Littlehampton Events Diary


Fossil Hunters

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 14-02-2012
Event end date 14-02-2012
Start and finish time 10:00 to 11:00
Location West Beach
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5DL
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Become fossil hunters this February half term! Join us for some fossil hunting on Littlehampton's West Beach, but make sure you book your place in advance. Event is weather dependant, and suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. You can also pop along to the Museum to explore our galleries and take part in our fossil hunting quiz.
   

Fossil Hunters

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 16-02-2012
Event end date 16-02-2012
Start and finish time 12:00 to 13:00
Location West Beach
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5DL
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Become fossil hunters this February half term! Join us for some fossil hunting on Littlehampton's West Beach, but make sure you book your place in advance. Event is weather dependant, and suitable clothing and footwear must be worn. You can also pop along to the Museum to explore our galleries and take part in our fossil hunting quiz.
   

The Littlehampton Harbour Park Mile in Aid of Sport Relief

Type of event Outdoor Activities
Event start date 25-03-2012
Event end date 25-03-2012
Start and finish time 10:00 to 13:00
Location Harbour Park, Arun Parde, Littlehampton
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5LH
Contact telephone no. 01903732985
Email address
Website my.sportrelief.com/SR12/search/event/result?id=757&postcode=BN17 5HA
Event details Sunny seaside Littlehampton welcomes people of all ages and abilities to come on down to do their Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on a route that takes in Arun Parade, the harbour and the seafront. Afterwards kick-back and enjoy all the entertainment on offer. Make sure you get your place in The Littlehampton Harbour Park Mile now! A Community Event which welcomes ONE & ALL
   

Sketch Your Pet!

Type of event Arts & Crafts
Event start date 04-04-2012
Event end date 04-04-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 15:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Local Artist Michael Moore will be creating an animal kingdom in the Community Gallery this Spring at the Museum, and he is runnng FREE art classes teaching you how to sketch your pet during the school holidays. Just bring along a photo of your pet or favourite animal, and learn from the expert! Classes are open to all aged 8 or over, and equipment will be provided. Booking is essential!
   

Easter Craft

Type of event Easter
Event start date 07-04-2012
Event end date 07-04-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 16:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Just drop in to the Museum this Easter Saturday to create some FREE beautiful Easter craft with us.
   

Cat's Cradle by Leslie Sands

Type of event Theatre/Cinema/Concerts
Event start date 18-04-2012
Event end date 21-04-2012
Start and finish time 19:30 to 22:00
Location The Windmill Entertainment Centre
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5LH
Contact telephone no. 01903 722224
Email address
Website www.stage-doo.org.uk
Event details Set in an old coaching-house in a remote English village, Cat's Cradle concerns an almost forgotten kidnapping, and perhaps murder, which has never been resolved. Inspector Frost returns to reopen the investigation. However his efforts are hindered as it becomes clear that he is facing a conspiracy of silence from the local townspeople. The final outcome provides a completely unexpected twist to this intriguing and disturbing mystery. Tickets from Windmill Box Office priced at £10 (with concessions at £9).
   

Lens Eye View

Type of event Exhibition and Arts
Event start date 18-04-2012
Event end date 08-06-2012
Start and finish time 09:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Merging old Littlehampton with new, this is a photography exhibition with a difference! The concept is simple: take a picture of an old photo held up in front of the place it was originally taken. The result is a magical doorway to the past, combining the old and the new. The public are warmly invited to submit their views alongside those taken by the Museum team. Your 'views' must be submitted by the 1st April 2012 for inclusion in the exhibition. Please see our website or call in for more details.
   

Littlehampton OPEN

Type of event Exhibition and Arts
Event start date 21-04-2012
Event end date 08-06-2012
Start and finish time 09:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Part of Littlehampton's Art Trail, this exhibition will display work by amateur and professional artists across Sussex, and is based on a Spring time theme. This is the Museum's first OPEN art exhibiton, and all ages and mediums are encouraged to submit a piece (or two!) for the exhibition on our chosen theme. Artwork must be submitted to the Museum between the 24th and the 31st March 2012, after which the individuals wil be informed whether their piece has been selected for the exhibition. Please visit our website for more details, or contact Lucy Ashby at lashby@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk or 01903 738100 for more details.
   

Littlehampton Musical Comedy - Diamond Musical Jubilee

Type of event Entertainment
Event start date 04-05-2012
Event end date 06-05-2012
Start and finish time 19:30 to 22:00
Location Windmill Theatre - The Green
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5LM
Contact telephone no. 01903 730775
Email address  
Website  
Event details A revue show to celebrate Littlehampton Musical Comedy Society’s 60th anniversary to be performed by current and previous members who are joining together to celebrate this milestone in the society’s history. This mammoth musical revue contains song & dance number’s from West End & Broadway shows that have been staged since the 1950’s to date covering the life span of LMCS. These include songs from West Side Story, Sound of Music, Half a Sixpence, Mack & Mabel, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Hairspray, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Jersey Boys and many more. Evening performances only at 7.30pm. Tickets available from LMCS Ticket hotline on 01903 730775 Priced at £11 and £12
   

Queens Diamond Jubilee - Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton

Type of event Special Events
Event start date 04-06-2012
Event end date 05-06-2012
Start and finish time 10:00 to 17:00
Location Mewsbrook Park
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN162LX
Contact telephone no. 07790235070
Email address
Website www.chacecatering.co.uk
Event details On 4th & 5th of June 2012, Chace Catering are holding a special 2 day event in Mewsbrook Park (Littlehampton) to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The live concert from Buckingham Palace will be be screened on a giant 25 square metre TV screen in the park! Food, drink and ice-cream will naturally be available from the cafe. Don't miss out! Free admission and fun for all the family! The event will also help raise funds for The Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice. For details on sponsorship or advertising at this exciting event please contact David Chace on 07790235070 or david@chacecatering.co.uk
   

Jubilee Workshop: Bunting

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 06-06-2012
Event end date 06-06-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 15:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee the Museum is hosting a traditional tea part this half term, with a series of workshops priot to the event to give children a chance to create decorations to bring along on the day. Book a place on this session to make festive bunting! Booking is essential.
   

Jubilee Workshop: Flags

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 07-06-2012
Event end date 07-06-2012
Start and finish time 11:00 to 12:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee the Museum is hosting a traditional tea part this half term, with a series of workshops priot to the event to give children a chance to create decorations to bring along on the day. Book a place on this session to make wonderful union jack flags! Booking is essential.
   

Jubilee Workshop: Party Hats

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 08-06-2012
Event end date 08-06-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 15:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee the Museum is hosting a traditional tea part this half term, with a series of workshops priot to the event to give children a chance to create decorations to bring along on the day. Book a place on this session to make fantastic party hats! Booking is essential.
   

Jubilee Tea Party

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 09-06-2012
Event end date 09-06-2012
Start and finish time 15:00 to 16:30
Location Friend's Meeting House, Church Street
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EL
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee the Museum is hosting a traditional tea party this half term, with a series of workshops prior to the event to give children a chance to create decorations to bring along on the day. Only children that participated in our Jubilee Workshops are invited to the event, along with their famililes. Please see our Jubilee Workshop events (making Bunting, Flags & Party Hats) for more details.
   

Littlehampton Carnival

Type of event Carnivals
Event start date 14-07-2012
Event end date 14-07-2012
Start and finish time 10:00 to 14:00
Location High Street, Littlehampton
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code
Contact telephone no. Freda Hughes
Email address
Website www.littlehamptoncarnival.co.uk
Event details Proccesion: Starts at 6pm. Line up starts at St.Winefreds Road, Littlehampton and ends at Southfields Recreational Ground at aprox 8.30pm. Contact Address: 26 East Street, Littlehampton.
   

A Clean Break!

Type of event Exhibition and Arts
Event start date 28-07-2012
Event end date 07-09-2012
Start and finish time 09:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details 'A Clean Break!' is Littlehampton's BIG summer exhibition, and is FREE for all to come and view. Follow the fictional River family as they enjoy their fun packed Summer holiday in Littlehampton, while learning how to be kind to their environment. Feel inspired to take part in some of their activities and learn more about going green this Summer.
   

Olympic Boot Camp

Type of event Health
Event start date 31-07-2012
Event end date 31-07-2012
Start and finish time 10:00 to 11:00
Location The Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road,
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 7DZ
Contact telephone no. 01903 721563
Email address
Website westsussexfitness.com
Event details Sampson Fitness would love give..... A FREE Boot Camp Session, just pop along and join the fun To celebrate the Olympics and keeping Great Britian Fit!
   

Get Crafty!: Ghastly Greeks

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 01-08-2012
Event end date 01-08-2012
Start and finish time 13:00 to 16:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Book a place on our popular annual Horrible Histories themed afternoons, featuring traditional craft with a little help from local re-enactment groups. Booking is essential, and will open on the 1st July 2012.
   

Get Crafty!: Gross Georgians

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 08-08-2012
Event end date 08-08-2012
Start and finish time 13:00 to 16:00
Location The Wickbourne Centre
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 7DZ
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Book a place on our popular annual Horrible Histories themed afternoons, featuring traditional craft with a little help from local re-enactment groups. Booking is essential, and will open on the 1st July 2012.
   

Get Crafty!: Woeful Wartime

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 15-08-2012
Event end date 15-08-2012
Start and finish time 13:00 to 16:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Book a place on our popular annual Horrible Histories themed afternoons, featuring traditional craft with a little help from local re-enactment groups. Booking is essential, and will open on the 1st July 2012.
   

Family Matters

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 15-09-2012
Event end date 03-11-2012
Start and finish time 09:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Learn how to research your family tree at this interactive exhibition full of useful advice and hands on sources from the Museum's collection. We will also be holding family history workshops where you can get advice from the experts, please search for our other Museum events to find out more, or visit our website.
   

Family History: Ask the Experts

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 22-09-2012
Event end date 22-09-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Pop along to the Museum to put your genealogy questions to local experts from the Sussex Family History Group. You will have access to their unique databases, and you can find out more about the Group and how you can join. Sessions are FREE so just drop by!
   

Family History: Ask the Experts

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 13-10-2012
Event end date 13-10-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 16:30
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details Pop along to the Museum to put your genealogy questions to local experts from the Sussex Family History Group. You will have access to their unique databases, and you can find out more about the Group and how you can join. Sessions are FREE so just drop by!
   

60th Anniversary Traditional Bonfire Celebrations

Type of event Special Events
Event start date 27-10-2012
Event end date 27-10-2012
Start and finish time 17:00 to 22:00
Location Town centre and seafront
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17
Contact telephone no. 01903 721866
Email address
Website www.lbs.me.uk
Event details 60th Anniversary Traditional Bonfire Celebrations. Torchlight processions featuring costumed torchbearers, marching bands, illuminated floats and steam engines. Mammoth bonfire, seafront firework display and family funfair.
   

Make your Family Tree

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 30-10-2012
Event end date 30-10-2012
Start and finish time 10:30 to 12:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details As part of our Family History Autumn at the Museum we will be giving children the chance to create their very own family tree this half term! Booking is essential.
   

Make your own Family Tree

Type of event Museums/Heritage/History
Event start date 31-10-2012
Event end date 31-10-2012
Start and finish time 10:30 to 12:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details As part of our Family History Autumn at the Museum we will be giving children the chance to create their very own family tree this half term! Booking is essential
   

Christmas Capers

Type of event Christmas
Event start date 08-12-2012
Event end date 08-12-2012
Start and finish time 14:00 to 16:00
Location Littlehampton Museum
Town/village Littlehampton
Post code BN17 5EW
Contact telephone no. 01903 738100
Email address
Website www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Event details This Christmas we are hosting exciting drop in activities for all the family. Visitors young and old will be able to join the Museum team in making beaultiful Christmas cards and dazzling decorations to give to their loved ones this festive season.