Events · Ours, and what's on nearby
A reason to come.
Our own evenings up on the Downs, and the dates at Goodwood, Chichester and across the South Downs worth planning a stay around.
Our events
Dinner on the Downs
Dinner · Coming soon
An evening social at one of the highest points in the South Downs, with locally sourced food and drink, live acoustic music and views across the countryside. Coming soon.
What's on nearby · Chichester and Goodwood
Dates worth planning around.
Goodwood is about 20 minutes from the farm, Chichester the same. These are the dates worth planning a stay around, and they book early.
- Chichester 10KThe Chichester 10K is on Sunday 7 February 2027 at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Stay about 20 minutes away in a self-catering house that sleeps 4.
- Dark Skies FestivalThe South Downs Dark Skies Festival is reported for 11–21 February 2027. Our houses at West Marden are inside the International Dark Sky Reserve.
- February half termFebruary half term is 15–19 February 2027 in West Sussex and Hampshire. Three farm houses, each sleeping 4, about 20 minutes from Chichester.
- Easter and springEaster 2027 is 26–29 March and Mother’s Day is 7 March. Three self-catering houses near Chichester for lambing time, bluebells and spring walks.
- Goodwood Members’ MeetingThe 84th Goodwood Members’ Meeting is 10–11 April 2027. Self-catering houses about 20 minutes from the Motor Circuit, each sleeping 4. Book direct.
- Goodwood racing 2027All 19 Goodwood race days in 2027, from 30 April to 10 October, and three self-catering houses about 20 minutes from the racecourse. Book direct.
- Festival of ChichesterThe Festival of Chichester runs from 12 June to 18 July 2027. Self-catering houses about 20 minutes from the city, with a heated outdoor pool.
- Goodwood Festival of SpeedGoodwood Festival of Speed is 15–18 July 2027. Three self-catering houses about 20 minutes away at West Marden, each sleeping 4. Book direct.
- Glorious GoodwoodGlorious Goodwood, the Qatar Goodwood Festival, is 27–31 July 2027. Self-catering houses about 20 minutes from the racecourse, with a heated pool.
- Goodwood RevivalThe Goodwood Revival is 17–19 September 2027. Stay about 20 minutes away in a self-catering house on West Marden Farm. Each sleeps 4. Book direct.
Through the year
The seasons on the farm.
Events · Summer season and Christmas
Chichester Festival Theatre
Self-catering houses about 20 minutes from Chichester Festival Theatre. What is on this Christmas, and when the 2027 summer season is announced.
Events · July, dates to be announced
Cowdray Gold Cup polo
The Cowdray Gold Cup is played at Midhurst each July. 2027 dates are not yet published. Stay about 25 minutes away in a house with a heated pool.
Events · Christmas 2026
Christmas and New Year
Christmas markets, light trails and shows near Chichester for 2026, each marked confirmed or reported, and three farm houses to stay in.
Events · July and August 2027
Summer festivals
Wickham Festival, Boomtown and Victorious 2027 dates, with estimated drive times from three self-catering houses at West Marden, near Chichester.