Things To Do in February 2023

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Things To Do in February 2023

January 31, 2023

The days are getting longer, nature is waking up and the first half term school holiday of 2023 is beckoning, with several organised events planned.

Hopefully the weather will behave itself and give us all the chance to get out in the fresh air, enjoy the coast, countryside and parks, and visit those attractions that will be open too. So, make this the month to get out and discover something new for the new year!

Spring Half Term 2023 in West Sussex is from Monday 13 to Friday 17 February and some local attractions will have activities to coax you out and about. Within the Arun District take a look at the websites for Arundel Museum and WWT Arundel

It’s also snowdrop time! For local places to view these lovely signs of the coming spring, visit Denmans Garden or Highdown Gardens just northwest of Worthing. Why not go snowdrop hunting in the local parks and nature reserves? If you received a nice new diary or notebook for Christmas, how about starting a local nature journal? You could explore the National Garden Scheme website and search for local gardens open near you too.

In Arundel

As well as half term there are several other February events including: the fabulous Farmers’ Market on the 18th and a new Requiem Concert at the Cathedral on the same day, plus Comedy Nights, Jazz at the Jailhouse, a Wedding Fayre and 'Where the Crawdads Sing' at the Town Hall Cinema on Monday 27th.

Find out more about these and many more events in the What’s On Diary in the Events Calendar @VisitArundel.co.uk

Event Organisers! Make sure you tell the team at Visit Arundel about your local event too!

When you’ve noted all those event dates, spend some time discovering all the other great reasons why you should plan a visit to Arundel soon.

In Bognor Regis

Enjoy a vintage afternoon tea or a 70s Night, or take a look at other planned events at the Beachcroft Hotel including some inspiring ‘Shore to Southdowns’ outdoor activity breaks later this year. Nearby RSPB Pagham Harbour events are always worth seeking out too.

There are February Book signings and forthcoming events to add to your diary plans plus lots more to discover in this lovely seaside town, from local walks and Heritage Trails to year-round events, and everything in between! So, head over to the Love Bognor Regis site, for more inspiration and ideas.

Event Organisers! Make sure you tell the team at Love Bognor Regis about your planned local events too!

Littlehampton

Littlehampton’s new Beach Café, in a great location right on the beach has a range of events on offer, including this month, Wine Tasting, Open Mic Nights and Salsa workshops, plus something called ‘Splat & Chat’, you’ll have to click the link to find out what that is all about!

Check out Harbour Park, Freedom Leisure Wave Swimming centre, and Mewsbrook Park, the Skate Park and other great places for refreshment from East Beach Café and Edge By The Sea, to the many eateries along Pier Road and the riverside.

The big February event in Littlehampton town centre is the Charity Pancake Olympics on Saturday 25th February, check the details at the Visit Littlehampton website and register your team before the 12th February. On the day head to the High Street and cheer on your favourite team at this flipping fun event. While on the Visit Littlehampton website explore the many other delights that this seaside town has to offer.

A great new activity that you could also explore with your youngsters this half term (or any other time) is the brand new Littlehampton Stories and Histories website. This could be done at home or school, or anywhere in the world. But even better, find the maps and information boards around the town, river and seafront, use your phone to scan the QR codes, meet Ozzie the Owl and discover all you didn’t know about Littlehampton!

Nearby West Sussex and South Downs National Park neighbours

Half Term events are planned at nearby Amberley Museum, Aldingbourne Country Centre, plus The Weald & Downland Museum, West Dean Gardens, and you can enjoy Woodland walks at Slindon and Eartham Woods.

Check our partners’ websites Experience West Sussex and South Downs National Park to discover more.

The biggest highlight that’s literally out of this world each February is the annual Dark Skies Festival. In 2023 the festival runs from the 04^th to the 17^th February so why not take one small step over to their website for more information.

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’ and our partners and local attractions, event organisers and tourism & hospitality businesses. You’ll find all the social channel links and contacts at: https://www.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 neighbouring partners 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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