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Things To Do in March

March 2, 2023

With the short month of February now behind us, March is in full bloom with yellow daffodils and dainty snowdrops peppering our beautiful landscape here in the Arun District.

March marks the official start of spring following the Equinox on 20th March, and daylight-saving time begins at the end of the month too which means longer days and more time to enjoy the natural beauty and plethora of activities on offer in ‘Sussex by the Sea’ as we move into warmer months – can you tell we’re excited?!

Mothering Sunday 2023 is on the 19^th March too. Why not plan a day out at one of our lovely attractions, or afternoon tea, or dinner. Keep an eye on our social channels for lots of ideas to choose from, which we plan to share, direct from our wide range of attractions and hospitality businesses. Don’t forget #supportlocal !

If you’re planning ahead to the Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III, don’t forget to check out the at Arun District Council’s useful information at arun.gov.uk/leisure-events The closing date to apply to hold a street party with a road closure is 10^th March 2023!

Arundel

The good folk of Arundel are planning lots of events for the spring and summer ahead !

This month there’s the town’s first Literary Day on the 2nd March and a Community Fair on 11th March with free entry and fun for all the family. There’s also the monthly farmers market on 18th March and several cultural events in the town centre throughout the month including art exhibitions, talks and music events. For those looking for carer support or a change in vocation, there is a free carer marketplace event at the Norfolk Centre in Mill Road too.

For details on these and many more events plus much more inspiration to make it easy to plan your next staycation, trip or day out, we recommend that you create a bookmark for visitarundel.co.uk and check regularly for updates throughout the year.

Here’s something else to look forward to!

The iconic Arundel Castle is getting ready for its 2023 season, opening on the 1st April. Spend these last chilly days of winter / early spring checking out the castles’ website for their special events and plan your next visit now!

Bognor Regis

From a beer festival to ‘Dangerous Dads’ forest school activities at Hotham Park, there’s several events planned in Bognor Regis this March.

The mini golf opposite the pier and ‘Wildforest Falls’ Adventure Golf in Hotham Park are open to help you ‘swing into spring‘ with some gentle outdoor exercise, by the sea or in lovely Hotham Park which is already full of wildlife activity and spring blossom putting in an appearance.

Whether it’s fun for all the family, a day or morning out, career support or just discovering something new, take some time to explore lovebognorregis.co.uk and plan your next visit, or two, or more!

Littlehampton

Nearby West Sussex and South Downs National Park neighbours

Check out Experience West Sussex and the South Downs National Park websites for more inspirational ideas to fill up your diaries for the whole of 2023!

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: 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 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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