Over 23 years the Shipley Arts Festival has grown from a Saturday night concert in the Parish Church to Sussex’s leading classical music festival, and one of the leading cultural events in the South East calendar. Always seeking to give its audience more to enjoy, fans of world-class classical music are encouraged to support it by becoming a Festival Friend. Join now and you can get tickets to enjoy a special preview presentation (hosted at Toovey’s) of the 2025 programme. One of the festival’s more impressive venues is Sedgwick Park House, a private home set in 100 acres, with gardens affording breathtaking views of Chanctonbury Ring. Discover what’s happening during its exciting silver-anniversary year at bernardimusicgroup.com