Shoreham Fort, Forthaven, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HY, on Sunday 25th February from 11:00am–4:00pm. Come and join the volunteers and see what they’re up to. Tour of the fort will be at 2:00 pm and is free, although donations will be appreciated. The tour will take you into the tunnel, which is not usually open. Food for Fort will be serving hot drinks and home-made cake.
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Shoreham Fort Open Day
Shoreham Fort, Forthaven, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HY, on Sunday 28th January from 11:00am–4:00pm. Come and join the volunteers and see what they’re up to. Tour of the fort will be at 2:00 pm and is free, although donations will be appreciated. The tour will take you into the tunnel, which is not usually open. Food for Fort will be serving hot drinks and home-made cake.
Cold Comfort Commissar
The Argus writes:
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings won an ecclesiastical court case earlier this month to stop works, including installing under floor heating, being carried out at the Grade I listed Holy Trinity church in Poynings.
Dyke Farm House
The finest house in Poynings is for sale — their nearest equivalent to our Perching Manor.
Added July 2019: it fetched £2,100,000.
Wealden Building Study Group
The Wealden Building Study Group might be interested in visiting your old house or barn. You could learn a lot about the history and construction of the building. They have a waiting list, and are currently formulating their April to October 2018 visits programme. Click the image to download their flyer.
Military History Weekend
Shoreham Fort, Forthaven, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HY, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th June, 11:00am–4:30pm. A family friendly event with cannon firing, military parade ground demonstrations, living history and military vehicles on display. Refreshments, BBQ, cake and food will be available on site.
Newtimber Place Gardens
The gardens at Newtimber Place will be open as part of the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) on Sunday 23rd April between 2pm and 5.30pm. The gardens are lovely at this time of year with stunning daffodils and beautiful fritillaries. Beautiful Grade I listed C16/C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees. Wild garden, ducks, chickens and fish. Tea and home made cakes in aid of the church. There are ducks, chickens and guinea fowl wandering around so dogs need to be kept on a lead. Admission £4.00, children free.