What's On in the District
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Day/Date |
Venue |
Details |
July |
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6 |
Opposite Bodiam Castle | Senlac Classic Car Show & Craft Fayre. Includes: displays of classic cars, motor-cycles, and scooters as well as visiting commercial vehicles. All proceeds to local charities. More details on 01424 461443. |
11-20 |
The Uckfield Art Trail (various locations across Uckfield) | Features in excess of 60 highly talented local artists who will be exhibiting their individual styles of art across 9 venues around the town. Traditional and Contemporary Art using a diverse variety of media, there is something for everyone to enjoy including workshops and demonstrations. All venues are free. See www.uckfieldarttrail.co.uk for times and further details. |
12-13 |
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker | Game & Country Fair. Sporting dogs, birds of prey, vintage tractors and engines, stalls, rides and fun and games for all the family. www.sussexpast.co.uk |
17 |
St Margaret’s Church, Buxted Park | Uckfield Music Club and The Uckfield Festival - Bobby Chen – piano Playing Beethoven, Debussy, Ferguson, Stevenson, Chopin. 7.30pm Tickets on door £9, students £2, accompanied children free. |
17 |
Catsfield, Powdermill Lane | A walk exploring the little known Sussex Gunpowder industry. Meet at Powdermill Wood car park, Powdermill Lane, Catsfield, 10am. Distance: 8 miles (5 hours). |
26 |
Uckfield Leisure Centre | Wealden Sports Festival. 10.30am-3.30pm. Try new activities and see demonstrations. Mobile skate park, street dance, inflatable sumo suit wrestling, free running, bouncy castle, sports, play area, competitions and more! Free entry. Brought to you by Wealden District Council and Freedom Leisure. |
28 |
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux | Zany zone. More information from the The Observatory Science Centre website. |
August |
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3 |
Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest | Hot Air Balloons & Ferraris. Millions of pounds worth of Farraris, up to 24 hot air balloons, thrilling aerobatic display and helicopter rides. www.groombridge.co.uk |
4-28 |
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux | There's a full and exciting programme of events taking place over the holiday period, including: Science Experience Days, Children's Workshops & Discovery Days. For more details contact 01323 832731 or visit The Observatory Science Centre website . Please book early to avoid disappointment! |
18-22 |
Michelham Priory | Children's Activity Week. Each day: Themed house or grounds tours, art and craft, puzzles and a prize draw. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. More details on 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk |
21 |
Wilderness Wood, Nr Hadlow Down | New! How to survive with grown-ups - family bushcraft day. Please book: 01825 830509. www.wildernesswood.co.uk |
30-31 |
Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Show at Pashley Manor Gardens | Visitors can enjoy meeting makers of ceramics, furniture, hand blown & stained glass, silverware, leather bags, contemporary metalwork, exquisite jewellery and an array of framed textile art. The special entry charge of £5.50 includes the gardens. 10am - 5pm, Tel: 01580 200888 or see www.thesussexguild.co.uk for further details. |
September |
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5-7 |
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux | Herstmonceux Science Centre Astronomy Festival. For more details contact 01323 832731 or visit The Observatory Science Centre website |
12-14 |
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | Weald WoodFair. www.bentley.org.uk |
13-14 |
Bewl Water | Funraisers Dragon Boat Festival. www.funraisers.org.uk |
13-14 |
Michelham Priory | Medieval Weekend. Medieval traders' stalls, with everything for the housewife, the children, and the hunter- gatherer of the family. More details on 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk |
October |
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25 |
Beachy Head, Eastbourne | Beachy Head Marathon. More information on 01323 502907 or visit www.visiteastbourne.com/marathon |
