Family Christmas Events in West Sussex

When you combine one of the most beautiful areas in the country with Christmas, you’re bound to find some enchanting and magical things to do. White & Brooks has put together a list of some of the fantastic events happening throughout West Sussex this Christmas.

Outdoor light trail & Santa visit, Cowdray

Light up your Christmas by taking a trip to Cowdray this festive season. Not only can you visit Santa in his glamourous study but you can enjoy the stunning outdoor light trail. The walk takes around 45 minutes to an hour and there are slots available throughout December, so wrap up warm and prepare to feel that Christmas magic!

Santa’s grotto, Graylingwell Chapel

Father Christmas will be making his first appearance at Graylingwell Chapel on Wednesday 7^th December, with funds going to Chichester Community Development Trust. Tickets are £5 per child and must be pre-booked.

Carol singing, Boxgrove Priory

Nothing gets you more in the mood for Christmas than a good old singsong! On Saturday 10^th December, Boxgrove Priory is the beautiful setting for an evening of carol singing. Tickets are £5 and can be bought before the event or at the door on the evening.

Santa’s grotto, Worthing

Visit Santa’s Grotto in Toybox Café, Worthing, throughout December to receive a special present and a chance to have your memorable moment captured on camera.

Festive music, Chichester

Christmas with CAOS promises a musical evening of fun for the whole family, on Friday 16^th and Saturday 17^th December at The Newall Centre in Chichester.

Breakfast with Santa, Brighton

At Dobbie’s in Brighton, you’ll not only receive a visit and a gift from Santa, but also a full English cooked breakfast. The event is suited to children aged between 3 and 10, but younger ones can still take part in some of the activities, with an adult's help.

Children’s festive theatre, Chichester

Dear Santa – from the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo – is the fabulously festive live show at The Minerva Theatre in Chichester. You’ll have the chance to meet Santa in his grotto after the performance and receive a gift.

Santa & the Snow Queen, Brighton

This year, Paradox Place in Brighton has created two magical experiences under one roof. Children have the opportunity to meet either Santa in his cosy grotto or the Snow Queen in her sparkling ice cave.

Santa’s woodland grotto, Hassocks

If you’re looking for an enchanting Santa’s grotto in the heart of the woods, look no further than South Downs Nurseries & Garden Centre. Each child will get to meet Father Christmas and receive a gift. All profits from the tickets will go towards funding local charitable projects.

Boat trip to see Santa, Arundel

If you prefer boats to flying sleighs, then the Sail to Santa event in Arundel could be for you. The event, which runs at the weekends from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th December, gets booked up quickly, so make sure you get your tickets early and bag a seat on this elf-powered boat through the reedbeds!

Festive wonderland, Crawley

From ice-skating to a Christmas Circus, sleigh rides to story-time with Santa and so much more, there’s fun for all the family at Tulley’s Farm in Crawley this Christmas.

From all of us here at White & Brooks, we wish you a very merry and safe Christmas.

Image credit: Cowdray