The Strange Games Festival 2025
Bushy Wood Activity Centre Main Road, HailshamThe Strange Games Festival 2025 – a long August bank holiday weekend of games and camping. Board games, Role-playing games, Blood on the Clocktower, Werewolf, marquees, food stalls, and much… Read More »The Strange Games Festival 2025
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Main CampfireThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
The Genius Game
Helvellyn MarqueeInspired by Korean gameshows "The Genius" and "The Devil's Plan", this will be a series of games/challenges, testing your intelligence, negotiation, strategy, tactics, and social skills. The two losers of… Read More »The Genius Game
Low Ropes Playtime for Kids
Low Ropes CourseSupervised playtime on the low ropes course for ages 5-13
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeOn Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day.… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
Archery Sessions Available
Site ShopArchery sessions will be run by the site during this time window You can get tickets and arrange your time at the site shop (which is open 9am-8pm daily) … Read More »Archery Sessions Available
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Megagame – Den of Wolves: New Eden
Arena MarqueeIn this game you will play a member of a space fleet, survivors of a massive attack from the nation of Wolf - decimating and subjugating the other settled worlds.… Read More »Megagame – Den of Wolves: New Eden
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Playtest & Demo Session
Shackleton Lodge (Big Lodge)Come along and see what exciting new games are on the horizon! Featuring: Bean Counters (Gibson Games) – Chaotic Game for 3+ Players. Welcome to the new employees of Bean… Read More »Playtest & Demo Session
RPG: Heart: The City Beneath – Drowned
ChapelSystem: Heart: The City Beneath by Rowan, Rook & Decard Under the chaotic city of Spire lies a roiling, unreal mass of fantasy and flesh known as the Heart, a… Read More »RPG: Heart: The City Beneath – Drowned
Human TwinTinBots
ArenaHuman-sized version of the programming board game "Twin Tin Bots" in which players are themselves the robots moving around a massive board, ‘zapping’ opposing robots and collecting crystals for victory.… Read More »Human TwinTinBots
The Strange Games Quiz!
StageTest your nerdy knowledge at the annual Strange Games quiz! Do you know your Catan from your Carcassonne? Form a team of up to 5 people and join us to… Read More »The Strange Games Quiz!
Human TwinTinBots
ArenaHuman-sized version of the programming board game "Twin Tin Bots" in which players are themselves the robots moving around a massive board, ‘zapping’ opposing robots and collecting crystals for victory.… Read More »Human TwinTinBots
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG: Adventure Skeletons
Willows3/RPG GladeYou’re a skeleton, bored of guarding the dungeon for some wizard, and you decide that you should go on an adventure instead. You’re having a great time in the human… Read More »RPG: Adventure Skeletons
RPG: Daggerheart
Willows3/RPG GladeDaggerheart introductory scenario Daggerheart is a system created by the Critical Role team, intended as a light, fast, simple alternative to D&D for high adventure in fantasy settings. This is… Read More »RPG: Daggerheart
RPG: The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point
Willows3/RPG GladeShadowdark RPG (Old school adventure tropes) The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point Something is wrong at Peacock Point Lighthouse! The beacon has gone dark and ships are in peril. The… Read More »RPG: The Sinister Secret of Peacock Point
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
RPG: The Wild Sea
Willows3/RPG GladeThe Wild Sea - a RPG using a modified Forged in the Dark system. A narrative-driven tabletop roleplaying game set in a sprawling, post-apocalyptic world overrun by a vast, endless… Read More »RPG: The Wild Sea
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Unicorn Cup!
ArenaDost thou wish to be entertained?! To be crowned the champion of all champions?! Then yee simply must join us for a weekend of medieval madness, to enlist and bear… Read More »The Unicorn Cup!
Megagame – Wyrten Bridge
Arena MarqueeWelcome to Wyrten Bridge, a small village on the River Arun. Everyone around you appears to be human, but the Veil between worlds has fallen and there are Gods and… Read More »Megagame – Wyrten Bridge
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
S.P.I.E.S.
Rifle RangeWanna make some new friends? This is the perfect Ice-Breaker to talk about random stuff with random people! You find yourself at the International Espionage Society's yearly convention for the… Read More »S.P.I.E.S.
RPG: Off the Rails
Willows3/RPG GladeStarfinder 2e system, Off the Rails Somehow, someway you and your fellow mercenaries have found yourself on the wrong side of the law. You're now being transported to a maximum… Read More »RPG: Off the Rails
Sea Shanties
Helvellyn MarqueeHoist the sails and raise your voices! Dive into an evening of rollicking tunes, hearty singalongs, and nautical cheer. We've managed to commandeer a space for songs old and new… Read More »Sea Shanties
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Strange Traitors – Round Table
StageThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Round Table
Blood on the Clocktower – Experimental HomeBrew!
Cub Glade/SD GladeThis is a special, homebrew, experimental Blood on the Clocktower Game Mode that borrows elements from another great social deduction game, Two Rooms and a Boom. Two regular Blood on… Read More »Blood on the Clocktower – Experimental HomeBrew!
RPG: Mothership
Willows3/RPG GladeA highly accessible sci-fi horror RPG (roleplaying game) suitable for complete beginners. You and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space! Everything… Read More »RPG: Mothership
Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
StageBridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Charlie's Angles in this brand new D&D one shot set amidst the blood, guts and ballgowns of Regency England, by award winning, all… Read More »Stage Show: Damsels in Dicestress
Megagame – Raven Banner
Arena MarqueeFor decades Danish raiders have been pillaging the coasts of England, but recently the "Great Heathen Army" conquered the northernmost kingdom of Northumbria. As a Saxon aristocrat or Danish raider… Read More »Megagame – Raven Banner
Stage Show: Role-Playing James
StageAdventurers wanted for magical journey through a mythical realm, all told with the power of improvisational comedy, overly large dice, and the power of imagination (due to budgetary cuts). Have… Read More »Stage Show: Role-Playing James
Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Main CampfireThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Mourning Briefing
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Willows3/RPG GladeOn Saturday and Sunday morning we will be having a gathering of RPG lovers to help players and GMs find each other for any games to be played that day.… Read More »RPG Meetup – Come along to find an RPG to play or pitch a game to find players!
Archery Sessions Available
Site ShopArchery sessions will be run by the site during this time window You can get tickets and arrange your time at the site shop (which is open 9am-8pm daily) … Read More »Archery Sessions Available
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Unicorn Cup!
ArenaDost thou wish to be entertained?! To be crowned the champion of all champions?! Then yee simply must join us for a weekend of medieval madness, to enlist and bear… Read More »The Unicorn Cup!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (2 hours game slot)
Strange Traitors – Round Table
StageThe Traitors was once again the unmissable TV event of the year, with a celebrity version due to air in September. But the real high profile spin-off is Strange Traitors,… Read More »Strange Traitors – Round Table
The Genius Game
Helvellyn MarqueeInspired by Korean gameshows "The Genius" and "The Devil's Plan", this will be a series of games/challenges, testing your intelligence, negotiation, strategy, tactics, and social skills. The two losers of… Read More »The Genius Game
Daily Update with Simon
Village SquareCome to the Village Square and find out the latest news, including updates about what's on today!
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
Board Game Meetup Point
Activity CentreLooking for new friends to play a game with? Want to arrange a particularly meaty board game this weekend? Just want to chat board games with like-minded folk? Then… Read More »Board Game Meetup Point
Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)
The Lodge (AV Lodge)A fully functional Starship Bridge Simulator LARP/Computer game Children must be accompanied. Note: under 11s will need their accompanying adult to assist them at their station rather than signing… Read More »Starship Bridge Simulator (1 hour game slot)