As the lovely summer season is fast approaching, we decided to write a little blog post dedicated to the events and fun activities that will be happening in West Sussex between May and September.
We are all exhausted seeing and hearing negative news and announcements and we all need some positive vibe in our lives.
For that reason, we did a little research and found some amazing and super fun events in the area.
There is so much to choose from but here is what we think might be great fun for the whole family.
Cuckfield
For the Last three years Cuckfield has been popular with a very well organised and extremely entertaining music festival.
For more information, dates and times of the events please check the link:
https://cuckfieldmusicfest.co.uk
Lewes
Lewes is a great hub for the creative people, so they hold a great Craft market every second Saturday of the month where they are showcasing a wide range of high-quality crafts produced by the local craftspeople. It starts from 10am and finishes around 4pm.
The place is:
Market Tower, Market Street
Lewes
East Sussex BN7 2NB
Ardingly
Ardingly, (28th and 29th ) May will be hosting one of its kind, Jukebox Era Fair.
If you are into classic cars and bikes, Vintage clothing, footwear, old and restored Jukeboxes and Rock and roll and Rockabilly, this is the event to visit.
Super colourful, full of positive energy space for all retro lovers.
http://www.jukeboxfair.co.uk/
For those who are handy and love spending time in the nature, we can suggest a very creative and hands on workshop at Wakehurst.
Join in the fun to discover the secrets of the traditional art of willow weaving and create your own willow structure.
https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/willow-weaving-workshop
Haywards Heath
Right on our door step in Haywards Heath you can find another Not to miss Food Festival.
If you a foodie and would love to support the local businesses, please check out this event.
Sounds so promising and delicious. There will be plenty to do and even the little ones will be entertained with craft workshops, football penalty competition, soft play and a lot more. You will be inspired with world cuisine and local distilleries. Event like this must have a stage with live music too.
Where:
Victoria Park, Haywards heath
When:
23rd July / 24th July
https://www.locallysaucedfestival.com/
For those who love Comedy ( who doesn’t like a good laugh?!) Come along to Haywards Heath Social Club for some fun time.
Headlined by star of Celebrity Gogglebox (Channel 4) Babatunde Aléshé! One of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy, he regularly performs for audiences of thousands at iconic venues such as the O2 and Hackney Empire.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haywards-heath-comedy-club-with-babatunde-aleshe-will-duggan-tickets-318836106377
Lindfield
The Lindfield Village Day is dedicated to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee weekend.
When:
Saturday 4th June 2022
There will be children’s dog show, 100 stalls on the Lindfield Common, dedicated area to celebrate local authors and their books and much more.
The Attic Art Club Spring Exhibition in Ditchling Village Hall –
An interesting and eclectic mix of artwork
When:
Friday 27th May… 12 midday -18.00. 18.00-20.00 Evening Viewing with Refreshments.
Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th.Monday 30th. 10 am-17.00.
Demonstrations:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Hassocks
If you would like to contribute to a local charity organisation,
Come along to the HASSOCKS VILLAGE CEILIDH in support of The South Downs Refugee Project.
Bar will be serving local wine, ale, and soft drinks
When:
FRIDAY 13TH MAY
Where:
ADASTRA HALL, HASSOCKS
DOORS OPEN: 7.30PM (FIRST DANCE CALLED AT 8PM)
For the lovers of Antiques there is the perfect fair as it is one of the biggest ones in the UK
Ardingly Antiques Fair hosts up to 1,700 stalls housing thousands of goods, you can shop anything from antique furniture to antique silver.
It is held every month from 21st June till 2nd of November
https://www.iacf.co.uk/ardingly/
Ditchling
With long history behind it, Ditchling fair is back after two years of pandemic.
Superbly organise, with lots of fun activities and amazing community feel, it will be amazing event to join in.
The fair’s origins date back to 1312 and it continues today, going from strength to strength. Starting with the Ditchling Wizard’s wakeup call at dawn to dancing on the green late into the evening, the fair is a jam-packed full day of fun and celebration of village life.
Save the date 18th June 2022
https://ditchlingfair.co.uk/
Hurstpierpoint
The Maestro – Magichour Theatre is a spin-off from the parent film company, and its production of ‘Whatever Happened to Lyn Roe’ won critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival. It returns to Brighton Fringe after its success with ‘Marilyn the Musical’ with this new production dealing with Gaetano Donizetti, a neglected master of Italian opera. ‘The Maestro’ deals with the triumphs and tragedies of his life, and features live performance by an opera singer of some of his wonderful arias, as well as portraying his life and times.
Where:
Danny House Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9BB
When:
7th May
28th May
We do hope that we have given you some great ideas how to spend the summer weekends.
Have a fantastic season full with laughter and amazing moments to remember!