Places to Visit

The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8TG. Working organic egg farm, meet the chickens, campsite & events.

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare nr Ringmer BN8 5AJ, free, charity giving animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation & sanctuary, café, shop & activities

Washbrooks Family Farm, BN6 9EF, animals, tractor rides, in/ outdoor play areas, tea rooms.

EXPLORING HISTORY & GARDENS

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel. Collection of listed buildings, vintage vehicles, rural crafts, events throughout the year.

Anne of Cleves House & Museum

Lewes BN7 1JA. Medieval, gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, see how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home

Arundel Castle & Gardens

Arundel, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds & gardens.

Booth Museum of Natural History, Dyke Rd BN1 5AA. Quirky celebration of natural history, free.

Brighton Fishing Museum, Kings Road Arches BN1 1NB. Sussex fishing boat, plus prints, photos & fishing memorabilia, free.

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion BN1 1EE. History of Brighton, pottery, fashion & more.

Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Trafalgar St, BN1 4EB. toys, models, incl 2 working model railways.

Fishbourne Roman Palace nr Chichester PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK.

Hove Museum of Creativity, Hove BN3 4AB. Toys, cinema, local history & fine art, children’s activities, cafe, free admission.

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum. 1,000 year old Norman Castle, museum of Archaeology.

Nymans House & Gardens NT, Handcross, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail,lovely walks in the Millennium Wood. (see advert p.3)

Petworth House & Park NT, GU28 9LR. Vast late 17c. mansion in 700-acre, deer park, the house inc. the NT’s finest collection.

Sheffield Park & Garden NT, TN22 3QX. 18c. garden laid out by ‘Capability’ Brown, family activities & woodland play trail.(see competition p.4)

Standen House & Garden NT, nr East Grinstead RH19 4NE. Arts & Crafts family home with Morris & Co interiors, great views, woodland play area. (see advert p.3)

Exploring Science

Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Handson,interactive science exhibits, telescope tours, events.

Rampion Offshore Wind Visitor Centre, Kings Road Arches, east from i360. Hands-on exhibitions, interactive displays, games, videos & 360˚ VR experience taking you out to the wind farm, 10am-6pm, Free entry. (see advert)

South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Chichester (satnav PO19 8AE). educational outlet, group shows as public shows - check website for dates.

FAMILY FUN & ADVENTURE PARKS

Outdoor Swimming Lidos (see p.19)

Out of Bounds, Angmering BN16 4NB, family entertainment centre, Clip n’ Climb, softplay & more.

Peacehaven Sky High Trampoline Park, BN10 8JQ. Wall to wall interconnected trampolines, toddler bounce, open sessions for 5yrs+.

Pier Pressure Escape Rooms, Brighton’s biggest escape rooms venue with 5 top rated games to choose from, 12yrs+

Brighton i360, nr the West Pier, 162m tower with viewing pod climbing to 138m, 360° views of the Sussex coastline up to 26 miles.

Brighton Karting at Q Leisure, Albourne, outdoor karting for 8yrs+.

Brighton Marina BN2 5WA, bowling, cinema, children’s rides, mini-golf, boat trips, fishing, sailing, diving, events.

Brighton Palace Pier, amusement arcades, rides, indoor play area for children over 0.9m & U0.9m.

Brighton Zip, Madeira Drive BN2 1TB. 300m long run/, 24m drop zone down Brighton beach, tandem ride, 6yrs+.

Drusillas Park (see p.20)

Globalls, Brighton Marina, 12 hole indoor themed-ultraviolet crazy golf. Harbour Park Amusement Park, Littlehampton, rides for all ages, adventure golf, arcade, picnic greens, soft play area.

Hollywood Bowl Brighton, Brighton Marina. 26 bowling lanes, amusement area, Hollywood Diner. Hove Lagoon Fun Play, mini golf, trampolines, bouncy castle, rides, pedalos, boating pool.

Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf, Madeira Drive BN2 1EN. 2 exciting 18-hole mini-golf courses, beach view, roof terrace café.

Jurassic Beach adventure golf, Kingsway, Hove BN3 2WW. fun & challenging Jurassic-themed 18 holes mini-golf & coffee shop.

Knockhatch Adventure Park (see p.20)

Puzzle Parade Brighton, interactive outdoor treasure hunt in the heart of Brighton, 6yrs+

Upside Down House Brighton, museum of illusions incl. a variety of designed rooms.

Yellowave Beach Sports, Brighton Beach, beach volleyball, beach soccer, tag rugby, clubhouse for hire & private parties, 6yrs+. (see advert)

SOFT PLAY & ROLE PLAY CENTRES

Funplex, The Hyde Business Park, Bevendean BN2 4JE, indoor soft play adventure centre & laser tag parties, toddler activities, 01273 957898

Froggies Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch (see p.20) all ages with U3yrs toddler area.

High Places, The Triangle, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA, 16 fun themed climbing experiences.

Hope Hive, Worthing BN13 1AA. Role play centre, Mon–Sat, 07861 338324

JumpIn Inflatable Fun, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL, soft play & parties. Magic Castle Soft Play, Peacehaven Leisure Centre, MonFri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm, U10s.

Monkey Bizness, Lewes BN8 6JL, maze of play frames for 5-12yrs; toddler area for 2-5yrs, open daily, 01273 311566

Tiny Tim’s, Hangleton CC BN3 8BW, soft play on 3 levels U9, 01273 292962