What's on in Seaford this weekend (11 Jul – 12 Jul)

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

Small-group guided tours and tastings running Thursday to Sunday through the summer season, showing how Rathfinny makes its world-class vintage Sussex Sparkling wines. The experience combines a walk through the vines with an extended tasting of Sussex wines overlooking the Cuckmere Valley. Booking is recommended.

An evening RIB cruise along the Sussex coast to view the Seven Sisters cliffs as the sky fills with sunset colours. Departure times vary through the summer to track the changing sunset. Runs 1 hour, up to 11 passengers, all ages, with wildlife more active at dusk (seals, porpoise, seabirds).

Centenary exhibition of pen and ink images of Seaford by 19th century local artist Harry Harrison Evans, in the Kathleen Aires room. Museum open Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm, Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm, and Bank Holidays.

A fast 40 minute RIB ride from Newhaven to the Seven Sisters cliffs with classic rock anthems as the soundtrack, great views and plenty of fresh sea air. Family friendly for ages 4 and up, with departures most days throughout the season; booking required.

A 90 minute cruise from Newhaven Marina along the Sussex coast past Tide Mills, Seaford Bay, Splash Point, Hope Gap and Cuckmere Haven to the Seven Sisters cliffs, with tales of the area's smuggling past and wildlife spotting for seals, porpoises and seabirds. Weather permitting, passengers can swim beneath the cliffs. Up to 11 passengers on a luxury Italian RIB, ages 2 and up, bookable daily through 11 October.

A multi media solo exhibition celebrating natural world inspiration across 25 years of work. The show features digital illustration, screen prints, collages and willow sculpture influenced by dream worlds and mindfulness practices. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

An evening cruise from Newhaven Marina along the Sussex coastline past Seaford Bay to the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, timed to coincide with sunset. The one-hour trip on a luxury RIB offers wildlife spotting for seals, porpoises, and seabirds, with guests welcome to bring drinks on board. Departure times vary through the season to track the changing sunset.

A residential weekend yoga retreat at Florence House in Seaford, with yoga, good food and time to relax and slow down. Guests are guided through relaxation and meditation and learn to move their bodies with ease and care. Single or shared rooms available, purchased as a single multi-day package. More details at donnanegusyoga.co.uk.

Seaford Town Market is held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 10am to 3pm, in Church Street. Up to 26 stalls offer a range of local foods and crafts, preserves, beverages, essentials and treats, all made, produced and created by local people.

Seaford Choral Society presents an evening of Songs and Spirituals, including John Rutter's Feel the Spirit and George Shearing's Songs and Sonnets. Conducted by Veronica Fewkes.

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

The Con Club's popular monthly quiz night hosted by Martin and Liz. Recent quizzes have been packed out, so arrive early to get a table. Entry is £2 per person.

Seaford CC 1st XI host Crowhurst Park CC 1st XI in a Sussex Cricket League Division 4 East fixture at The Salts Recreation Ground.

Seaford CC 4th XI host Ringmer CC 3rd XI in a Saturday league fixture at The Salts. Played on the development pitch at the seafront recreation ground. Spectators welcome.

A guided 14 mile (22km) hike along the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, starting from Seaford and following the South Downs Way past Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Belle Tout Lighthouse to finish in Eastbourne. Graded intermediate to challenging with 580m of ascent and 5.5 to 6.5 hours of walking. The group meets at London Victoria at 08:20 and travels down by train, which is included in the price.

Feel the Spirit is an evening event at Seaford Baptist Church on Belgrave Road, organised by Seaford Choral Society. The event begins at 6:00 PM and promises an uplifting evening of choral music and community spirit. Contact the choral society for ticket and booking information.

The fourth edition of the Seven Sisters coastal walk run by Polska Grupa Turystyczno Krajoznawcza w Londynie (the Polish Tourism and Sightseeing Group in London). The group is private on Meetup, so the meeting point and full route details are visible to members after joining.

Rock band The Untaken performing live at The Old Boot Inn in Seaford.

The sixth and final leg of the Vanguard Way long distance path, walking from Berwick station through the Cuckmere valley countryside to the trail's end at Newhaven. Organised by the Gay Men's Walking Group; meeting details visible to Meetup members.

A screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film, featuring highlights from a national briefing by ten of the UK's leading experts on the climate and nature crisis. The screening is followed by a community discussion to explore the local response and the way forward.

Car boot sale fundraiser organised by Seahaven Scouts. Gates open 7:30am for sellers, public access 8am-1pm.

Dog First Aid Sussex host a practical dog first aid workshop at St Peter's Church Hall in East Blatchington, Seaford. Learn essential first aid techniques to help your dog in an emergency. The workshop starts at 1:30 PM and booking is required in advance.

A 15 mile guided trail run from Cuckmere Haven along the coast toward Beachy Head.

A day of fresh air, breathtaking coastal views and meaningful connections as the group takes on the iconic trails of the Seven Sisters. Meet at Seaford railway station for an 08:15 start.

A strenuous linear Ramblers walk from Seaford Library to Eastbourne Pier via the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, with a picnic lunch stop at Birling Gap. One of a series of walks celebrating the opening of the King Charles III England Coast Path. Newcomers can join their first three walks free before Ramblers membership is required, and there are several points where the walk can be cut short for a bus back.