CLIMPING
Holly Hall Ball We started the Winter celebrations with the Clymping Holly Hall Ball, hosted to raise funds for the Clymping Village Hall. The Holly Hall Ball was staged in the hall and a marquee. There were reception drinks, a 3 course dinner, live music, dancing and auction. It was a wonderful opportunity for the village to come together for a fun evening and at the same time it raised a goodly sum for the maintenance and repairs to the village hall. A big thank you to all of those who donated food, the marquee and their services and to those who put in all the hard work to organise the event and make it such a huge success.
Climping Music Festival held at the beginning of September in the grounds of the Village Hall, a delightful evening of family fun with music by local and visiting artists. Not a rival for Glastonbury yet, however with a barbeque, face painting and much more, it remininded us of the joy of living in a Sussex village. We are looking forward to next year's event.
ARUNDEL
Once a Roman port on the River Arun, a delightful historic town, and a thriving local community only about 3 miles from Climping
Arundel Castle built at the end of the 11th Century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel, overlooking the River Arun, is a magnificent sight as you arrive into Arundel. The seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years. Arundel Castle
Arundel Food Festival Held in October, a showcase for local produce with special events throughout the festival. Details can be found on Arundel Food Festival
Arundel Farmers Market takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month in and around the town square of Arundel. There are usually around 30 stalls selling a variety of local produce including Selsey fish, locally reared meats, artisan cheeses, pies, bread, cakes, vegetables, plants and local brews from both hop and vine. You will also discover some local craft products such as homemade soaps and handcrafted chopping boards.
Arundel Festival is held during the last two weeks of August the Arundel Festival and next year will celebrate its 35th year with a programme packed with art, theatre and opera. For more details click on the link to their website Arundel Festival
Arundel Wetland Centre is 26 hectares of naturalised landscapes and wetland habitats. Aside from our native wetland wildlife, you can also see exotic wildfowl from around the World. The ponds are springwater fed which is a particular attraction in addition to the four hectares of Phragmites reed bed (a site of special scientific interest). There are many activities to enjoy at the centre as well as the freedom to walk within the environment whilst enjoying watching the wildfowl going about their business.
To find out more details about the centre and their events please go to their website:
CHICHESTER
approximately 12 miles from Climping
Chichester Festival Theatre is set in a local park and has an international reputation for producing a wide range of theatrical productions. There is a restaurant within the theatre where it is possible to dine either before or after your play or show. We have spent pleasant evenings in the summer enjoying a spot of supper, whilst watching the cricketers in the park, before going into the theatre to see an excellent play performed by superb and often extremely well know actors. For example, Yes Prime Minister is coming up shortly.
To
find out more and book tickets, check their website for details
Chichester
Theatre
South Downs Planetarium - If you have been enjoying the latest offerings from Brian Cox and the BBC on the Wonders of the Universe, you may like to go along to the South Downs Planetarium. You can find more details of this and other events on their website:
http://www.southdowns.org.uk/sdpt/news.htm
AMBERLEY
approximately 7 miles from Clymping
Amberley Museum has a series of interesting events throughout the year.
GOODWOOD
approximately 14 miles from Climping
Just outside of Chichester, you will find Goodwood with its famous racecourse and many attractions and events. For example the Goodwood Revival, the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting, held every year in September really is a magical step back in time, a unique chance to revel in the glamour and allure of motor racing in the romantic time capsule of the golden era of motor racing at one of the world’s most authentic circuits. The Goodwood Revival is the biggest and best historic motor racing party of the year with many enthusiasts arriving with their classic cars staying in the Climping area. It's brilliant to see them all....great rush hour from Bailiffscourt Hotel
For further details of events throughout the year please go to the Goodwood website:
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/whatson/whatson.aspx
FONTWELL
approximately 6 miles from Clymping
For further details:
http://www.fontwellpark.co.uk/
BOGNOR REGIS
approximately 7 miles from Clymping
International Bognor Birdman...ever wanted to fly like a bird?
WORTHING
approximately
10 miles from Clymping
Phone: 0777 094 6254