6 Sept: CPRE Sussex Countryside Day

Countryside lovers of all ages are invited to attend the CPRE Sussex Countryside Day on Saturday, 6 September

Booking is now open for the free event, held at the world-renowned Knepp Estate.

This year’s programme includes children’s activities, expert-led talks, stalls and the chance to meet CPRE Sussex’s own dedicated team of staff, volunteers and supporters.

Paul Steedman, director CPRE Sussex, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be back at the home of Sussex rewilding for our annual Countryside Day. This event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Sussex countryside, its landscapes, ecology and natural beauty. Come along and join us to find out more about the amazing green spaces which surround you.”

Children’s activities on the day will include fire lighting and marshmallow sessions, plus the chance to make model houses and anthotypes with Brighton University.

Read more about activities for kids at: www.cpresussex.org.uk/resources/cpre-sussex-countryside-day-activities-for-kids/

There will be talks from Sussex Wildlife Trust, Weald to Waves, Sussex Underwater and West Sussex Rivers Trust.

The CPRE Sussex Countryside Day takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, 6 September, at the Knepp Estate, Dial Post, West Sussex, RH13 8LJ.

Entrance is free with donations encouraged for events and a small charge for some children’s activities.

Let CPRE Sussex know if you are planning to attend by registering for your free place below.

To book individual children’s events, please scroll down page.

You can also book kids’ activities using the link below:

• Fire lighting and marshmallow toasting (10:30am session)
• Fire lighting and marshmallow toasting (11am session)
• Making model houses and anthotype prints (2PM session)
• Making model houses and anthotype prints (3pm session)

If you can’t get to our Countryside Day, discover 10 ways of enjoying the Sussex countryside:  www.cpresussex.org.uk/news/10-ways-to-celebrate-cpre-sussex-countryside-day-wherever-you-are/