Detailed below are events organised by other societies, which may be of interest to our members.
If you have details for future events please send these to: Malcolm Dawes, 52 Rugby Road, Brighton, BN1 6EB or e-mail to malcolm.dawes@btinternet.com
Do please check details before travelling. The details of these meetings and events organised by other groups are only included as a guide and as a service to members. Inclusion here is not intended to be seen as an endorsement.
Sussex Transport Interest Group event. London Road Station. Non-members £2.50.
West Sussex Archives Society talk by Ian Friel. Harbour Conservation Educational Centre, Dell Quay Road, Chichester. www.wsas.co.uk
Steam, diesel, petrol and electric locomotives operating all day. Opportunity to ride on industrial passenger trains. Demonstration of contractor’s monorail system. Amberley Museum. 01798 831370. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.
RCTS Chichester Branch Meeting. Bassil Shippam Centre, Tozer Way, St Pancras, Chichester.
https://rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chr-chichester.
Weekend 25th– 26th April. A living history event in the Weald and Downland Museum’s Toll House from Beeding. The building is undergoing restoration and the historic garden is undergoing reinterpretation. Guides will be explain the role of the Toll House and describing the lives of the people who lived there. www.wealddown.co.uk.
View and ride on a variety of historic buses. Steam Train rides also operating. Booking required. Amberley Museum. 01798 831370. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Free rides on vintage buses running from the High Street. www.visiteastgrinstead.com.
West Sussex Record Office talk by Dr Sue Berry. West Sussex Record Office, Orchard Street, Chichester. Phone WSRO 01243 753602 for in person tickets. Also book via the WSRO website.
Steam and working industrial engines. Situated 6 miles from Hastings on A28 to Ashford. For
any enquiries email bredesteamgiants@hotmail.com or phone 01424 844882.
A must visit for collectors and enthusiasts of all ages. .Horsted Keynes Station, Bluebell Railway. www.bluebell-railway.com.
Steam and working industrial engines. Situated 6 miles from Hastings on A28 to Ashford. For any enquiries email bsesgiantsofbrede@btinternet.com or phone 01323 8976310.
Weekend 2nd– 3rd May. The largest free motoring event on the South Coast. Over 600 Classic cars, motorbikes, buses, commercial vehicles and traction engines. Seafront, Eastbourne. www.magnificentmotors.co.uk
Sunday 3rd May. Historic Commercial Vehicles Run, between London and Brighton.
www.hcvs.co.uk
Meet at Brighton Museum entrance in Pavilion Gardens. g.mead@sussex.ac.uk
Vintage motorcycles being ridden around the museum and on display throughout the day. Booking required. Amberley Museum. 01798 831370. www.amberleymuseum.co.uk
Steam and working industrial engines. Situated 6 miles from Hastings on A28 to Ashford. For any enquiries email bsesgiantsofbrede@btinternet.com or phone 01323 8976310.
Weekend 9th – 10th May.
See Mills newsletter for further details
Novium Museum, Chichester
Main exhibition, Hurrah for Shippham’s exploring the story of this famous brand and its
vigorous advertising. Until February 2026.
Do please check details before travelling.
The details of these meetings and events organised by other groups
are only included as a guide and as a service to members:
Inclusion here is not intended to be seen as an endorsement
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