What’s On This March
Explore the best of West Sussex and discover the top events at Cowdray Estate and beyond this March. Looking for somewhere to stay?
With the promise of spring dancing at our fingertips, there’s no better time to emerge from your winter nest and book a stay in one of our treehouses. If pancake day, daffodils and the start of hot cross bun season aren’t enough to get you excited for the month ahead, here’s our March round-up of things to see and do near us.
Paint & Sip with sue cooper
12th March, 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM | The Blue Bell at Cocking
Create your own watercolour masterpiece with expert guidance from local artist Sue Cooper. Whether this is the first time you’ve picked up a brush or you’re looking to hone your skill, this relaxed and sociable evening is open to adults of all abilities.
Tickets include a drink & all materials.
Walk & Talk at cowdray ruins
16th March, 11:00AM - 12:00AM | Cowdray Estate
Journey through time and hear how life might have looked at the Cowdray Estate during the Tudor reign. This short guided walk will give you a taste of how people lived and worked at Cowdray throughout history, as well as memorable figures who graced it’s hallways.
Suitable for ages 8+
The South Downs Festival of Food & Fizz
22nd March, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Langham Brewery
A feast for the senses, spend the day exploring and sampling a rich array of local culinary delights alongside live music, talks and workshops. All vendors can be found with a 50-mile radius of the venue, showcasing the diverse landscape of high-quality food and drink that the South Downs has to offer.
(Free entry for children accompanying an adult)
Hospitality & Power at Elizabethan Cowdray
25th March, 2:00PM – 3:30PM | Cowdray Halls & Ruins
Explore Cowdray through the eyes of an Elizabethan, as Dr Caroline Adams walks you through the twists and turns of Queen Elizabeth I’s 1591 progress, and what life would have been like at the Estate during this era. You’ll begin with refreshment at Cowdray Hall before wandering down to the Tudor Kitchen at the Ruins.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
30th March, 12:00PM - 4:00PM | The Walled Garden, Cowdray Ruins
Celebrate the mother’s in your life with a glass of bubbly and seasonal spread, surrounded by the verdant charm of the Walled Garden. Indulge in locally sourced sweet and savoury delights prepared by The Yellow Kitchen, with the perfect Springtime backdrop.
Time slots at 12PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM
Extended Deep Immersive Sound Journey
30th March, 03:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Cowdray Hall
Join seasoned sound therapist Jez Smith, for this deeply immersive sonic experience. This 2 hour session will transport you to a realm of intense relaxation, soothe your busy mind and melt the stresses away. It will be followed by 30 minutes of down-time where refreshment will be provided.
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate, whether it’s an extra-special Mother’s Day or just the joys of springtime, there’s nowhere better to watch the season bloom than from the canopies of Cowdray. Book a stay in one of our treehouses today.
