July 18
Saturday
The second in our series of four exhibitions featuring interpretive artwork inspired by Pagham Harbour through the seasons, including printing, music, drawing, weaving, installation and creative activities for visitors.
Discover Medmerry’s thriving summer wildlife on a guided walk with the RSPB's friendly, enthusiastic team—from skylarks to avocets, there’s something around every corner.
July 19
Sunday
The second in our series of four exhibitions featuring interpretive artwork inspired by Pagham Harbour through the seasons, including printing, music, drawing, weaving, installation and creative activities for visitors.
July 26
Sunday
Lifeboat Week is just around the corner, bringing a week of exciting activities and events to support our local lifeboat crews. Be sure to mark your diaries now and keep an eye on this space for more details and updates as the event approaches. Don’t miss out on the fun – we look forward to seeing you there!
July 27
Monday
Come along to The Seal where you can enter your team on the night for an evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition!
July 28
Tuesday
Join us for an exciting Treasure Hunt as part of Selsey Lifeboat Week! Gather your friends, family and four legged friends to hunt for clues, solve puzzles, and discover hidden treasures in Selsey. Find unusual objects, house names and an occasional Selsey rock around this 2 mile walk!
Explore our Discovery Zone with pond dipping and mini-beast hunting, focusing on the incredible dragonflies and damselflies. Discover their jet-propelled bottoms, Alien-inspired jaws, and individually adjustable wings. Afterwards, enjoy crafting your own dragons!
July 29
Wednesday
Belt it out for the lifeboats! Join us at the Fisherman’s Joy for a cracking night of karaoke and good vibes!
July 30
Thursday
Calling all star bakers! Get ready to whip, whisk and wow at The Great Lifeboat Week Bake Off hosted at The Hopp Inn — a deliciously fun fundraiser in support of our local lifeboat heroes!
July 31
Friday
As part of Selsey Lifeboat Week's festivities, we're bringing you an exhilarating Race Night like no other. Gather your friends, family, and fellow adrenaline-seekers for an evening packed with excitement and entertainment, all for a great cause supporting RNLI Selsey.
August 04
Tuesday
Calling all families this summer holiday! Bumbling bees buzzing from flower to flower are a summer delight. Discover their importance, intriguing lives, and how to recognise common species. We'll also make 'bee homes' and create your own fuzzy, buzzy bees!
August 06
Thursday
Explore the captivating creatures of our ponds and Discovery Zone! Dive into the underwater world and discover hidden critters. Join us in creating a bug palace and craft your own bug hotel to take home. Unleash your creativity with weird and wonderful mini beasts!
August 08
Saturday
Join us for a brew and chance to encounter these fascinating insects. There are over 2500 species of moth in the UK and they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. We’ll be introducing you to some of these marvellous creatures when we open our trap and there will be opportunities for photographs too.
August 11
Tuesday
While pond dipping and hunting for mini-beasts in our Discovery Zone, we'll explore the extraordinary lives of frogs, newts, snakes, and lizards. Often featured in myths and folklore, these creatures have amazing adaptations for various environments. Encounter these remarkable animals in our 'Zone' and then create your own mythical or real beasts!
August 13
Thursday
Join the hunt for hidden wildlife, discover where creatures call home and why, then build your own mini habitat and get crafty to take the magic with you!
August 15
Saturday
Explore stunning habitats and spot incredible birdlife—from marsh harriers to swallows—on a guided walk with our friendly team from RSPB Pagham Harbour to Sidlesham Quay.
August 18
Tuesday
Mud attracts many wading birds and wildlife due to the unique creatures living in it. Discover these fascinating creatures and create fun mud-loving monsters at our event!
August 20
Thursday
Dive into pond dipping, uncover who’s eating who, marvel at weird and wonderful mini-beast adaptations, and get crafty in a hands-on nature adventure!
August 25
Tuesday
Discover surprising pollinators like beetles, moths and hoverflies, uncover their secret superpowers, and enjoy a fun-filled mini-beast adventure with hands-on crafts!
August 27
Thursday
Families, join us in the Discovery Zone for a thrilling adventure searching for mini-beasts and pond dipping! This week, we're spotlighting nature's incredible long-jumpers: grasshoppers. These amazing insects can out-jump Olympians, and there's so much more to discover about them. Come learn fascinating facts and craft your very own happy hopper.
August 29
Saturday
Safely explore the wonders of our closest star with expert guidance from the friendly South Downs Astronomical Society—see sunspots, flares and more up close.
September 19
Saturday
Nature and Wildlife Photography Workshop. This all-day practical workshop gives an introduction to the key principles and techniques of Nature and Wildlife photography.
October 03
Saturday
Have you ever fancied watching bird ringing in action or wondered why we do it? This is your opportunity to come along to a public ringing demonstration, led by BTO qualified ringers.
Welcome to the UK's best kept secret!!
Selsey is a unique seaside town, rich in history and wildlife, at the most southernly tip of West Sussex, 8 miles out into the Solent. With more sunlight hours than anywhere in the UK it is a true destination. Steeped in the tradition of fishing and internationally famous for its seafood, Selsey is one of the last remaining towns on the South Coast where fishermen can be witnessed bringing in the fresh catch.

Walking in Selsey
Selsey has a variety of downloadable walking trails via our web app . Trails designed to introduce and explore its rich heritage, wildlife and beautiful natural environment.
Follow the family friendly Bucket and Spade Parade to explore some of Selsey's outdoor spaces, playgrounds and beaches.
Uncover Selsey's rich heritage by walking the History of Service trail and discover the part that Selsey, it's residents and visitors have played during times of conflict.
Seek out the wildlife that makes it's home here through the Sea Life Treasure Hunt and East Beach Pond Wildlife Hunt.

Selsey's Beaches
Selsey is surrounded by beaches on all but the northern side, with its bathing water rated as excellent. Selsey caters for many water activities, experiences and interests.


























