EVENTS

What’s On In and around Hailsham

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TODAY’S EVENTS AT HAILSHAM FESTIVAL

Open morning 10.30 to 1.30 in Vicarage Field Children's Art Exhibition 10am to 5pm in Hailsham Library Mayors Concert (free) 2 to 3.15pm in Hailsham Parish Church Captain of the Waves 7.30 to 10pm in Hailsham Pavilion Art Trail 7th to 22nd Various venues For more details pick up a programme around town or visit […]

TALK: BANOFFEE PIE (Ian Dowding)

Ian Dowding, the chef synonymous with the Banoffi Pie, will talk about this and his other adventures from 3pm onwards at The Laurel, 1 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 4AD. Ian on has worked in the restaurant business for over fifty years. After several jobs in small restaurants, he moved to East Sussex to […]

TALK: OH, WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE!

Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Vicarage Road, Hailsham

Join Ian Gledhill as he presents a light-hearted look at the traditions of English seaside towns over the years, include Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings. From bathing machines to amusements and pleasure piers as well as 'What the Butler Saw'. An illustrated talk. The evening may be rounded off with a rendition of Sussex by the […]

£5

HARVEST HUNT

Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex

There is a Harvest Hunt at Michelham Priory currently running until 30 October between 10am and 5pm. While it’s designed with children in mind, adults will love the challenge just as much. Explore seven acres of glorious grounds and see what you can spot. Included in general admission. Find out more about visiting: https://sussexpast.co.uk/harvest-hunt-at-michelham.E

FAMILY FUN DAY

Hellingly rugby club A271 Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham

Hellingly Rugby Club have a family fun day to help celebrate their 50th anniversary year celebrations. There will be birds of prey, inflatables, face painting and more. The bar will be open and from 3pm and they have a face off against Littlehampton RFC in their first home league game of the season. Free entry […]

HARVEST FLOWERS

All Saints Church, Herstmonceux Church Rd, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Following the success of the tea party to view the Easter Flowers, Herstmonceux Church will be serving refreshments to visitors on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October from 2-4pm so that the Harvest Flowers could be viewed at your own time. All welcome, proceeds to church funds.

COWBEECH BONFIRE & FIREWORKS

NOTE: New venue is Hammer Lane, Cowbeech, BN27 4JL Join us for an unforgettable night of fire, light, and fun! Here's what's happening: 6:00 PM: Gates open at the Bonfire Field 6:30 PM: Torchlight parade with the Ryebellion Drummers from Merrie Harriers Pub to the bonfire site 7:00 PM: Lighting of the bonfire 8:00 PM: […]

STOCK CAR & BANGERS FIREWORKS GALA

Arlington Stadium Arlington Rd West, Hailsham, East Sussex

It's Gala Night week at Arlington Stadium, Eastbourne!! The ultimate race night, with the skies set to be lit up with our fantastic firework spectacular as well as thrill-packed action from the Back to Basics Bangers and one of the most entertaining classes on the ovals, the National Ministox.

Don’t Light Me Up

Bodle Street Green Village Hall The Causeway, Bodle Street Green, Herstmonceux, East Sussex

Dark Skies Festival Event

Free

DARK SKIES FESTIVAL

Springham Farm Grove Hill, Hellingly, East Sussex

Dark Skies Celebration at Springham Farm. 50m in from the road. Join us for a magical event at Springham Farm during the Wild About Dark Skies Festival! Astronomy demonstrations and star gazing. Event lasts 2 hours. Hot drinks and snacks. Bring warm clothes, waterproof shoes or boots with good tread, red torches if you have […]

Free

SUSSEX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF)

Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Theatre, Hailsham, United Kingdom

Sussex International Film Festival runs at Hailsham Pavilion. Go along to the launch on 14 from 10.30 to 1.30 for the screening of the short films that were entered into this very popular competition and which made it to the semi-finals stage. This fascinating mix are all limited to 20 minutes and cover many genres […]

£5

HAILSHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

Vicarage Field High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex

Hailsham’s Christmas Lights Switch-on event takes place in the town centre on Friday 29 November from 4 to 7pm. The big switch-on is at 6pm. There will be carol singing, pig racing, stalls, Santa will be giving out sweets, roasted chestnuts and candy floss and lots more. There is mulled wine or hot drinks afterwards […]

Free