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An Eggstra Bank Holiday Challenge

April 6, 2023

Can you discover 23 things to do in ‘Sussex by the Sea in 2023’? 

 

Let’s help you enjoy those early summer Bank Holidays with some ideas to inspire your #sussexbytheseasons. 



Never mind Easter Egg Hunts, if you’ve been tasked with planning entertainment for your family, friends or group over the upcoming bank holidays, we’d like to help you hunt out enough to keep everyone happy, with organised events, attractions, entertainment, great food and drink, guided tours, country walks and cycle rides and a great choice of local accommodation, where you can rest your weary head in and around Arundel, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

 

We think you’ll find something to suit all the family, and friends, and if you want some ‘me’ time, we’ve got that covered too. From antiques browsing and window shopping, to some great local health & beauty offers, plus the free fresh air and countryside to keep to yourself - or share with others. 

 

Your challenge? – to make a choice from all the great information and inspiration you’ll find at Visit Arundel, Love Bognor Regis and Visit Littlehampton 

 

Scroll through the What’s On calendars on each of those websites for organised events to suit everyone. From Easter Activities, Royal Celebrations for the forthcoming Coronation – and with that extra Bank Holiday day at the beginning of May in mind, lots of family activities, water sports, arts, culture and exhibitions to suit all tastes. 

 

Once you’ve chosen your organised event(s) and entertainment and if you still need to plan a day (or two) out, take a look at our springing into spring blog for some ideas on how to enjoy and support our great range of local attractions, gardens, parks and open spaces, and the local coast too, of course. 

 

And if that’s not enough, don’t forget we have the wonderful South Downs National Park on the doorstep, and even more West Sussex wonders to discover – if you don’t believe us click over to the Experience West Sussex website! 

 

Park your car at home and plan a greener journey using public transport options at Southern Railway, Stagecoach Bus and Compass Travel 

 

Ready to accept the challenge? We’d love to see your pictures! Why not share them with Sussex by the Sea on our social channels and tag #sussexbytheseasons so that we can select and share our favourite pic of the month.


Arundel Castle, Bognor Regis Arcade and Littlehampton Town Centre in bloom and flower.


Make sure you take a look at our other Things To Do blogs for more inspirational ideas, whatever the weather or your budget.

 

Follow our social media channels for more local events and news shared by ‘Sussex by the Sea’, our partners and local attractions, event organisers and tourism & hospitality businesses. You’ll find all the social channel links and contacts at: sussexbythesea.com/contact

 

If you’re planning to make the Arun District your base for a longer stay, scroll through our home page and click the links to our towns and neighbouring partners plus Experience West Sussex and the South Downs National Park for even more reasons to stay in or close to ‘Sussex by the Sea’.

 

‘Sussex by the Sea’ and Arun District Council provide this information in good faith, as researched and published on various local websites and social media channels or provided by partners and event organisers. Please click the links provided and contact the event organiser/attraction/business or venue direct to confirm current details.

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