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Sport & Activity Festival

26th May 2025

Ardingly College
College Road,
Haywards Heath,
RH17 6SQ

A family-friendly festival in the heart of Sussex, giving kids aged 5–11 the chance to try over 20 amazing sports and activities — whether it’s their first go or their forever favourite.

Football

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Karate

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Drama

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Netball

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Dance

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Hockey

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Bushcraft

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Rugby

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Cricket

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Art & Craft

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Gymnastics

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Skateboarding

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Football * Karate * Drama * Netball * Dance * Hockey * Bushcraft * Rugby * Cricket * Art & Craft * Gymnastics * Skateboarding *

We want to inspire children to discover the joy of movement, build confidence and embrace healthy habits through exciting sports and outdoor activities.

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What is Pick & Play?

A Family-Friendly Sport & Activity Festival
Offering kids 5-11 the chance to discover new sports and activities or enjoy the ones they already love!

No Pre-Selection Required!
We’ve been thrilled by the overwhelming support from clubs and brands eager to get your families active. Now, you can pick your sports and activities on the day!

Pick & Play:
Enjoy a chance to pick from over 20 sports and activities, play on the hour every hour led by our coaches.

Family Zone:
Experience the family zone, entertainment, food vendors, a bar, inflatable sports, face painting & glitter bar, skateboarding, darts and much more!

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The Local Clubs Behind Pick & Play...

We have some amazing grassroots clubs that make Pick & Play a reality! These passionate experts will be leading fun, engaging sessions designed to introduce kids and families to new sports and activities, or ones they already love.

These clubs share our mission to get families active and have fun.

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Sports & Activities

Get ready for a day packed with activities for everyone! Traditional sports like football, rugby, netball, gymnastics, dance and cricket. Meet exciting new experiences such as karate, hockey, and multiskills.

With Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre, explore the great outdoors and try:
🔥 Campfire Cooking
🏹 Sucker Archery
🏕️ Shelter Building
🌟 Firelighting and Bushcraft

The fun doesn't end there! Test your skills on the skateboarding ramps and disc golf course, let your imagination run wild with drama, crafts, and nature art, or glide into action at our late afternoon roller disco (pre-booking required).

Venue

Aerial view of a countryside area with a large brick building, multiple tennis courts, sports fields, and surrounding greenery.
Ardingly College logo with a pelican and a globe, "World Ready" slogan.

Set within the prestigious Ardingly College, these impressive grounds offer some of the finest sport facilities, spanning 240 acres of stunning Sussex countryside.  

Conveniently located just under an hour from London, 15 minutes from Gatwick Airport, and 20 minutes from Brighton.

Ardingly College


College Road, Haywards Heath
West Sussex
, RH17 6SQ

Pick an Activity

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Spark a Dream

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Pick an Activity * Spark a Dream *