Out of School Clubs

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Kumon Hove, West Blatchington, maths & English, Tue & Thu, 01273 249762 Kumon, Brighton Central, Patcham, maths & English, Mon, Wed & Sat, 07714 591115 MagicKats, afterschool Maths & English tuition from EY to GCSE, Hove BN3 5QJ, Mon-Thur 3:506:10pm, 01273 468650 Maths & Science, 1 to 1. 20+ years’ experience. Russell Lower Tuition, Patcham, 07962 455774 The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 5-16yrs, maths & English, MonSat, 01273 505046

Out of School Clubs

ActiveKids After School Club, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, 4-11yrs, 01273 911876 Adam Virgo Academy, 1-2-1’s & weekly group training in a no pressure environment, Brighton, 5-16yrs, 07568 517318 Art Room, STUDIO & ONLINE classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+, 07727 882824 (see advert) Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 4-11yrs, 01273 390900 Brighton & Hove Montessori School ASC, Stanford Avenue BN1 6FB, 3-12yrs, 01273 702485 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven, After School Club, 4-11yrs, 01273 580819 Epic, Holy Cross Church Hall, Tamworth Rd, Hove, Sun 6pm, 1116yrs, 01273 230899 Extratime inclusive after school clubs: Portslade, Woodingdean, Shoreham, 01273 420580 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, breakfast & afterschool clubs, 2 1/211yrs, 01273 500257 Footsteps Day Nursery Out of School Clubs, Hollingbury, Portslade & Hove, 5-8yrs, 01273 416164 Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, whole class and group tuition for EYFS and primary schools, 07525 256954 Hungry Minds Childcare, home based breakfast & after school club, 267 Dyke Rd BN3 6PA,58yrs, 01273 541344 IntoUniversity Brighton, local learning centre where young people are inspired to achieve, 7-18yrs, 01273 602102 Just Like Home Childcare, St Philip’s Hall, 71 New Church Rd, Hove, 5-11yrs, ASC & holiday club, 01273 733813 Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Road, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 4-11yrs, 01273 933631 Nido Montessori, Franklin Rd, Shoreham BN43 6YD, 5-11yrs, 07495 995682 Pioneer Childcare, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea & Sompting, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, BN1 6LA, pick ups from Balfour, YR-Y2, 01273 554484 Renshinkan Karate Brighton, online lessons via zoom, 8yrs+, 07881 094482 (see advert p.15) Rising Stars Multi-Sports, after-school sport clubs, 01273 579606 Safehouse After School Club, One Church Gloucester Place BN1 4AA, Mon & Wed 4-6pm, 01273 694746 Starfish Kids Club, Hove: St Andrews & Cottesmore, Brighton: St Paul’s & St Bart’s, 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert) Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, Sussex St, 4-11yrs, 3-6pm + holiday clubs, 01273 679940 The Garden Holiday Club & After School Club, 201 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4ED, 4-11yrs, 01273 418089 The Outdoors Project, adventure clubs run on school premises, check online, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781 WASP, City Academy Whitehawk, 5-11yrs, 07919 442633 Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

Holiday Schemes & Activities

ACT Theatre Summer School, 6-12yrs: 26 -30 Jul & 2-6 Aug; 12-19yrs: 2-6 Aug, Kemptown, 01273 818266 ActiveKids Nursery, 8 West Way, Hove BN3 8LD, half term & holidays, 4-8yrs, 01273 911876 Activities4Kids, Balfour, Patcham, West Hove, 4-11yrs, multisports: swimming, arts & crafts, games, 01273 256354 Adam Virgo Academy, holiday camps & 1-2-1’s for all abilities, boys & girls, Brighton & Hove,516yrs, 07568 517318 Art Room, STUDIO & ONLINE classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+, 07727 882824 (see advert) Artpod, Rottingdean, Art & Science Clubs, Easter, Summer, Halloween & Christmas, 07701 072761 B Starz, every school holiday, Brighton Girls, Montpelier Rd, 5-14yrs, 07766 011695 Badgers Tennis Club, Kemptown, ½ day camps for improvers, 6-14yrs+, 07805 649342 Barracudas Activity Day Camps, Patcham High School, 6-16 April & 26 Jul-20 Aug, 4½-14yrs, 01480 467567 Bee Wild Club, outdoor forest fun, 4-8yrs, Portslade, 07880 727679 Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, 01273 293847 Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 2-11yrs, 01273 390900 Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, boys & girls, 4-13yrs, 01273 878277 Brighton & Hove Tennis, 4-11yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove, holiday courses, 07971 101507 Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, all school holidays, 01273 670145 Butterfly Nursery, Greenwich House, Peacehaven, 4-11yrs, 01273 580819 CHOMP, One Church Gloucester Place BN1 4AA, Tue 11am-1pm, 5-11yrs, every school holiday, free, 01273 694746 Coaching from Sussex County Cricket Club coaches, 6-14yrs, group sessions & 1-2-1 specials, 01273 827100 Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, 69 North Rd BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Curiosity Hub: creative science, technology, engineering, arts & maths workshops, 7-16yrs, contact via website David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tennis camps for all ages & abilities, 07900 410123 Extratime inclusive youth schemes for youngsters with SEND, 11-19yrs: Woodingdean & Portslade, 01273 420580 Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, parties, clubs, classes, 07835 528548 Fiveways Play Centre, 8-10 Florence Rd, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 5-11yrs, 01273 500257 Get Creative in Patcham: Making Workshop, 18mths11yrs, 07967 633438 Hangleton & Knoll Youth Project: trips, activities & community events, families & 5yrs+, 01273 706469 Hatt Adventures, climbing & kayaking holiday club, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Honeycroft Holiday Club, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3WF, from 20 July, 4-11yrs, 01273 220323 Hove Park First4Football, school holiday football camps, 5-13yrs, 07748 399347 Italia Conti, Performing Arts Summer School, Aug, 7-15yrs, Ralli Hall, Hove, 07956 890307 Lagoon Watersports, kids activity weeks, Hove Lagoon, 8yrs+, sailing, SUP, wakeboarding, windsurfing, 01273 424842 Little Earthworms Nursery, 387 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6NF, 5-8yrs, 01273 243182

Holiday Schemes & Activities (cont.)

Little Lambs Kindergarten, Stapley Road, Knoll Park, Hangleton BN3 7FG, 4-11yrs, 01273 933631 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, sports, arts & crafts, drama, singing etc, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683 Nanny’s House, Easthill House, Easthill Park, Portslade, BN41 2FA, up to 8yrs, 01273 422422 Out & About Art Workshops run by Suzie Poyntz, for parents & children, date to be confirmed, 07766 135986 Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, 07977 442843 Pied Piper, multi activity camps, Easter: Windlesham; Summer: Lancing Prep, Westdene, Windlesham, 4-12yrs, 01273 504485 (see advert) Pioneer Childcare, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Lewes & Sompting venues, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337 PLAY@Saltdean, 4-11yrs, 07392 735891 Preston Park Soccer School, 6-16 April, 16-278 Aug, 5-12yrs, 079218 42274 Russell Martin Academy, multi-sports & football camps, 5-14yrs, Portslade, Hove Park, Westdene, 01273 591364 SAMA Holiday Club, Wild Park Training Centre: team building, martial arts, fitness assault course, 01273 607090 Silverbox Multimedia, creative club 8-16yrs, 07877 945460 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Family Session, Astro turf, Drop-in, 10am - 4pm TBC, 01273 694281 Starfish Kids Club, Holiday Schemes & Activities, 6-9 & 12-16 April, 4-11yrs, 07941 525291 (see advert p.11) Sussex’s Anglo-German Preschool for 3-5yrs, Language Garden, Falmer, 07930 494822 Swerve Soccer Camps, Hove Park, Lancing Prep, BHASVIC, all school hols, 4-13yrs, 07715 962004 Tarner Community Project, Tarner Park, off Sussex St, 4-11yrs, all school holidays, 01273 679940 Tennis camps at Saltdean Park Oval, 5yrs+, 07794 922031 The Acorns Holiday Club, Westmeston, nr Ditchling, 26 Jul20 Aug, 2-11yrs, booking form on website, 01444 455081 The Learning Room, 99 Preston Drove, Fiveways, Brighton, 5-16yrs, maths & English, Tue, Wed, Thu, 01273 505046 The Outdoors Project, fun, games, adventure: Hove, Ditchling & Poynings, 5-12yrs, 01273 933781 WetWetWet Swim School Crash Courses, summer holidays, expert ASA/STA tuition, 01273 388247 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing; NICAS Youth Scheme, Rock Box tasters & Intro to Climbing, 7yrs+, 0345 3631177 Workshops for the Imagination, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 2-11yrs, 07939 482361

Archery

Bow Arrow Tag, tag archery in any green space or leisure centre, 7yrs+, 01273 230624 County Oak Archery Club, Hove Park School, 13yrs+, 01273 977293

Arts & Crafts

Art Classes run by Suzie Poyntz, Hanover Community Centre BN2 9UD, 8-12yrs, Wed 4-5.30pm, 07766 135986 Art Room, STUDIO & ONLINE classes: daily Drop-in and weekly classes, 6yrs+, 07727 882824 (see advert p.11) Art Shop & Pottery, 108 Western Rd, Sat am Family Clay Club 4-11yrs; Pottery Painting call to book, 01273 728282 Art-K Hove, Portland Rd, classes for 6-16yrs+, after school & Saturday clubs, 07826 152206 Artpod, Rottingdean, fantastical art & science shop, children’s workshops & parties, 07701 072761 Creative You, art & craft workshops, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 4-14yrs, 07879 663686 Fiveways Arts & Crafts, 261 Ditchling Rd, Brighton BN1 6JH, art & craft supplies shop, 01273 551600 Luna Moon Mosaic, parent & child mosaic classes, Stanmer Craft Museum, Stanmer Park, Sat am, 07760 228501 Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street BN1 4ED, 01273 696682 Phoenix Centre, free, monthly family drop-in sessions, accompanied 5-14yrs & online, 01273 603700 Popolo Ceramico Brighton & Hove, paint-your-own pottery at home with our home delivered kits, 07564 773921 The Mosaic Workshops, Brighton, unlock your creativity with mosaic, 5yrs+, 07789 012964 The Painting Pottery Café, 31 North Rd BN1 1YB, pottery painting, taster throwing, baby footprints, 01273 628952 Workshops for the Imagination, after school art club, 75 Islingword Rd BN2 9SL, 5-11yrs, 07939 482361

Athletics

Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, athletics course, 6-11yrs, Fri 6-7pm, 01273 391683 Peacehaven Junior Park Run, Sun 9am, 2k run for 4-14yrs, free but register online before 1st run Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, Thurs from 6.30pm, 07899 792461 Preston Park Junior Park Run, Sun 9am, 2k run for 4-14yrs, free but register online before 1st run Withdean Athletics Academy, Sat am, 5-12yrs, 01273 542100

Badminton

Brighton Bats. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Falmer, 15yrs+, Mon 8-10pm, 7821 985753 King Alfred Leisure Centre, junior badminton classes, Tue 4.30-5.30pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 290290 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, badminton academy Y3-6; pay & play badminton, Tue 5-6pm, 01273 391683

A - Z of Sport & Leisure

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Junior Badminton, 1216yrs, Mon 4-5pm, girls only Tue 4-5pm, 01273 622266 01273 622266 Virgin Active Health & Raquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, 8-16yrs + adults, members only, 01273 013030

Basketball

Brighton Phoenix Sparks Basketball, 5-11yrs. Sat am; Thu pm, Old Boat Corner CC BN1 8GN, 07809 105300 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, pay & play basketball, 01273 391683 Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 7-12yrs, Thu 4.30-5.30pm TBC, 01273 411100 South Coast Elite Basketball, academies, camps, leagues, tournaments, schools coaching, 07490 166600

Beach Sports

Yellowave Beach Sports, café, beach games, volleyball, tag games, footvolley, club house hires, 01273 672222

Bowling & Skittles

Hollywood Bowl, Brighton Marina BN2 5UT, tenpin bowling, pool tables, arcade, big-screen TV’s, 0844 4770484 Preston Bowls Club, junior bowlers welcome, 7yrs+, 01273 540415

Boxing & Wrestling

Brighton & Hove Boxing Team, underneath the King Alfred, juniors Mon & Thu 6-7pm; kids Sat 1011am, contact via website East Brighton ABC, Crew Club, juniors 10-16yrs, Tue & Thu eve, 01273 608607 Fishersgate Boxing Club, Carlton Terrace, Portslade , 8yrs+, 07976 569980 Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, underneath Robert Lodge Flats, Manor Way, BN2 5GG, Mon & Thu 6pm, 07738 527677

Cheerleading

Cards & Board Games

Sussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 07939 264643

Circus & Stunts

Bandbazi Youth Circus Theatre, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, 6-10yrs & 11-16yrs, 01273 245584 Circus Brighton, workshops, parties & events, 0800 4334618 Teardrop Aerial & Circus, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Mon & Wed, 7-11yrs & 11yrs+, 07507 115896 The Circus Project, learn trapeze, hula hoop, rope climbing & much more! 7yrs+, 01273 739106

Climbing

Boulder Brighton, Portslade, tasters, clubs courses & parties, 7-15yrs, family sessions, 01273 422408 Extreme Ventures Indoor Climbing Wall, Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, parties, clubs, instruction, 07835 528548 Hatt Adventures, fun-filled family outdoor climbing day out, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Withdean Sports Complex Climbing Centre, NICAS Youth Scheme, tasters, clubs, parties, holiday camps, 0345 3631177

Cricket

Brighton & Hove Cricket Club, Nevill Sports Ground, Hove, U9U16, girls & boys, women & men teams, 07974 687034 Palmers Cricket Club, Hove Rec, U13+ adult teams; All Stars cricket for 5-8yrs, 07879 085820 Portslade Cricket Club, Benfield Valley Park, Old Shoreham Rd, U11-U16 plus adult teams, 07594 974229 Rottingdean Cricket Club, Falmer Rd, U6-U15, training, matches, All Stars programme, 01273 502963 Southwick Cricket Club, U9-U15 junior teams & adults, southwickcc@gmail.com St Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9-U16, girls, boys, mens & womens teams, 07887 645642 Sussex CCC, Youth&Junior memberships for U18, incl. home tickets, access to new SEALIFE Family stand, 01273 827100 Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Rd, Hove, matches, indoor training centre, coaching etc, 01273 827100

Croquet

Sussex County Croquet Club, Victoria Rd, Southwick BN42 4DJ, 01273 591874

Cycling

Bikeability cycling courses, Preston Park & Hove Park, 9-14yrs, half term, Easter & summer holidays, 01273 293847 Brighton and Hove Cycle Map, create your own customised cycle map of the city, find online Brighton Beach Bikes, bikes for hire, by the pier, weather permitting, treasure hunts, guide rides, 07917 753794/01273 601863 Brighton Watersports Company, courses in mountain biking, 7yrs+, 01273 323160 VC Jubilee Brighton Excelsior Youth Development Cycling Club, 9-18yrs, contact@vcjubilee.co.uk

Dance & Drama

A2 Arts Performing Arts Academy, Basin Rd South, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, street, jazz, 01273 707720 ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemptown, 01273 818266 Alexandra Dance Academy, Howard Rd, Brighton, ballet, tap, modern, street, Mon-Sat, 3yrs+, 01273 565881 Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Wed pm, Wagner Hall, Lewes Rd, Brighton, 7-10yrs TBC, 07919 586299 Art of Dance, Hove, ballet, street dance & Bollywood, 5yrs+, 07976 068989 B Starz, Brighton Girls, Radinden Manor Rd, Hove, musical theatre, 5-16yrs, 07766 011695 Bertram School of Dance, ballet, Hanover Community Centre, Queens Park & Rottingdean, 3yrs+, 01273 703328 Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance, 3yrs+, Brighton Girls & other venues, 07500 724236 Brighton Ballet School, Hove, 2½yrsadult, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, acrobatic arts, 07595 303180 Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, all ages, info@brightonschoolofsamba.org.uk Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre productions, 07980 266660 Brightonshed, inclusive drama company, Varndean School, Tue pm, 7-18yrs, 07780 626802 Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, off Elm Grove, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 01273 705798 Ceyda Tanc, creative dance classes for kids, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 07540 731141 Dance Art Studio, Fiveways/ Preston Park: ballet, tap, modern, classical, jazz, contemporary, 3yrs+, 07709 324160 Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, Mon pm, 07970 622046 Dancia Brighton, Crown Rd, Portslade, BN41 1SH, dancewear, 01273 410372

Dance & Drama (cont.)

Drama Queens: drama, youth theatre, modern jazz, tap & musical theatre. Groups, private exams, 01273 275077 East Sussex Dance, Patcham: Disco & Street Dance; Ballroom & Latin, 07901 962163 Elastic Dance: ballet, contemporary & modern, Hove venues, 3yrs+, 07812 466719 Get Creative in Brighton, Patcham Methodist Hall, monthly drama & dance, 5-11yrs, Sat 9.3011.45am, 07967 633438 Gingers School of Dance Hove, IDTA ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, freestyle contemporary, 07595 363578 Glass Dance, Unique Streets, Dance Station, Portslade, Wed pm, 4-18yrs, 07500 770065 Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 3yrs+, Spring St BN1 3EF, 01323 643961 Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham & Hurstpierpoint, ballet, lyrical & PBT, 4yrs-adult, 07880 810122 Hayden Dance, Telscombe. Cliffs, ballet, tap, modern/jazz, 3-18yrs, 07484 171256 Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, classes throughout Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 01273 709128 Hove Dance Centre, North Street, Portslade, ballroom, Latin, Street 3yrs+, 07979291147 IC Theatre, New England Rd, Brighton, Singing, Acting & Dancing, 5-7yrs, Sat 9-10.30am, 01273 603333 IC Theatre, Vantage Point, New England St, Brighton, Dance, Act, Sing, 8-18yrs, 01273 603333 Italia Conti Performing Arts, Sat: acting, LAMDA, musical theatre, jazz, singing, 4-21yrs, 07956 890307 Jane Salisbury School of Dance, Saltdean, ballet, tap & funky freestyle dance, 3-16yrs, 07855 955138 JustDance Academy, Southwick, Miloak, Hangleton: freestyle & contemporary, 3yrs+, 07777 692632 LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, Rottingdean & Peacehaven, 07930 490058 Leap & Bound Dance School, 2yrs+, Hanover Community Centre; Shoreham Centre; ACT Brighton/ Hove, 07817 398215 Magic Moves Dance, creative dance for 2-11yrs, venues across Brighton & Hove, 01273 600126 Marina Studios, BN2 5WA, dance/ fitness hub, diverse range of dance/ fitness from 0-99yrs, 01273 253679 One Dance Academy, Hangleton, Hove & Shoreham, Ballet, Tap & Street Dance, 5yrs+, 07799 603263 Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, Hove & Rottingdean, 4-12yrs, 020 7255 9120 Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre & contemporary, 3yrs+, 01273 455212 Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove & Portslade, 3yrs+, 07919 687600 PW Performers: street, contemporary, commerical, musical theatre, drama, tricks & flips, 3-17yrs, 07972 416947 Rox School of Dance & Drama, Hove, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, LAMDA, 01273 231329 Stage Studio Theatre School, acting, singing & dancing, Brighton Youth Centre, Sat am, 6-16yrs, 07907 477135 Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, Sat, 4-18yrs, 07920 115060 Stagecoach Performing Arts Hove, 4-18yrs, Fri pm & Sun am, all welcome,, 01273 258318 Streetfunk, streetdance classes, 4-18yrs, Brighton, Hove & Shoreham, 01273 308 525 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Dorothy Stringer, Loder Rd, 4-18yrs, Sat am, 07538 897197 The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Southwick Centre, 4-18yrs, Sat am, free taster, 07453 064933 The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat schools: classes in dancing, singing & acting, 4-21yrs, 01273 733736 The Young Actors Group, small group, focussed fun and professionally run weekly acting classes, 01273 758512 Windmill Young Actors, actor training & youth theatre company, Hove & Brighton venues, 5-21yrs, 07932 776114 WWSDance, Seven Dials, tap, ballet, modern theatre, contemporary, 3yrs+, 01273 735834 Youth@TheLittle, Brighton Little Theatre, 7-13yrs & 13-18yrs, Sat am youth@brightonlittletheatre.com Zylo Performance, drama clubs for primary schools, 07796 305205

Fencing

Brighton & Hove Fencing Club, Brighton Aldrige Academy, Falmer, 12+yrs Thu 7-10pm, browningd@hotmail.co.uk Fencing, Portslade Sports Centre, 10-14yrs, Thu 7-9;30pm, 01273 411100

Film & Radio

Silverbox Multimedia, multimedia activity school, 8-16yrs, Learn, Create, Inspire, 07877 945460 Young Filmakers Club, BHASVIC, Dyke Rd, 9-16yrs, Sat 10am-noon, 07931 626077

Fitness & Exercise

Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, junior gym, Mon-Thu, 3.305pm, Sat 11-2pm & Sun all day, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, junior gym, Wed 3.30-4.30pm, 12-16yrs, 01273 588858 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, Junior (1215yrs) gym sessions with staff guidance, 01273 685692 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, junior gym, 12-15yrs, Mon-Thu pm, 01273 694281 Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions daily; Mini Motion Activity classes 3½-6yrs, 01273 542100

Football

5Ways Soccer School, Varndean College, Sat am, boys & girls, 4-14yrs, 01273 620086 Adam Virgo Academy, 1-21’s, weekly group training & holiday camps, Brighton & Hove, 5-16yrs, 07568 517318 AFC Varndeanians Youth FC, www.afcv.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion Soccer Schools, 4-13yrs; fun after school football with AITC, 01273 878277 Brighton Footgolf, Hangleton (former Benfield Valley golf course), 9- or 18-holes, family fun, 3yrs+, 01273 761001 Coldean Colts, Wild Park, U7/8/9/12/14, teams & training, contact via website Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6-U16, Brighton, Hangleton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, brentpettit@ gmail.com Hangleton Rangers Youth FC, U7-U16 (mixed); U10 girls; Mini Rangers fun sessions Sat am 5-6yrs, 07980 850279 Hollingbury Hawks, U8-U14; U16/18 & girls U10/12/13/16; Hollingbury Hawks Colts, U11-U14 & U16, hhyfc.secretary@outlook.com Hove Park Colts FC, U7-U16; U11 girls, Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, secretary@hoveparkcoltsfc.org Hove Park First4Football, dropin Sat am, 5-14yrs & after school clubs, 07748 399347 Hove Rivervale Youth FC, Benfield Valley, Old Shoreham Road; Victoria Rec., Portslade, U8-U16, 01273 277308 Little Kickers, fun football training, Brighton, Patcham, Hove, Shoreham and Worthing, 18mths-8yrs, 01293 226201

Longhill Sports Centre,

Rottingdean, football course, 5-8yrs, Tue 4-5pm, 01273 391683

Mile Oak Wanderers, boys U6-

U18; girls U7-U16, Nike partner club, 07971 438641 Montpelier Villa FC, Falmer, U7 (girls & mixed), U9, U11, U12, U13, U16, boys teams, see website Patcham United, U7-U15, boys & girls, limited availability in some age groups, patchamunitedfc@gmail.com Peacehaven Youth Football Club, Piddinghoe Avenue, U7-U18, 01273 582471 Preston Park Soccer School (above Chalet Café), Sat am drop-in, 4-12yrs, 07971 266714 Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U18, mixed to U16, 07803 899472 Russell Martin Academy, Football academy from Development to Elite, holiday camps, 5-19yrs, 01273 591364 Southwick Rangers FC, U5-U16 mixed teams & U8/U10/U12 girls teams, 07828 532619 Swerve Soccer Camps, Sat Soccer Hove Park, drop-in, 4-7yrs; holiday camps, team coaching, parties, 07715 962004 Withdean Sports Complex, hire the football stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100 Withdean Youth FC, U8-U18 girls & boys teams, 01273 620086

Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, active junior section, group lessons, 10yrs+, 01273 556482 Dyke Golf Club, Brighton, junior memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 857296 East Brighton Golf Club, Roedean Rd, junior memberships & Little Golfers, 4yrs+, 01273 604838 Globalls, Brighton Marina, ultraviolet indoor mini-golf with a Jurassic theme, 01273 911510 Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513 West Hove Golf Club, Hangleton, junior memberships, tournaments, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 419738

Gymnastics & Trampoline

Dyson Gymnastics Club, rear unit 101 Conway St., Hove BN3 3LA, 4-18yrs, Wed-Sun, 07760 669393 Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls, Hertford School, 5yrs+, Mon & Thu eve, long waiting list, 07795 008772 I-star Academy, rhythmic gymnastics, tumbling, Steyning & Shoreham, 4yrs+, 07843 666251 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics, 3-16yrs, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 01273 391683 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, trampolining 5-16yrs, Tue & Thu pm, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, trampolining Mon 5-6pm, 5-15yrs, 01273 588858 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gymnastics, Thu pm, Sat am, 5-15yrs, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5-15yrs, trampolining, 6-16yrs, 01273 411100 PW Performers, Hollingbury, Hollingdean, & Whitehawk venues, gymnastics, 3-14yrs, 07972 416947 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-15yrs, Mon pm, 01273 694281 Stars Gym Club, venues across Brighton & Hove, 4½yrs+, 07785 575155 Wickers Gymnastic Club, Lancing, pre-school-adult classes, 01903 752503

Hockey

Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, 6yrs-adults: 6-9yrs Sun am; 10-16yrs midweek 5.30pm onwards, 07816 886417

Horseriding

Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, 01273 503842 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, lessons, hacking, pony days, parties, 01273 843536

Laser Games

Battle Weapon 7 Laser Tag Parties, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888 LaserZone, 76 West St, Brighton, 6yrs+; birthday child must be 7yrs+, 01273 227744

Leisure & Sport for Children with Additional Needs

AITC, Disability football, various sessions: autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, limb deficiency, 01273 668590 AITC, Disability football, various sessions: deaf, learning disabilities, physical disability, 01273 668590 Albion in the Community, Disability football, various sessions: Down’s Sydrome, partially sighted, 01273 668590 All Terrain Beach Wheelchairs, Seafront Office, 141 King’s Rd Arches, on the day or book in advance, 01273 292716 Brighton Pebbles, Manor Gym, Fri 3-6pm, for children with severe disabilities & their families, 07506 105265 Brightonshed, inclusive drama company, Varndean School, Tue pm, 7-18yrs, 07505 047597 Compass Card, leisure card for 0-25yrs offering free or discounted entry eg swimming, fitness, cabs, 01273 772289 Dance Inc, inclusive youth dance company, 13-25yrs, Portslade Aldridge Academy, Mon pm, 0774828847 Disability Cricket, Sussex Cricket, aroop.tanna@sussexcricket.co.uk Marlin Swimming Club for disabled people, King Alfred pool, 5yrs+, Sun eve, 01273 278595 Riding for the Disabled, Chestnuts Riding School, London Rd, Pyecombe, 07776 144993 Sat drop-in for U7yrs with autism: toys, play, music etc, 10amnoon, 2nd Sat of month, Tarner CC, 07917 887526 Sound Tennis Sussex, most sessions at Virgin Active, Falmer, Sun pm; others at Pavilion & Avenue, 01273 697339 Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, archery, 8yrs+, 01273 758637 SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, www. swbctigers.com Whoopsadaisy Saturday school & holiday clubs for children with physical disabilities, 5-12yrs, 01273 554178

Leisure Centres

David Lloyd Club, Brighton Marina BN2 5UF, gym, studio & pool, members only club, 0345 129 6776 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Kingsway, Hove BN3 2WW, swimming, gym, sports halls, studio, 01273 290290 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, fitness, sports hall, theatre, cricket nets, football & rugby, 01273 391683 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre BN2 5PB, gym, sports hall, football pitches, 01273 622266 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, gym, sports halls, soft play, squash courts, creche sessions, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, sports halls, football pitch, creche Mon & Fri am, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason, Wilson Ave, BN2 5PB, sports hall, squash, gym, floodlit pitches, climbing wall, 01273 694281 The Manor, BN2 5EA, 2x3G pitches, indoor sports hall, grass mini soccer pitch, multi-use hardcourt, 01273 676828 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, members club, 01273 013030 Withdean Sports Complex BN1 5JD, gym, tennis, squash, athletics, football, studio, climbing wall, 01273 542100

Martial Arts

Brighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, venues across the city, children 5-11yrs, teens 12yrs+, 01273 719121 Brighton Judo Club, 15th Brighton Scout Hall, Brighton BN2 5EA, 5yrs+, info@brightonjudoclub.org Brighton Shotokan Karate Club, Cardinal Newman, Hove, 12yrs+, training Mon & Wed 7-8.30pm, 01903 775101 Choi Foundation, self defence family classes, 7yrs+ with adult, Dorothy Stringer Sports Complex, 07738 608447 Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, 185 Lewes Rd & other Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680 DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907 Elements Kids Martial Arts, Self Defence & Jiu Jitsu, Honey Croft, Hove, 4yrs+, 0800 678143 Longhill Sports Centre, Rottingdean, Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Mon 5-7pm TBC, 01273 607090 Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, Change Studio, St Julians Church Hall, Shoreham, Mon pm, 3-6yrs, 07528 668843 Nam Yang Pugilistic Assocation, Kung Fu & Kickboxing, 21a Melbourne Street, Brighton, 3yrs+, 07772 699147 Renshinkan Karate Brighton, online lessons via zoom, 8yrs+, 07881 094482 (see advert) SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, Portslade, Hangleton, Hove, Mile Oak, Fishersgate, Southwick, 4yrs+, 01903 767616 SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 4yrs+, 01273 607090 Sussex Aikido, Brighton Uni Sports Centre, Falmer; Sat, 7yrs+, 07774 629014

Music Groups

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), orchestras, bands, ensembles, choirs, 01273 261565 Brighton School of Singing, The Voice Hut, Woodingdean Youth Centre BN2 6BB, 8-18yrs, Mon & Wed, 07799 776773 Go Kid Music, Online Music Club, 4-8yrs, See website Music Nest, Grown Up Gigs that Welcome Kids, The Brunswick, Hove, all ages, 07904 081507 Orpheus Young Singers, 9-14yrs, Balfour School, 07783 909629 Philharmonic Friends Youth Orchestra Club, bespoke parts all levels, Queens Park, 07977 442843 Sussex Keyboard Lessons, Hangleton Community Centre Hall, all ages, Wed 3.30-6.30pm, 01273 292962 Zylo Performance, singing for primary schools, 07796 305205

Music Teachers Sewing

Adaptatrap Percussion, tuition & instruments from around the world, 26 Trafalgar St, 01273 672722 Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA), music lessons, choirs, orchestras, bands, ensembles, 5-18yrs, 01273 261565 Drama Queens: private singing for exams &singing groups, 01273 275077 Go Kid Music, Online Ukulele Class, 4-8yrs, see website Guitar lessons, one to one, online, Brighton, 6-16 yrs, 07508 460544 Harp Academy, harmonica clubs, class and group tuition for EYFS and primary schools, 07525 256954 Michele Scopes, Violin & Music Theory. Portslade, all ages & abilities, 07763 717166 Piano & cello teacher, adults & children from 5yrs+, Hove, lessons on baby grand, 01273 220496 Piano teacher, specialising in beginners, plus guitar, singing & songwriting tuition, 07879 997403 Sing Confidently! 1-2-1 Singing Lessons. Build confidence & have fun! Hove, 5 yrs+, 01273 242558 Sparker Studios, Tidy Street, North Laine, guitar, bass, drums & vocal tuition, all ages, 01273 818184 The Music Doctor, Poets Corner, Hove, creative music tuition for all ages & abilities, 5yrs+, 07966 536180 Under the Bridge Music, Brighton Station, singing & instrument tuition, 07799 564620

Netball

5Ways Netball, coaching/teams/ camps, Varndean complex, Brighton BN1 6NP, 6yrs+, 07930 324022 Progressive netball coaching for committed junior players in Y4-8, 07949 410210

Orienteering

Southdown Orienteers, Junior squads, 6-20yrs old, membership@ southdowns-orienteers.org.uk

Outdoor Pursuits Centres

Craggers, outdoor adventure & activities for the low income, unemployed & socially excluded, info@craggers.org

Paintball

Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 01903 755589

Rugby

Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall Playing Fields, Waterhall Rd, U6-U16, mixed until U12, 01273 562729 Girls Rugby @ Hove Rugby Club, ages 11-18yrs (Y7+), 07967 734366 Hove Rugby Club, U7-U18, coaching, holiday camps, 01273 505103 Rugbytots, weekly play sessions in Brighton, Hove & Worthing for boys & girls 2-7yrs, 0345 3130421 (see advert p.7)

Science & Technology

Curiosity Hub: creative science, technology, engineering, arts & maths workshops, 7-16yrs, see website. MakerClub, tech workshops, Sat & afterschool, Brighton, 8-13yrs, 0800 6800130 6 Sewing Classes per week @ Sew in Brighton, Church Rd, Hove, 7yrs+ (U12yrs with parent), 07958 964810 Creative Fashion/Sewing classes & workshops, 6yrs+, The Fashion School, BN1 1YD, 01273 911784 Embroiderer’s Guild - Young Stitchers, Patcham Community Centre, Sat am, 7-14yrs, 01273 558509 Sew Fabulous, Studio 10, Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, off London Rd, 8-16yrs, 07897 275200

Skating & Skateboarding

Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs+; King Alfred, Hove, 07860 332632 Brighton Watersports Company, courses in skate board, 7yrs+, 01273 323160 Brighton Youth Centre Indoor Skatepark, Edward St, check website for age groups & times, 01273 681368 GYSO roller disco, King Alfred, Hove, Sun pm, Moulsecoomb LC, 4th Sat eve; Portslade LC 2nd Sat eve, 07858 912322 Level Skateboards, sales of boards, 35 Ditchling Rd, BN1 4SB, 01273 253599 Roller Disco, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, Fri 5-6:30pm, 01273 588858 Skateboard Courses, Brighton Youth Centre, Mon-Sun 5yrs+, 01273 681368

Snooker

Junior Snooker/Pool, Castle Snooker club, BN1 2HD, all abilities welcome, Sat 10am -12:30pm, 07753 494709

Squash

Brighton Squash Club, Withdean, 01273 655668 Peacehaven Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 588858 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100 Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual bookings, 01273 694281 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, members only, 01273 013030 Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

Swimming & Scuba

Aqua Swim, Surrenden pool, Brighton, 2yrs-adult, Fri, Sat, Sun classes, 07702 075091 Aquanauts Swimming School, Hove, 4mths+, 07957 364534 Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, Prince Regent pool, U5-masters, swim & synchro, 01273 841680 Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, 01273 323160 Brighton Swimming School, Brighton Swimming Centre, Eastern Rd, 1yrs+, 01273 434400 Flippers & Fins, babies, children & adult swimming, Carden Avenue & Clayton, 01273 831382 King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, lane, swimming lessons 4mths+, free swimming for U16yrs, 01273 290290 Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, Patcham & Hassocks, 01273 229390 Patcham Water Survival Group, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Rd, lessons for 4½yrs+, 01273 508381 Penguins Swimming School, Lancing College for all ages & abilities & intensive holiday courses, 07922 156459 Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming, aquafit + fun sessions, 01273 685692 Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school Swimming: Hilton Metropole; Herons Dale, Shoreham, 01892 617246 RLSS, King Alfred Life Saving Club, 11yrs+, Thu evening 8-10pm, 07889 379964 Seriously FUN Swimming School, Rodean pool, termtime & holidays, 4mths12yrs, 01273 950015 Shiverers Swimming Club based at King Alfred Centre & Lancing College, 4yrs-masters, see website. Sinclair’s Swimming School, parent & baby classes, children & adult lessons, pool parties, 01273 583760 St Luke’s Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385 Swim UK, discounted swimming lessons from teachers in training, 01273 434400 Swim UK, swimming teacher training & coaching, 16yrs+, 01273 434400 The Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 1-5yrs, 01273 207992 Wadurs Swimming Pool, 5 lane 25m x 10m swimming pool, Shoreham, 01903 905050 Water Babies, swimming classes in & around Brighton & Mid Sussex 7 days a week, 0-4yrs, 01273 552454 WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/STA tuition for all abilities: Brighton, Hove & Patcham venues, 01273 388247

Table Tennis

Brighton Table Tennis Club Juniors, The Fitzherbert Centre, Kemptown, 5yrs+, 01273 670145 Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, Bevendean Primary School, 8yrs+, juniors Mon 5.307.30pm, 07967 316766 Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, casual bookings, 01273 622266 Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

Tennis

Badgers Tennis Club, Church Place, Kemptown, junior coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 07805 649342 Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am 4-12yrs, Sports Direct Fitness Hove; holiday camps, 07971 101507 David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tots tennis (3yrs) to adults, 07900 410123 Dyke Park Tennis Club, memberships, after school & holiday coaching, 5yrs+, 07787647357 Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club, The Drive, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 King Alfred Tennis Club, Kingsway, Hove, junior membership fees, admin@kingalfredtennishove.co.uk Kingsway Tennis Courts, to pay & play, contact, 01273 292704 Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, coaching squads & camps, 3yrs+ all levels, 01273 506087 Preston Tennis Club, Preston Drove, Brighton, junior coaching & tournaments, 01273 505731 Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684 Tennis Tigers, Preston Park, 4-16yrs, w/ends; holiday camps, school clubs, curriculum coaching, 07531 879404 Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Village Way, Falmer, kids’ coaching without membership, 01273 013030 Withdean Sports Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, holiday courses, 2-15yrs, 01273 542100

Urban Sports

Urban Arts Academy, Hove, Flips & Tricks, open gym, Parkour, breakdance, 07518 919020

Watersports

Brighton Sailing Club, 109111 Kings Rd Arches, sailing every Sun Apr-Oct, club night Wed, 01273 321802 Brighton Watersports Company, hire & courses in kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, scuba diving, 01273 323160 Hatt Adventures, fun-filled family kayaking day out, 8yrs+, 01273 358359 Kitesurfkings, kitesurfing & landboarding tuition, Shoreham beach, 01273 888833 Lagoon Watersports at the Marina & Hove Lagoons: sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, SUP, 01273 424842 Shoreham Sailing Club, Harbour Way, BN43 5HZ, dingy sailing, families, improvers, racing, 07974 915682

Yoga

Funky Yoga, Hanover & Hove, girls 10-15yrs & family yoga, 07812 578181 Kids Yoga with Iona, story-based yoga sessions in Brighton, Hove, Lewes for under 5s, 07452 961321 LoveLightYoga, Port Hall Avenue BN1 5PL, kids & family yoga, 2-5yrs, 07903 572518 Unity Studio, 130 Lewes Rd BN2 3LG, Yoga for all including children 01273 778400

PLACES to VISIT in & Around BRIGHTON

Booth Museum of Natural History, Dyke Road, quirky celebration of natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils, 03000 290901 Breeze Buses no 77, weekends & bank holidays from the Palace Pier to Devil’s Dyke; once there take a walk to Poynings (2 miles), Upper Beeding (5 miles) and catch the 2A bus back, or Patcham (3 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, 01273 292480 Brighton Cycle Hire located underneath Brighton railway station, bikes with child seats and benches can be rented, map and bike locks provided, 01273 571555 Brighton Fishing Museum, Kings Road Arches, 27′ traditional Sussex fishing boat, historic memorabilia, free, 07786 396179 Brighton Karting at QLeisure, Albourne, 800 metres of pure adrenaline, 01273 834403 Brighton Marina BN2 5WA; shops, restaurants, bars, cafés, bowling, cinema, fitness, mini-golf, boat trips, outdoor ping pong & chess tables, 01273 693636

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Royal Pavilion, history of Brighton, pottery, fashion and style, 01273 290900 Brighton Palace Pier rides, amusement arcades, indoor Palace Play area with a height restriction of 0.9m – 1.8m plus toddler area for under 0.9m, food outlets and souvenirs, 01273 609361 Brighton Toy and Model Museum, Trafalgar Street, over 10,000 toys and models, including two working model railways, 01273 749494 British Airways i360, passenger viewing pod climbing to 138m, stunning views of the Sussex coastline for up to 26 miles, 03337 720 360

Devil’s Dyke, Poynings, longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK, see the remaining of the ramparts or walls of the Iron Age hill fort & Victorian funfair just a few minutes from the car park, 01273 857712 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, Ditchling, exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village; children activity sheet inspired by the exhibition can be download (BYO pencil only), U16yrs free, 01273 844744 Easthill Park, Portslade, walks, café, walled garden, playground, football pitch, half basketball court, picnic areas, wild gym, 01273 292929 Globalls, Brighton Marina, Brighton’s very own 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses. Fully airconditioned, perfect for any day of the year, 01273 911510 Hove Lagoon Paddling Pool, located on the seafront, with enclosed playground, beach café and picnic tables, 01273 290290

Hove Museum and Art Gallery,

New Church Road, toys, cinema, local history and fine art, children’s activities, admission free, 01273 290200 Hove Park, the Fingermaze (eastern edge of he park) is a giant fingerprint incorporating a Cretan labyrinth within its whirling design; playground, football pitches, tennis/ basketball court, climbing rock, table tennis tables, trim trail & café.

Hollywood Bowl

Brighton, Brighton Marina, 26 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, four VIP Lanes for the ultimate bowling experience, food and drinks in the Hollywood Diner and stylish bar and an amusements area, 0844 477 0484 Kings Road Paddling Pool, west of the West Pier, lovely playground, , plus sand, 01273 290290

Middleton Common Farm,

Butterfly Gardens, Ditchling, free flying butterflies from all over the world inside a 3000 square foot polytunnel, 07531 922318 (WIN a FAMILY DAY OUT, competition p.14) Paradise Park, Newhaven, planet Earth museum, Dinosaur Safari, Paradise Gardens including mini Sussex models and gardens, Plant House and Local Maritime Museum, Play Zone including miniature train and crazy golf. Open daily 9am-6pm, 01273 512123 Peacehaven Big Park, skate park, playgrounds, natural play spaces, climbing wall, café, footpaths and links to the South Downs. Peter Pan Park, Madeira Drive, seafront adventure playground for younger children with slides, climbing apparatus, an open-air café.

Phileas Fogg's World of

Adventures, Sussex House, Brighton BN1 8AF, immersive theatre experience, completing a number of challenges to unlock the next zone (adult support recommended for U7yrs); new VR Escape Room (12yrs+), 01273 007799 Preston Park Brighton, largest urban park in the city with playground, sports pitches, basketball courts and cycle velodrome, large rockery, walled garden and two cafés, 01273 292929 Queens Park, Brighton, wildlife garden planted by a local herbalist, grade two listed clock tower built in 1915 from Redbrick and Portland stone, playground, tennis courts & café, 01273 292929 Royal Pavilion, Brighton, remarkable for its exotic palace built for King George IV; downloadable trail children can follow during their visit (BYO pencil, pens not permitted inside, 03000 290900 Saunders Park, Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 4AE (by Sainsbury’s), play area, paddling pool, community garden, basketball court, 01273 290290

South Downs National

Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point on the Downs, spectacular views across the Weald. Stoneham Park, Hove, play areas, sandpit, The Snug Café, football pitch and basketball court. 01273 292929

Stanmer Park, Falmer off the A270, landscaped park, walks and two football pitches. St Ann’s Well Gardens, close to Hove seafront, playground, tennis courts, orienteering and café, unique garden wide range of native and exotic trees, wildlife, scented garden for the visually impaired, 01273 290000 The Level, Central Brighton, playground with play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities, including those in wheelchairs, paddling pool, skate park, table tennis tables, sensory gardens & café. Undercliff Walk just over 5km from Brighton Marina to Saltdean, used by cyclists and pedestrians. Occasionally very wet when the waves come over the seawall! Upside Down House, Kings Road Arches, museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house, seasonal decoration, 07761 802281 Yellowave Beach Sports, Madeira Drive, beach volleyball, beach soccer, tag rugby, clubhouse for hire and private parties, 6yrs+, 01273 672222 PLACES TO VISIT FURTHER AFIELD

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and

Battlefield, Battle, English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066, abbey ruins & audio exhibition bringing the Norman Conquest to life, 01424 775705 or 01424 776787 Abbots Wood, on the A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, ancient woodland, lake with 2 circular walks & play area, 0300 0674880

Amberley Museum and Heritage

Centre, Arundel, collection of listed buildings and monuments, many rescued from around Sussex, vintage vehicles, rural crafts & woodland walks, events throughout the year, 01798 831370

Arundel Castle and Gardens, Arundel, the seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, 01903 882173 Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel BN18 9PB, nature reserve with guided boat safari, hand feed the collection of birds, 'Pond Skaters' play area, children’s holiday activities, visitor centre with café, 01903 883355 Aldingbourne Trust Country Centre, Chichester, great value activities: woodland walks, open farm, mini tractors, crazy golf & café, 01243 542075 Ardingly Reservoir, n/r Haywards Heath, walks and limited cycling, pre-bookable watersports, 01444 892549 Arlington Resevoir & Osprey Trail, 2.5 miles walk & fishing. Ashdown Forest Centre, once a Norman deer hunting forest, now a largest free public access space and the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh, 01342 823583 Bateman’s National Trust House, Burwash, East Sussex, former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill & tea room, 01435 882302 Beachy Head walks, views and countryside centre, 01323 737273 Bedgebury Pinetum, Goudhurst. 2,000-acre forest for numerous walks, family cycling trails, mountain bike and dirt jump area, cycle hire, adventure play trail, café and Go Ape, 01580 879842 Bewl Water, Lamberhurst TN3 8JH, walks, cycling, fishing, model boating, boat trips, adventure playground, crazy golf and more, 01892 890000 Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith n/r Lewes, family farm, soft play barn, playgrounds & café, 01825 872912 Black Cat Treasure Hunts, fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, ready-to-use or personalised hunt. Bluebell Railway, steam-hauled trains between East Grinstead & Sheffield Park Station, 01825 720800 Bodiam Castle National Trust, n/r Robertsbridge, East Sussex, story book castle; the exterior is virtually complete and the walls rise dramatically above the moat, explore and climb the spiral staircases, 01580 830196 Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP, outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and holiday activities, 01444 450326 Buchan Country Park, Crawley, great access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, picnic sites, wildlife, fishing, free parking. Cuckmere Valley, National Trust land, a haven for wildlife, High and Over hill, chalk horse and stunning views of the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley, 01323 423197 Dunreyth Alpacas, n/r Chichester, book an Alpaca walking experience & visit the shop, 07766 252310 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road just off the A27; zoo, interactive displays, adventure playgrounds, themed carousel rides, 01323 874100 Eastbourne Pier, Victorian pier, Eastbourne’s stunning seafront landmark is fully open for business with a new walkway, 01323 410466

PLACES TO VISIT FURTHER AFIELD (cont.)

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Fishbourne, Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens, 01243 785859

Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough n/r Billingshurst, animals & adventure playgrounds, indoor soft play area for toddlers, 01403 700063 Friston Forest, Exceat, west of Eastbourne off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain biking, picnic tables, BBQs and children’s play area. Go Ape, Tilgate Park Crawley, the high ropes course features a tricky Tree Top Challenge and a gentler Tree Top Adventure, 01603 895500 Hampden Park Eastbourne, recreation facilities, children’s playground and BMX, skate facility, large lake and extensive area of seminatural woodland, path suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs & café, 01323 410000 Hastings Adventure Golf, Hastings Seafront, a complex of 3 x 18hole miniature golf courses, home of the annual World Crazy Golf Championships. Open winter, weather permitting, 01424 437227

Herstmonceux Castle Gardens

and Grounds, Hailsham, magnificent moated castle, beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens; can be combined with a visit to the Observatory Science Centre, 01323 833816 High Places The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, 01444 876000 Horsham Park a haven of green spaces with ducks on the lake, colourful flowerbeds, a Sensory Garden and Human Nature Garden, large skate park & a great playground. Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Horsham, bird of prey flying displays, gardens. Open on weekends in winter, 07761 695876 Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, animals, falconry, ‘Froggies’ indoor soft play, playbarn & outdoor playgrounds, keeper’s experience, 01323 442051 (WIN a FAMILY DAY OUT see competition p.12) Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, moated gardens, watermill and play area; seasonal events, 01323 844224 Middle Farm Firle n/r Lewes, open farm, playground & play hay barn, tea room & farm shop, 01323 811411 My Skateworld, Eastbourne, indoor roller-skating rink with daily discos, games, pool table, air hockey, café area, 01323 738288 National Cat Centre, Ashdown Forest, 2km nature trail, visitor centre with café & adoption centre, 01825 741330

Nymans House and Gardens

(National Trust), Handcross,n/r Haywards Heath,natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250 Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, hands-on science and discovery with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours, children’s & family workshops, 01323 832731 Pulborough Brooks (RSPB), located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of nature-themed activities: bug hunting, den building, bird watching, guided walks, café and shop, 01798 875851

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Ringmer n/r Lewes, up to 1,000 animals, experiences include animal carer for the day and sensory safari, café & visitor centre, 01825 840252 Tulleys Farm n/r Crawley, small collection of goats/rabbits & birds, tea room, Escape Rooms settings,special seasonal events, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Family Farm, Hurstpierpoint, family farm, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas & tea rooms, 01273 832201

Seaford Head Local Nature

Reserve, cliffs, downland, grassland and a shingle beach & wildlife. Walks & views of the Seven Sisters & Cuckmere Valley. Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, n/r Seaford: chalk cliffs, meandering, rock pooling, cycling to the beach and forest, canoeing, tea room & visitor centre, Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0345 6080193 Out of Bounds, Angmering, Clip ‘n’ Climb, bowling, soft play, footgolf, laser tag and adventure golf, 01903 788588

Petworth House and Park (National

Trust) (for satnav use GU28 9LR), late 17th-century mansion, set in a beautiful deer park, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown and immortalised in Turner’s paintings, family multimedia guide and trails, 01798 342207

Sheffield Park and Garden (National

Trust), informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown, walks and woodland play trail, 01825 790231

South Downs Planetarium and

Science Centre, Chichester, experience the magic of the night sky with expert live commentary by a professional astronomer, full dome shows feature stunning immersive video and breathtaking images, 01243 774400 Southwater Country Park, south of Horsham, located next to the Downs Link off-road trail, stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, 01403 734424

Tangmere Military Aviation

Museum, n/r Chichester, home to an impressive display of historic aircraft, unique collection of aviation memorabilia, interactive displays aircraft simulators, 01243 790090 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest, 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas, goats, reindeer and other animals and birds, plus café, playground and shop, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park, Crawley, outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Nature Centre, 01293 521168

Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium

Seed Bank, Ardingly, ‘Kew in the Country’ botanic gardens, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, walks, natural play spaces, restaurant, café & gift shop, 01444 894066

Weald and Downland Open Air

Museum, n/r Chichester, collection of historic buildings collected from around Sussex countryside; Tree Dressing 6th December, 10.30am, 01243 811348 Wey & Arun Canal, Canal Centre behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD, canoes, kayaks, SUP &small craft welcome on the canal, 01403 753999 Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, n/r Uckfield, working woodlands for walking, children’s activities, café and shop, open Wed–Sun, 01825 830509 Wings Museum, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, WW2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2, variety of themed displays of original memorabilia, 07769 688064 Soft Play & Role Play Centres

'Froggies' at Knockhatch Adventure

Park, off A22 at Hailsham, all ages with U3yrs toddler area, Lost World playbarn, 01323 442051 (see competition p.12) Funplex, Bevendean BN2 4JE, indoor softplay adventure centre and laser tag parties, 01273 957898 JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill, all ages welcome, soft play and parties, special toddlers sessions,01444 241595 Palace Play, Palace Pier, up to 13yrs, toddlers area, 01273 609361 Monkey Bizness, Lewes BN8 6JL, maze of play frames up to 12yrs, dedicated toddler area, 01273 311566 Out of Bounds, Angmering, Clip ‘n’ Climb, bowling, soft play, footgolf, laser tag and adventure golf, 01903 788588 Play Time, Hope Hive, Worthing, children’s role play centre offering fun and stimulating role play for young children to grow their imagination and creativity, 07861 338324 Sharky’s Soft Play, Henfield Leisure Centre, for children up to 12yrs, sibling discount available, 01273 494984 WRAP Playcentre, central Brighton BN1 3XE, café & multi-level sustainable soft play, with role play space, opening July 2021, 01273 359349 (see advert p.3)

Back to Nature Camping in Sussex

Blackberry Wood Camping, Ditchling BN6 8RS, glamping and treehouses or own pitch, small familyrun campsite at the foot of the South Downs National Park, 01273 890 035 Chalky Downs Campsite, Bevendean Farm BN2 6AF, stunning views over the South Downs, 01273 673004 Foxwood Camping, Patching BN13 3UL n/r, woodland camping with your own fire pit, nestled within the South Downs National Park, summer holiday (Sun -Thur), weekend (Fri-Sun), 07900 017514 Hook Farm Campsite, West Hoathly RH19 4PT. Beautiful views of the Sussex Weald, back to basic camping (no shower), weekends & bank holidays only, 01342 811113 Housedean Farm Campsite, between Lewes & Brighton BN7 3JW, located on a working farm within the South Downs National Park, tent pitches, campfire; shepherd huts & camping pods, 07919 668816 Knepp Wildlife Safaris & Camping, Horsham RH13 8NN, camping, glamping and wildlife Safari, in a wildflower meadow on the edge of an ancient wood, and surrounded by 3,500 acres of the Knepp rewilding project, 01403 713230 Ouze Medow Campsite, Newick TN22 3QE, small scale, quiet, relaxed and laid back campsite, small campfires in firepits, see website

Pegs & Pitches Beech Estate

Campsite, n/r Battle TN33 9QU. Camping & glamping, 01273 980218. Pop up Campsites: River Camp, New Wharf Farm, Steyning BN44 3A; woodland Camp and Meadow Camp, Hop & Hare Farm n/r Hastings TN35 4PH, Fri -Sun (except bank holidays), 07771 535350/07812 605094 The Mac's Farm Campsite, Ditchling BN6 8TG, camping & glamping, nestled in the South Downs National Park, peaceful, family campsite on a working organic egg farm, weekends & mid-week, 01273 845189 The Secret Campsite, Brickyard Farm, Barcombe BN8 4TD. Camping & glamping, 01273 401100.

We are not a Festival - Summer

Solstice Camping, PippingfordPark TN22 3HW, camping, glamping & more; a 4-day weekend of luxury camping, celebration & festival of life - wellbeing & sustainable living workshops by day and music by night, festival spirit without the crowds 18-21 June, see website Wowo, Sheffield Park, camping, shepherd’s huts & Mongolian yurts, 01825 723414