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Whether it’s half-term fun with the kids, or enjoying a grown-ups-only vineyard tour, it’s all happening in Brighton & Hove this May Bank Holiday! The fun doesn’t stop there, as after the bank holiday there are still tons of fab half-term activities and events to be enjoyed too.
A new exhibition featuring never-seen-before items and artworks from one of the UK´s most beloved author-illustrators in the part of East Sussex that he made his home. Bloomin’ Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs is a highly personal show that will bring together 30 items from the late author´s estate.
Leonardslee - Leonardslee Lates: 24 – 26 May
Bask in live music as the sun sets over their vibrant spring gardens with our exciting series of late-night openings. A magical evening of food, drink, and music all with the backdrop of a stunningly beautiful Leonardslee landscape.
Elderflower Fields – Family Festival: 24 – 27 May
A wild weekend family adventure, packed full of music, sports, nature, and the arts, all set in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Brighton Festival - Carnesky’s Showwomxn Sideshow Spectacular: 25 – 26 May
Roll up, roll up, Carnesky's circus is in town. A ground-breaking, breath-taking world full of wonder womxn awaits... Taking over a street in central Brighton are nine stages filled with over 30 performers, including aerialists, wrestlers, illusionists, contortionists and more! Step right up and share this unmissable daytime spectacle with the whole family.
Artelium – Tours & Tastings: 25 – 26 May
Immerse yourself in the innovative and creative world of modern English wine at their East Sussex estate over the bank holiday. Through a vineyard tour & tasting you’ll discover why the South Downs is one of the world’s most exciting new wine regions and uncover the craft of winemaking.
Artist Open Houses – Across the city: 25 – 27 May
The Artist Open Houses offer festival goers the chance to meet the artists and to view locally made, seriously good arts and crafts. The festival is also an inclusive, community event, embracing artists of all ages, at all stages of their careers, including recent graduates and school and college students.
Brighton Fringe – Family Fun: 25 May – 2 June
With hundreds of events this May the Fringe is a great place to plan your family fun, with bubble performers, kids' theatre, clown wars, and workshops check out their website to organise your May half-term.
Borde Hill – Springtime Stretch Kids Wellbeing Trail: 25 May – 2 June
This May half-term, get ready to strike some seriously playful yoga poses as you journey through the Garden on an engaging kids’ wellbeing trail. These are no ordinary poses, but stretches that will make your children giggle, smile, and unleash your inner warrior or dancer!
Wakehurst - Plant Olympics: 25 May – 2 June
It’s time to stretch muscles and minds as the latest mission for young adventurers at Wakehurst calls upon the mightiest heroes to enter the Nature Olympics. The warmer and longer days of the May half-term form the perfect opportunity to take on the new Nature Heroes challenge, with the most-prized trophy to be won – a Nature Olympics badge.
Drusillas Park – Half-term fun: 25 May – 2 June
Keep the kids half term happy with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days out with kids in Sussex! Get nose-to-nose with 80 species of animal in their interactive zoo, get wet in the super splash pad, go wild in indoor and outdoor playgrounds, enjoy unlimited access to 7 family-friendly rides and more!
Rockwater - Kids Sip and Paint Session: 28 May
An opportunity for younger visitors to enjoy a specially designed Sip & Paint session, the perfect half-term activity for creative kids!
Theatre Royal – Free activities for Children & Families: 28 May – 1 June
In honour of Theatre Royal Brighton’s massive recent refurbishment, and to coincide with May Half Term, their Creative Learning Department will be running a series of free drop-in craft events under the colonnade, perfect to keep everyone entertained for free! Tue 28 May, 1 pm – 3 pm: Mini terracotta pots and model making. Wed 29 May, 11 am - 1 pm: Make a pop-up Theatre Royal Brighton. Thu 30 May, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm: Mini terracotta makes and pop-up theatres. Sat 1 Jun, 1 - 3 pm: Seaside-themed arts and crafts.
Fabrica - Fantastical Clay Creatures Workshop: 29 May
Join professional artist facilitator Lynn Weddle on an enchanting journey into the world of clay sculpture. Lynn will guide young participants through a hands-on exploration of the unique tactile qualities of clay as they mold and shape their very own fantastical creatures. Ages 5-9 session, 10.30 am – midday, ages 8-12 years, 1 – 2.30 pm.
With these and hundreds more wonderful events happening this Bank Holiday weekend, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Caroline
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