South Downs View - South Downs National Park Authority

eventful downsEventful DownsYour guide to events across theSouth DownsFor full details of these and many more events, visit our website atwww.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoying/events.Events with are those where South Downs National Park Authority are exhibiting.See the ‘events’ page on our website for more details.July2 July 10am–4pmPropagation, Planting and PruningGilbert White’s House and Garden, Selborne,Hampshirewww.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk 01420 511274Limited bus service to/from Selborne4 July 7.30pmRomeo and JulietPicnic TheatreCowdray Heritage Trust, Midhurst, W. Sussexwww.cowdray.org.uk 01730 810781By Bus: buses from Chichester, Petersfield,Haslemere and PetworthBy Rail: nearest station is Haslemere (9 milesdistance)14–15 JulyPirates and Smugglers’ WeekendArundel Castle, Arundel, W. Sussexwww.arundelcastle.org 01903 882173Arundel rail station nearby15 July Afternoon EventBinsted Strawberry FairBinsted, West Sussex15 July 11am–1pmHeather, Dragons and Tigers!RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt,W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks 01798875851100 Bus from Pulborough Station27–29 July 10.30am–5pmGarden Event- Chilli FestivalWest Dean Gardens, West Dean College, WestDean, W. Sussexwww.westdean.org.uk 01243 818314Bus no. 60 from Chichester28–29 July 10am–4pmWood Carving CompetitionButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Buses: 38 from Petersfield; half mile walkAugust1 August 2.30–4pmReptile SafariIping Common Car parkFor more information call Bruce Middleton on01730 817945.1 August 8–10pmBats at SlindonSlindon Estate, Slindon, W. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01243 8147302–5 August 10.30am–5pmSussex Guild Contemporary ShowMichelham Priory, Hailsham, E. Sussexwww.sussexpast.co.uk 01323 8442243 August 10am–12 noonWild About PlantsRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks01798 875851100 Bus from Pulborough Station3 August 7.30pmMidsummer Night’s DreamPicnic TheatreCowdray Heritage Trust, Midhurst, W. Sussexwww.cowdray.org.uk 01730 810781By Bus: buses from Chichester, Petersfield,Haslemere and PetworthBy Rail: nearest station is Haslemere (9 milesdistance)4–5 August 10am–5pm, last admission3.30pmEdwardian Street FairAmberley Museum, Houghton Bridge, W. Sussexwww.amberleymuseum.co.uk 01798 831370Amberley Train Station close by4–5 August 10am–4pmFood WeekendButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Buses: 38 from Petersfield; half mile walk4 July 8–10.30pmBats and BeyondRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks01798 875851100 Bus from Pulborough Station7 July 1–4pm60th Anniversary of theNature Reserves ActKingley ValeContact: Katherine Birch 01243 5753537–8 July 10.30am–5pmGame and Country FairMichelham Priory, Hailsham, E. Sussexwww.sussexpast.co.uk 01323 8442247 July 12–9pmSouthampton MelaHoglands Park, Southampton, Hampshirewww.artasia.org.uk 02380 22621214 July 7–10pmLughnasaButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Bus 38 from Petersfield; half mile walk14 JulyAntarctic Summer-Themed LecturesGilbert White’s House and Garden, Selborne,Hampshirewww.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk 01420 511274limited bus service to/from Selborne14 July 12–2pmRock Pool Rambles, Birling GapBirling Gap, E. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01323 423197Bus 13X from Brighton16 July 12–5.30pmOlympic Torch Relay EventArundel, W. SussexArundel rail station nearbywww.arundel.org.uk17 July 7pmSleeping BeautyPicnic TheatreCowdray Heritage Trust, Midhurst, W. Sussexwww.cowdray.org.uk 01730 810781By Bus: buses from Chichester, Petersfield,Haslemere and PetworthBy Rail: nearest station is Haslemere (9 milesdistance)21 July, 10am–5pmSouth Downs Wood FairQueen Elizabeth Country ParkButser, Hampshirewww.woodlandcrafts.co.uk 01243 641306Bus services to park 0870 608260825 July 8.30–10.30pmOwls, Bats, Glowworms night walkHarting Down, meet at Harting Down car park,W. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01730 81663827–28 July, 10am–5pmFestival of British ArchaeologyFishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne, W. Sussexwww.sussexpast.co.uk 01243 785859Fishbourne train station 5 mins walk700 bus27 July 10am–4pmDig It! Archaeology DayButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Buses: 38 to and from Petersfield; half mile walk10south downs Viewwww.southdowns.gov.uk