Places to Visit Around Sussex

special events, check public timetable for further information. Shoreham Harbour Lifeboats Kingston Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RN – 01273 596376. Visit the lifeboat station and its state of the art Tamar all weather lifeboat. The boathouse on Kingston Beach comprises a large boat hall, crew training room, drying facilities for wet kit, changing facilities and a viewing platform for the public. Open 10am – 2pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday, free to visit, donations very welcome.

South Downs Light Railway Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough RH20 1DS – 07518 753784. The trains take you on an exciting trip through the gardens from Stopham Road Station. Open March – September, see website for timetable of train running times and special events.

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 BN2 1EN –01273 292718. The UK’s oldest electric railway, hop on, hop off along the seashore, trains run from Easter – early November, dog friendly, see website for timetable.

Wey and Arun Canal Centre located behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD – 01483 505566. Operating March –October, runs every Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, subject to volunteer availability. All canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and small unpowered craft are welcome on the canal.

Play Centres

Active Play and Bounce Kings Centre, Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN – 01342 328616. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 session times, soft play, ride-ons and bouncy castle suitable for walking –4 years old.

Active Play and Bounce The Bridge Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3YS – 01403 211311. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 session times, soft play and bouncy castle suitable for walking – 4 years old.

CJ’s Play Café Three Bridges Road, Crawley RH10 1HL – 07824 161118. No admission fee, small charge for use of the soft play area, open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, close at 2pm on Tuesday, check Facebook page for weekend opening hours.

Doves Play Barn Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 01825 790424. Made from sustainable wood with ride-ons, rope bridges, slides and ball pond. For 0-8 years, with cafe and ice cream parlour, open every day.

Happyscamps Play Café 1st Floor, 12 Swan Walk, Horsham RH12 1HQ – 01403 754597. Indoor soft play for 0 – 5 year olds. Little Street Rudgwick, Horsham RH12 3JJ – 01403 451677. The indoor play town encourages role play and imagination and features a pizza parlour, beauty salon, supermarket, construction site and vets.

Mini Mayhem County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley RH10 1FD – 01293 538377. Family-run soft play and role play centre for 0 – need

10 year olds. With four fun areas, a separate area for under 5s, and babies under 1 away from the main play frame. Open Monday –Saturday 9am – 4.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4.30pm.

Out of Bounds Golfers Lane, Angmering BN16 4NB 01903 788588. Family entertainment centre, Clip ‘n’ Climb, ten pin bowling, soft play, jumping pillows, adventure nets, laser tag and adventure golf, plus cafe. Open 7 days a week.

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Springboard House 52 Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2EP – 01403 218888. Soft play, role play room and sensory room. Treasure Chest Faraday Road, Crawley RH10 9PX – 01293 549009. Soft play for children up to 11 years old, with cafe, open daily 9.30am – 5.30pm.

Adventure Parks and Family Fun

Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, choose a ready-to-use hunt or a personalised adventure.

Caddies Crawley Crawley Leisure Park, crazy golf, tasty burgers, and quirky cocktails at the Crazy Golf Restaurant & Bar.

Drusillas Park Alfriston just off the A27, BN26 5QS – 01323 874100. Zoo animals, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, rainforest-themed carousel ride, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden including three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. Plus restaurants, cafes and a splash park in the summer. Open every day 10am – 6pm in summer and 10am – 5pm in winter.

Globalls 1-5 The Village, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA – 01273 911510. Brighton’s very own 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses. Based on an aquatic theme, players can enjoy putting amongst wonderful life size neon glowing sculptures and vivid wall art. Fully air-conditioned, perfect for any day of the year. See website for opening times and dates.

Go Ape Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ – 01603 895500

Metrobus 271 and 273. The high ropes course features a tricky Treetop Challenge for the really daring, and a gentler Treetop Adventure for younger climbers.

Hollywood Bowl Crawley RH10 8LR – 0844 826 1457. With 28 bowling lanes, a private VIP area, an American themed bar diner, an extensive amusements area and plenty of free parking.

Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD –01323 442051. Small animals and birds, year-round indoor soft play at Froggies and for older children at the Lost World, The Sherlock Holmes Experience immersive attraction, Dino Safari simulator ride, children’s farm, Dragon Castle, go karts, outdoor playgrounds, new rides, jumping pillows, Wave Runner water slide and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween and

Please refer to individual websites for further