Modelworld

Brighton Centre, King’s Road, Brighton, Friday, February 19, to Sunday, February 21, 10am to 5pm, £9.50/£5.50, 08448 471515

NOW in its 38th year, Modelworld is returning to the Brighton Centre with a brand new interactive activity zone for the modellers of the future.

Youngsters will be able to drive a tank and build an aircraft, as well as enjoy a close encounter with 8ft tall robot Titan.

The celebration of craft and intricate modelling skills features more than 150 society and trade stands boasting everything from model railways to dolls houses.

“Modelling has vastly developed since 1978 when we held our first show in the city,” says Chris English, joint exhibition manager of Brighton Modelworld – pointing to the combination of traditional techniques with modern technology.

“It’s great to see the genre is gaining popularity every year. The 2016 show is set to be our best yet, with a whole host of new activities and exhibits to entertain visitors of all ages.”

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Church Street, Sunday, February 14, 10am to 4pm, £2 on the door, under 12s free, 01273 709709

IF the treasure trove of North Laine weren’t enough, Brighton vintage-lovers can head to Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair as it stops off at the Dome, fresh from winning its third gong at the National Vintage Awards.

Wrestling

Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, Monday, February 15, 7.45pm, from £9/£8, 01903 206206

SOUTHWICK wrestler Charlie Checkmate is making his last UK appearance at the venue where he won the 2015 Worthing Rumblemania Trophy.

The wrestler, known at home as Mark Brownesy-Joyce, will be bringing his Lucha Britannia-winning alter-ego Freddie Mercurio to Worthing for the first time, in a grapple against Indian wrestler Rishi Ghosh, before he starts a new life in Toronto.

Also on the bill are Kris Kay and 6ft 7in James Kenna against man mountain Karl Atlas and Crusher Curtis.

Understanding Agincourt 600

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, near Chichester, Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20, 10.30am to 3pm, £11.50/£6, www.wealddown.co.uk

LAST year marked the 600th anniversary of another major European battle - Agincourt.

Next weekend the open air museum will be hosting archery sessions, craft activities, demonstrations of historic medicine and short talks about the experiences of Henry V’s soldiers on the French fields.

Mini-masters Pop Up Art Studio

Petworth House and Park, Petworth, Saturday, February 13, to Sunday, February 21, 10am to 3.30pm, £2/£1, plus extra £2 donation, 01798 342207

INSPIRED by the Bosch To Bellotto exhibition which runs until March, Petworth hosts a pop-up art studio for young new masters.

Wild About The Woods

Northwood Junction, Slindon Estate, Wednesday, February 17, 10am to 3pm, free, book a place on 01243 814730

PLANT trees at the National Trust’s biggest woodland restoration project, as well as taking part in den-building sessions, nature trails and the grand unveiling of a new Rise Of Northwood sculpture.

Craft days

Events room, Sheffield Park and Garden, Monday, February 15, to Friday, February 19, 11am to 12.30pm, £3, 01825 790231

MAKE a kite to fly in the parkland or a bug hotel for garden creepy crawlies – charge covers cost of materials.

Bing And Flop

Drusillas Park, off the A27, Alfriston, Thursday, February 18, 10am to 5pm, from £16.50, 01323 874100

CBEEBIES stars Bing and Flop are making their debut appearance at the park and zoo. Look out for the return of The Fat Controller dealing with Thomas And Friends on Tuesday, February 16, and Hello Kitty on Wednesday, February 17.

Ancient Oceans

Sea Life Brighton, Madeira Drive, Brighton, until Sunday, February 21, from 10am, from £9.95, www.visitsealife.com/brighton

BECOME a dinosaur detective at Sea Life Brighton in a new installation exploring the history and evolution of the oceans and the creatures it houses.

On offer will be a skeleton hunt throughout the aquarium for an ancient creature, a fossil excavation, talks by marine experts and the Jurassic Seas interactive zone about the dinosaurs of the deep found off the coast.