Free things to do in Seaford

A vibrant exhibition of printmaking and illustration featuring affordable artworks from emerging and established artists. Continuously open during gallery hours across the run.

An inaugural open painting competition inviting amateur artists to paint the Clergy House and its garden throughout the summer season, celebrating the property's 130-year history under National Trust ownership and its connections to the Arts and Crafts movement. All painting must take place outdoors; standard venue admission applies.

A free in-person mini class for expectant parents covering five things nobody tells you about birth, designed to help you feel more confident and prepared. Come and meet other parents-to-be, ask questions, and learn more about Seahaven Birth and Baby.

Junior cricket fixture at Seaford CC's home ground as the Under 14s host Crowhurst Park CC Under 14 at The Salts.

A committee meeting of the Planning and Highways Committee. Agendas and minutes available on the council meetings page.

An enchanting guided walk from the valleys to the views, taking in some of the finest vistas of the area around Alfriston and the South Downs. Booking advised via the National Trust website.

An extraordinary meeting of Seaford Town Council, open to the public. Please note – this will be a 15-minute, one-item agenda held before the Planning & Highways Committee Meeting. See the Meetings page for more information.

A 5.5-mile circular walk from East Dean via Crowlink and three of the Seven Sisters, with a stop at Birling Gap. The route includes 720 feet of ascent through iconic chalk cliff scenery. Dogs welcome on leads, and refreshments are available at the cafe afterwards.

Seaford's regular town market on Church Street with local stalls, produce and crafts.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A free volunteering day for ages 16-25 featuring guided nature walks and hands-on habitat management to support the ongoing nature recovery projects at Seven Sisters. Public transport and lunch costs reimbursed.

A women's R&B soundtracked group hike along the Seven Sisters cliffs, setting off from Seaford. Expect good company, sea air and stunning coastal views.

Seaford CC 2nd XI host Little Common Ramblers CC in a Sussex Cricket League fixture at The Salts. Come down and support the team.

Seaford CC 3rd XI host East Dean & Friston CC in a Sussex Cricket League Division 11 East (South) fixture on the Development Pitch at The Salts.

A car boot sale at Martello Fields organised by Seahaven Scouts. Sellers' gates open at 7:30am with public access from 8am–1pm. No pitch booking needed.

Discover fourteen beautiful gardens across Seaford, with 7 gardens open on this date. Tickets and maps available from any participating garden on the day.

A free, in-person Wellness Recovery Action Planning Course for Carers. Join us to focus on your wellbeing in a safe, supportive group. 6-week course running on Mondays for unpaid carers in East Sussex supporting adults aged 18+.

Junior cricket fixture at The Salts as Seaford CC Under 12s host Herstmonceux CC Under 12 at their home ground on the main pitch.

Short ceremony celebrating Sussex Day at the Martello Tower. Deputy Town Crier Ben Robinson will cry the Sussex Day Cry followed by a humorous Seaford version, and the Deputy Mayor will raise the Sussex flag.

Paintings exploring the themes of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water for a mindful and immersive experience. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Private view on Friday 19 June, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

An extraordinary full council meeting of Seaford Town Council, open to the public.

Private view evening for Alicia Tolhurst-Brown's landscape painting exhibition Elemental Ancestry, celebrating the four elements, earth, air, fire and water, through paintings intended to provide a mindful, meditative experience.

Practical 90-minute workshop helping people design a fulfilling post-work life, focusing on the non-financial and emotional aspects of the transition into retirement.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A summer fair organised by the Chyngton Primary School PTFA in Seaford. Stalls, games and family activities to raise school funds.

A one-hour volunteer-led village walk tracing Alfriston's history from Saxon settlement through medieval times to the present day. Route is on grass and pavements; booking essential by calling 03442491895.

Seaford CC 4th XI host Rottingdean CC 4th XI at the Development Pitch at The Salts in the Sussex Cricket League. Free to watch from the boundary at one of Seaford's most scenic sports venues.

Free family day at Seaford beach featuring sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding taster sessions, RNLI rescue drills, Cornish gig races, festival stalls, and evening live music.

Seaford CC 1st XI host Heathfield Park CC in a Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East fixture at The Salts Recreation Ground. All welcome to watch.

Annual classic and vintage vehicle show featuring American, Classic, Vintage, Custom Cars, Bikes, Trikes and Scooters, with live bands, a beer tent, funfair, and hot food on Seaford seafront.

Car boot and craft fair on Seaford seafront organised by the Seaford Bonfire Society. Sellers arrive from 7:30am, no advance pitch booking required.

Seaford CC Storm (Women's team) host Crowhurst Park CC Valkyries B at The Salts in the Sussex Women's Shield. A great chance to watch women's cricket at Seaford.

Seaford CC Storm (Women's team) host Robertsbridge CC Robertsbridge Fireballs at The Salts in the Sussex Women's Shield. A great chance to watch women's cricket at Seaford.

A free, in-person Wellness Recovery Action Planning Course for Carers. Join us to focus on your wellbeing in a safe, supportive group. 6-week course running on Mondays for unpaid carers in East Sussex supporting adults aged 18+.

A free ranger-led guided walk through Seven Sisters Country Park exploring the local flora, fauna, and iconic chalk cliffs, concluding with locally produced wine or soft drinks and a conversation about legacy giving to the South Downs. Mobility scooters available on request.

Retrospective exhibition spanning portraiture, British landscapes, and abstract paintings in multiple mediums, showcasing Bolland's stylistic evolution from 1998 to present. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

An afternoon legacy walk at Seven Sisters Country Park exploring conservation work across the landscape.

Seaford Town Council Full Council meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

Evening bingo at Seaford Constitutional Club.

A hands-on grassland management day learning traditional scything with Ranger Lawrence at Seven Sisters Country Park.

Seaford's regular town market on Church Street with local stalls, produce and crafts.

Join Ranger Lawrence for a traditional meadow management day at Seven Sisters, learning scything techniques to cut and collect coarse grass from wildflower meadows, supporting biodiversity without heavy machinery.

Seaford CC 2nd XI host Bells Yew Green CC in a Sussex Cricket League fixture at The Salts. Come down and support the team.

Seaford CC 3rd XI host Hastings & St Leonards Priory CC in a Sussex Cricket League Division 11 East (South) fixture on the Development Pitch at The Salts.

A car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields run by Seaford Bonfire Society. No need to book a pitch, just turn up on the day. Gates open at 7:30am for sellers.

Seaford CC Sunday XI host Hailsham CC Sunday Academy XI in a friendly fixture at The Salts. Sunday cricket in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.

A free, in-person Wellness Recovery Action Planning Course for Carers. Join us to focus on your wellbeing in a safe, supportive group. 6-week course running on Mondays for unpaid carers in East Sussex supporting adults aged 18+.

An extraordinary full council meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend. See the Seaford Town Council meetings page for full agenda and time.

First major showing of abstract expressionist work by Ruth Hannah Stirton in charcoal, graphite, and acrylic, balancing wild raw creations with quieter focused pieces. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Seaford Town Council Assets & Facilities Committee meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Tutor Jackie Hurwood leads a morning of limited-palette outdoor watercolour sketching in the beautiful setting of Alfriston Clergy House and its gardens. Suitable for all abilities.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A summer craft fair celebrating local craftsmanship with makers and producers displaying handmade goods inside the property and on the Judas Tree lawn, marking the Clergy House's 130th anniversary as the National Trust's first acquisition. A lovely occasion to browse local talent and enjoy the historic setting. No booking required.

The newly restored Platform Waiting Room at Bishopstone Station opens to visitors, housing a permanent exhibition on the history of the Ouse Estuary including Tide Mills, the wartime Seaplane Station, and the station itself. Refreshments and souvenirs available.

Seaford CC 1st XI host Chiddingly CC in a Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East fixture at The Salts Recreation Ground. All welcome to watch.

Seaford CC 4th XI host Polegate & Stone Cross CC in a Sussex Cricket League Division 12 East (South) fixture at The Salts Development Pitch.

Boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields, organised by Seaford Rotary.

A fascinating guided walk taking in the beautiful views over the South Downs, exploring the area's history of smuggling and wartime aviation. Booking advised via the National Trust website.

Seaford Town Council Planning & Highways Committee meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Multi-media solo exhibition by Sally Elford celebrating 25 years of nature-inspired work across digital illustration, screen prints, collages, and willow sculpture. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council Finance & General Purposes Committee meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

A popular outdoor market held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the heart of Seaford. Up to 26 stalls offer locally made foods, crafts, preserves, beverages and gifts from local producers and artisans.

Seaford Choral Society presents an evening of Songs and Spirituals, including John Rutter's Feel the Spirit and George Shearing's Songs and Sonnets. Conducted by Veronica Fewkes.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

Car boot sale fundraiser organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open 7:30am for sellers, public access 8am-1pm.

Debut solo exhibition by Sally Smith transforming domestic objects into captivating still life paintings celebrating colour and form. Works are for sale with proceeds supporting the artist and charity. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A free volunteering day for ages 16-25 featuring guided nature walks and hands-on habitat management to support the ongoing nature recovery projects at Seven Sisters. Public transport and lunch costs reimbursed.

A one-hour guided stroll around the beautiful village of Alfriston led by a National Trust volunteer, exploring the history of the settlement from Saxon times through the medieval and modern periods. Booking is essential by calling 03442491895.

Launch of the Seaford Biodiversity Project featuring local naturalist Michael Blencowe discussing biodiversity's meaning and local presence, with stalls from local groups and opportunities to get involved in nature conservation.

Local naturalist Michael Blencowe leads a wildlife survey of Martello Fields to discover what wildlife lives in apparently lifeless recreation grounds. Part of the Seaford Biodiversity Project, this is a hands-on outdoor session welcoming all ages.

A car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields organised by Seaford Bonfire Society. Gates open for sellers at 7:30am, public admitted from 8:30am until 1pm. No advance pitch booking required, just turn up on the day.

One of five open days at the newly restored platform waiting room, featuring a permanent heritage exhibition on the history of the Ouse Estuary, including Tide Mills, the wartime Seaplane Station, and the station's development. Refreshments and souvenirs available.

Seaford Town Council Full Council meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

A two-day archaeological investigation at Alfriston Clergy House inviting visitors to discover what lies buried beneath one of England's most historic buildings, the first property ever acquired by the National Trust.

A popular outdoor market held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the heart of Seaford. Up to 26 stalls offer locally made foods, crafts, preserves, beverages and gifts from local producers and artisans.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

Car boot and craft fair on Seaford seafront organised by the Seaford Bonfire Society. Sellers arrive from 7:30am, no advance booking required.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

Monthly boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields organised by Seaford Rotary Club. Sellers' gates open 7:30am, public from 9am. No pitch booking required. Proceeds support local charitable projects.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A popular outdoor market held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the heart of Seaford. Up to 26 stalls offer locally made foods, crafts, preserves, beverages and gifts from local producers and artisans.

Enjoy the talented Southdown Players perform the Sussex Play in the grounds of Alfriston Clergy House, the National Trust's oldest property, as part of the 130th anniversary celebrations.

One of five open days at the newly restored platform waiting room, featuring a permanent heritage exhibition on the history of the Ouse Estuary, Tide Mills, the wartime Seaplane Station, and the station's development. Refreshments and souvenirs available.

A practical photography workshop at Alfriston Clergy House teaching participants how to capture the perfect picture in the stunning surroundings of one of England's oldest timber-framed buildings and its medieval garden.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A free volunteering day for ages 16-25 featuring guided nature walks and hands-on habitat management to support the ongoing nature recovery projects at Seven Sisters. Public transport and lunch costs reimbursed.

Car boot and craft fair organised by Seaford Bonfire Society. Gates open 7:30am for sellers, public access 8:30am-1pm. No pitch booking required.

A 5.7-mile guided walk climbing up the valley to the top of the Downs with panoramic views over the Rathfinny estate and High and Over, descending back along the Cuckmere River to Alfriston. Two knowledgeable local guides accompany the group. Booking essential and sturdy footwear required.

Tutor Jackie Hurwood leads a morning of outdoor watercolour painting in the beautiful setting of Alfriston Clergy House. A relaxed session for all levels, working from the landscape around the historic medieval building.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

A popular outdoor market held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month in the heart of Seaford. Up to 26 stalls offer locally made foods, crafts, preserves, beverages and gifts from local producers and artisans.

A one-hour guided stroll around the beautiful village of Alfriston led by a National Trust volunteer, exploring the history of the settlement from Saxon times through the medieval and modern periods. Booking is essential by calling 03442491895.

Free weekly timed 5km run, jog, or walk along the seafront at Seaford Beach, starting at 9am every Saturday. Registration required at parkrun.org.uk before your first run.

Bank Holiday Monday open day at the newly restored platform waiting room, featuring a permanent heritage exhibition on the history of the Ouse Estuary, Tide Mills, the wartime Seaplane Station, and the station's development. Refreshments and souvenirs available.

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.

A 9-day orchard experience inviting visitors to wander through the Clergy House orchard and discover fascinating apple myths and folklore from throughout the ages. No booking required and the event runs daily during venue opening hours.

A one-hour volunteer-led village walk tracing Alfriston's history from Saxon settlement through medieval times to the present day. Route is on grass and pavements; booking essential by calling 03442491895.

Free weekly 5km timed run along Seaford Beach starting at the sailing club near Splash Point. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities; pre-registration required.

CPRE Sussex celebrates its centenary with a family day at Seven Sisters featuring nature-themed crafts (lantern making, clay creatures, leaf printing), three guided nature walks at 10:30, 11:30, and 14:00, and an afternoon talk on 100 years of countryside protection complete with birthday cake.

Boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields organised by Seaford Rotary Club. Gates open at 7:30am, no need to book a pitch.

Fortnightly street market with up to 26 stalls selling local foods, crafts, preserves, beverages, and locally made goods. Held every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Car boot sale fundraiser organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open 7:30am for sellers, public access 8am-1pm.

Car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields organised by Seaford Bonfire Society. Gates open 7:30am for sellers, public access from 8:30am to 1pm. Refreshments available.

A local market on Church Street with up to 26 stalls selling food, crafts, preserves, beverages, and more, all made and produced by local people.

Open day for the restored heritage Platform Waiting Room at Bishopstone Station, featuring a permanent exhibition on the history of the Ouse Estuary. Refreshments and souvenirs available.

A 5 mile guided walk from the Cuckmere Valley floor up to the Downs, taking in sweeping views of the area with two local guides. Booking required via the National Trust tickets website.