Make the most of spring in Horsham District

Discover our Easter and half term family activities as well as our bandstand music performances and more.

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at the Markets of Horsham District. Enjoy delicious food and drink, local products and entertainment at our thriving weekly and monthly markets this spring. Plan your visits at: www.horsham.gov.uk/district-markets.

And if you are in Horsham this Easter, don't miss the special Easter Egg trail from Your Horsham at the front of this magazine.

Community activities near you

Our Neighbourhood Wardens run great programmes of activities designed to combat social isolation and bring communities together.

Look out for welcoming Cuppa and Chat sessions, board game groups, sessions for parents of children with additional needs, regular drop-ins, Dementia cafés and youth boxing sessions. You can find events near you featured at: www.horsham.gov.uk/wardens-events

Discover local drink producers

If you are seeking a great day out, make sure you get your copy of our new illustrated Drink Producers of Horsham District leaflet launching this spring. From breweries and vineyards to boutique distilleries we are showcasing a spectacular array of local flavour. Use the map as a guide to explore, as well as finding events and tours hosted by some of our fantastic local businesses. You can pick up a copy at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery or download at: www.horsham.gov.uk/drinks.

Explore the Arun Valley Line

Beyond the Rails

We’re thrilled to introduce our new free podcast series, designed to enrich your travels along the beautiful Arun Valley Line, the rail link between Gatwick and Bosham.  Immerse yourself in an audio adventure and discover the unique charm around various stations on the route. Hear inspiring stories from passionate voices dedicated to our railways, and even spot a café featured in the cult TV series Killing Eve. Don’t miss the accompanying film that beautifully captures the essence of this enchanting journey.

The Arun Valley Line: Beyond the Rails project is a Whistlestop Arts production commissioned by the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Horsham District Council.
Find out more at: www.horsham.gov.uk/business/about-our-towns-and-villages.

Holiday activities at Horsham Museum & Gallery

Check out our great themed trails and family friendly events at: www.horshammuseum.org/events.

Step into history

You can discover Horsham District's history with Horsham Museum & Art Gallery's self-guided heritage trails: www.horshammuseum.org/learn/heritage-trails.

Tour the District on two wheels

Try out one of our 44 circular cycling routes. Download a map at: www.horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/cycling.

Try a new sport

Dip into tennis on our courts, give skating a go, or try one of our sports sessions. Read more about our great Learn to Bowl sessions on page 19, and find out more at: www.horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure.

Play all day

Little explorers can enjoy our great play areas, discover them all on our webpage here: www.horsham.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/playareas/find-a-play-area.

Don’t miss details of our recently updated Carpenters Meadow Play Area in Pulborough on page 13.

Check out our Reaching Higher Project arts and sports programmes

We provide sports and arts courses for children and young people with additional needs and their siblings using Short Breaks funding from West Sussex County Council.

A range of different sports and activity options including athletics, dance, and music (pictured above) are available for children and young people. See the full activity programme here: www.horsham.gov.uk/reachinghigher.

Wheels for ALL

Our next Wheels for ALL (weekly cycling sessions for people with additional needs) start on Friday 25 April. Find out more about the sessions, the specialist cycles and support on hand at: www.horsham.gov.uk/wheelsforall.