1. Wonderful Weeks at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, Singleton, Chichester
Celebrating the theme of traditional games and pastimes, there will be a programme of activities and crafts that changes weekly, including nature trails, orienteering, singing and puzzles. Weekly themes include natural world games (Monday, 1 until Sunday, August 7) with activities including shadow puppets, nature trail, orienteering, craft boats and stick challenge. From Monday, August 8 until Sunday, August 14 it will focus on hobbies and pastimes. Week three will be focussed on team games, activities include song or chant rounds, tag, capture the flag, bowling and quoits, team puzzle. Week four theme will be personal challenges (Monday, August 22 until Wednesday, August 31.) with an egg and spoon distance challenge, hop scotch, singing kettle challenge.
Families can also enjoy exploring the beautiful grounds, seeing traditional farm animals and discovering the many historic buildings such as the working watermill, bakehouse and Victorian school to find out what life was like in the past. From July until September, the Museum has additional summer demonstrations across the historic homes and workplaces, which span 1,000 years of history. This summer also sees the return of the Museum's outdoor theatre events featuring family favourites such as Awful Aunty, Peter Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows and more.
Visit www.wealddown.co.uk to book and find further details. Photo: Sam Stephenson, www.samstephenson.co.uk
2. Family Fun days, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester
On July 30 and 31 South Downs Planetarium is hosting a family fun day. There will be interactive games, puzzles and learning activities. You can discover Artemis, NASA's next mission to the moon and learn about our moon and planets. There is also the opportunity to touch a real meteorite. Booking is advised.
Picture courtesy of the South Downs Planetarium Photo: South Downs Planetarium
3. Kingley Vale, Chichester
Kingley Vale is the perfect place to explore, go on adventures, long walks and picnics. Photo: contrib
4. Petworth Cottage Musem
Petworth Cottage Museum re-opened on July 19, 2022 after refurbishment and safety work. The museum will be open from 2pm to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday until the end of October. It will also be taking part in Petworth Heritage Weekend in September. Photo: contrib