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Summer Holidays

Summer Holidays! We have a jammed packed diary of things for you to enjoy throughout the Summer Holidays (we are super excited!)…. Summer Holidays at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park 22nd July – 31st August Get ready for a fun-filled summer holiday in Dorset , packed with daily activities, outdoor play, and unforgettable family experiences. From foam parties to live music and water play, something is happening every week for your little ones. Weekly Summer Holiday Activities (Included in Admission) Join us throughout the summer holidays for our favourite repeat activities : Foam Parties Bubbles, music and foam fun for children Every Wednesday & Friday afternoons Dates: 22, 24, 29, 31 July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 August Perfect for keeping cool on warm summer days Live Music – Aphrodite Singers Enjoy relaxed summer vibes with live music around the park. Thursdays: 11am – 1pm 23 & 30 July 6, 13, 20 & 27 August A lovely atmosphere for parents while children play Wet the Western Trailer Ride We’ll provide the water pistols, buy your tractor ride ticket (2.50per person) and see how many team members you can shoot. Every Wednesday & Friday. Usually from 11am.

Wed 22 JulFarmer Palmer's Farm Park(2.9mi)

via Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

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Foam Parties

Book Your Admission Tickets! Welcome to Foam Parties at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park This is scheduled towards the end of the day so your little ones won’t spend the day completely soaked! THIS ACTIVITY IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE ADMISSION PRICE – NO ADDITIONAL COST! Bubbles, music and foam fun for children Every Wednesday & Friday afternoon (usually 3pm start) throughout the school holidays. Dates: Wed 27 & Fri 29 May, 22, 24, 29, 31 July, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 August 26 Meet us on the picnic table lawn near the pig racing track for the return of our famous Foam Party. Children will be able to slip, slide, and dance the afternoon away ( aka completely exhaust themselves before heading home for the day ). There will be music, foam, and lots of crazy dance moves for you and your little ones to get involved with. We highly advise you bring towels and change of clothes with you to help dry off before heading home for the day This is scheduled towards the end of the day so your little ones won’t spend the day completely soaked! Please refer to the timetable when handed to you upon arrival. Perfect for keeping cool on warm summer days Book Admission or Reserve Visits Here

Wed 22 JulFarmer Palmer's Farm Park(2.9mi)

via Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

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Black Bordello + Seven Red Lions + Medium Sized Dog

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Wed 22 JulDaltons(2.9mi)

via DaltonsLocal gem

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Black Bordello + Seven Red Lions + Eliksa

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Wed 22 JulDaltons(2.9mi)

via DaltonsLocal gem

Likely freeComedy

Cool-aid Comedy (free!)

Brighton’s friendliest and most supportive new material night. The perfect place to catch up and coming comedians. Tickets are free but we run a collection for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). To sign up for a spot, email Every Wednesday from 8pm

Wed 22 JulThe Caroline of Brunswick(3.2mi)

via The Caroline of Brunswick

Comedy

Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops

Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops have been established since 1994. Jill moved to Brighton and created the original and the best Brighton stand-up comedy course, and her Chortle Award winning comedy club Comic Boom, here at Komedia Brighton in 2005.

Wed 22 JulKomedia Brighton(3.2mi)

via Komedia BrightonLocal gem

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Laura Lexx & Blank Peng

Catch the multi award winning Laura Lexx and viral breakout star Blank Peng with their new work in progress shows! Following Live at The Apollo, Laura has firmly established herself as a multi award-winning festival headliner, with sell out Edinburgh shows, viral heckler takedowns, with accolades from the Women in Comedy Festival, NZ International Comedy Festival,…

Wed 22 JulKomedia Brighton(3.2mi)

via Komedia BrightonLocal gem

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Laura Lexx & Kate Barron

Discover the hilarious new work-in-progress shows from Laura Lexx & Kate Barron, two award-winning stand-up comedians.

Wed 22 JulKomedia Brighton(3.2mi)

via Komedia BrightonLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

PILATES with ZARA 1030 – 1130 am

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Wed 22 JulPiddinghoe Village Hall(4.6mi)

via Piddinghoe Village Hall

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Bat Sabbath

Canadian Whiskey Metal Punks, Cancer Bats show their raw admiration and love for the greatest metal band of all time…

Wed 22 Jul03:30Concorde 2(2.4mi)

via Concorde 2Local gem

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Singing Mamas

Singing Mamas – Lizzie, – Wed: 9.30am-11am, 11.15am-12.45pm

Wed 22 Jul10:30Cornerstone Community Centre(4.4mi)

via Cornerstone Community CentreLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Around £10

Gentle chair-based yoga with Lisa

Lisa has been practicing yoga for over twenty years, trained with the Vajrasati school. Further studies include Yoga Nidra with international teacher Kaya Mindlin. Lisa has taught at various studios in and around Brighton and has run chair yoga classes over the past four years, for those with less mobility. Her classes deeply focus on the breath as a way to restore balance to the mind and body, encouraging play with movement and stillness to bring a feeling a vibrant awakeness through the whole system. facebook.com/justyogabrighton £10 per class / £8 concession No need to book just come along

Wed 22 Jul11:00Evolution Arts and Wellbeing(3.3mi)

via Evolution Arts and Wellbeing

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Little Lambs - Singing & Story group for ages 0-4

July 22, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Woodingdean Downsway Woodingdean

Wed 22 Jul11:30Parish Church of the Holy Cross(1.8mi)

via Parish Church of the Holy Cross

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Around £8

The Write Space At Ironworks

Eventbrite - Ironworks Studios Brighton presents The Write Space At Ironworks - Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Ironworks Studios, Brighton, England. Find event and ticket information.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Ironworks Studios(3.3mi)

via Ironworks StudiosCurated

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Photo Walks with Tolly Robinson

Expand your visual senses and kick-start your curiosity with a smartphone or camera. This guided session gets you walking, observing and capturing the beauty that frames us. Along the way you’ll develop a new appreciation of your surroundings, and meaningful connection to yourself and others around you. Event details Various outdoor locations in Brighton and Hove. 4th Wednesday of every month 11:00 to 12:30 Because this is an outdoor activity, please remember to wear comfortable clothing suitable for all weather conditions. The sessions are only open to patients currently registered with WellBN surgery. To book, email.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Brunswick Square Gardens(4mi)

via Brunswick Square Gardens

Standing Tall (Physio-led strength and balance class for over 60s)

Workshops & Classes

Around £11

Standing Tall (Physio-led strength and balance class for over 60s)

Standing Tall (Physio-led strength and balance class for over 60s) – Ruth, , – Wed: 12.45pm-1.45pm, £11

Wed 22 Jul13:45Cornerstone Community Centre(4.4mi)

via Cornerstone Community CentreLocal gem

CommunityWellness & WellbeingWorkshops & Classes

Wednesday lunchtime drop-in meditation class

Whether you have never been to the Buddhist Centre before or are a seasoned regular you are warmly invited to join us. We begin with a guided body scan, followed by an introduction to the mindfulness of breathing practice. We conclude with a lightly led metta bhavana meditation. By donation

Wed 22 Jul14:00Evolution Arts and Wellbeing(3.3mi)

via Evolution Arts and Wellbeing

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Venues with events near Ovingdean

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park2.9 miles away Daltons2.9 miles away Parish Church of the Holy Cross1.8 miles away

More about Ovingdean

East Sussex, England

Ovingdean sits quietly in East Sussex with the Village Hall standing ready for whatever needs to happen on a rainy afternoon or a crisp Saturday morning. It is a place where local groups find their feet and families gather without needing to drive miles out of the county. The Village Hall hosts everything from village fete preparations to quiet community meetings that keep the neighbourhood connected. Near Here keeps track of what's going on so you do not have to wander around asking neighbours about next week's plans.

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