Special Events
Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum, special event days are packed with entertainment and interest for all the
family.
Admission to special events is included in the standard Museum admission
price with the exception of the Recorder Concert and the Ruby Anniversary
Celebrations
For the latest
news on specific events
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here.
To view a
downloadable copy of our events leaflet
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Trade Stands
At a number of our
events we offer space for trade stands.
To view or download an information pack
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Days for Children
Running out of ideas on how to occupy your children in the school
holidays? Why not try one of our Children's Activity Days packed with things
to do?
Children, (and their parents and carers!) can try their hand at
an astonishing range of arts, crafts, activities
and games which take place amongst the Museum's buildings.
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WINTER WEEK - HALF TERM
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
15-19 February 2010
11.00am - 3.00pm
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Grooming |
Lino Printing |
Rag Rugging |
Nature Table |
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Put on your winter woollies and wellies, come to the Museum and warm up
with a week of creative activities and countryside skills: outdoor trails,
arts, crafts and ideas to inspire accompanied children of all ages. From
11am – 3pm, under cover if wet.
Details
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OPEN HOUSE ON MOTHERING SUNDAY
14 March 2010
10.30am - 4.00pm
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A special spring
day to welcome visitors old and new at the start of the season! £2
entry for everyone, plus our traditional bunch of daffodils for mothers and
grandmothers! |
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EASTER ACTIVITIES
4-5 April 2010
11am - 4.00pm
Two days of activities
and Easter celebrations, with a bonnet competition and parade on the Monday.
The school holiday period is a delightful time for a visit, with spring in
the air, newborn lambs, and horses at work on seasonal tasks.
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WONDERFUL EASTER WEDNESDAYS
7 & 14 April 2010
Hands-on activities, crafts and games to occupy
accompanied children of all ages. All activities run 11 – 4pm.
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FOOD AND FARMING
FAIR
2-3
May 2010
10.30am - 5.00pm
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A wonderful choice of quality fare to sample
and buy from the local producers of the south east, plus tastings, cookery
classes and demonstrations. Around 80 stands will feature a stunning array
of produce, from wines, sauces, ciders and beers to meat, cheese, ice cream,
cakes and confectionery: all located in and among the historic buildings on
the Museum’s site. The Food Fair will also feature displays, demonstrations
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'SPRING INTO ACTION'
- Half Term Activities for Children
31 May - 4 June 2010
11.00am – 4.00pm
Come and enjoy springtime in the countryside. Try
Victorian household tasks, learn about the natural world, and enjoy arts,
crafts, games and much more. For accompanied children of all ages, under
cover if wet.
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HEAVY HORSE AND WORKING
ANIMALS SHOW
5-6 June 2010 10.30am - 5pm
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One of the south’s biggest gatherings of
heavy horses: two unforgettable days of display and demonstrations of horses
at work on traditional tasks, and a wide variety of other working animals in
action. There’s continuous ringside commentary and a parade of horses at the
end of each day, plus a chance to meet the animals and their proud owners.
View Podcast of previous event
If you enjoy the weekend you could always try your hand on one of
our Heavy Horse
Experience Courses!
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FATHERS DAY
20 June 2010 10.30am - 5pm
Toys For The Boys! A chance for dad (and the rest of the family!) to try
some unusual and challenging countryside activities. Drive a vintage
tractor, try archery, air rifles and work with the Shire horses.
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HAMPSHIRE RECORDER SINFONIA EVENING CONCERT
7 July 2010
A delightful evening concert from
this acclaimed local Sinfonia, whose sound reflects the beauty of the
English countryside through this wonderful musical medium. (Ticketed
Event)
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EARLY MUSIC AFTERNOON
11 July 2010
2.00pm to 6pm.
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Song and
dance from medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in the wonderful setting of our
historic buildings. Come just to listen or join in the dancing!
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RARE BREEDS SHOW
18 July 2010 10.30am - 5pm
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Four legs, furry legs, feathered legs…
come and see over 500 cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and
poultry in this delightful agricultural show for rare and traditional breeds
of farm animals. With prizes at stake, and classes for young handlers, it’s
one of the biggest shows of its kind in the south east and hugely popular
with visitors and exhibitors alike. Plus craft and trade stands with a
countryside theme.
View
Podcast of previous event
Information for entrants to the show
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'WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS'
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Holiday Activities for Children
28 July - 25 August 2010 11.00am – 4.00pm
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a go at all kinds of interesting and unusual countryside skills, traditional
crafts, lantern making, activities and games. Under cover if wet.
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ST ROCHE
SERVICE ON THE TRUNDLE
16 August 2010
A free open air service on the site of
the chapel of St Roche, patron saint of healing. Meet at the Trundle
near Goodwood Racecourse, transport up the hill will be provided if
needed.
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STEAM
FESTIVAL
14-15 August 2010 10.30am -
5pm
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All the bustle and excitement of a
Steam Festival, with steam engines on display and demonstrating the kind of
work around the Museum’s site for which they were originally designed. With
steam rollers, steam lorries, model boats, miniature railways and engines,
and the ever-popular steam-powered carousel gallopers. The sights of the
engines and the sound of the music will awaken memories for many and open
doors of discovery for younger visitors! Plus trade stands to browse and
buy.
View Podcast of previous event
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RUBY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
4-5 September 2010
10.30am - 5.00pm
A weekend of wonderful activities celebrating the
Museum’s 40th anniversary year. There will be things to do for all the
family over the two days, including a Community carnival, arena events,
music and entertainment. There will be an evening lantern parade and
bonfire party, with lanterns made by children during the summer Wonderful
Wednesdays.
(Special tickets required)
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AUTUMN COUNTRYSIDE
SHOW
9-10
October 2010
10.30am - 5pm
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Experience the sights, sounds
and smells of the countryside at harvest time. At this beautiful time of
year, enjoy heavy horses and vintage tractors ploughing, steam-powered
threshing, falconry and dog displays, woodcraft demonstrations and a chance
to browse and buy gifts with a countryside theme
at the many craft and trade stands. [Index of Events]
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AUTUMN
ADVENTURES HALF TERM
ACTIVITIES
25-29 October 2010.
11.00am - 3.00pm
Wickedly wonderful seasonal activities, fun and farming
for accompanied children of all ages! Carve a really
scary pumpkin; play conkers and enjoy arts, crafts and much more.
Under cover if wet.
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Carve a pumpkin lantern |
Woven Work |
Grooming Heavy Horses |
CHRISTMAS MARKET
13-14
November 2010 10.30am - 4pm.
Find that perfect gift or treat at a
traditional Christmas Market set in and around our historic
buildings. Dozens of stalls with arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and
much more. Avoid the parking charges and shop in our lovely downland
setting! Admission
only £2.50, including access to all Museum exhibits.
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TREE DRESSING
5 December 2010 : 12.30 - 4.00pm
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A wonderful celebration for all the family of
the life-giving properties of trees. Make a lantern (bring a jam jar!), and
join the procession to dress the trees as darkness falls. Plus headdress
making, music, dance and seasonal tasty treats. [Index of Events]
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SUSSEX CHRISTMAS
26 December 2010 - 1 January 2011
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10.30am - 4pm
Experience the traditions of Christmas past and discover how
our ancestors enjoyed the Festive Season. Walk off the Christmas pud as you
enjoy our traditionally decorated houses with their crackling log fires,
with many decorated for Christmas in the style of the period when they were
originally built. Also enjoy a variety of festive fare, music and stories
from Tudor to Victorian times. Come and enjoy a truly merry Sussex Christmas
in our beautiful downland setting.
For the traditions
of Christmas click
here.
For pictures from previous years
click
here.
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