West Sussex
Properties and events in West Sussex
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Adur Connected
Adur abounds with the heritage of transport. With Shoreham's harbour, airport, river and sea, Adur has been at the forefront of exploration. Find this new exhibition across Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick and Lancing.
Arundel Museum
Arundel Museum is open for FREE this Heritage Open Day on Saturday 14 September This year marks 60 years since the Museum first opened underneath the Town Hall. Now, in the purpose-built Museum, enjoy seeing displays charting the history of Arundel.
Camelsdale Primary School
Camelsdale Primary School 2024 Open Afternoon- September 15th. Why not come and visit the first school opened by West Sussex County Council back in 1904 here near Haslemere, Surrey! All welcome!
Display and opening of the WWII Pillbox on Patterson's Walk in Ferring
Access to the best preserved example of a Coastal WWII Pillbox in West Sussex.
Echoes of the Woods National Trust Standen House and Garden
Embark on an immersive woodland ramble with our ranger - a rare opportunity to uncover the rich historical narrative woven into these woods. This unique ranger led tour explores ancient practices and their modern relevance.
Fernhurst Furnace Open Weekend
See the recently conserved Wealden Blast Furnace site. Admire the Sealed Knot skirmish. Many demonstrations, displays and refreshments. Country location in beautiful woodland. Guided tours.
Nymans
Discover Nymans Garden and House with free entry on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September.
Old Shoreham Heritage Festival
The Old Shoreham Heritage Festival will launch the 50th anniversary of Old Shoreham Conservation Area with a new heritage trail,and other events, focusing attention on the conservation of this vulnerable green gap in the southern coastal strip.
Old Shoreham Heritage Trail - Guided Tour
Our new Heritage Trail will be a highlight of the Old Shoreham Heritage Festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Conservation Area with a focus on protecting the ancient routes through this vulnerable green gap in the southern coastal strip.
Petworth House - Highlight Talks in the House
Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, and a history of almost 1000 years. Join us for 10 minute "highlight talks" about the collection and family history throughout the weekend.
Petworth House - Tours of the House
A magnificent 17th-century house displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park. Join us for 45 minute guided tours of the House throughout the 14th - 15th September.
Petworth House Heritage Open Weekend
A magnificent 17th-century house displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park. Explore the House, Servants Quarters, Gardens and Park for free.
Shoreham Fort - Giving History a Future by Bringing History to Life
Come and join us at Shoreham Fort and watch the Scheduled Monument come to life.
Shoreham Fort HOD Tours
Come and join the volunteers at Shoreham Fort and they will share with you some of the unique and diverse history of this hidden Scheduled Monument, situated at the very eastern end of the shingle spit that used to be known as Bungalow Town.
St John the Evangelist Church, Newtimber
Newtimber church is a local parish church with a significant place in global history; with links to the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica, a prominent abolitionist, it also offers a resting place for the souls of the SS Mendi disaster of 1917.
Tour of St Mary de Haura church, Shoreham-by-Sea
Visit this unique parish church, a Grade 1 listed heritage site which dates back to the 12th century.
Who Needs Five Bridges?
Shoreham with five river crossings is surely mimicking London! Why so many? And isn’t there an obscure law about bridge spacings on a river? Discover all [or nearly all] on this Heritage Open Days event.