Summer wildlife fair
Every summer the Friends of the Old Brickfield host a wildlife fair. About 150 people came to our 2026 fair in July to hunt bugs, weave willow, paint pebbles, play games and more. Special guests, Hope and Anger Singers sang an amazing set of rounds, shanties as well as their own compositions.
Many visitors say how much they appreciate the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - a chance for children and adults alike to get offline, explore the wildlife, eat lots of cake and roam free in one of Seaford’s lovely tucked away green spaces .
A big thanks to the Friends of the Old Brickfield who volunteer to organise and run the fair each year and to Lewes District Council for funding it and supplying marquees and equipment. Special thanks also to:
Marianne for her willow weaving workshops
Steve for leading the bug hunt
Carol who knits wonderful little creatures for the lucky dips
Liz Bur (Flags Flying Free) who lent her bunting made completely from recycled materials
Everything is free!
... The Big Bug Hunt
Zoologist, Steve Savage, leads the annual ‘bug hunt’. Steve is a zoologist, environmental educator and wildlife author with over 35 years’ experience. Under his guidance, 20 different species were identified on the field last year.
stevep.savage@ntlworld.com, https://exploresussexnature.wordpress.com
... Willow weaving
In Marianne’s willow weaving workshop, we learn how willow is coppiced and prepared for weaving and make willow dragon flies and swifts to take home. Marianne has been a basketmaker since 2006, using natural materials of foraged hedgerow from the Sussex and Kent landscape.
https://www.craftybasketry.website, http://www.facebook.com/craftybasketry
... Lots of games
Mainly for younger children, the games include fair ground favourites of ‘catch the rat’, skittles, treasure hunts and more. There's also a raffle and lucky dip.
... Crafts
Pebble painting and cake decoration
... Refreshments
Soft drinks, cakes, biscuits and fruit
