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Join us at Cobnor for a very special pirate-themed day of adventure, memories, food, music and community as we celebrate an important milestone in Cobnor’s story.
This year, alongside more than 70 years of delivering outdoor experiences for young people, Cobnor proudly celebrates 30 years as a registered charity. It is a key moment in our rich history, helping recognise the work that has come before while securing Cobnor’s future for generations to come.
This page is your one-stop shop for everything happening on the day. You’ll find the latest itinerary, links to book activities and parking, and a place to share your favourite Cobnor memories and photos from across the years.
The programme will continue to be updated as we get closer to the event, so please check back for the latest timings and details.
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From Daytime Adventures to Evening Celebrations
Join us from 12:00 as we celebrate 30 years of Cobnor with a family-friendly day of food, live music, local stalls, community celebrations and pirate-themed taster sessions on land and water.
From 12:00
Doors open and parking begins. Parking is ticketed and should be booked in advance. A small charge applies.
All day
Enjoy food and soft drinks from Woody’s Wood Fire Pizza, Fat Jacks Shack, Chaplins Shake Shop and an ice cream van, alongside the 30 Years of Cobnor photo wall, raffle opportunities and silent auction details.
12:00 – 17:00
Explore market-style stalls from organisations including RNLI, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Bird Aware Solent and Final Straw Foundation. Plus Emsworth Sweets, Nanny's Busy Kitchen, Lola & Toff, Made with Love by A N S, Shore Watersports, Sand Bar Shell Art and Eric Clark Photography.
12:30 – 17:00
Take part in pirate-themed taster activities, including The Cutlass Cruise keel boat sessions and Deck to Sky Adventures high ropes and crate stacking. Sessions run every 30 minutes and last one hour. These are ticketed activities with a cost involved, bookable in advance or on the day, subject to availability. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for Deck to Sky Adventures.
From 15:00
The Tide Turn Tavern opens, serving local ales from Langham Brewery, Pimms and themed cocktails. A fire will be lit outside as the temperature drops.
15:00 – 16:00
Live music from Selsey Shanty Men.
16:30 – 18:00
Live music from Eva Nicole.
17:00 – 17:30
A chance to settle in, get food and stay for the evening celebrations.
18:30 – 20:00
Evening live music from Jukebox Jones & The Mighty Booth before the film screenings.
20:00 – 20:15
30 Years of Impact, a short film celebrating Cobnor’s impact.
20:15 – 22:30
Outdoor evening screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
22:30
Home time.
Timings and details may be updated as we get closer to the event, so please check back for the latest information.