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Christmas at Seal Bay Resort Selsey

By The Great Sussex Way on Nov. 12, 2025

This December, get a festive fix for the whole family at Seal Bay Resort, Selsey. Spend a day here filled with festive cheer, with enchanting Christmas activities and entertainment to get you in the spirit. Visit Santa in his Grotto For the ultimate highlight, visit Santa and his helpers who will be…

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Christmas Lights | West Sussex

By The Great Sussex Way on Nov. 10, 2025

As darkness falls, Sussex sparkles to life with dazzling Christmas lights and festive celebrations. Throughout November and December 2025, the towns and villages around Chichester glow with enchanting Christmas light switch-on events and Christmas Light Displays, bringing communities together in the…

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Christmas at Chichester Cathedral

By The Great Sussex Way on Oct. 14, 2025

Celebrating the Christmas time at Chichester Cathedral is an unforgettable experience, whether you join one of the candlelit carol services or witness the wonder of the atmospheric advent procession marking the beginning of advent. When are Chichester Cathedral's Carol Services? Chichester…

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