West Sussex
Properties and events in West Sussex
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Burton Mill
Burton Mill is a working watermill producing stoneground flour and hydro-electricity. Visitors will see water-powered flour milling and dressing and other heritage machinery. There is a small exhibition of interesting historical artefacts and photos.
Camelsdale Primary School
Camelsdale Primary School 2025 Open Afternoon- September 14th- the school's actual 121st birthday! Why not come and visit the first school opened by West Sussex County Council back in 1904 here near Haslemere, Surrey! All welcome! Cream tea too!
Coultershaw Heritage Site
See our historic water wheel driven pump along with other working and hands-on exhibits in a beautiful riverside setting. Special activities will challenge our young inventors.
Danny House
Danny House, a 16th-century Elizabethan mansion in Sussex, hosted Prime Minister Lloyd George in WWI. With grand architecture and gardens, it now serves as a retirement community while preserving its rich history in the countryside.
Display and opening of the WWII Pillbox on Patterson's Walk in Ferring
Access to the best preserved example of a Coastal WWII Pillbox in West Sussex.
Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend
See the recently conserved Wealden Blast Furnace site. Admire the Sealed Knot skirmish. Many demonstrations, displays and refreshments. Country location in beautiful woodland. Guided tours.
Golden Gala - New Park Centre
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Explore over 200 years of history with free entry on 12, 15 or 17 September 2025. Discover winding paths, towering trees, tranquil lakes, enchanting wildlife – including our rare wallabies, captivating sculptures, a Play Park and fun for all ages.
Petworth House and Park
Explore Petworth House, a magnificent Treasure House displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park.
Shoreham Fort - Giving History a Future by Bringing History to Life
Come and join us at Shoreham Fort and watch the Scheduled Monument come to life.
Shoreham Fort HOD Tours
Come and join the volunteers at Shoreham Fort and they will share with you some of the unique and diverse history of this hidden Scheduled Monument, situated at the very eastern end of the shingle spit that used to be known as Bungalow Town.
St Mary de Haura church, New Shoreham
An architectural gem of a church which dates from 1103 with both romanesque and gothic styles. As well as some curiosities, there features from English history will be seen - one from the 12th, one from the 17th and one from 20th centuries.
Standen's Hidden Garden Gems
Enjoy a unique garden tour led by our Head Gardener to find hidden gems of Standen's garden. A rare opportunity to discover secret areas and behind the scenes access, exploring Standen's History, present and future.
The Flintstones
A gentle 5.5 mile walk, literally and metaphorically, unearthing the story behind flint ….. otherwise known as ‘Hampshire/Sussex Diamonds’. After this walk you will never look at a flint wall the same way again!
WE KNOW YOUR NAME ~ ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST NEWTIMBER
St John the Evangelist was transformed due to generous funding from Charles Gordon who owned plantations where enslaved people laboured. No longer chattels, we have census returns from 1829 and plan on giving these people their names back. Join us!