Free things to do in Seaford

An open painting competition inviting artists to capture the Clergy House and its garden. Available across the competition window during opening hours.

The Last Minute Artists collective returns with a new exhibition of work by Sussex based artists and makers, on show daily in the Pump Barn at the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre.

A two hander exhibition exploring the creative possibilities of discarded and salvaged materials washed up along the Sussex coast. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

A free, family friendly viewing event on Seaford seafront for the deep partial solar eclipse, with the Sun around 91 percent obscured by the Moon at maximum. Committee members will hand out eclipse glasses and set up solar observing equipment, including a hydrogen alpha solar telescope plus additional telescopes and cameras configured for safe solar viewing. The eclipse begins at 6.17pm, peaks at 7.13pm and ends at 8.06pm. Parking nearby is free.

Naturalist, broadcaster and RSPB and WWT ambassador Lucy Lapwing returns to Seaford for a morning session on the Esplanade, with bird identification, bug hunting and moths from the overnight trap. Part of a full day of free Lucy Lapwing events organised by Seaford Action for Nature.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Practical conservation session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, working alongside the ranger team on nature recovery tasks.

Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sussex Cricket League home fixture at The Salts.

A 14 mile linear coastal walk from Seaford to Eastbourne on Airshow weekend, organised by Brighton Outdoor Society. Meeting details visible to Meetup group members.

Seaford Bonfire Society's car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields. Gates open at 7.30am for sellers, with public access from 8.30am until 1pm. Proceeds support the society's bonfire and torchlight procession.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Assets and Facilities Committee. Agendas and minutes are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of each meeting, and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Seaford's fortnightly town market fills Church Street with local produce, street food, crafts and gifts from independent traders.

Vocalist Rick Bonner returns to the Con Club.

Sussex Cricket League Division 6 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sussex Cricket League home fixture at The Salts.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sunday friendly home fixture at The Salts.

Bank Holiday Monday opening of the newly restored Platform Waiting Room at Bishopstone Station. Visitors can see the completed restoration and hear about the history of the 1938 art deco station from the Friends of Bishopstone Station.

A mixed media group exhibition at Crypt Gallery for the duration of the Artwave Festival, featuring local artists working in ceramics, printmaking, glass, and more. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Planning and Highways Committee.

A talk exploring the myths and folklore associated with apples, held at Alfriston Clergy House.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Sussex Cricket League Division 6 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sussex Cricket League home fixture at The Salts.

Boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields with no pitch booking required. Gates open 7.30am for sellers with public access from 9am.

Sunday friendly home fixture at The Salts.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Golf, Open Spaces and Climate Action Committee.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

A guided 22km coastal hike from Seaford to Eastbourne following the South Downs Way, passing Cuckmere Haven, the Seven Sisters white cliffs, and Beachy Head, with opportunities for sea swimming in summer. Organised by Club Hiking in London, meeting at London Victoria and taking the train to Seaford; hike starts at Seaford Station.

Car boot sale organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open at 7.30 am for sellers, with public access from 8.00 am.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Personnel Committee.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields with no pitch booking required. Gates open 7.30am for sellers with public access from 8.30am.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Assets and Facilities Committee.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

The Friends of Bishopstone Station (FOBS) open the newly restored Platform Waiting Room to visitors. Officially unveiled in June, the restored room welcomes visitors during its opening sessions.

Oil paintings and drawings by Sara Hill celebrating wildlife as artistic subject. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Planning and Highways Committee.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

Meeting of Seaford Town Council's Finance and General Purposes Committee.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

Car boot sale organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open at 7.30 am for sellers, with public access from 8.00 am.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

Printmaking, painting, paper, photography and ceramics inspired by the natural world, from the Nature Creatives group. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council meeting, open to the public. See the council meetings page for the agenda and further information.

Regular town market in Church Street with up to 26 stalls, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

Practical conservation session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, working alongside the ranger team on nature recovery tasks across the park. Part of the monthly South Downs Youth Action programme. Booking required.

TIDELINES combines musical performance with projected imagery of the Sussex coastline. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the council meetings page for the agenda and further information.

Free weekly timed 5K run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront, every Saturday at 9:00am. Flat out and back route on the promenade. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.

The free, weekly 5k along Seaford seafront. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, starting from Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club on Marine Parade. Register once online and bring your barcode.

The free, weekly 5k along Seaford seafront. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, starting from Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club on Marine Parade. Register once online and bring your barcode.

Seaford Town Market fills Church Street with local produce, crafts and street food. Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10am to 3pm.

Seaford Town Council Personnel Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

Seaford Town Council Planning and Highways Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

Seaford Town Council Golf, Open Spaces and Climate Action Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

Practical conservation day for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, working alongside the ranger team on nature recovery tasks across the park.

Seaford Town Market fills Church Street with local produce, crafts and street food. Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10am to 3pm.