
Creative Adventures for Curious Kids: Summer Holiday 2025 Highlights Across Sussex
Events | Art  
This summer, Sussex’s cultural spaces offer a vibrant mix of opportunities for children and families to explore, make and play.
Whoever you are, Brighton’s always had a ‘come down and see us’ attitude, and its open-door policy on equality and diversity is what defines the city and makes it the perfect location for the UK’s most famous Pride event. Join visitors from across the globe in a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ community, culture and colour – and what a parade! First weekend in August – stick it in your diary now.
First weekend in August // city-wide
Events | Art  
This summer, Sussex’s cultural spaces offer a vibrant mix of opportunities for children and families to explore, make and play.
Wine  
The Rother Wine Triangle is a Sussex Winelands trail featuring new wayfinding signage and orientation points that connect seven award-winning vineyards.
Art  
Here's our pick of the biggest exhibitions to see across Sussex this summer.
Wine  
If you’re looking to visit a Sussex vineyard for a tasting, a tour or a bite to eat, these exceptional wine estates are a great place to start.
Art  
Here's our pick of the biggest exhibitions to see across Sussex this winter.
Overnight | Accommodation | Self-catering  
Gravetye Manor is the quintessential English manor house hotel and a centre for culinary and horticultural excellence.
Landscape  
Discover over 1,000 years of Sussex rural history, see what life was like for people living in these landscapes and experience daily life through the seasons at this open-air, living museum in the heart of the South Downs.
By Bus | News  
Cuckmere Buses, a charitable organisation providing essential transportation in the Cuckmere Valley area, is on the lookout for new volunteer drivers to join its dedicated team. To find out more about the role, Sussex Modern spoke to driver Rachel Keaney, who has been offering her driving expertise to the charity for the last 12 years.
Landscape  
In the heart of Sussex lies Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden. Visit throughout the year to explore a tapestry of innovative gardens, temperate woodlands, meadows and wetlands, plus exciting events and trails.