Christmas & New Year at Sussex pubs

Mon 23 Nov 2026

5pm – 9pm

Christmas market

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas market at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

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Thu 26 Nov 2026 – Mon 7 Dec 2026

6pm

Christmas Wreath Workshops

The George at Burpham · Burpham

Make a Christmas wreath with Bex from Life in Bloom. Materials, cheese, charcuterie and mulled wine included.

16 spaces per workshop.

Entry

£65 per person

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Thu 26 Nov 2026

8pm – 11pm

Guess The Track Christmas Special

Love You, Bye, Horsham · Horsham

Christmas special edition of Guess The Track.

Price and booking arrangements for this special are not stated.

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Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Christmas Fayre Menu

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

Christmas Fayre Menu.

Larger groups over 10 must use set menu and pre-order. Dining times TBC.

Entry

Two courses £33.95; three courses £39.95

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Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

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Christmas party menu

The Red Lion · Chelwood Gate

Christmas party menu at the Red Lion in Chelwood Gate.

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Sat 28 Nov 2026

4pm

Christmas Light Night

The Red Lion · Chelwood Gate

Christmas Light Night at the Red Lion in Chelwood Gate.

Music from 4pm, market stalls and Santa. Christmas lights switch-on at 7:30pm; finish time TBC.

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Mon 30 Nov 2026

7pm – 9pm

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.

Approximate two-hour workshop. Materials, fizz or alcohol-free fizz and mince pies included; booking required.

Entry

£55 per person

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Mon 30 Nov 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Christmas menu and group dining

The Bell Inn · Chichester

Christmas group dining with coffee and a mince pie included.

30 November–23 December, excluding Sundays. £10 per person deposit and pre-order required. Serving times TBC; see the menu for full terms.

Entry

Two courses £29 per person; three courses £34; coffee and mince pie included

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Tue 1 Dec 2026

6:30pm

Christmas Lights and Carols

The George at Burpham · Burpham

Christmas lights and carols with the George Singers and a brass quartet.

No booking unless dining.

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Tue 1 Dec 2026

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Christmas Wreath Making

The Lion & Lobster · Brighton

Make a Christmas wreath at a guided workshop.

Entry

£48 per person

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Tue 1 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026

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Christmas specials menu

The Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell · Rodmell

Christmas specials served alongside the usual menu, 1–23 December excluding Sundays.

À la carte menu: starters £7.50–£11.50; mains £18–£24. Roast turkey £24, venison £19, salmon £22, vegan squash and onion tart £18. Serving times TBC.

Entry

À la carte: mains £18–£24

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Wed 2 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

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Christmas festive menu

The Bear Inn · Hartfield

Festive menu advertised from 1–24 December. Pre-order at least seven days before your visit.

Serving times and Monday/Tuesday dining availability TBC. The Christmas announcement says Monday–Saturday; general winter hours say Monday/Tuesday drinks only. Only Wednesday–Saturday dates appear in confirmed date searches. Check directly with the pub.

Entry

Two courses £33.50; three courses £39.

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Tue 1 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026

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Christmas buffet

The Old Dunnings Mill · East Grinstead

Festive buffet: choose ten items, for a minimum of ten guests. Available 1–23 December, excluding Sundays.

Serving times TBC.

Entry

£20 per person plus 10% service charge. Optional Camembert bites with cranberry £1 extra per person.

Booking

enquiries@olddunningsmill.co.uk or 01342 821080. £10 per person non-refundable deposit; pre-order at least one week ahead.

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Tue 1 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026

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Christmas party menu

The Old Dunnings Mill · East Grinstead

Christmas party dining from 1–23 December, excluding Sundays. Crackers included; children’s half portions are half the adult menu price.

Serving times TBC. Optional warm mince pie with coffee or tea is £6 extra. Christmas Day is fully booked; this menu is not Christmas Day dining.

Entry

Two courses £32; three courses £40. A 10% service charge also applies.

Booking

Book via enquiries@olddunningsmill.co.uk or 01342 821080. £10 per person non-refundable deposit; pre-order at least one week ahead.

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Tue 1 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

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Festive dining

The Crown · Turners Hill

Festive dining, Monday to Saturday.

£10pp deposit and preorder; 12.5% discretionary service charge. Serving times TBC.

Entry

£29.95 two courses / £33.95 three courses

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Wed 2 Dec 2026

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Christmas wreath workshop

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas wreath workshop at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Guided by Sussex Flower Studio; materials and completed wreath included; limited spaces.

Entry

£48 per person

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Wed 2 Dec 2026

8pm

Christmas quiz

Ladies Mile · Brighton

The December edition of the Ladies Mile pub quiz is a Christmas quiz.

Entry

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Wed 2 Dec 2026 – Fri 18 Dec 2026

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Christmas dining

Swan Inn · Lewes

Christmas dining at the Swan Inn in Lewes on 2–4, 9–11 and 16–18 December.

Serving times TBC.

Entry

Two courses £37; three courses £44. A 10% cover charge applies to groups of more than eight guests.

Booking

Book and arrange your pre-order: info@theswaninnlewes.co.uk or 01273 480211. Deposit required; amount TBC.

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Thu 3 Dec 2026

Advertised from 7:30pm · check show time

This Machine Kills Wasps

The Quadrant — Folklore Rooms · Brighton

Festive alternative comedy and music at the Folklore Rooms.

Folklore Rooms, upstairs at The Quadrant. Check ticket link for availability and exact performance times.

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Fri 4 Dec 2026

7pm

Kangaroo Moon Live

Hop Yard Brewing Co · Forest Row

Live music from Kangaroo Moon.

The £5 early-bird tier was sold out at our check. Finish time TBC.

Entry

£9 general admission / £12 last-chance tier; check final charges.

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Fri 4 Dec 2026 – Fri 18 Dec 2026

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Friday live music

The Red Lion · Chelwood Gate

Friday live music at the Red Lion in Chelwood Gate.

Performers, times and admission TBC.

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Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026

9pm – 4am next day

Subline December Party

Nautilus Lounge · Brighton

Subline December Party.

Adult kink-positive club night for queer men; check the organiser’s description and admission conditions before booking.

Entry

Early bird £9 + £1 fee; general admission £11 + £1.20 fee. £1/£3 cloakroom options are add-ons, not entry tickets.

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18+

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Sun 6 Dec 2026 – Sun 13 Dec 2026

7pm – 10pm

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Orange Square · Haywards Heath

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop.

Materials, mince pies and a glass of Prosecco included.

Entry

£45

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Tue 8 Dec 2026

7:30pm – 10pm

Christmas quiz and jumper competition

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas quiz and jumper competition at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

All ages welcome. Maximum six people per team; pay £2 per person in cash on the night. Christmas jumper competition included.

Entry

£2 per person, cash on the night

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Wed 9 Dec 2026 – Wed 23 Dec 2026

5pm – 9pm

Christmas Menu Evening

Orange Square · Haywards Heath

Christmas Menu Evening.

Pre-orders required; meal price TBC.

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Thu 10 Dec 2026

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Christmas wreath workshop

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas wreath workshop at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Guided by Sussex Flower Studio; materials and completed wreath included; limited spaces.

Entry

£48 per person

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Sat 12 Dec 2026

11am – 1pm

Christmas wreath workshop

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas wreath workshop at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Guided by Sussex Flower Studio; materials and completed wreath included; limited spaces.

Entry

£48 per person

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Sat 12 Dec 2026

7:30pm – 9pm

KINGKY BASTARDS present The Kingky Christmas Show

Actors · Brighton

KINGKY BASTARDS present The Kingky Christmas Show.

Theatre programme. Adult drag king Christmas cabaret. Lineup TBC.

Entry

Concession £11; standard £14.03; solidarity £17.05 — including fees

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18+ after 7pm

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Sat 12 Dec 2026

Advertised from 8pm · check show time

JAMBON Xmas Party

The Quadrant — Folklore Rooms · Brighton

Live music at the Folklore Rooms, upstairs at The Quadrant.

Folklore Rooms, upstairs at The Quadrant. Check ticket link for availability and exact performance times.

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Mon 14 Dec 2026

10am

Christmas Garland Workshop

The George at Burpham · Burpham

Christmas garland workshop with Bex from Life in Bloom; materials, pastry and a hot drink included.

Eight spaces available.

Entry

£50 per person

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Tue 15 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Folklore Xmas Party

The Quadrant — Folklore Rooms · Brighton

Live music at the Folklore Rooms, upstairs at The Quadrant.

Folklore Rooms, upstairs at The Quadrant. Christmas party; lineup and time TBC. Free entry explicitly stated.

Entry

Free entry

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Thu 17 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Big Christmas quiz

The Red Lion · Chelwood Gate

Big Christmas quiz at the Red Lion in Chelwood Gate.

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Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sat 19 Dec 2026

8:30am – 11:30am · arrive by 10am

Breakfast with Santa

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

Breakfast with Santa.

Arrive between 08:30 and 10:00. Breakfast, Santa visit, child present and certificate; booking required.

Entry

£24.95 per person, adults and children each need a ticket

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Families; every adult and child needs a ticket

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Sat 19 Dec 2026

9pm – 11pm

Live music - Synthony 101

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Live music - Synthony 101 at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

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Sun 20 Dec 2026

4pm – 6pm

Broadwater Community Choir Christmas songs

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Broadwater Community Choir Christmas songs at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Fundraising for St Barnabas Hospice; entry price unstated.

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Fri 25 Dec 2026

12pm – 1:30pm

Christmas Day Dining

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

Christmas Day Dining.

Food served 12:00–13:30; pub open until 16:00. Booking and pre-order required.

Entry

£109.95 per person

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Fri 25 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Christmas Day Drinks

The Star · Haywards Heath

Christmas Day drinks at the Star; opening hours TBC.

Open for drinks, no Christmas Day food. Opening hours TBC.

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Fri 25 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

Christmas Day bookings

The Plough · Upper Dicker

Christmas Day bookings are being taken at the Plough. Menu, prices and serving times TBC.

Bookings advertised; current table availability is not confirmed.

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Price not stated

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Sat 26 Dec 2026

12pm – 5pm

Boxing Day Dining

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

Boxing Day Dining.

Pub open until 18:00; booking and pre-order required.

Entry

Two courses £45.95; three courses £51.95

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Sat 26 Dec 2026

1:30pm

Boxing Day celebrations

The George at Burpham · Burpham

Boxing Day celebrations with Sompting Village Morris Dancers and the Tipteerers.

No booking unless dining. Pub open 12:00–19:00; food 12:00–17:00.

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Thu 31 Dec 2026

3pm – 6pm

Children’s New Year’s Eve party

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Children’s New Year’s Eve party at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Children’s crafts, games and disco, with food included. Tickets advertised as available soon; check current availability and age range with the pub.

Entry

£10 per child including food

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Thu 31 Dec 2026 – Fri 1 Jan 2027

7pm – 1am next day

New Year’s Eve with Small Talk

The Bolney Stage · Bolney

New Year’s Eve with Small Talk.

One celebration with two ticket options. Dining from 19:00 includes fizz and three courses; drinks-only admission from 20:30 includes midnight fizz. Live band Small Talk; smart casual; booking required.

Entry

Dining £84.95 per person; drinks-only £20 per person

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Thu 31 Dec 2026

Dinner from 19:30; bar arrival TBC

New Year’s Eve — Country Tweed, Farm & Field

The George at Burpham · Burpham

Country Tweed, Farm & Field New Year’s Eve celebration, with restaurant and bar ticket options.

Dinner from 19:30; bar arrival time TBC. Dinner bookings by email; see the pub’s page for bar tickets.

Entry

Restaurant £65; bar £25 per person

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Thu 31 Dec 2026 – Fri 1 Jan 2027

7:30pm – 1am next day

New Year’s Eve celebration with Dynamite

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

New Year’s Eve celebration with Dynamite at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Live music from Dynamite and a hot-food buffet. Tickets advertised as available soon; check current availability and age restrictions with the pub.

Entry

£25 per person, buffet included

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Thu 31 Dec 2026

8pm

New Year’s Eve party

The Red Lion · Chelwood Gate

New Year’s Eve party at the Red Lion in Chelwood Gate.

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Thu 31 Dec 2026

Time to be confirmed

New Year’s Eve dinner and live music

The Crown · Turners Hill

New Year’s Eve dining with live music from Anouska Assisi.

New Year’s Eve dining with Anouska Assisi performing from 9pm. £35 per person deposit and preorder required. Dinner time TBC.

Entry

£70 per person

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Fri 1 Jan 2027

12pm – 5pm

New Year’s Day lunch

The George at Burpham · Burpham

New Year’s Day lunch at the George.

Food served 12:00–17:00; pub open 12:00–19:00. Table booking recommended.

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Christmas buffet

Ladies Mile · Brighton

Festive buffet for groups, with a private area or function room. Minimum twelve guests. Availability dates and serving times TBC.

Menu choices arranged with the pub.

Entry

£20 per person; minimum twelve guests.

Booking

01273 554647 or info@theladiesmilepub.co.uk. £15 per person no-show charge; free cancellation up to three days before the booking.

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Christmas party menu

Ladies Mile · Brighton

Christmas party menu at the Ladies Mile. Availability dates and serving times TBC; contact the pub to arrange your booking.

Menu choices are collected nearer the booking. Dates TBC does not confirm service on any particular day.

Entry

Two courses £26; three courses £34. Rump steak and cheese dessert each carry a £6 supplement.

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01273 554647 or info@theladiesmilepub.co.uk. Card details required when booking; £15 per person no-show charge. Free cancellation up to three days before the booking.

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Festive Buffet

The Star · Haywards Heath

Festive Buffet.

2026 festive offering; dates, times and booking availability TBC.

Entry

Menu packages £13.45–£17.45 per person

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Christmas party bookings

The Plough · Upper Dicker

Festive party bookings are being taken at the Plough. Party dates, menu, prices and serving times TBC.

Entry

Price not stated

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Christmas dining and party bookings

Thomas A Becket · Worthing

Christmas dining and party bookings at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing.

Festive dining and buffet bookings, plus Christmas Day and Boxing Day menus. Prices, serving dates and times TBC; contact the pub for details and availability.

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