March is a wonderful time of year in Sussex. There’s lots of signs of life from the first blooms and blossom to the reopening of gardens, museums and historic sites. The whole summer stretches ahead, and it’s time to start coming out of hibernation. With this in mind, here are some suggestions for things to do in March in Sussex in 2026.
Andrew Ziminski and Church Going
4 March, 7 pm, St Peter’s Church, Petersfield
Ok, so this event is over the border in Hampshire, but it is raising money for St Peters and also Hardham Church in West Sussex, where the incredible frescoes are being put in danger by rising moisture levels.
Master stonemason, Andrew Ziminski, has worked on Salisbury Cathedral, St Paul’s, the Roman Baths in Bath, and even prehistoric monuments like West Kennet Long Barrow near Avebury. He has spent decades inside Britain’s greatest sacred and historic spaces, reading their stories in stone. His book, Church Going, has been called the ‘church-crawler’s bible and this talk isn’t just about masonry. It’s about why churches matter, how they’re built, how they age and how they are saved. Booking via Eventbrite.
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is on 15 March this year. What about:
- Mother’s Day Craft Gift Fair: 8 March, Durrington High School, Worthing
- Kent and East Sussex Railway: 14 and 15 March, enjoy a trip by steam train through the glorious Weald countryside
- Floral Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: 14 March, Findon Place, Findon. A floral themed afternoon tea to celebrate a little early for Mother’s Day and a welcome to spring with a promise of summer
- View 360 + Dine in Drift: throughout March at Brighton i360. Fly high above Brighton and enjoy a meal at Drift
Chichester Festival Theatre
9 March to 11 April
A Chichester Festival Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Singapore Repertory Theatre – Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, and Roald Dahl Story Company production of The BFG.
Serenity Day
13 March, Sidelsham Common
A peaceful retreat where you can unwind, relax, and recharge your mind, body, and soul in a tranquil environment.
Railway 200 Inspiration
12 to 15 March, Hastings
A free, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway, which reveals how railways transformed the UK – and ultimately the world. It includes a fascinating look at railway firsts, hands-on engineering challenges and a whistle-stop tour of interesting – and lesser-known – careers on the railways.
Easter Wreathmaking
21 March, Borde Hill near Haywards Heath
Celebrate spring with this two-hour session where you’ll craft a beautiful 14″ moss-based wreath. You’ll be guided by an expert, and you’ll leave with a beautiful wreath that encapsulates the season. Booking required.
Curious About Hastings
Throughout the month
Discover Hastings with two quirky treasure hunt-style heritage walks. Suitable for all ages, the walks take 1-2 hours each and are wheelchair and buggy friendly. This is self guided, just buy and download the booklet from: https://www.curiousabout.co.uk/hastings
Wordfest: Crawley Festival of Words
3 to 28 March
Combining live and online events including author talks workshops, comedy nights, a poetry trail, writing groups, and quiz nights. Great for the would-be wordy.
Endurance Life Sussex
7 March, Helen Gardens, Eastbourne
10k, half, marathon and ultra routes against the backdrop of the Seven Sisters and Sussex coast. Go big or go home with your fitness this year!
Brighton Racecourse Antiques & Vintage Fair
8 March, Brighton, from 9:30
Grab a baragain or a priceless heirloom. Held at Brighton Racecourse, this very popular one day antiques & vintage fair has 130+ indoor sellers and an amazing atmosphere. Children under 16 enter free. Dogs are allowed on a short lead.
The Fearless and Fabulous Women of Brighton and Hove
6 March, Brighton Royal Pavilion
Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, author Louise Peskett for an inspiring journey through Brighton & Hove’s remarkable women. Drawing from her book The Fearless and the Fabulous: A Journey Through Brighton and Hove’s Women’s History.
Star gazing and planetarium experience
7 March, Herstmonceux
Weather permitting, an opportunity to experience a fantastic planetarium presentation and look through some of the largest telescopes in the country, and then translate what you see in the planetarium onto the night sky
Mother’s Day at Amberley Museum
15 March, Mums Go Free
Any Mum visiting on Mothers’ Day can enjoy free admission to the Museum. Tickets must be pre-booked online for this event.
Marine Life Walk
10 and 27 March, Selsey
A Marine Life Walk will introduce you to the marine residents of Selsey’s intertidal zone, with insights into their daily life. The walks are led by an SSI Marine Ecology Instructor who will show you where to look, providing information and answer your questions. Featured in The Guardian in 2020 as one of the top ten best activities. They are hosted by Mulberry Marine Experiences.
Tulley’s Tulip Festival
Mid March onwards, Tulley’s Farm, Worth
Enjoy the sight of over 1.5 million tulips, with over 100 different varieties, there will be early bloomers, mid-season and late season varieties, which creates a rolling kaleidoscope of colour.
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