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Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services, 01825 720800

Kent and East Sussex Steam

Railway Tenterden TN30 6HE, Northiam and Bodiam Stations. Vintage steam and historic diesel trains dating from the Victorian era. Special events include Thomas the Tank Engine days, main season late March–early Nov, 01580 765155 Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB. Preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box. 01825 750515

Polegate and District Miniature Railway

Polegate BN26 5AY. Runs most Sundays 2pm – 5pm, from May – September. The railway is run and maintained by volunteers, there is no charge, but donations are gratefully received.

Uckfield and East Grinstead

British Rail Lines Leave the car behind and explore Sussex by train – stopping at stations all over Sussex and along the Sussex coast. Volks Electric Railway Madeira Drive, Brighton. The UK’s oldest electric railway, hop on, hop off along the seashore, trains run from Easter – end of October, dog friendly, 01273 292718 West Hill Lift West Hill, George Street, Hastings, East Sussex. Victorian funicular. Brighton Karting at QLeisure London Road, Albourne, West Sussex BN6 9BQ. 800 metres of pure adrenaline plus some of the finest facilities in the country make QLeisure outdoor karting well worth a visit. A fast, furious, frenetic and exhilarating track, 01273 834403 Family Fun & Adventure Parks

Barney’s Play Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. For U12yrs, height restriction 142cm (4ft 8ins), reduced rate toddler mornings Mon & Thur until 1pm term time, 01825 764575 Drusillas Park BN26 5QS, see p.23. Doves Play Barn Heaven Farm, Uckfield, TN22 3RG. Made from sustainable wood with ride-ons & ball pond. For 0-8yrs with cafe and ice cream parlour, 01825 790424 Funplex The Hyde Business Park, Bevendean, Brighton BN2 4JE. Indoor softplay adventure centre and laser tag parties, 01273 957898 Fun Abounds Bell Lane, Uckfield TN22 1QL. Trampoline centre with café, 01825 768479 Eastbourne Pier one of the finest examples of a Victorian pier, Eastbourne’s stunning seafront landmark is fully open for business with a new walkway, 01323 410466 Globalls Unit 8 The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA, 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses, based on a Jurassic or Tropicana theme, 01273 911510 Hastings Adventure Golf Hastings Old Town Seafront TN34 3AJ. A complex of 3 x 18-hole miniature golf courses, suitable for players of all ages, 01424 437227 Hollywood Bowl Brighton Brighton Marina BN2 5UT. With 26 stateof-the-art bowling lanes, food and drinks in the Hollywood Diner, 0844 477 0484

KiddiCity Role Play

Centre Eastbourne. Play sessions with 11 play zones to explore such a ‘real life’ city street, ride-ons with mini drive-thru activities.

Knockhatch Adventure Park

& ‘Froggies’ Indoor Soft Play a, Hailsham BN27 3GD, see p.23 My Skateworld, Eastbourne BN23 6NY. Indoor roller-skating rink with daily discos, games, pool table, air hockey, café area. Check website for opening times, 01323 738288 (see advert p.19)

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure

Park Eastbourne, BN21 3NW. Supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK! Climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles, 01273 054949

Observatory Science Centre

Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Hands-on science and discovery with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours, regular workshops, 01323 832731

Paradise Park Family Leisure Park

Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DH. 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, 01273 512123 Paradox Place Brighton House of Illusions & Wonders, North Laine BN1 4AP. Four floors to explore, full of fun, family-friendly photo opportunities, 01273 964000

Rampion Offshore Wind Visitor

Centre Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2FN, free hands-on exhibitions, interactive displays, games, videos, as well as a 360˚ VR experience taking you out to the wind farm itself.

Sky High Trampoline Park

Peacehaven BN10 8JQ. Wall to wall interconnected trampolines, walk the wall, aeroball, and more. Toddler bounce, open sessions for 5yrs+, weekends & school holidays only, 01273 580029 Treasure Island, Eastbourne BN22 7AE. Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park, 01323 411077 Hailsham Leisure Centre Vicarage Lane BN27 1BA. Two soft play frames, for 0–10yrs (U148cm/4ft 10ins), separate play area for U3s. Open daily 9am–6pm, 01323 846755