What's on in Sussex over Easter
EGG HUNTS AND TRAILS
Arundel: Amberley Museum
March 30 to April 15. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Easter trail around the 36 acre site. Trail £1, normal admission applies. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.
Arundel: Arundel Wetland Centre Dusty’s Giant Easter Duck Hunt
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Battle: 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield
March 30 - April 2. 10am-5pm Easter Adventure Quest for legendary dragon eggs. Trail £1, admission prices apply. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield/
Bolney: Bolney Wine Estate Vineyard trail
Children are invited to experience the vineyard trail which takes you on a route around the vineyard. Complete the activity sheet and claim your free Easter egg. The trail is free and a map can be found in The Eighteen Acre. www.bolneywineestate.com
Brighton: Devil’s Dyke
March 31 to April 2. 11am and 3pm
An Easter egg hunt for all the family between every day. Use your quiz sheet and map to collect plastic eggs around the area and solve the clues. £3 per trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke
Brighton: Yellowave Beach Sports
March 26 - April 6. 10am to 5pm.
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Hide AdFind all ten Easter Egg pictures then return to reception for your chocolate treat. Aimed at children two to seven years (although anyone can take part) this short trail is free and just for fun. www.familiesonline.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/whats-on/free-easter-holiday-egg-hunt-103627
Burwash: Bateman’s
March 30 – April 15. 10am-4pm.
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt ‘birds and bees’ – £3 per trail, admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/27fb06c4-11ce-4324-8252-f5e5112ca683/pages/details
Chichester: West Dean Gardens
March 30 - April 3. Good Friday – Easter Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday April 10.30am – 5pm (Last entry 4pm).
Easter Trail to receive a Montezuma’s chocolate prize. Child tickets £4 (includes Easter Trail with chocolate prize, craft activities and games), adult tickets £9 (standard entry). www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/events/easter-trail
Eastbourne: Birling Gap
March 30 to April 2.
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Hide AdThis outdoor trail takes you on a trip to find clues on Belle Tout and Lookout Hill. A Cadbury bunny awaits you back at the visitor centre. Dogs on leads are welcome. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters
Hailsham: Michelham Priory
March 30 – April 2. 10.30am-5pm. Children’s Easter trail. Have a go at making Easter bonnets. Normal admission applies. sussexpast.co.uk/event/easter-at-michelham-priory-fri-14th-mon-17th-april
Haywards Heath: Borde Hill Garden
March 30 – April 15.
Bertram Bunny’s Easter Adventure. March 30 – April 4: Meet the Easter Bunny. April 4: Storytelling for Families. April 5: Face Painting and Balloon Modelling. April 14: Storytelling for Families www.bordehill.co.uk
Hastings: The True CRIME Museum, White Rock
March 29 - April 15. 10am – 5pm.
The Trail of the Golden Goose. Unlock Albumen’s mystery clues, solve his 3D puzzles and mind-benders to lead you to the golden egg. Standard admission prices apply – no booking necessary. www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk/events/trail-of-the-golden-goose/
Herstmonceux: Herstmonceux Castle
April 1. 10am to 2pm.
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Hide AdEaster Bunny Hunt. Adults £6 Concessions £5 Children 4-16 £3. Children under four free. www.herstmonceux-castle.com
Lewes: Monk’s House
March 30 - April 2.
Nature themed hunt to earn a tasty reward. Once the hunt is complete, relax with a picnic on the lawn and a game of bowls. £1.50 per trail, plus normal admission charges. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/monks-house
Lewes: Spring Barn Farm
March 30 – April 15.
Follow the Easter Trail around the Nursery Rhymes, before visiting the Old Woman in her Shoe to collect an Easter Treat. Admission prices apply. www.springbarnfarm.com
Littlehampton: Mewsbrook Park
April 4: 10am – noon.
Bunny hunt with a prize for every intrepid eggsplorer. There will be a bouncy castle and magic show. Free of charge for children aged three to 11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact the Town Council on 01903 732063 or visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk
Robertsbridge: Bodiam Castle
March 30 – April 15. 10am-4pm.
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Hide AdCadbury Easter Egg Hunt – £3 per trail, admission charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/d06dbdbf-93ad-457b-b5f7-cc64c1b7e5b5/pages/details
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve: The Great Eggcase Hunt
April 3. 10am - noon.
On this hunt you will be looking for mermaids’ purses – the egg cases of sharks, skates and rays. Plus, see what other treasures you can find washed up on the beach. No booking necessary, meet at Rye Harbour village car park. www.rye-harbour.co.uk/events/the-great-eggcase-hunt/
Uckfield: Sheffield Park and Garden
March 30 - April 15.
Complete the hunt and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. £3.50 per trail, plus normal admission charges. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden
Washington: Squire’s Garden Centre
April 3 - April 13. 10am-3.30pm – Weekdays only
You can take part in our Spring Hunt. Look for clues around the centre to help find the magical word and receive a gourmet chocolate pizza slice – £2. Plant a cute bug planter with indoor plants to take home and look after – £6. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/events/create-grow-easter-holidays-2/
OTHER ACTIVITIES
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Hide AdAlfriston: Deans Place Hotel Easter Flower Workshop and Afternoon Tea
March 29. 11am-2pm or 2.30pm-5.30pm.
Two hour workshop run by floral designer and Floral International’s editor Nina Tucknott. You’ll create a floral nest which will be filled with lovely scented flowers as well as a few eggs and chicks of course. £44 per person. www.deansplacehotel.co.uk/event/easter-floral-workshop/
Alfriston: Drusillas Park
Open from 10am daily.
Peppa Pig and her brother George (April 10), PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall (April 11), Skye and Rubble from Paw Patrol (May 7), Owlette and Gekko from the PJ Masks (May 29), and Hello Kitty on a number of different dates. Please see www.drusillas.co.uk for full dates and details. www.drusillas.co.uk
Arundel: Amberley Museum
April 1, Annual Vintage Car Show. April 4. Museum Explorer Days - communications exhibition and the history of the telephone. April 6 Craft activities for toddlers focused on spring. April 11. Museum Explorer day - the history of roadmaking. April 13 Activities will be looking at transport. Children under four can visit the museum for free, but there is a small charge of £2.50 per toddler to take part. April 15, Spring Industrial Trains day. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.
Arundel: Gaston Farm Spring Lambing
March 17 - April 15. 10am to 5pm.
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Battle: Marbles Match & Easter Bonnet Parade
April 3. From 10am.
The clubs and pubs compete to win the marbles and fancy dress trophies. Children’s Easter Bonnet Parade at 11.30. Entry in advance for both events but visitors enjoy the spectacle and can try their hand at marbles on the all-comers board, and the children can join in the popular marbles scramble. www.visit1066country.com/whats-on/events/annual-battle-marbles-match-and-easter-bonnet-parade-p707281
Bolney: Bolney Wine Estate - Special chocolate tasting
March 31 - April 2. 9am to 5pm.
A special chocolate tasting has been added to each tour, proving how well wine and chocolate really do go (tours are for 18+ apart from drop on tours where all ages are allowed). www.bolneywineestate.com/
Brighton: Devils Dyke - Easter egg rolling competition
April 2. 10.45am - noon.
The egg that gets furthest down the Dyke valley wins. The best decorated egg will also be judged. £1 to enter. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/b6ca2a6d-7f15-4c9e-9c3b-7ea82baf6fb9/pages/details
Chichester: Flip Out
March 30 to April 15.
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Hide AdEgg Hunts hidden across the arena, each containing special prizes. Colouring competitions for younger visitors to enter for the chance to win a voucher allowing the whole family to bounce for free. On Easter Sunday each customer gets 20 per cent off all standard jumps, whether they’re booking over the phone or at the venue. Call 01243 256590 or visit www.flipout.co.uk/chichester
Chichester: Weald & Downland Living Museum
March 30 to April 2.
Traditional Easter preparations and celebrations, the traditional Good Friday bake in the Winkhurst Tudor kitchen. Egg painting, bonnet making and an Easter bonnet parade in the Market Square on Monday, April 2. Take part in the Easter nest hunt around the museum site for a chocolate prize. April 3-13 ‘make and take’ craft activities and play traditional games. If the weather is kind, take a horse-drawn wagon ride for a small donation. www.wealddown.co.uk
Eastbourne: Devonshire Park Theatre - Thoroughly Modern Millie
April 3-7. Tue – Sat 7.45pm, Wed 2.30pm Audio described performances Friday evening and Saturday matinee.
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Eastbourne: Miniature Steam Railway Park
31 March.
Free Easter Eggs for the children riding on the train (while stocks last). Admission prices apply. Great family event for everyone to come on down and have a great time over the Bank Holiday Easter Weekend. www.emsr.co.uk
Eastbourne: Royal Hippodrome - Alice In Wonderland Easter Panto
April 2 and April 3.
Featuring all of the favourite characters and iconic moments – plus an exciting mix of familiar songs and original compositions – this is a laugh-a-minute show not to be missed… or off with your head. Adult £15.50 / Child £13.50 / Family £48. royalhippodrome.com/show/alice-in-wonderland-easter-panto
Eastbourne: Royal Hippodrome - Brainiac Live!
April 14 – 2pm.
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Eastbourne: Royal Hippodrome - Guess How Much I Love You LIVE
April 12 - 4pm. April 13 - 11am and 1.30pm.
Brand-new live stage adaptation of the much-loved classic children’s book. Tickets are priced from £9. Under twos go free when on lap of paying adult. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01323 80 20 20 and online at www.royalhippodrome.com
Hastings: Priory Meadow shopping centre
March 30 until April 14. Closed on Easter Sunday and have revised hours of 10am – 4pm on Easter Monday.
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Hastings: White Rock Theatre - Swan Lake Vienna Festival Ballet
April 5. 7.30pm. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Tickets: £23* White Rock Friends: £4.50 off Under 18’s: £5 off Groups 8+: £4.50 whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Hastings: White Rock Theatre - Think Floyd
March 29. 7.30pm.
The brand new show for 2018 will feature the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from the Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Animals and much more. Tickets: £24 White Rock Friends: £3.50 off whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Hastings: Winkle Island Marbles Tournament
March 30 from noon.
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Horsham: Piazza Italia
March 30 and April 2.
Supercars, Italian motorbikes and ‘Italian Job’ Minis are the stars of Horsham Piazza Italia. There is a lot more to offer including a celebration of Italian food and drink, fashion, music, theatre, family fun, and lots more besides. www.facebook.com/HorshamPiazzaItalia/
Hove: Meerkats on the loose
March 22 to April 27.
Ten Meerkats are being let loose in and around the streets of Central Hove over the Easter school holiday. The trails have been designed for children aged three to six and their families, but anybody can take part. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/meerkat-trail
Lewes: RFC Harlequins Easter holiday camp
April 3 until April 4.
The Easter holiday camps are open to boys and girls aged six to 14, from complete beginners through to regular players.
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Plumpton: Plumpton Race Course
April 1: Gates open at noon with the first race at 2.15pm and the last race at 5.25pm.
April 2: Gates open at 11.45am with the first race at 1.55pm and the last race at 5.15pm. Live music, face painting, a traditional funfair, Easter egg give away and much more. Admission tickets include complimentary racecard and car parking. Children under 18 accompanied by an adult go free. plumptonracecourse.co.uk
Pulborough: Parham family Easter fun
April 1 and April 2. 10.30am – 5pm.
With a garden trail, face painting, craft activities, storytelling and the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, there is lots of fun for the whole family. Adult £11 and child £6. www.parhaminsussex.co.uk/event/parham-easter-family-fun/
Worthing: Easter Eggstravaganza in the town centre
April 2. 10am to 5pm.
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