatever the weather. Children of all ages over four years are welcome to skate no matter the level of ability. Worthing’s colony of penguins, led by Puddles and Pebbles, will be returning from the South Pole to assist younger skaters. There will also be special sessions during off peak times for younger children (under 4 years) to have a go when the ice is quiet.You can book all ice skating sessions and find out more information and the answers to FAQS on the website www.worthingicerink.com There is also a café offering hot drinks and snacks. Skaters and nonskaters alike can enjoy the atmosphere in the warmth of the giant marquee. Children Parties can be arranged with food from the café as well as a skate session.

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

On Sunday 4 November the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, supported by Hiscox, is taking place. The Veteran cars will make the 60 mile journey from London to Brighton. It is free to view all the way along the route and with refreshments and souvenir programmes available at the checkpoints on Serpentine Road, London,

Crawley High Street and Madeira Drive, Brighton it makes for the perfect family day out. If you want to be involved and experience the journey for yourself there are also open top bus tours that follow the route taken by the veteran cars and you can even gain access to the VIP area at the start line in Hyde Park. The spectacular Veteran Car Run has been running for 122 years. For more information and to download a spectator map visit www. veterancarrun.com

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Things are getting a little bit spooky at Squire’s Garden Centres this October Half Term (from Monday 22 to Wednesday 31 October), so go along and join in with the Halloween fun.There will be lots of spooky activities to try. Little ghouls can paint a ceramic bat tea light holder complete with a complimentary LED tea light (£5.50) or decorate a spooky ghost mobile to scare away unwanted visitors (£3.50).There’s also a free pumpkin pursuit around the garden centre. If you discover the creepy word you’ll be in with a chance to win a prize. These new activities will keep all the children entertained this Halloween.

Spooky Half Term Mon 22 – Wed 31 October Drop in from 10am – 4pm*

Paint a Ceramic Bat Tealight Holder £5.50

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Booking is not required, just drop by your local Squire’s Garden Centre between 10am and 4pm to join in with the creepy craft and activities. Fancy dress is also very welcome! More information is available at www.squiresgardencentre.co.uk

Halloween at RSPB Reserves

Across the UK, RSPB reserves are going wild for Halloween. Join them at RSPB Pulborough Brooks or RSPB Pagham Harbour in West Sussex and discover creepy crawlies, small and scaries, and things that go bump in the night. Join the RSPB Pulborough Brooks Wild Families team for a ‘Halloween Hootenanny’ on Friday 26 October or Saturday 27 October. Make some bat bunting before following the spooky wildlife trail out into the woods. Create a twig skeleton or make a birch broom to ride home. Drop in between 11am and 3pm. Activities cost £5 per child or £4 for RSPB members. Normal nature trail entry fees apply to non-members. For more details, please visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul or call 01798 875 851. Visit RSPB Pagham Harbour on Tuesday 23 October for their ‘Birds and Crafts’ session to make your own bird feeder and help the many birds returning to garden feeders this autumn. Alternatively, enjoy the ‘Mini-beasts and Crafts’ session on Thursday 25 October to learn about the bugs on the reserve, before creating a beastly Halloween lantern to take home. Both activities run from 10.30am–12.30pm. Activities cost £3 per child and £2 for members, and booking is essential. For more information, please visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPag call 01243 641 508.

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Halloween events at RSPB reserves! Mini-beasts and crafts at RSPB Pagham Harbour, 25 October

Halloween Hootenanny at RSPB Pulborough Brooks, 26 and 27 October

Hunt for the creepy crawlies that live on the reserve and make a Halloween lantern to take home!

Follow our spooky wildlife trail out into the woods and make bat bunting or a birch broom!

RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Pulborough, RH20 2EL Tel: 01798 875851

RSPB Pagham Harbour, Chichester, PO20 7NE Tel: 01243 641508

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8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

Family Theatre

10 Oct

A Frog Called Woânda

Told through live action, puppetry, music and shadows this is a funny and touching story of love, loss and friendship. Suitable for ages 5-10. Performed in simple French.

27 Oct

3 Little Pig Tails

...oh yes it is! Capitol Horsham Box Office: 01403 750 220 24 Oct

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

A magical show written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children. Relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart-warming family fun. Ages 2+.

10 Nov

Utterly Spiffing Spectacular

Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, death defying, mind frying, paradigm shifting and furniture rearranging magic extravaganza! Ages 5+.

30 Nov – 1 Jan

Aladdin

Soar through the skies Enjoy on a magic carpet the show! ride to adventure! And don’t Poor but happy forget to say Aladdin hopes all his dreams will you saw it in

25 – 26 Oct

The Spooky Magic Show

Join Magic Mr come true when he Steve and his Primary discovers a magical faithful friend Times! lamp and the mystical Rufus the dog as they genie trapped inside it. discover the magical mysteries in a haunted attic. With 1 – 2 Dec amazing magic tricks, spooky special effects and hilarious Tabby McTat puppets. Ages 4+. Tabby is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend Chequer Mead East with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs, until one Grinstead day Fred disappears! Ages 3+.

Box Office: 01342 302 000 17 Nov

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.

Connaught Worthing Box Office: 01903 206 206 20 Oct

The Enormous Turnip

In their tiny shed amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything. But no one knew that a vegetable could grow so big. It’s gigantic and it’s still growing!

Chichester Festival Box Office: 01243 781 312 13 Oct – 3 Nov

The Midnight Gang

This inventive tale of fun, friendship and the importance of kindness is adapted from David Walliams’ biggest selling children’s book in 2016.

Hawth Crawley Box Office: 01293 553 636 7 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.

8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. Funny, warmhearted, bristling with puppets, live music and a garlicky French twist to the tale. Ages 3-7.

17 Nov

Stories on a String

Jacina loves her phone but one day her world is turned upside down when her grandma sends her on a quest to seek out her family roots in the Amazon jungle! With live Brazilian music, songs and puppetry. Ages 6+.

7 Dec – 6 Jan

Aladdin

A fun-packed family pantomime starring Dancing on Ice’s Jason Gardiner and Britain’s Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi.

15 Dec

The Big Enormous Present

girl bands. This is a high-energy show packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages.

24 Nov

Musical Christmas

Join Rainbow Productions for a seasonal concert full of Christmas favourites - the perfect way to get you in the mood for the festive season.

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

Family Fun Time Magic

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

Egg and Spoon

A heart-warming play for children aged 3-8. The show explores the pressures of fitting in, happiness and how giving can sometimes feel as good as receiving.

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.

Regis Centre Bognor Regis

A Strange New Space

Box Office: 01243 861 010 11 - 13 Oct

The Hound of the Baskervilles

This celebrated Sherlock Holmes adventure gets a gloriously funny makeover. Cheeky and fast-paced, it offers farcical surprises, brilliant theatrical invention and a new twist.

22 Oct

Halloween Spooktacular

Crafty the Crow invites all his friends to see the treasured Golden Pumpkin, on show at his Halloween Spooktacular! After the show there’s a chance to play Trick or Treat with Crafty and his friends and receive a special spooky gift! Ages 2-7.

25 Oct

The Little Mix Experience Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest

11 Nov 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.

15 Nov

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.

Until 23 Nov

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.

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What’s green and sings? Elvis Parsley!

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

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

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 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 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

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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

Fri 9 Nov

Fireworks Extravaganza, Ashington CE School, Pulborough, RH20 3PG

5.30pm. Enjoy a firework display by Aurora with activities including a BBQ, amusements, a raffle, stalls and more. Tickets available from the school or Ashington Pharmacy. For

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8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

Sat 17 Nov – Wed 2 Jan

more details visit www.ashington.wsussex.sch.uk or email Office@ ashington.w-sussex.sch.uk

Exhibition: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB

Dark Skies Stargazing Party, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

6-7.30pm. Experience a nature reserve by night; admire the stars and spot constellations and planets. Refreshments provided. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

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 10 Nov

Sat 17 Nov – Sun 24 Feb

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

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

Worthing Ice Rink, Steyne Gardens, BN11 3DW

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

Chailey Bonfire Night, Chailey

Thurs 22 Nov – Sun 16 Dec

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

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

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

Wild Winter Weekend, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL

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

(Also 25 Nov) 9.30am-5pm. Come along this weekend and experience the nature reserve at its wintery best. Charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul

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

Togi’s Team – Roman Maths Challenge, Fishbourne Roman Palace, PO19 3QR

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

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

The Hunt for Earth-like Planets and Life, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8AE

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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

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

Robertsbridge Bonfire Night, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DE

(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

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

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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.

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.

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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November 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 – 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

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

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 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

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/bodiamcastle

8 Oct - 25 Nov 2018

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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 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

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

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

‘Just So’ Christmas, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS

11am-4pm. Come and see the house decorated for Christmas with a ‘Just So’ theme. This year the house will be decorated in exotic colours to reflect Kipling’s love of travel. 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

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

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