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The centre of town will be buzzing on Saturday mornings during the festival. Come along to Vicarage Field in the centre of town and visit the weekly Saturday market and enjoy the Mish Mash Morris Dancers from 11am and 1pm plus face painting and children's craft activities. Visit us at the Festival Information Centre inside […]
A nostalgic journey with local transport consultant and author Chris Cheek through his 50-year career 'on the buses' plus a discussion with Philip Ayres of Cuckmere Community Bus about the role of the bus in modern life.
Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M'Lord) returns in his sell-out one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable lives. Set in the bedroom of a sick Oliver Hardy, the show takes place during Laurel's visit to the dying man. Recounting their past success as the comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, this is […]
Recorder virtuoso, Piers Adams and Lyndy Mayle on electronic keyboards bring their wealth of musical talent and experience to the stage at Hailsham Pavilion. Baroque Alchemy is a beacon for our changing musical times and aims to introduce an entirely new audience to music of the past, as well as taking traditional classical music lovers […]
Join Hailsham FM for a special sing-along showing of Frozen and prepare to sing your heart out! With lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Elsa and Anna – just sit back and ‘Let it Go’! YOU the audience are the stars! Remember to dress up as your favourite character and be a […]
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon listening to the South Downs Community Flute Choir with guest soloist, Angela Purll, who will perform a mixed repertoire from classical favourites to modern, light easy listening, with many tunes that you may recognise.
A pleasant, friendly afternoon with The Downland Poets who will once again offer a free informal hour or so, sharing their poetry both profound and amusing. After a break for refreshments there will be “open mic” time for anyone who wishes to just listen, or to share their love of our language with a poem […]
This Murder Mystery is a Hailsham Festival event. Written by Linda Francis, it is a fitting tribute to her memory. There's lots of twists and plotting in this intriguing play which will require the best detective skills from the audience. Fish and chip supper from John's Fish Bar is included in the admission fee of […]
Fairground rides, ride-on steam train, Punch and Judy, numerous stalls, Marco's Magic and Circus skills, Fancy Dress competition - Children up to 10 years , Crafty Annie, Vintage Bus, Steam Engine and Fairground Organ. Hailsham FM. market Cafe. Live music from Howlin' Grooves. Free entry
Dreamy Place is a community-led festival, formerly Brighton Digital Festival, that showcases world-renowned artists alongside local creative talent who have created installations, interactive events, VR experiences, workshops and conferences. The festival has been designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds with the potential of creative technology - it takes place in Brighton from […]
The Berwick and Friday Art Groups present a stunning array of original affordable arts and crafts by local artists and makers. Free Entry, large car park, wheelchair accessible, craft stall, homemade refreshments. This is a Hailsham Festival “Extra” event for the Art & Discovery trail, sponsored by Lightning Fibre.
Step into the festive period at England’s Medieval Christmas Fayre, a one-of-a-kind medieval themed family holiday event on the 25th and 26th November 2023 at Michelham Priory, East Sussex. Everywhere visitors turn they will feel they’ve entered a medieval village in full holiday celebration with a range of jovial entertainment, ‘make & take’ and ‘have-a-go’ […]
