What's on in Rackham

West Sussex, England

The proper local stuff the big sites overlook — from open mic nights to dog shows, toddler groups to talks about local history that turn out to be more interesting than you'd think. Rackham keeps its calendar surprisingly full, and we've tracked down the lot. Coffee mornings that turn into proper catch-ups. Quiz nights where the same team wins every week and everyone pretends not to mind. Craft fairs, food markets, community screenings, and workshops teaching you things you didn't know you wanted to learn. All the things that make living somewhere feel like actually living somewhere, not just sleeping there.

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Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Artisan Spring Fair

Chat with our local artists and designer/makers about their workshops and enjoy their unique artworks. Featuring seven artist and makers local to Arundel, you'll find witty, kitsch and poignant assemblages, unique cards and coasters based on artists original art works, luscious ceramics, calming watercolour landscapes, recycled metal garden art, glorious felted products and pictures, immaculately designed and sewn textile gifts, exquisite illustrated stained glass and colourful sustainable jewellery. You'll be spoiled for choice! Refreshments (in aid of the museum trust) will help you choose the perfect presents for family, friends and yourself. Located opposite the entrance to Arundel Castle. Please note, all stall holder spaces have been taken for this event.

Sat 25 AprArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Community

Something Underground presents ‘History Has No Safe Word’

Victoria Institute hasn't given us the full script, but Something Underground presents ‘History Has No Safe Word’ has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 AprVictoria Institute(4.6mi)

via Victoria InstituteLocal gem

Community

Consort of 1 presents Looping Through Time

Something's afoot at Victoria Institute and it goes by the name of Consort of 1 presents Looping Through Time. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 1 MayVictoria Institute(4.6mi)

via Victoria InstituteLocal gem

CommunityHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes. Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket.

Sat 2 MayArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. Image: UK Government, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes and other generous donors. Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket.

Sat 2 MayArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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TheatreArts & CultureTalks & Lectures

Simon Higlett: Designing Costume for Theatre

Simon Higlett is a very distinguished designer for the theatre and opera houses at home and across the world, including Chichester Festival Theatre. He will give an illustrated talk on designing costume for the theatre. Tickets are £8 for Arundel Museum Society members, £10 non-members. To book pop in or email Doors and bar open at 6pm, 6.30pm the talk starts

Thu 4 JunArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: The Women’s Land Army in Sussex

We are delighted to be joined by Sussex historian and academic, Dr John Godfrey. He has researched the Women's Land Army extensively and will give us an insight into the set up of the Women's Land Army during WW2. War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical… Tickets £8 member / £10 non-member. Book by emailing or pop into the Museum. Image from the Museum Collection.

Wed 15 JulArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: Key Dates in Georgian History

Author Nicholas Travers will join us again to talk about Key Dates in Georgian History. This will be his second published book, which will be on sale after the talk. He will be available to sign it. Tickets are £5 and can be paid for on the day, you are welcome to book in advance by emailing

Sat 15 AugArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

Fri 4 SeptArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes and other donors. Image: For a Healthy, Happy Job Join the Women's Land Army: UK Government, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket. There will be times when it is not open which will be listed here: <ul> <li>Each Wednesday morning</li> </ul>

Fri 4 SeptArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: Shepherds of the Sussex Downs

Ian Everest Shepherds of the Sussex Downs Their lives and times Central to Sussex farming in past centuries, and to the economy of the area, were the thousands of sheep that grazed on the Downs. The shepherds, who spent their solitary lives caring for their flocks, were a familiar part of the local countryside. Ian tells their story. Book at the Museum or 1.45pm refreshments / 2pm, prompt, talk starts

Wed 21 OctArundel Museum(4.6mi)

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Community

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Sun 31 JanConnected Earth Telecommunications Hall(1.5mi)

via Connected Earth Telecommunications HallLocal gem

Community

30 19:00 - 20:00 Line Dancing for Beginners Booking for Jun 30th, 2026 (Tuesday) Edit Event : Line Dancing for...

Found this on Clymping Village Hall's radar. 30 19:00 - 20:00 Line Dancing for Beginners Booking for Jun 30th, 2026 (Tuesday) Edit Event : Line Dancing for... — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 12 AprClymping Village Hall(7.8mi)

via Clymping Village HallLocal gem

Community

12th April 2nd Sunday of Easter

12th April 2nd Sunday of Easter at St Gabriel R C Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sun 12 AprSt Gabriel R C Church(7.9mi)

via St Gabriel R C ChurchLocal gem

Food & Drink

Sundays at The Railway

We provide that ‘home from home’ feeling everyone wants with a Sunday roast. Think prime cuts of meat, moreish cauliflower cheese, the fluffiest Yorkies & lashings of pub gravy. Start with a Bloody Mary, read the paper & pick a nice bottle of red. Kids & dogs welcome.

Sun 12 AprGrand Victorian Hotel & Pub(8.9mi)

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Free! (worth double-checking)

Community

Sundays

Redeemer Worthing is a church that loves Jesus, loves community and loves our town. We meet every Sunday at 10am on the first floor of the Guildbourne Centre.

Sun 12 AprRedeemer Worthing(9.3mi)

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Community

Eucharist followed by refreshments

Something's afoot at St Nicholas Church and it goes by the name of Eucharist followed by refreshments. Their site has the particulars.

Sun 12 AprSt Nicholas Church(9.5mi)

via St Nicholas ChurchLocal gem

Community

Events (Click on event to view)

Events (Click on event to view) at Rose and Crown. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sun 12 Apr01:46Rose and Crown(9.2mi)

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