Events in Seaford — August 2026

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

Small-group guided tours and tastings running Thursday to Sunday through the summer season, showing how Rathfinny makes its world-class vintage Sussex Sparkling wines. The experience combines a walk through the vines with an extended tasting of Sussex wines overlooking the Cuckmere Valley. Booking is recommended.

An evening RIB cruise along the Sussex coast to view the Seven Sisters cliffs as the sky fills with sunset colours. Departure times vary through the summer to track the changing sunset. Runs 1 hour, up to 11 passengers, all ages, with wildlife more active at dusk (seals, porpoise, seabirds).

Centenary exhibition of pen and ink images of Seaford by 19th century local artist Harry Harrison Evans, in the Kathleen Aires room. Museum open Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm, Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm, and Bank Holidays.

A 40 minute RIB boat ride from Newhaven to the foot of the Seven Sisters cliffs, set to music. No trips on 13 August.

A 90 minute cruise from Newhaven Marina along the Sussex coast past Tide Mills, Seaford Bay, Splash Point, Hope Gap and Cuckmere Haven to the Seven Sisters cliffs, with tales of the area's smuggling past and wildlife spotting for seals, porpoises and seabirds. Weather permitting, passengers can swim beneath the cliffs. Up to 11 passengers on a luxury Italian RIB, ages 2 and up, bookable daily through 11 October.

A relaxing one hour evening cruise from Newhaven Marina past Seaford Bay to the Seven Sisters cliffs at sunset. Keep an eye out for seals, porpoise and seabirds, often more active in the evening light, and feel free to bring a drink aboard. Runs on Friday and Saturday evenings through the season, with the departure time tracking sunset (8pm in July, moving to 6pm by late September). Up to 11 passengers, all ages. Booking essential.

Summer holiday activities run every day at Drusillas Park through the school break, included with park admission and available throughout 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.

Monday afternoon bingo at the Con Club with Alan calling the numbers. A relaxed, sociable session, non-members welcome as guests.

Pianist and singer Neal Richardson with his trio and a special guest, playing at The View at Seaford Head. Runs at 7pm on the second Monday of every month. Full bar and dinner menu available. Tickets at the door or via WeGotTickets.

A guided photography workshop in the house and garden, suitable for phone and camera users alike.

Hands on cocktail masterclass at The Alfriston, learning to mix a short menu of drinks with the bar team.

A popular monthly trivia quiz on the second Wednesday of the month. This is a sell out event, so advance booking is recommended.

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.

Seaford Rotary lunchtime meeting with guest speaker Chris Downton of the Children with Cancer Fund.

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.

Three hour group boat trip from Newhaven Marina to watch the Eastbourne Airshow from the water, as the show marks its 32nd year over four days.

An after hours open evening at Alfriston Gardens nursery on the edge of the Cuckmere Valley, with the plant areas open into the twilight. Booking through Eventbrite.

Relaxed petanque evening in the grounds of The Alfriston.

Talk by Guy Bartlett, known as the Aeroplane Man, on the history of the Red Arrows display team. Doors open 6.30pm, pre-booking required.

Three hour group boat trip from Newhaven Marina to watch the Eastbourne Airshow from the water, as the show marks its 32nd year over four days.

The Wealden Music Box presents a harp recital in the medieval hall of the Clergy House.

A short talk on the people who rescued the Clergy House and secured its future.

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.

Three hour group boat trip from Newhaven Marina to watch the Eastbourne Airshow from the water, as the show marks its 32nd year over four days.

A live tribute show at The Barn Theatre in Seaford celebrating the music and spirit of Elvis Presley.

The Bluebird restaurant team take over the Rathfinny Tasting Room for a summer pop up lunch service.

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 Town host Halls Athletic at The Crouch in the first qualifying round of the 2026-27 FA Vase. All 20 of Sussex's SCFL sides in this round play on Saturday 15 August.

A coastal awareness hike setting out from Seaford Station, raising awareness of prostate cancer risk.

A short talk on the three founders of the National Trust and the 130 year story that began at Alfriston Clergy House.

A poetry reading held in the garden at Alfriston Clergy House.

Saturday evening bingo at the Con Club with Frances calling. Doors and bar open beforehand, non-members welcome as guests.

A group hike along the Seven Sisters starting from the Birling Gap car park. Booked through Eventbrite.

A social hike across the Seven Sisters for single walkers aged roughly 25 to 45, meeting at the country park.

An early start women only charity hike along the Seven Sisters cliffs, raising funds while taking in one of the most dramatic stretches of the Sussex coast. Suitable for reasonably fit walkers. Booking through Eventbrite.

A 10km coastal walk over the Seven Sisters to Birling Gap with beach stops along the way and an optional swim. Organised by the Hike/Walk Together Meetup group.

An early start group walk across the Seven Sisters timed to reach Eastbourne for the airshow. Organised by the Hike Together Meetup group. Booking required.

Three hour group boat trip from Newhaven Marina to watch the Eastbourne Airshow from the water, as the show marks its 32nd year over four days.

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.

A challenging 23km guided hike starting in Seaford, climbing onto the cliff tops and following the South Downs Way over the Seven Sisters, past Birling Gap and the Belle Tout lighthouse to Beachy Head, finishing in Eastbourne. Around 580m of ascent and 5.5 to 6.5 hours of walking. Group meets in London and travels down by train.

An enchanting guided walk from Alfriston Clergy House taking in vineyards and some of the best views over the South Downs. The route travels from the valley floor up to elevated viewpoints. Booking is required.

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.

A golf tournament held at Seaford Golf Club as part of the South Coast Challenge. Takes place across the club's downland course. Open to competing players.

Day one of a two day acrylic landscape painting course with artist Clare Buckle in the Turkey Barn at Seven Sisters Country Park.

Day two of a two day acrylic landscape painting course with artist Clare Buckle in the Turkey Barn at Seven Sisters Country Park.

Seaford Rotary Club barbecue hosted by Janice Vince at a member's home in Seaford.

An outdoor watercolour painting workshop led by tutor Jackie Hurwood in the garden of Alfriston Clergy House. Participants paint the medieval house and cottage garden in the open air. Booking is required.

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.

A guided walk around the village of Alfriston uncovering its hidden history, from Saxon times to the present day.

Guided evening walk around East Dean village telling the stories of its ghosts and its smuggling past. Starts from the village car park.

The Michelin-starred London restaurant Orrery by Pierre Minotti takes over the Rathfinny Tasting Room for a seven-course tasting menu paired with Rathfinny wines. An evening of fine dining overlooking the vineyard. Booking is essential.

Bluebird by the Sea bring their summer pop up menu to the Rathfinny Tasting Room.

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

Sussex Cricket League home fixture at The Salts.

A guided 14 mile (22km) hike along the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, starting from Seaford and following the South Downs Way past Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Belle Tout Lighthouse to finish in Eastbourne. Graded intermediate to challenging with 580m of ascent and 5.5 to 6.5 hours of walking. The group meets at London Victoria at 08:20 and travels down by train, which is included in the price.

An early start charity hike along the full run of the Seven Sisters.

A sociable group hike starting from the Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters car park, taking in the cliff tops and big Channel views. Suitable for anyone comfortable with a few hours on their feet.

Monday afternoon bingo at the Con Club with Alan calling the numbers. A relaxed, sociable session, non-members welcome as guests.

An organised day trip out to the Seven Sisters cliffs with NextWay, walking the chalk cliff tops above Cuckmere Haven. An easy option if you would rather someone else handled the logistics.

Jo Carr and Gavin Fisher speak about the Children's Respite Trust at the club's Wednesday lunch meeting.

A Provencal supper club evening at The Alfriston, with a menu built around the food and wine of southern France.

Last Friday of the month live music evening at the Plough & Harrow, with drinks and good company until late.

Covers band Geri and the Attrix bring a Saturday night set to the Con Club function room.

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

Guided evening walk around East Dean village telling the stories of its ghosts and its smuggling past. Starts from the village car park.

Bluebird by the Sea bring their summer pop up menu to the Rathfinny Tasting Room.

The Michelin-starred London restaurant Orrery by Pierre Minotti takes over the Rathfinny Tasting Room for a seven-course tasting menu paired with Rathfinny wines. An evening of fine dining overlooking the vineyard. Booking is essential.

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

One day stained glass workshop with Helena Jevons, learning traditional techniques to make your own piece.

A guided 22km hike along the Seven Sisters cliff-top route from Seaford to Eastbourne, passing the Martello Tower, Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Beachy Head. Rated hard, about 5.5 to 6.5 hours with 340m of ascent. The group meets at London Victoria and travels down by train.

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.