South Downs View - South Downs National Park Authority

eventful downs7 August 1.30–3.30pmBeach Inspired Art WorkshopsBirling Gap, E. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01323 423197Bus 13X from Brighton8 August 6.30pmGrimm TalesPicnic TheatreStansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshirewww.thepantaloons.co.uk 02392 41226511–12 AugustRoman RevelryBignor Roman Villa, Bignor, W. Sussexwww.bignorromanvilla.co.uk 01798 86925914 August 2pm–4pmRock Pool Rambles, Birling GapBirling Gap, E. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01323 423197Bus 13X from Brighton16 August 10.30am–12.30pmWild Child – begin birdwatching(for 7–12 year olds)RSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks01798 875851100 Bus from Pulborough StationDiscover three fascinating storiesabout explorers of the Natural World.Explore the home of Gilbert White thepioneering 18th century naturalist, set in25 acres of parkland. Learn about CaptainOates and his journey to the South Pole andFrank Oates, the Victorian explorer.Open all year. Please see our website for special events,opening hours and admission charges.Free entry to our Tea Parlour andGift Shop.www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk01420 511275Selborne • Hampshire • GU34 3JH17 August, 7.45–10.30pmBat Trail- meet in the main car parkBlack Down Estate, W. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01428 65235917 August, 8–10pmBat Night Hike, Drovers EstatePark in Singleton Village, meet at the cricketpavilion- Singleton, W. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01730 81663817–27 AugustArundel FestivalArundel, W. Sussexwww.arundelfestival.co.ukArundel rail station nearby1–29 August 11am–4pmWonderful Wednesdays Children’s ActivitiesWeald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton,W. Sussexwww.wealddown.co.uk 01243 81134821 August 1.30–3.30pmRock LegendsBirling Gap, E. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01323 423197Bus 13X from Brighton21 August 7.30pm–10pmJulius CaesarNewhaven Fort, Newhaven, E. Sussexwww.newhavenfort.org 01273 51762223, 24 and 25 AugustShakespeare in the Collector Earl’s Garden23 and 25 August –The Taming of theShrew24 August –The TempestArundel Castle, Arundel, W. Sussexwww.arundelcastle.org 01903 882173Arundel rail station nearby24 August 10am–1.30pmGetting to Grips with Autumn MigrantsRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks01798 875851100 Bus from Pulborough Station25 August– 9 SeptemberBUTSER ANCIENT FARMIron Age & Roman Britain ~ bringing the past to life40TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR1972 ~ 201202392 598838www.butserancientfarm.co.ukButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Petersfield, Hampshire PO8 0BGArtwave Open House FestivalVarious locations across Lewes Districtwww.artwavefestival.org 01273 48449718–27 AugustDay Out with ThomasWatercress Line, Hampshirewww.watercressline.co.uk 01962 73381025–26 August 10am–4pmPottery WeekendButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Buses: 38 from Petersfield; half mile walk26 August 2pmFilm – Willy Wonka and the ChocolateFactoryNewhaven Fort, Newhaven, E. Sussexwww.filmspot.org.uk 07736 45119026 August 6pmA Midsummer Night’s DreamOpen Air TheatreGilbert White’s House and Garden, Selborne,Hampshirewww.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk 01420 511274limited bus service to/from Selborne30 August–1 September 10am–5pm, lastadmission 3.30pm‘Ale at Amberley’ Beer FestivalAmberley Museum, Houghton Bridge, W. Sussexwww.amberleymuseum.co.uk 01798 831370Amberley Train Station close bySeptember1 September–4 November‘The Great British Walk’Black Down to Birling Gap and Slindon toSaddlescombewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns01273 8444041 September 10am–2pmLet’s Go Fly a KiteBirling Gap, E. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns 01323423197Bus 13X from Brighton1 September 10.30am–1pmGourmet Wild Food ForagingSlindon Estate Yard, Slindon, W. Sussexwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/SouthDowns 077335475371 September 9am–6pmAlresford ShowTichborne Park, Hampshirewww.alresfordshow.co.uk 01962 7387481–2 September 10am–5pm, last admission3.30pmCraft and Food FairAmberley Museum, Houghton Bridge, W. Sussexwww.amberleymuseum.co.uk 01798 831370Amberley Train Station close by1–2 September 10am–4pmRoman WeekendButser Ancient Farm, Chalton, Hampshirewww.butserancientfarm.co.uk 02392 598838Buses: 38 from Petersfield; half mile walk2 September 10.30am–1pmGourmet Wild Food ForagingMeet at Harting Down car park, W. Sussexrobinharford@gmail.com 07733 5475375 September 8.30–11pmNight CreaturesRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks 01798875851Friday 7–9 SeptemberAutumn Steam SpectacularWatercress Line, Hampshirewww.watercressline.co.uk 01962 7338107 September 10am–12 noonWild About PlantsRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks 017988758517 September 6.30pmFindon Sheep FairNepcote Green, Findon, W. Sussexwww.findonsheepfair.co.uk 01903 2641618–9 SeptemberFernhurst Open WeekendSaturday/Sunday10am–5pm both days.For more information Call Robin Barnes on 014286540888 September 10.30pmFindon Sheep FairNepcote Green, Findon, W. Sussexwww.findonsheepfair.co.uk 01903 2641618–9 September 10am–5pmFernhurst FurnaceNr. Fernhurst, West Sussexwww.fernhurstfurnace.co.uk For more informationcall Robin Barnes on 01428 65408815–16 SeptemberHeathland Through the AgesWeekend, Iping CommonFor more information call Jane Wilmott SWT on07557 162406 or Bruce Middleton SDNPA on01730817945 – 15th and 16th of September 2012from 10 – 5pm.22–23 September‘Raising the Frame’Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton,W. Sussexwww.wealddown.co.uk 01243 81134828 September 8pmCowdray Ghost WalkCowdray Heritage Trust, Midhurst, W. Sussexwww.cowdray.org.uk 01730 810781By Bus: buses from Chichester, Petersfield,Haslemere and PetworthBy Rail: nearest station is Haslemere (9 miles distance)29–Sunday 30 September 10.30am–5pmGarden Event- Apple AffairWest Dean Gardens, West Dean College, WestDean, W. Sussexwww.westdean.org.uk 01243 818314100 Bus from Pulborough StationOctober1–14 October 9.30am–5.00pmDate with Nature- a Festival of FungiRSPB Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve,Wiggonholt, W. Sussexwww.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks01798 875851Bus 100 from Pulborough Station5–9 October 10.30am–1.30pmFantastic Fungi Guided Walkswww.southdowns.gov.uk south downs View 11