What's on in Seaford this weekend (15 Aug – 16 Aug)

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.

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.

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.