Events in South East England

January 2023

Wassailing - Various venues around Sussex - usually the first Saturday closest to 12th Night.
An early winter custom of Morris Dancing, ale and cider drinking and making merry.
Blessing of the Seas - Margate, Kent.
A Greek Orthodox celebration marking the baptism of Christ, where a decorated cross is thrown into the waters.

Snowdrop Walk - West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ
Special event to remember the babies and children who have died or have been bereaved each year.
Rye Bay Scallop Week - Rye, East Sussex - last week in February
Enjoy this much loved seafood delicacy (sourced straight from the South Coast), in a week long celebration of tastings, cookery courses, special events and live music.

British Marbles Championship - Tinsley Green, West Sussex - Good Friday
The Greyhound pub hosts this annual competition attracting players from all over the world.
Long Rope Skipping - Alciston, East Sussex - Good Friday
All of Sussex was one famed for its tradition of skipping with long ropes on Good Friday, now the tradition is carried on in just a few areas, such as the Rose Cottage Inn at Alciston.
Biddenden Dole - Biddenden, Kent - Easter Monday
A charitable distribution of bread, cheese and special biscuits is made each Easter in remembrance of the Chulkhurst twins who died in the 11th-century.

May Morning - Oxford
Maldon Mud Race - Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex - early May
Each spring hundreds of participants run through the muddy Blackwater Estuary in order to raise money for local charities.
Sweeps Festival - Rochester - first weekend in May
Jack-in-the-Green - Hastings - first week in May
Living Craft Fair - Hatfield
Brighton Fringe - Brighton, Sussex
Isle of Wight Walking Festival - Hampshire
Glyndebourne Festival - Lewes, East Sussex

Isle of Wight Music Festival - Hampshire
Royal Ascot - Ascot, Greater
Possibly the greatest horse race meeting in the world, dating back 300 years. The Ascot Gold Cup, traditionally held on Ladies' Day, is famous for its fashionable guests.

Cowes Week - Isle of Wight.
England's longest running annual maritime race.

Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
Join thousands of food and wine fans at this popular annual showcase of local produce. Enjoy tastings with the experts, plus entertainment and music.

Windsor Festival
This celebration of the arts welcomes a diverse programme of events including family walks, classical music concerts, literary talks and medieval themed tours.

A Victorian Festival of Christmas - Portsmouth
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is transformed into a period scene with costumed characters and a traditional Christmas market.

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