In partnership with Sussex Wildlife Trust, the De La Warr Pavilion is excited to announce Attenborough Appreciation Day.
A one of a kind event, please join us on Sunday 10 May 2026 to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday (on the 8 May 2026), his legacy and our local environment for what is to be a fantastic day of nature, education and community.
Sussex Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to defending and restoring nature and wild spaces across Sussex, from our cities to our seas. We’re at the heart of a community for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex. For over 60 years, our members, volunteers and supporters have been working to protect this county’s cherished landscapes and wonderful wildlife.
We’ll be open from 10am to 5pm, offering a wide range of activities, screenings, and more to enjoy throughout the day.
Please note: David Attenborough will not be at the event.
WHAT’S ON
Sussex Wildlife Trust Photo Exhibition
10am – 5pm | In the Auditorium Foyer | Free, no booking required
Exhibiting the winners of our Marine Photo Competition in collaboration with Sussex Underwater. The competition was open to all and participants were asked to submit their photos of marine, underwater or intertidal wildlife. Some of this wildlife may be seen on the beach today. Please come and talk to us about the species that can be found in Sussex.
Bexhill Environmental Group Beach Clean
10am – 12pm | Bexhill beach | Free, no booking required
To honour Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, Bexhill Environmental Group, along with anyone who would like to join in, is going to clean the beach. All litter found (only from the beach) will be taken to the De La Warr Pavilion to be sorted, categorised and logged by Strandliners.
DLWP Screening: Attenborough: 60 Years In The Wild
11am – 12pm, 1pm – 2pm, 3pm – 4pm | In the Auditorium | Free, book tickets here
Over three very personal films, Sir David Attenborough looks back at the unparalleled changes in natural history that he has witnessed during his 60-year career. This documentary has been supplied courtesy of the BBC.
Please book a FREE ticket in order to gain entry here.
Sussex Wildlife Trust Beach Safari
11am – 12pm | Bexhill beach | Free, book tickets here (NOW SOLD OUT)
Have you always wondered what all of those different creatures are nestled in the rock pools? Join Sarah, Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Marine Conservation Officer, on a rock pool safari and discover the incredible marine world that we have in Sussex. Please ensure that you wear sturdy footwear, that protects your toes, no flip flops. Remember it is always a bit chillier on the beach than you think it is going to be – wrap up warm.
Sussex Wildlife Trust Bird Walk
12.30pm & 2.30pm | Bexhill Beach | Free, book tickets here ( NOW SOLD OUT)
Come and meet Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities Officer, James, for a relaxed stroll along the beach. Together, we’ll spot and chat about some of the wonderful birds that call Sussex home. No wildlife knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity and enjoy exploring the coast with us.
Strandliners Data Collection
12 – 3pm | Bexhill Beach | Free, no booking required
Join Strandliners to investigate the collected beach clean rubbish and record data for COP31. The more data we collect on our litter, the more we help larger environmental organisations pressure corporate and governmental decision making. Discussion is encouraged whilst discovering difficult truths about our waste and systems.
Tom Kelly’s Sea Shanty Band
12pm & 2pm | Main Foyer | Free, no booking required
Tom Kelly, Jon Tigwell & Bob Tipler – A trio of widely known individual Acapella Singers from Hastings who often collaborate on projects – will perform two 30 minute sets. Their most recent work was the 2026 film from Nation of Artisans – “The Gansey Folk of Hastings” – produced by Issabella Orlando.
Art Sundays
2pm – 4.30pm | Rooftop Foyer | Free, no booking required
Creatures From The Deep invites families to dive beneath the surface and imagine the strange life forms that inhabit the darkest parts of our oceans.
Join us for this free Art Sundays drop-in workshop as we celebrate the birthday of David Attenborough. Inspired by the underwater worlds of Blue Planet, this hands-on collage session invites participants to cut, combine, and transform real sea creatures into entirely new deep-sea beings. Using printed imagery, reflective materials, and glow-in-the-dark paint, families can remix fins, eyes, and textures to invent creatures that feel both familiar and strange.
Perfect for all ages, this relaxed session invites you to drop in, get creative, and imagine what might be living far below the sea just outside our windows.
Young Pollinators
3pm – 3.10pm | On the Terrace | Free, no booking required
Young Pollinators is the youth arm of local environmental education charity Community Supporters. The project helps young people access and learn about nature and sustainability. The project has a dedicated youth hub space in Sidley, allotment, and various opportunities for work experience and gaining life skills. For this event, they are inviting local children to come and make a puppet of their favourite animal out of recyclable materials and at 3pm they’ll line up and parade around the DLWP lawns.
Also on site on the day:
Sussex Underwater (Location: Terrace)
Sussex Kelp Recovery Project (Location: Terrace)
Bexhill Girl Guides (Location: Studio)
South Wealden Badger Group (Location: Terrace)