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Sussex pantomimes 2026–2027: dates, stars, tickets and our theatre guides
Find Sussex pantomimes for Christmas 2026 and January 2027, with dates, star casts, official booking links and our detailed theatre previews.
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Sussex days out without a car: eight trips starting at railway stations
Eight Sussex days out by train, with walks from railway stations, free and paid attractions, addresses, seasonal opening and practical access advice.
Education
Sussex secondary school applications: 31 October deadline for September 2027 places
How to apply for September 2027 secondary places in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex, with preference limits, submission checks and offer dates.
Guides
Haunted Sussex: 12 places with ghost stories, strange sightings and local legends
Explore Sussex’s haunted houses, ghost stories and countryside legends, from Preston Manor and the Mermaid Inn to Chanctonbury Ring and Devil’s Dyke.
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Rainy-day things to do in Sussex: eight museums and indoor family outings
Eight Sussex museums, galleries and indoor family outings, with free-entry options, opening days, addresses, ticket prices and practical access information.
Burgess Hill
The Martlets, Burgess Hill: regeneration plans and what shoppers need to know
Understand the Martlets proposals, the council’s conditional timetable and the distinction from Market Place when planning a Burgess Hill shopping trip.
Crawley
County Mall, Crawley: shops, opening times, parking and visitor facilities
County Mall brings fashion, homeware, cafés and everyday services together in Crawley town centre. Primark, Next and River Island are among the larger names,...
Chichester
Things to do in Chichester: cathedral, museums, gardens and a canal walk
Chichester lends itself to a day out on foot. The cathedral, The Novium Museum and Pallant House Gallery offer three different ways into the...
Eastbourne
The Beacon, Eastbourne: shops, cinema, parking and how to get there
The Beacon combines high-street shopping, places to eat and an eight-screen cinema in Eastbourne town centre. Marks & Spencer, Primark, H&M and Next are...
Bognor Regis
The Arcade, Bognor Regis: shops, parking and regeneration plans
Visit Bognor Regis’s Edwardian shopping Arcade, with selected shops, nearby parking, a map and a clear account of the regeneration proposals.
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Latest news in Sussex
Norton Road car park expected to close within a year as Hove replacement considered
Hove’s Norton Road car park is expected to close within 12 months. A December Cabinet report will consider its future, with a replacement car park being explored.
Chris McCausland brings new stand-up show Waffle to Brighton and Hastings
Chris McCausland brings Waffle to Brighton Dome and White Rock Theatre in 2028. Find the Sussex dates, ticket prices and Brighton on-sale times.
Komedia New Comedy Award returns to Brighton with four shows in 2027
Brighton’s Komedia will host three semi-final heats in January and a February grand final for its 2027 New Comedy Award.
Chichester Christmas lights switch-on 2026: timings, lantern trail and after-party
Chichester switches on its Christmas lights at 5pm on 21 November, with a family lantern trail and live music across the city centre.
Harry Waters brings Pink Floyd tribute show Legacy to the Brighton Centre
Harry Waters leads a ten-piece band through Pink Floyd’s 1970s catalogue at the Brighton Centre on 25 June 2027.
Sussex Police to seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters under new ‘no returns’ policy
Sussex Police’s new ‘no returns’ policy starts on 1 November. What it covers, how legal e-bikes differ and the rules for Brighton’s rental scooters.
The Fast Show reunites original cast for Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing dates in 2027
Six original Fast Show cast members reunite for Sussex performances in Hastings, Eastbourne and Worthing in February 2027. Compare dates, prices and booking links.
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Sussex bonfire nights 2026: procession dates, fireworks and tickets
Sussex’s bonfire season continues with five society celebrations on...
Tree falls at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton during Storm Austen
A tree has fallen at St Helen’s Green in Hangleton as Storm Austen brings damage across Brighton and Hove, including a partial collapse of the West Pier.
National Trust and English Heritage sites in East and West Sussex: castles, houses, gardens and historic places to visit
Sussex has an unusually rich collection of National Trust...
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The Lanes and North Laine? How to tell Brighton’s two famous shopping areas apart
The names may sound almost identical, but The Lanes and North Laine are two distinct parts of central Brighton. Here is how to tell...
Padel in Brighton and Hove: where to play, prices and how to get started
Brighton and Hove offers two quite different settings for a game of padel. There are outdoor courts beside the sea at Hove Beach Park...
School Streets in Sussex: roads, times, cameras, exemptions and fines
Drivers can face timed motor-vehicle restrictions outside schools across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. This guide lists the affected roads, published...
Practical guides to Sussex
Find clear, useful introductions to Sussex places, activities and services. Our guides help residents and visitors plan trips, understand local arrangements and explore Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Browse Things to Do for outings, Shopping for retail destinations and Public Services for local facilities and arrangements. For dated events, visit What’s On. Check an article’s update date when using details such as prices, opening times or booking requirements.