Free things to do in Seaford

An open painting competition inviting artists to capture the Clergy House and its garden. Available across the competition window during opening hours.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sunday friendly home fixture at The Salts.

Friends of Bishopstone Station (FOBS) open the newly restored Platform Waiting Room to visitors. Officially unveiled in June, the restored waiting room showcases the station's heritage.

Nine professional artists return to the Crypt Gallery for Artwave, Lewes District's open studios festival. Open daily 10am to 4pm, closed Mondays.

Seaford Town Council's Planning and Highways Committee meets to consider local planning applications. Members of the public may attend.

An extraordinary meeting of the full Seaford Town Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend and there is normally a public participation slot near the start of proceedings. Agendas and papers are published in advance on the council's meetings page.

A talk exploring the myths and folklore associated with apples, held at Alfriston Clergy House.

A briefing on the climate and nature crisis and its impact on British life, from national security to the food supply, health and the economy.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Sussex Cricket League Division 6 East home fixture at The Salts.

Sussex Cricket League home fixture at The Salts.

Learn traditional scything with Ranger Lawrence at Seven Sisters Country Park.

A day celebrating the Sussex countryside, hosted at Seven Sisters Country Park with CPRE Sussex.

Boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields with no pitch booking required. Gates open 7.30am for sellers with public access from 9am.

Sunday friendly home fixture at The Salts.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the Meetings Page on the council website for the agenda and more information.

A walk and talk with local historian Ian Everest exploring the farming and rural life of the Cuckmere Valley.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

A guided 22km coastal hike from Seaford to Eastbourne following the South Downs Way, passing Cuckmere Haven, the Seven Sisters white cliffs, and Beachy Head, with opportunities for sea swimming in summer. Organised by Club Hiking in London, meeting at London Victoria and taking the train to Seaford; hike starts at Seaford Station.

An exhibition on downland farming in the Pump Barn at Seven Sisters Country Park, open daily through the run.

Car boot sale organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open at 7.30 am for sellers, with public access from 8.00 am.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the Meetings Page on the council website for the agenda and more information.

A free collaborative health and wellness afternoon at the Downs Leisure Centre, with health and wellbeing information stalls from local activity providers, NHS services, community gardens and support organisations. Visitors can also explore Lilian's Room, an accessible fitness space with equipment designed for gentle movement, to improve mobility and build confidence.

Free, weekly, timed 5k run along Seaford seafront starting at Splash Point. Everyone welcome to run, jog, walk or volunteer.

Practical nature recovery volunteering session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park.

Car boot and craft fair at Martello Fields with no pitch booking required. Gates open 7.30am for sellers with public access from 8.30am.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the Meetings Page on the council website for the agenda and more information.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

The Friends of Bishopstone Station (FOBS) open the newly restored Platform Waiting Room to visitors. Officially unveiled in June, the restored room welcomes visitors during its opening sessions.

Solo exhibition by Sara Hill at The Crypt Gallery, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the Meetings Page on the council website for the agenda and more information.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

Boot, craft and produce fair at Martello Fields with no pitch booking required. Gates open 7.30am for sellers with public access from 9am.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the Meetings Page on the council website for the agenda and more information.

Seaford Town Market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with up to 26 stalls of local food, crafts, preserves and treats made by local people.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

Car boot sale organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open at 7.30 am for sellers, with public access from 8.00 am.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

Group show by The Nature Creatives at The Crypt Gallery, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council meeting, open to the public. See the council meetings page for the agenda and further information.

Regular town market in Church Street with up to 26 stalls, held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

A practical nature recovery session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, run by South Downs Youth Action.

Launch evening for TIDELINES at the Crypt Gallery, with a full live performance of P W Morton's new album Tidelines accompanied by projected imagery of the Sussex coastline in the medieval undercroft. The launch opens the exhibition week which runs Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November.

A group exhibition celebrating our relationship with the sea, at The Crypt Gallery. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council committee meeting, open to the public. See the council meetings page for the agenda and further information.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

A colourful, joyful exhibition of new and older artworks by Sarah Duffield. Open 10am to 4pm.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

Seaford Town Market fills Church Street with local produce, crafts and street food. Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10am to 3pm.

Seaford Town Council Personnel Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk along Seaford seafront. Everybody is welcome, from first timers to seasoned runners. Volunteers always needed.

Seaford Town Council Planning and Highways Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

Solo exhibition by Gerald Shepherd at The Crypt Gallery, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Seaford Town Council Golf, Open Spaces and Climate Action Committee meeting. Agendas and papers are published on the council's Meetings page ahead of the meeting.

Practical conservation day for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, working alongside the ranger team on nature recovery tasks across the park.

Seaford Town Market fills Church Street with local produce, crafts and street food. Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10am to 3pm.

Two day Christmas market at Seven Sisters Country Park. Hold the date, full details to follow.

Rathfinny Wine Estate's Sussex Christmas Market returns for a weekend of local makers and producers, with a complimentary glass of Sussex Sparkling while you shop. Free entry.