A Sussex Christmas

Type:Talk

Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9LH

Tel: 07831 900 130

Illustration of people dragging a large log to the gates to a large house

About

Speaker: Chris Horlock.

This fascinating talk reveals how the people of Sussex celebrated Christmas in the past. Many of the customs of the traditional twelve days of Christmas are detailed, including putting up decorations, bringing in the Yule log, preparing the Christmas day feast, plus the curious 'Mummer's Play' entertainment. There's a Christmas tale or two along the way, including a mysterious incident during the great snowstorm of 1881, plus how in 1939, the snow at Burwash was not the usual colour!

Members free.

Guests welcome: Entrance £5.00.

Doors open at 7pm.

Guide Prices

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Ticket£5.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Opening Times

Season (2 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Tuesday19:30 - 21:00

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