What’s On
What’s On Your family diary for March, April and May March Until 25 Mar
Spring Trail: Waking Up from Winter, Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR
10am-4pm. From spring flowers blossoming to animals yawning after hibernation, nature is waking up all around the estate. The trail takes around 30 minutes and will keep both tiny tots and older children interested. Drop-in, charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/uppark
Until 19 Apr
Jawsome Sharks and Friends, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB
Calling all budding rangers. SEA LIFE Brighton is on the hunt for brave adventurers who are enthusiastic about all things aquatic and are totally Top Trumps mad. Join the quest to help Professor Finn find the missing Top Trumps cards. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com
Flights of Fancy: The Wondrous World of Quentin Blake, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB
11am-3.30pm. Leap into a fantasy world with this exhibition featuring illustrations from Quentin’s selfpenned books and art-in-hospitals work. A reminder of the power of the imagination and how joy can be found in the unlikeliest of places. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans
Until 28 May
Wildlife Walkabout, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, RH20 2EL
(Thurs only) 10am-12noon. Join the friendly guides on this regular gentle ramble as you look for the seasonal highlights on the nature reserve. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPul
Sat 14 Mar – Sun 19 Apr Lambing and Calving, Coombes Farm, BN15 0RS
Visit the farm to see the newborn lambs and calves. Tractor rides are available to see the animals in the fields and to enjoy fantastic views from the top of the downs. There’s an outdoor and indoor picnic area and an ice cream man! For more information visit www.coombes.co.uk
planter at this seasonal workshop. Open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. For more information visit www.millbrookgc.co.uk
Fri 20 – Sun 22 Mar
Mothers’ Day Planting, Squires Garden Centres, Crawley RH11 8PL and Washington RH20 3BP 9.30am-3.30pm (Sun 10.30am3.30pm). Pop in and plant a basket with three colourful plants, then help Hazel the squirrel complete a wordsearch and receive a sticker. Charges apply, 20% of the price goes to Greenfingers charity. For more information visit www. squiresgardencentres.co.uk
Mothers’ Day Celebrations, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA
11am-4pm. Spoil mum with a lovely day out at Bodiam. Take a stroll around the castle and grounds and enjoy a delicious prosecco cream tea in the Wharf tea room. Also, join in with the special Mothers’ Day activities. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle
Sat 21 Mar
Green Woodworking Workshop, Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HJ
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Togi’s Team – Behind the Scenes, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 10am-12.30pm. What do archaeologists do once they have found an artefact in the ground? Find out how ancient objects are discovered, cleaned, preserved and stored in the museum, and go on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with an expert guide. For more details visit www.sussexpast.co.uk
Sat 21 – Sun 22 Mar
50 Things and Mud Kitchen, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX
10am-4pm. Explore the parkland for a range of wild 50 things activities or head into the gardens to bake a pie or two in the mud kitchen. Free (admission charges apply). For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden
(Also 22 Mar). 10am-3.30pm. Experience the joy of working with green wood through your own exploration and creativity, regardless of age and ability.You can decide what to make and receive help and guidance along the way. For more information visit www.wildernesswood.org
Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN
Wildlife Watch, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD
Historic Life Weekend: Baking Through the Ages, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU
10am-12noon. Take your children to help them explore the natural world. This will involve getting to know the forest school site and woodland and bushcraft activities. Ages 7-11. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Thurs 19 – Sat 21 Mar
Mothers’ Day Planter Workshop, Millbrook Garden Centre, Crowborough, TN6 3RJ 3.30-4.30pm (Thurs, Fri), 10-11am, 2-3pm (Sat). Make Mothers’ Day extra special by creating a beautiful
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3pm. Treat your mum to afternoon tea to show her how much you love her. For more information visit www. herstmonceux-castle.com
10.30am-4pm. Explore this staple of our diet with the chance to have tasters in certain areas and gain inspiration for baking at home. Butter from the dairy and flour from the mill are essential components of this weekend. For more information visit www.wealddown.co.uk
Mothers’ Day Prosecco Teas, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS
10am-4pm. Take your mum to visit the delightful surroundings at Bateman’s and treat her to a delicious prosecco cream tea in the Mulberry Tea Room. No booking necessary. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
Sun 22 Mar
Mothers’ Day, West Dean Gardens, PO18 0RX
Make Mothers’ Day extra special with a visit to West Dean Gardens. All Mums receive a free bunch of daffodils and a voucher for a return visit. Why not treat mum to a cream tea, or breakfast for those early birds. For more information visit www. westdeangardens.org.uk
Mothers’ Day Lunch, Wakehurst Place, RH17 6TN
Make the most of your visit with a stroll around the Mansion Pond with its beautiful spring border and resident wildlife. Enjoy a delicious three course meal, with plenty of mouth-watering options to choose from. Booking essential. For more information visit www.kew.org/ wakehurst
Mothers’ Day Craft, Petworth House and Gardens, GU28 0AE 11am-3pm. Create a personalised frame for your mum while she relaxes with a complimentary cup of tea and biscuit. Drop-in, charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth
Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, BN27 3QS
12.30pm, 2.30pm. Set in the Elizabethan Great Barn, this is the perfect treat for mum. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes. Booking essential (eventbooking@sussexpast.co.uk). Price includes entry to the house and gardens. For more details visit www. sussexpast.co.uk
Mum’s the Word!, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR
10am-4pm. Take your mum along to visit on Mothering Sunday. Mums are free and will receive a posy of daffodils (one free entry per group). For more information visit www. sussexpast.co.uk
Afternoon Tea Cruise, Chichester Ship Canal, Canal Basin, PO19 8DT
2.30pm. Treat your mum to a leisurely afternoon tea cruise, taking around 2 hours. During which time she can enjoy dainty finger sandwiches, tasty sweet treats and lots for tea (or other drink). For more information and to book visit www. chichestercanal.org.uk
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