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    Make your summer holidays sensational this year and find your Brighton, from top attractions to quirky events, it's all here waiting to be discovered! 

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  1. Image shows skaters at the Royal Pavilion ice rink, skating in front of the palace which is light in a warm pink glow.

    Address

    Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EE

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas

    The UK’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink is back, powered by renewable energy. With its unrivalled setting in front of Brighton’s iconic Royal Pavilion, and ice like glass, the rink has been welcoming visitors since 2010. It’s still the UK’s only…

  2. Bench sculpture on the pebbles painted with an image of Brighton' West Pier
    Bench sculpture on the pebbles painted with an image of Brighton Palace Pier at night
    Bench sculpture on the pebbles painted with an image of Brighton' West Pier
    Bench sculpture on the pebbles painted with an image of Brighton Palace Pier at night

    Address

    Citywide, Brighton, East Sussex

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Arts

    Get ready to dive into Brighton and Hove’s first storybook art trail which will arrive in the autumn 2026.

  3. Nature Wellbeing Activity Walks

    Address

    Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6PJ

    Hove

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    Childrens Events

    Join our Wandering Emotions walks for a fun-filled family journey into nature! Along the walk take part in activities that are the perfect mix of art, mindfulness, and outdoor exploration designed to spark imagination to connect with nature and each…

  4. Dream Upon A Christmas Star: Festive Family Performance

    Address

    Old Boat Community Centre, 172 Carden Hill, Brighton, BN1 8GN

    Brighton

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    Childrens Events

    What do you dream about on Christmas Eve? A little boy is afraid of the dark, but when he takes hold of a shooting star, he finds he can escape into the wonderful world of dreams!

    Split Hairs Theatre brings a heartfelt story of love and Christmas…

  5. Christmas tree decorated with golden baubles and pinecones

    Address

    Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, BN27 3PR

    Telephone

    01323 442 051

    Hailsham

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Do you have the heart of a Scrooge?

    Meet the Ghosts Of Christmas Past, Present and Future as you become the infamous Scrooge in The Christmas Carol Experience.

    Walk through Christmas Victorian London as you make life changing decisions to redeem…

  6. Nature Wellbeing Activity Walks

    Address

    Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AU

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Join our Wandering Emotions walks for a fun-filled family journey into nature! Along the walk take part in activities that are the perfect mix of art, mindfulness, and outdoor exploration designed to spark imagination to connect with nature and each…

  7. Exciting Science UK Tour

    Address

    The Royal Hippodrome, 106--114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF

    Telephone

    01323 802020

    Eastbourne

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Warning…. Warning….. Extreme Fun Alert!

    This, Exciting & Educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. (See what we did there!)

    With Fun & Fact filled experiments, watch in…

  8. A child in a red dress with their parents

    Address

    Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    AGE RECCOMMENDATION: 5+ 
    Come and witness a pantomime unlike any other — the world’s first professional Panto written entirely by AI!
    Fear not…! Special measures (trials, input parameters and finally a quick pre-speed read by the producers to…

  9. Curious About Brighton - Quirky Heritage Walks

    Address

    Brighton City Centre, Brighton, BN1 1RE

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Brighton's Secrets Revealed: Embark on a Treasure Hunt Adventure! Ready to see Brighton in a whole new light? Our self-guided heritage walks are your key to unlocking the city's hidden stories and quirky charm. Choose your format – booklet or…

  10. A child in a red dress with their parents

    Address

    Komedia, 44--47 Gardner Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1UN

    Telephone

    01273 647101

    Brighton and Hove

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Hip Hop, Funk and Soul for Kidz and guardians!

    Kidz With Attitude is back! The day time club for kidz and guardians to break out their best moves on the dancefloor.

    K.W.A DJs will play the finest (non-explicit) hip-hop, funk and soul in da club…

  11. A child in a red dress with their parents

    Address

    American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL

    Telephone

    01273 878288

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Come and learn some incredible circus skills with Circus Sensible. Suitable for ages 8-14. Skills include juggling, plate spinning, stilt walking and diablo. Are you a clown or a star performer?!

  12. Neutral wrapping paper with Christmas tree branches and gold scissors

    Address

    Wickers Gymnastics Club, Unit 9 and 10, Chartwell Business Centre, Lancing, BN15 8FB

    Chartwell Business Centre, Lancing

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Celebrate the festive season with Wickers Gymnastics Club at our Christmas Party, packed with fun, movement, games and cheer! This one-off event is open to both club and non-club members aged 4+ (as long as they’re in full-time school). Expect…

  13. Run, Robot, Run!

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    Mid Street Lab, 80 St Georges' Road, Brighton, BN2 1EF

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Run, Robot, Run explores the roboticization of popular culture, depicting near-and- far futurist visions in print, digital and animation. Created by Gareth Strachan and featuring works by: Beth McInnes, Marc de Launay and Yoni Goodman.

  14. Christmas tree display with naughty and nice list

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    Old Boat Community Centre, 172 Carden Hill, Brighton, BN1 8GN

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Bring the whole family for a day packed with low-cost and free activities everyone can enjoy!

    What’s On:

    Santa’s Grotto (donation based)
    Bouncy Castle
    Dance Machine
    Pocket Money Stall
    Crafts
    Sweet Stall
    Tombola …

  15. Bluey's Big Play

    Address

    Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR

    Telephone

    0844 847 1515

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

    Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical…

  16. Giant Bubble Show with Samsam Bubbleman!

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    Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton, BN1 4GD

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Giant Bubble Show with Samsam Bubbleman!

    Get ready to be blown away by 12 x Guinness Record breaker, Samsam Bubbleman - the world's leading "Bubbleologist" and his incredible giant bubble show!

    Square bubbles, Bubble Vortexes, Caterpillar Bubbles,…

  17. Brighton Toy and Model Museum

    Address

    The Brighton Toy and Model Museum, 52--55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4EB

    Telephone

    01273 749494

    Brighton

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Brighton Toy Museum is home to over 12,000 toys and models from the Golden Age of British and European toy making, offering a nostalgic journey through childhood history. From vintage trains and dolls to classic Meccano sets, there’s something for…

  18. Jack and the Beanstalk: Brighton's Giant Family Panto

    Address

    DoubleTree Hilton Brighton Metropole, 106--121 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU

    Brighton

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Our GIANT family panto returns in December 2025, and the team is hard at work creating an udderly spectacular production of Jack And The Beanstalk! Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole from 23rd to 30th December 2025 for even more…

  19. A child in a red dress with their parents

    Address

    Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, Lewes, BN7 3AL

    Telephone

    01273 890383

    Lewes

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Sussex 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show is BACK!

    Experience the ultimate weekend of full-throttle family entertainment: The mighty Slingshot Monster Truck tearing up the arena! Flyin Ryan - fast…

  20. A group of people smile at the camera and raise their hands as they are excited to be at the Elderflower Fields festival.

    Address

    Pippingford Park, Nutley, Sussex, TN22 3HW

    Nutley

    Type

    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Elderflower Fields returns for a special 15th anniversary celebration, encouraging families to reconnect with the natural environment and disconnect from tech. Well-known as the ideal first festival for families, this independent, award-winning…

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