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DAYS OUT: Places to visit and things to do in West Sussex

Outdoors or in, active or quiet, there's plenty for all the family to enjoy.

Follow the links below for more details on a choice of places to visit and things to do.

Amberley Working Museum

Arena Sports Centre, Bognor Regis

Arun Leisure Centre

Arundel Castle

Arundel Lido

Arundel Ghost Experience

Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands

Bourne Leisure Centre

Butlins, Bognor Regis

Chichester Canal

Chichester Cinema at New Park

Chichester District Museum

Chichester Golf Club

Chichester Harbour

Cineworld Chichester

Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst

Denmans Gardens, Fontwell

Earnley Gardens and Butterflies

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Fishing

Flying Fortress

Football in the Community

The Goodwood Sculpture Estate

The Grange Leisure Centre, Midhurst

Harbour Park, Littlehampton

Havant Art Centre

Hotham Park, Bognor Regis

Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre

Pallant House Gallery

Parham House and Gardens

Petworth House and Park

Picturedrome, Bognor Regis

Pulborough Brooks

Six Villages Sports Centre, Westergate

South Downs Planetarium

The Spinnaker Tower

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Uppark, South Harting

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

West Dean Gardens

Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester

WSCC children's libraries

For more places to visit in the Portsmouth area, click hereWeald and Downland Open Air Museum

The award-winning museum, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum is set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside.

It gives vistors the ability to wander among a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th Century to the 19th Century and the opportunity to gaze upon many beautiful period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.

With such a variety of things to do, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum provides a wonderful day out for parents and children of all ages.

Activities include medieval puppet shows, storytelling and lino printing, and meet the heavy horses and farm animals, too. Accompanied children only. Dress for mess and outside play. Under cover if wet.

Contact: 01243 811363 or visit the website hereFishbourne Roman Palace

Discovered accidentally during the digging of a water main trench in the 1960s, excavations revealed the site had developed from a military base at the time of Roman invasion to a lavish palace by the end of the first century.

Visitors will explore the site stumbling upon gardens, artefacts and beautiful mosaics and paintings.

Education plays a vital role in the Roman Palace, there is an emphasis on learning for all ages, from primary school to college level and during holidays there are a variety of workshops such as Roman textiles, ceramics, mosaics and Roman gardening.

Contact: 01243 785859 or e-mail here

Visit websitePallant House Gallery

Pallant House Gallery is much more than an art gallery. Full of fabulous art pieces by artists including Henry Moore, John Piper, Ceri Richards, Graham Sutherland and many, many more.

The core of this ultimate artwork collection is the Modern British art, but artworks cannot compare to the 'Bow Porcelain' of the Geoffrey Freeman collection.

Each group of works has been formed by different impulses and lends its own character to the collection, making the experience of Pallant House Gallery engaging, insightful and unique.

Throughout the summer the gallery hosts numerous events, with something to suit everyone.

See the What's On listing for current exhibitions.

Booking essential.

Contact: 01243 774557 or e-mail

See website for opening timesChichester District Museum

Housed in an 18th Century corn store, Chichester District Museum is the place to go and find out about the local history, geology and archaeology of Chichester and the district.

Explore the role played by Chichester during the English Civil War and how the city has changed from Georgian times through to the present day.

Around the galleries are a wide range of hands-on activities including pottery sorting, mosaic rubbing, word searches and activity sheets.

Children will have so much fun learning history at the Chichester District Museum.

Contact: 01243 784683 or e-mail or see website

Westgate Leisure Centre

Westgate Leisure Centre is a magnificent complex which contains three pools (main pool, leisure pool and toddlers pool), squash courts, sports hall, skate park, crche, health suite plus fitness room.

Not forgetting the opportunity to play badminton, volleyball, aerobics, 5-a-side football, bowls, yoga and much more

The list is endless for the amount of fun to be had at Westgate Leisure Centre.

Fun activities at Westgate include:

You can take courses in trampolining (3-13s), synchronised swimming (8+), which is a combination of ballet and gymnastics in water, snorkelling (8-11s), and fencing (8+). Trampoling and fencing is also being offered at Bourne Leisure Centre, Southbourne, as well as racquet sport sessions including table tennis, tennis, short tennis and badminton.

Walk on water in the thrilling Waterwalkerz - like human hamster balls on water - in the pool at Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester, on Wednesdays through holidays, 4.30-6pm, 3 per ride. Single ride lasts five mins. For 5+. A link swim may be bought with this activity for 1.

There are fun swim sessions, too at Westgate for 11s, on Tuesdays, 9.45-10.30am, and Thursdays, 1.45-2.30pm, withgigantic aqua inflatable. 1.90 member, 2.55 nonmember. U-8s must be accompanied.

Enjoy a morning of magic and ballooning fun with the zany Adrian Wright on August 13, 9.30-11.30am, 8, for 7+. The professional magician and balloon maker will put on a short show, then he will teach children a few magic tricks, with plenty of opportunity too to make lots of balloon models to take home.

Check out the skate park at Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester, which is a purpose-built park for BMX and inline skates and skateboards. Free. Open 8am to 10pm.

Contact: 01243 785651. Check website for opening times and more details

WSCC Libraries – Children's Story Time - Chichester

Make new friends, meet other mums and dads, borrow new picture books, hear spellbinding stories, join in sing-along songs and rhyme.

Story Time Club members are given a membership card to collect stickers and gain a gift. Receive a Story Time Club birthday card too! Come along, it's fun and free to join.

Baby Rhyme Time

For all babies & toddlers 0-3 years old. Includes singing, rhymes & musical instruments.

Every Tuesday 2.00 - 2.30 (Parents & carers are asked to remain in the library during this activity.)

Storytime

For children 3-5 years old. Includes rhymes & stories, plus collect stickers each time you come

Every Thursday 10-10.30

(Parents & carers are asked to remain in the library during this activity.]

Limber up for the Olympics with the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library, this year called Team Read, inspired by the Beijing Olympics.

Read six books over the holidays and receive lots of goodies in return, with ideas and incentives for sporting activities, for 5-12s.

Contact: 01243 777100 or click here for the Team Read websiteCineworld Cinema

Showing all the lastest films.

ADVANCE BOOKING BY PHONE

0871 200 2000

ADDRESS :

Chichester Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, ,

PO19 8EL

Find information on current films by clicking hereChichester Cinema at New Park

Nestled between the South Downs and the South East Coast is the historic Cathedral City of Chichester, which is home to one of the UK's most exciting and unique Art House Cinemas - the Chichester Cinema at New Park.

Dedicated to showing the best films from around the World showing over 300 films at 1,000 screenings with as many as five films a day. They include the best in Cinema from Britain and America, as well as award-winning international films.

Sunday Classic Films. Retrospectives, education events and film seasons also form part of our programming.

The highlight of the cinema's year is the 18-day Chichester Film Festival, where at one cinema, audiences can enjoy over 70 feature films, Q&As with visiting directors and talks supporting the programming.

Over half the films shown are previews and premieres, the remainder forming retrospectives on major players in the Film world.

The Cinema's equipment includes modern 35mm projector, Dolby SR Stereo plus the facilities to screen a number of other formats including VHS, S-VHS, Beta, DVD and 16mm.

Box office 01243 786650

For information on current films, see website

Earnley Butterflies and Gardens

Get up close and personal at Earnley Butterflies and Gardens. The colour and beauty of the tropical butterflies has to be seen to be believed.

Watch them feeding on nectar in the blossoms and hunt for eggs and caterpillars in the foliage. If butterflies don't tickle your fancy, the themed gardens are a delightful maze of not knowing what is around the corner.

Or perhaps Noah's Ark of animal and reptile rescue may be more to your taste; with hundreds of rescued animals and reptiles from a giant tortoise to fluffy rabbits.

Whatever your preference, Earnley Butterflies and Gardens has something for you. Print a voucher from the website and recieve 1 off per head.

For information, call 01243 512637 or e-mail

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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum was established in 1982 on the old RAF Tangmere airfield.

From its beginnings in 1916, through its illustrious service as one of Britain's front line fighter bases during World War II and on to its key role as home to the world speed record breaking aircraft of the High Speed Flight in the post-war years it has occupied a unique place in aviation history.

The museum contains countless fascinating exhibits.

Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, actual equipment used by the brave SOE agents who were carried into occupied France on 'black Lysander' flights from Tangmere, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full-sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more.

There is something for all the family to see and do.

For more information, call 01243 790 090 or click hereWest Dean Gardens

Whether you are a garden fanatic or a casual visitor, West Dean gardens ensures there is always something to enjoy.

The gardens feature a beautiful parkland walk and arboretum with views over the surrounding Sussex downs, a carefully restored walled kitchen garden, row upon row of perfect produce and some of the finest Victorian glasshouse in the country.

Plus there is also a visitors centre which houses a licensed cafe with home-made lunches and teas. Art exhibitions are staged in the neighbouring barns.

Prepare yourself for breath-taking beauty with a visit to West Dean Gardens.

There are also a series of talks, lectures and concerts throughout the year.

Contact: 01243 818210 or visit website

Denmans Gardens, Fontwell

There is something about the garden at Denmans which is quite unlike any other in Britain, for its display is not only to do with flower colour, but foliage form, textures and, of course, as it moves to autumn, with foliage colour as well.

Although the garden is only four acres in size, its layout is such that the visitor enjoys many small areas within the overall, for it is punctuated with pieces of statuary, a well designed pot or a warm sitting corner.

In fact, it is a garden full of ideas to take home, and which can then be interpreted within smaller garden spaces.

Denmans was the garden to a country house, so there is a walled garden containing a recently introduced herb garden, a newly refurbished conservatory- now alive with the chatter of budgerigars, and a larger area for frost-tender plants.

And if that isn't enough, The Garden Caf is available for morning coffee, lunches, afternoon teas and is fully licensed so you can enjoy a glass of wine with your meal.

There is also a gift shop selling a range of exclusive gift items and a beautiful Plant Centre selling over 1,500 varieties of perennials and shrubs.

For more information, contact 01243 542808, fax 01243 544064

email

See website Arundel Castle

There are nearly a thousand years of history at the great Arundel Castle, located in sublime grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex.

It is one of the great treasured houses of England, being home to a priceless collection of artwork - and the Duke of Norfolk's family.

See sculpture and carvings, paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, heraldry and armour in grand room settings. Fascinating sights and history all at Arundel Castle.

Events in 2009:

Sunday 19 July – Pirate Day

Story teller, have-a-go fencing and archery

Sunday 26 July – Rolls Royce Rally

Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 July – Medieval Week *

Saturday 1 / Sunday 2 August – Joust Weekend *

Saturday 8 August – Classical Guitar

Performances by the West Sussex Guitar Club

Thursday 13 August – Pirate Day

Have-a-go fencing and archery

Tuesday 18 August – Pirate Day

Have-a-go fencing and archery

Friday 21 to Monday 31 August – Arundel Festival

Concerts, Shakespeare & Opera to be announced

Sunday 20 September – Medieval Murder Mystery

Question the suspects, solve the clues – can you discover the murderer?

Wednesday 28 / Thursday 29 October – the First Civil War

The Castle during the visit of Empress Matilda in the time of King Stephen – Norman knights, weapons, combat and crafts

For more information, 01903 882173 or see websiteArundel Wildfowl and Wetlands

Arundel Wetland Centre has 26 hectares of naturalised landscapes and wetland habitats holding many hundreds of exotic wildfowl from around the world.

The centre has loads to offer, including free safaris on quiet, electric boat rides and the opportunity to glide along the waterways of the new Wetlands Discovery area.

You can discover the joys of seeing wild flora and fauna in their natural environment.

Contact: 01903 883355 or e-mail

Visit websiteAmberley Working Museum

Amberley Working Museum is the 36-acre open-air museum dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East.

The museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transport-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection and the village garage, to industry-based displays including the Print Workshop and electricity hall.

The museum is also home to a number of residential craftsmen and women, who use traditional methods, including a potter and woodworker.

So whether you're a historical enthusiast or not, there is something new and interesting to discover at Amberley Working Museum.

Contact: 01798 831370 or see website

Pulborough Brooks

Set in the heart of beautiful countryside, Pulborough Brooks is a fantastic day out for people of all ages.

Walks lead through the hedge-lined paths to viewing areas and hides where volunteers are often on hand to help with wildlife identification.

Available is a range of activities such as bird watching introductory walks, children's play area, garden courtyards attracting tits, finches, woodpeckers and nuthatches, not to mention sighting nightingales and warblers singing from the hedgerows.

You won't go short for something to do at Pulborough Brooks.

Contact: 01798 875851 or e-mail

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Parham House and Gardens

Astounding history to be uncovered at Parham House and Gardens.

The beautiful stone house holds a fascinating array of old furniture, paintings, textiles amid a breathtaking 875 acres of agricultural and forestry land.

There is a particularly important collection of early needlework, a rare survival of mid-20th Century connoisseurship.

Visitors both young and old are assured of a remarkable day with a visit to Parham House and Gardens.

Sample a mouthwatering new visitor event at Parham House and Gardens in

Storrington near Pulborough.

Contact: 01903 742021 or see websiteThe Flying Fortress

Exciting things are happening at The Flying Fortress!

Endless fun for children of every age, including soft play areas for toddlers, Mirror Mazes and Racing Slides, pool tables for teenagers and not forgetting soft sofas and a cafs for the mums and dads.

Plus, new activities including go-karts, trampolines and a huge inflatable slide.

Regardless of the weather, there is plenty for your child to do at The Flying Fortress in Arundel.

Contact: 01903 733550 or e-mail

See websiteHarbour Park Littlehampton

One of the finest amusement parks on the South Coast, Harbour Park accommodates for children of all ages.

The new Indoor Cannon Ball Kingdom Of Fun provides barrels of entertainment for children. Combining multi-level platforms with a variety of features, from cannonball blasters to ramps, from an endless ball pit to tunnels and rope swings.

Whether a sense of adventure takes your family for a ride on the 7.5 metre high log flume or thrilling rides such as the waltzer or hic-cup are more appealing, there is something for everyone, ensuring fun and laughter at Harbour Park.

Hold tight on the new family rollercoaster, the Caterpillar, at Harbour Park on Littlehampton seafront where there are loads of exciting attractions including Horror Hotel, the water chute, the Hic-Cup ride,

waltzers, dodgems and crazy bikes. Pan for gold too.

Open from 12noon. Buy books of tickets for rides, 10 rides for 15.

Contact: 01903 721200 or visit

www.harbourpark.com.

Book online and guarantee yourself a 10% discount.

Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre

As a STA mark quality award holder, Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre has an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.

Just some facilities on offer are two swimming pools, a two-storey enhanced tone zone fitness suite, a multi-purpose sports hall and even more.

There is such a large amount on offer for you at Littlehampton Swimming and Sports Centre, you won't know what to do first

Contact: 01903 725451 or see websiteButlins – Bognor Regis

There is altogether more fun at Butlins, Bognor Regis, this spring.

Enjoy the best bits of a British holiday in one day with a day visit ticket to Butlins at Bognor.

Your ticket includes use of fabulous Splash Waterworld pool with its wave pool, flumes, Masterblaster and Space Bowl rides, and entertainment in the Skyline Pavilion.

Go-karts, ten-pin bowling and mini-golf available at extra charge. Open 10am to 10pm.

With the opportunity to see superb performances from great acts such as: Bob The Builder, Pingu and loads more!

There is so much to do and there are over fifty free activities available for the entire family to enjoy.

Go online to find great offers and last minute deals which will help you save on all breaks.

Contact: 0845 0704757 or visit www.butlinsonline.co.uk

Football in the Community

Perfect those football skills and get in trim for the season with football holiday courses for 6-15s, at Chichester, Tangmere, Boxgrove and Oving, Fernhurst, Selsey and Midhurst, at various times during the

holidays.

Football in the Community courses, which consist of training drills, skills, fun games and tournaments, cost 5 per person per day, or 10 per person for two-day course. Run by Chichester District Council.

Tel 01243 534857 or email for place availability.Arun Leisure Centre, Felpham

The Arun Leisure Centre has an array of facilities for all to enjoy.

There are two swimming pools, a multi-use games area, Astroturf and loads more available sports and leisure facilities. You'll find yourself utterly spoilt for choice at the Arun Leisure Centre.

Contact: 01243 826612 or visit websitePicturedrome cinema, Bognor Regis

The independently-owned Picturedrome in the centre of Bognor Regis at Canada Grove offers a variety of current popular films each day.

For more information, call 01243 861010 or view website

Six Villages Sports Centre, Westergate

Six Villages Sports Centre caters for your every need in sport, recreation and education.

A wide variety of facilities and activities are available at the modern centre, including a main sports hall, Wyatt workout Studio, floodlit multi-use games area, multi-use halls, comfortable computer suite, four outdoor cricket nets and even more.

There is sure to be something to entertain each member of your family at the Six Villages Sports Centre.

Contact: 01243 546830 or visit websitePetworth House and Park

With the National Trust's largest art collection, Petworth House and Park is a truly magnificent country house with an internationally important art collection.

The vast late 17th Century mansion is set in a beautiful 700-acre deer park. The house contains a collection of pictures with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynold and Blake, not forgetting ancient and neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons.

The servants' quarters of the house contains fascinating kitchens and other service rooms.

Petworth House and Park provides spectacular artwork and scenery to be enjoyed by all the family.

Contact: 01798 343929 or e-mail

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Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst

Situated in beautiful rural countryside on Cowdray estate and the edge of Midhurst town centre, the fascinating ruins of the Tudor mansion are one of southern England's most important early Tudor palaces.

Built from 1520 and partly destroyed by a fire in 1793, visitors can investigate the kitchens, gatehouse, centre and shop.

Events at Cowdray in 2009 include:

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Presented by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company (www.chapterhouse.org)

Sunday 26 July, 7pm

Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, this brand new 10th anniversary production, a feast of music, song, romance and magic, promises to be one of the most wonderful evenings of family entertainment in the summer of 2009. Bring a picnic! Discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Meet the Pirates!

Presented by Raven-Tor

Sunday 9 August, 10.30am - 4.30pm

A day for families, with lots of dastardly activities on offer. Have a go at fencing with real swords, witness skirmishes between sworn enemies, learn about combat and derring-do! Plenty of crafty activities to join in, and costumed characters to talk to.

Merlin The Magican

Presented by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Wednesday 19 August, 6.30pm

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table begin their quest for the Holy Grail and the battle begins to save Camelot. Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, this powerful legend comes to life in an evening of magical theatre under the stars. Bring a picnic! Discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Upstairs Downstairs at Georgian Cowdray

Presented by The Mannered Mob (www.themanneredmob.com)

Sunday 30 & Bank Holiday Monday 31 August, 10.30am - 4.30pm

The Mannered Mob is the 18th Century Re-enactment Group that portrays civilian life between 1730 and 1760.

They represent all levels of society from high to low, and their members consist of both men and women who specialise in producing high quality recreations of civilian life.

Here at Cowdray you are likely to meet servants and staff, the housekeeper, footmen, nursemaids - possibly even gardener and dairymaids, spinsters and seamstresses - all as they might have been before the fire which put an end to it all in 1793.

Heritage Open Day

Friday 11th September, 10.30am to 5pm

Free entry to Cowdray all day! Come and see the Tudor kitchen in full working order, with demonstrations of traditional cooking and crafts.

Stuart Regalia Day

Sunday 27 September, 10.30am to 4.30pm

Experience the life of a 17th century domestic goddess! From cooking to cosmetics, from laundry to lavish clothing, all aspects of the home and a lady's toilette are demonstrated and brought to life.

Fun, Food & Fireworks Festival

Sunday 25 October, 3pm to 7pm

Children's activities such as pumpkin carving and apple bobbing, alongside a luscious food festival celebrating everything culinary. Music, cooking demonstrations and entertainments all day amongst the beautiful walls of the old house, finishing with a firework display at the end of the day. Something for everyone.

Contact: 01730 812423 or e-mail

See websiteThe Grange Leisure Centre, Midhurst

The Grange Leisure Centre is home to a wide variety of top quality equipment and facilities.

You'll never be short of activities with badminton, basketball, tennis and volleyball all on offer. Plus amazing facilities to do it all in, sports halls, outside multi-purpose courts and a hi-tech gym.

Endless sport entertainment at The Grange Leisure Centre in central Midhurst.

Contact Reception for tickets.

Contact: 01730 816841 or see websiteUppark House and Garden, South Harting

A tranquil and intimate 18th Century house, Uppark House and Garden possesses an elegant Georgian interior with a famous Grand Tour collection which includes paintings, furniture and ceramics.

The complete servants' quarters in the basement are shown as they were in the Victorian days and the stunning, peaceful garden is now fully restored in the early 19th Century style.

A picturesque step back in time, Uppark House and Garden provides a fascinating day out for all.

Contact: 01730 825857 or e-mail

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Chichester Golf Club

Just past Hunston Village.

No need to book. Tel 01243 528999 or

visit the website.Arundel Lido

Picnic and sunbathe after swimming in the heated Arundel Lido with its 25m main pool, 5m splash pool and large paddling pool, and views of Arundel Castle.

Landscaped with grass and trees, refreshments. Open daily. Tel 01903 882404.Arena Sports Centre

Get fit and have fun at the Arena Sports Centre at Bognor Regis Community College, where there are taster days being offered in climbing, trampolining and swimming at reasonable prices.

Kids' holiday courses - booking in advance essential - combine arts and crafts, sports including football, basketball, tennnis and badminton,

quizzes and even bingo! Members can hire one of the eight floodlit tennis courts for just 1.

Tel 01243 870000 or visit www.arenasportscentre.comFishing

Have fun sea fishing with Something Fishy Charters based at East Wittering. Everyone catered for, including family groups.

Rods and bait supplied. Half days, full days and evening trips. The Parade, West Wittering, tel 01243 674462.South Downs Planetarium

Have a cosmic time as you journey to the stars at the South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Kingsham Road, Chichester.

Tel 01243 774400 or 07818 297292 or visit the website. Admission 6 adults, 4 children (6-16).Chichester Canal

Take to the water on the lovely Chichester Canal.

Hire a rowing boat, from 9.30am to 5pm daily, at 5 per hour or 3 for half an hour; jump aboard a narrowboat and enjoy the view and wildlife on a 75 minute return trip, adults 4.50, children 3.50; or

try out canoeing or angling.

Fare: Adult or Child - 8.00

Advance booking absolutely essential!

Please telephone Val Owen on 01243 377405 between 9.00am and 7.00pm.

For same day narrowboat trips tel 01243 771363, for advance booking, tel 01243 377405 or visit the website.Hotham Park

There are sports facilities galore in our parks and on our seafronts if you know where to look.

Enjoy an 18 hole putting green, 12 hole crazy golf course, a boating

lake and miniature railway at Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor, (open 10am to 6pm), tel 01243 830262; and play on the 18 hole putting green next to the sea in Marine Park Gardens, Bognor (open 10am to

6pm).Arundel Ghost Experience

Get spooked out on the chilling Arundel Ghost Experience where you will hear ghost stories and talk a walk through the old prison cells.

From Arundel Town Hall in Duke's Path, daily 10am to 6pm. Adults 4, U-12s 3. Tel 01903 889821.Bourne Leisure Centre, Southbourne

Book at centre receptions or on 01243 785651.Havant Art Centre

Havant Arts Centre, East St, Havant, tel 023 9247 2700 or visit the website..

The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Easter activities

April 4-19

Pay just 12.50 for your family during the Easter Holidays - Looking for a family day out in Portsmouth this Easter? From April 4-19, families can visit for just 12.50! (four people, maximum two adults).

Take in the breathtaking views panoramic views over the South Coast as the children meet our friendly mascot Spinny and test their bravery on the largest glass floor in Europe!

For admission prices and more details click here.Chichester Harbour Conservancy

Year round activities are held to make the most of beautiful Chichester Harbour.

Walks, activities and boat trips are just some of the things on offer, as well as a programme of children's activities.

For more details of events please see www.conservancy.co.uk or call the Harbour Office on 01243 512301.

The Goodwood Sculpture Estate

The grounds of the Cass Sculpture Foundation (a registered charity), set in ancient woodland on the Sussex Downs, a stunning haven of peace and tranquillity.

A perfect setting for those wishing to experience the best outdoor sculpture from today's leading British artists.

Enjoy over 70 large-scale works set in 24 acres of truly unspoilt land. It is an unique and unrivalled experience guaranteed to take your breath away.

The regularly changing displays set sensitively in magical surroundings ensure a truly unforgettable visit.

All sculptures are for sale to provide funding for new commissions.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10.30am to 5pm. (Not all year - contact the park for more info).

During the open season you can visit the sculpture estate at Goodwood from Tuesday-Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday, 10.30am to 5pm with the last entry at 4:30pm.

To see the grounds properly, please allow at least two hours for your visit.

Entrance fees are 10 per person. Children under 5 years go free when accompanied by an adult, children under 10 years are half price.

Normal rates apply if they are part of a school group, although accompanying tutors, teachers or other supervisors go free.

For more information click here to visit the estate's website.

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