Families can explore beautiful woodland and lakes while children follow a playful Easter trail filled with clues and surprises. It’s a gentle outdoor adventure that blends nature, imagination, and discovery, perfect for a relaxed spring day out together.
Explore the Pavilion through a vibrant family trail featuring Cami the Chameleon. Children follow clues, discover colourful details, and enjoy a playful introduction to the building’s design. A gentle, creative activity perfect for younger visitors and curious minds.
Step into a world of whirring wonders with this playful exhibition of automata and moving creations. Families can explore imaginative machines, interactive displays, and the artistry behind mechanical storytelling. A charming indoor option for curious children and creative adults alike.
The Sussex Peasant Local Spring Producer Markets Return to Sussex. The Sussex Peasant announces the return of its Spring Market series, bringing farmers, producers and communities together across Sussex this April and May. Offering the opportunity to meet and connect directly with local farmers and food artisans, the markets will take place across a selection of Sussex locations, showcasing an exceptional range of seasonal produce from across the county. Dates & Locations 23 April – Hove, Town Hall 24 April – Danehill, The Social Club 25 April – Brighton, Preston Park 30 April – Ditchling, The Bull
The Brighton International Animation Festival is set to take place for the fifth year running on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2026. The festival is one of only 4 BAFTA qualifying animation festivals in the UK, putting Brighton on the map for animation! The festival is a fantastic celebration of contemporary animation, this year is expanding to Brighton’s iconic Brighton Dome venue. 2026 introduces new programme You’ve Got to Laugh and a VR Hub for the first time, allowing participants to experience animation in an interactive 360 setting. Other film programmes include New Generation the best of new grad talent and an annual LGBTQ+ programme, Brighton International Animation Festival being the only animation festival in the UK that encompasses queer themes. It is also the only UK festival to host an Augmented Reality exhibition alongside the programme - this year the theme is Revolution so expect to see a whole array of characters brought to life on the walls of Brighton Dome! All films are captioned with BSL interpreters at all screening events, making it fully accessible for deaf & hard of hearing.
Silver Ring Workshop - Rare Thing Forge, shape and texture your own solid silver ring using traditional tools and techniques. You’ll learn to size, saw, solder and polish your piece from start to finish — and leave wearing it home. 3–4 hours of hands-on making All tools and materials provided Suitable for complete beginners
Kidical Mass Hove - The friends and family bicycle ride is back in Hove on Sunday 26 April 2026. This will be the sixth Kidical Mass ride in the city since the rides started in 2023. Kidical Mass celebrates the joy of getting around by bicycle, and calls for more safe connected cycle lanes. The Hove ride has four feeder rides: 2:00 pm – Hove Cemetery North (Old Shoreham Road) 2:00 pm – Stoneham Park 2:10 pm – Wish Park (east) 2:10 pm – Hove Park (south) These will all converge on the seafront at the Peace Statue, Hove. From there, at 2:30 pm, there will be one big circular ride through Hove. The ride will be marshalled, is free to join and open to everyone – children, families, friends and adults without children. We will ride at a gentle pace to ensure no one is left behind. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Previous rides have been attended by hundreds of children and adults. Kidical Mass in Hove is organised by local cycling groups Bricycles, Brighton Bike Hub, Brighton Multicultural Women’s Cycle Club (The BMWs), Clean Air for Brighton & Hove, and Old Shoreham Road (OSR) Bike Train, […]
Paul Carrack at the Brighton Centre. Paul Carrack celebrates 50 years with 2026 UK tour and Nashville-inspired album. Paul Carrack is an English singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with several popular bands and as a successful solo artist. He's often called "The Man with the Golden Voice" and is recognised for his soulful vocals and contributions to rock, pop, and soul music. One of Britain's most cherished and distinctive voices, Carrack has announced a full UK tour for Spring 2026. The 12-date run will follow the release of his 20th solo album, The CountrySide of Paul Carrack. The new album, recorded in Nashville, marks a deeply personal milestone, offering a heartfelt tribute to the music that shaped him. The CountrySide of Paul Carrack includes eight classic country covers and two original tracks, the soul-stirring "In the Cold Light of Day" and a new version of his hit "Love Will Keep Us Alive." Speaking about the project, Carrack says: "Country music has always had a strong pull on me, something about its honesty, its soul. Recording in Nashville was a dream. I've had this album in mind for years, and now it feels like the right moment, both […]
The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, chart topping hits including “Holding Back The Years”, “Stars”, “Fairground”, “Something Got Me Started”, “Money’s Too Tight To Mention” and many others, Simply Red are undoubtedly one of the most iconic British bands of all time.With meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back The Years deliver the world’s most authentic tribute to Simply Red. From intimate venues to the biggest stages, they pride themselves on recreating the stunning and mesmerising atmosphere of a live Simply Red concert. With an amazing lead vocalist, backed by a band of world class musicians, this show fully captures the essence and era defining sounds of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.Join us on an incredible musical journey as we celebrate one of the greatest British bands of all time. If you are a fan of Simply Red or just a fan of good music, top class musicianship and classic hits, you can expect a truly memorable evening!