A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Dance & Drama
Dance & Drama Act Too Productions, musical shows for all ages, 07905 377046 (see advert) Ariel Company Theatre, 4-19yrs, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & East Grinstead, 01444 250407 Aspirations School of Dance, 2½yrs+, Russian ballet, tap, acrobatic dance & musical theatre, 07525 097849 babyballet, ballet & tap classes for pre-schoolers-6yrs, Haywards Heath, Scaynes Hill & Cuckfield, 07799 603263 Balcombe & Lindfield Dance School, ballet, tap & modern, 07834 922862 (see advert) BPM Dance Academy, urban hip hop, street dance & contemporary dance classes, 07745 931325 (see advert) Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society, 01273 844497 CC Dance, 4yrs+, wide range of dance classes including cheerleading, commercial, street & lyrical, Henfield, 07495 191311 Centre Stage, 8yrs+, Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, 01273 776006 Codanza, 2yrs+, ballet, tap & modern dance lessons, 07544 542616 (see advert) Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, 3-19yrs, ballet, modern theatre, tap, jazz, performance, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22)
BALCOMBE & LINDFIELD DANCE SCHOOL
Principal: Miss Helen Irwin ISTD DDE
Children from 2 years old are offered a fun introduction to the world of dance. Students can enjoy performing at local events, join holiday Dance Camps & take NATD Graded Exams & Theatrical Awards.
FREE trial classes
BALLET, TAP & MODERN DANCE RAINBOWS & ALL GRADES UP TO ASSOCIATE
To find out more contact Nikki Gower 01444 454684 / 07834 922 862 nikkigower@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/ BalcombeandLindfieldDanceSchool
Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts, ballet, modern, tap, singing & drama, 01444 848656 (see advert p22) Hampton Ballet Academy, 4yrs+, Hurstpierpoint, 07880 810122 Hayley Beeson School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, contemporary, street dance, musical theatre, fitness, Bolnore & Haywards Heath, 07941 122204 HX Academy, 3yrs+, classes Fri pm, drama, dance & singing, 01444 401943 Inspire Academy of Dance, ballet, tap, modern & musical theatre, Handcross, 07783 138348 JK Theatre Arts, drama & theatre training for 4yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07504 059640
For further details and to book your free trial class please contact Helen Irwin on 07544 542 616 codanza@outlook.com
www.codanza.co.uk Kicks Dance classes, 18mths-11yrs, East Grinstead, 07917 451317 Let’s Dance! ballet, tap, modern & pop, Hassocks, 07788 250924 Live Wire School of Dance, 4½yrs-teens, disco, street, jazz & modern line, B Hill, 01273 562996 Madaboutdrama, individual tuition, exams, vocal coach, acting, be heard, Burgess Hill, 07901 301244 madaboutdrama.org
Popsteps classes after school in local schools, 07495 125599 Roshe Performing Arts, 3-18yrs, Felbridge, 01342 837719 Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, ballet, tap & modern, Forest Row, 07857 661162 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, East Grinstead, 0845 070 8149 (see advert p23) Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools, Haywards Heath, 0845 075 0166 (see advert p23)
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FREE Trial Class
Ballet, Contemporary, Pointe Modern, Tap, Jazz, Screen Acting Musical Theatre and Baby Ballet for children aged 3 - 18 years Classes held in Lindfield and Haywards Heath Contact us for a free taster day 01444 812111 admin@gielgudacademy.co.uk
Dance & Drama (continued) Sussex Youth Ballet, dance productions for 10-18yrs, 07973 897834 Tanzen Academy, ISTD ballet, tap, modern, jazz & musical theatre, Ardingly, 07894 116254 The Dance Attic, mini movers ballet, classical ballet, street jazz & tap, Cuckfield & Haywards Heath, 07557 361795 The Young Actors Group, an award winning acting group based in the South East, 01273 758512
www. gielgudacademy.co.uk
Wendy Florence Murray ANEA, LGSM (ACT), speech & drama tuition, 01444 456208 Young Blossoms Dance, 1-4yrs, Hurstpierpoint Village Centre, 07786 921620
Football Adam Virgo Academy, training in a no pressure environment, 5-14yrs, Hassocks, 07568 517318 Burgess Hill Town FC, juniors, 01444 871514 Cuckfield Cosmos Football Club, girls Y10-14, 07973 748311
Turning Pointe School of Dance, ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, tap, pointe, & street jazz, Haywards Heath, (see advert)
East Grinstead Town Football Club, Under 12s & upwards, 01342 325885
VBDance, 4-18yrs, classical ballet, modern theatre, jazz & tap dance, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 07841 922631 (see advert)
Indoor junior football, 5-8yrs, Sat 10-11am, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000
Walkhouse School of Dance, imperial classical ballet, modern theatre, tap & Pilates, Burgess Hill, 07738 150035 (see advert)
Forest Row Junior Football Club, Under 8s & upwards, 07780 888666
Little Kickers, football training, 18mths-7yrs, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01293 226201
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Pre-school Ballet classes from 2 ½ years ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre & Tap
Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage
Adult Tap & Ballet Classes at the Triangle Leisure Centre & Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill
Michelle Walkhouse FISTD Principal 07738 150 035
Free trial classes
Michelle@walkhousedance.com
Golf Cuckfield Golf Centre, 01444 459999 Haywards Heath Golf Club, juniors, 01444 414457 Lindfield Golf Club, East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, 01444 484467 Pyecombe Golf Club, Clayton Hill, nr Hassocks, 01273 845372 Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, juniors, Chapel Lane, Forest Row, 01342 822018
Gymnastics & Trampoline After school lessons, 18mths-teens & competition level, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000
Gym & trampolining, 18mths-teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Gym & trampolining, 22mthsteens, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Springfit gymnastics & trampolining, 2yrs+, Jubilee Centre, East Grinstead, 020 3478 0203
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Stars Gymnastics Club, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Sussex Springers Trampoline Club, Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01444 831046 Trampolining, 5-12yrs, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984
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TRADITIONAL KARATE RENSHINKAN ENGLAND
CELLO LESSONS Judith Rae
B.Ed Hons CT ABRSM, Member ISM & ESTA DBS checked
Accredited Cellobabies Teacher AllKalliKids ages. All grades. Approved
01444 458035 | jrae.m35@gmail.com HAYWARDS HEATH
Music Teachers Discover and Be, music tuition in various instruments, voice coaching, song writing & theory, 07472 521161
featuring Shihan Julia Turley 6th Dan 33 years of training excellence
Judith Rae, accredited Cellobabies teacher, beginner to advanced, all ages, Haywards Heath, 01444 458035 (see advert) Miranda Davis, Suzuki violin & viola classes, 07913 084842 Rockademy, music lessons that rock, guitar, drums, ukulele, 0800 058 2485 Rok Skool, top tuition from beginners upwards, 01444 484979
Children, Teen's and Adult classes available throughout Mid-Sussex Apply NOW to Sensei Julia via:
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Hockey Burgess Hill Hockey Club, 5yrs+, coaching every Sun at The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07734 583323 East Grinstead Hockey Club, juniors, 01342 321210
Horseriding
Mid Sussex Martial Arts School, Judo, Under 16s, 01444 318422 Renshinkan Karate Do England, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Danehill, Ditchling, Hassocks, Scaynes Hill, Turners Hill, 01444 454827 (see advert)
Simon Casciano, established piano tutor for children & adults of all levels, also accompanies instrumentalists, Forest Row, 07816 113967 simon.casciano@gmail.com Sundari Heller, violin & viola tuition for all levels & all ages, Forest Row & Haywards Heath, 01342 823099 (see advert)
Netball CD Phoenix Netball Club, 9yrs+ East Grinstead, 01342 321210 Woodside Netball Club, juniors, Bolnore Village, 01444 417707
Pilates Drusilla Duffill Theatre School, V Pilates Studio, Burgess Hill, 01444 232672 (see advert p22)
All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, 01273 834315
Sama Karate, 4yrs+ & kickboxing 11yrs+, Windmills School, Hassocks, 01444 461889
Chestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842
Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07956 265831
Pilates at Freedom Leisure Hassocks, 01273 841348
Ponies-n-Kids, fun, affordable riding lessons 5yrs+, Henfield, 01273 492591
White Crane Fighting Arts, Kungfu & Taichi, 5yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07976 260710
Pilates Studio at the Physio Rooms, Haywards Heath, 01444 473970
Porches Farm Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 740644 Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536 Tremaines Riding Stables, Horsted Keynes, 01825 790501
Martial Arts Burgess Hill Taekwondo, 01444 233356 Diddy Deshi Traditional Karate, 5-7yrs, 01444 239447 Fortitude Taekwondo, 3yrs+, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath & East Grinstead, 01342 302192 Karl James Taekwondo, 4yrs+, East Grinstead, 07771 905039 Kinetics Fight Academy, mixed martial arts, 10-15yrs, East Grinstead, 07793 134223
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Zanshin Wado-Ryu Karate Club, 7yrs+, Burgess Hill, 07968 973424
Music Shops, Choirs & Orchestras Burgess Hill Marching Youth, no prior experience necessary, 07841 518678 Forest Row Orchestra, new players welcome, 01342 716947 Haywards Heath Sinfonietta, new members very welcome, St Richard’s Hall, Sydney Road, 01342 823099 InChoir, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill, 01342 713068 InChoon, choir for ages 7yrs+, 01342 713068
Fisher Pilates, classes in Lindfield & private appointments, 07961 322256
Pointe Physio & Pilates with a chartered physiotherapist, Haywards Heath & Horsted Keynes, 07740 948705 Teen classes, Zumba & teen cycle, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000
Rollerskates & Skateboards Get Your Skates On, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 07858 912322
Violin and Viola Lessons
30 years experience, all levels beginners to diploma, late starters and restarters welcome!
Please call 01342 823 099 Sundari Heller LRAM ENHANCED DBS CHECKED
Mini Rippers coaching sessions Sat am Windmills School, Hassocks, 07585 400900 Roller Disco, Fri 6.30-8pm, Henfield Leisure Centre, 01273 494984 Roller Disco, Sat 4.30 & 6.30, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, dates on website, 01444 457337 Roller Disco, Sun 4.30-6pm, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Skateboard Park at St John’s Park, Burgess Hill, Victoria Park, Haywards Heath & Whitemans Green Skateboarding lessons & parties, 07816 105950
Rugby & Mini Rugby Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club, juniors, 07710 796371 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club, Under 5s & upwards, 01342 322338 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, juniors, 01444 413950 Rugbytots, East Grinstead on Sat am or Lindfield on Sun am, 0345 313 3242
Snow Sports Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre, on A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051
Sport & Fitness Centres East Grinstead Sports Club, indoor & outdoor sports, 01342 321210 Freedom Leisure Centre, Hassocks, 01273 841348 Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, 01273 494984 Kings Centre, East Grinstead, pool, gym & classes, 01342 328616 Linear Health & Fitness, Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath, 01444 473421 The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, pool, gym & classes, 01444 457337 The Triangle Burgess Hill, pool, gym & classes, 01444 876000
Squash Junior Squash, 4yrs+, Sun am, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283
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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: S - T • Discount Voucher
Simply Swim Sussex, swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers & school children, 07986 111820 simplyswimsussex.com Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Dolphin, Haywards Heath, 01444 457337
Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex, 0-4½yrs, 7 days a week. Multi-award winning programme teaching water confidence, 01273 552454
Swim lessons for pre-school to teens, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000
WetWetWet Swim School, expert ASA/ STA tuition for all abilities, Hassocks, 01273 388247
Swim lessons, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616
Tennis
Swimming lessons, 5mths+, St Francis Pool, Haywards Heath, 01444 443364 info@stfrancispool.co.uk
Swimming ADV Swim School, tuition for all ages & abilities, 01444 470001 Aqua Splash Inflatable 5yrs+, Sat 4.455.45, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616 Aquatots, swimming lessons, 10wks3½yrs, East Grinstead, 020 8688 6488 Broadstone Warren, outdoor swimming pool, Forest Row, 01342 822573 Crest Swim School, swimming lessons 4mths-adult + mermaid & shark lessons & experiences, 4yrs+, 01444 213707 (see advert p5) Flippers & Fins, swim lessons from birth, 01273 831382
Floaters, swimming classes for all ages & abilities, 01444 246800 Little Dippers baby swimming lessons in warm water private pool, Hassocks, 01273 229390 littledippers.co.uk (see discount voucher) MXT Swimming School, all ages, 1-2-1 lessons & holiday courses, 01903 202700 Puddle Ducks, baby & pre-school swimming lessons, East Grinstead & Hassocks, 01892 617246 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, 3-12yrs, term time & holidays, Haywards Heath, 01273 950015 (see advert)
Tracy Lowe Swim School, private pools at Cumnor House Sussex & in Handcross, 07789 552148 (see advert)
The Sussex Swim School, from newborn upwards, all ages & abilities, small classes of 6 or private lessons, 01444 474573
Advantage Over, fun holiday tennis camps, East Grinstead, 07748 384897 Cuckfield Tennis Club, 5yrs+, High Street, Cuckfield, 01444 413266 Horsted Keynes Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 01825 790410 Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club, juniors, 07796 220267
Little Dippers Hassocks BN6 9NA
10% off your 1st course of baby swimming lessons Mention voucher at time of booking New customers only - 1 voucher per child Book by 30th June 2020 Not to be combined with any other offer
Spring 2020
01273 229390 www.littledippers.co.uk
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WIN! A WiggleKids day of yoga & mindfulness at your child’s Primary School with Sarah Harding. Including age-specific storytelling, games, sensory play, breathing & relaxation techniques to equip children with the tools to focus & stay calm. Schools must be located within approximately 15 miles of Haywards Heath.
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Junior tennis coaching, 5-10yrs, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Lindfield Lawn Tennis Club, juniors, 07903 847421 Tennis at Haywards Heath and Felbridge Tennis Club, 07921 517692 Tennis Coaching at Lindfield Tennis club with Karen Goldfinch, 07719 590610 Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club, Hassocks, 01273 844283
Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade 5-18yrs, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Find Scout Groups near you, 0345 300 1818 Girlguiding UK for your nearest Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers, 0800 169 5901
Watersports Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, sailing, windsurfing, raft building, kayaking & paddle boarding, 01444 892549 Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaking, 01342 810493
Yoga Cai Baby Yoga, 1-2-1 & group classes, 12wks to mobile, 07999 286778 caibaby.co.uk
Charlotte Yoga, pregnancy 1-2-1, mother & baby & pre-school yoga classes, 07887 562075 (see advert p10) CJ Yoga in Hassocks, weekly Saturday & Wednesday morning Flow classes, Profiles Studio, Hassocks, 07515 805228 visit FB @cjyoga7 Funshine Yoga, 2-4yrs & yoga for mums with play area for 0-5yrs, East Grinstead & Forest Row, 07770 382462 Iyengar Yoga classes at the Koorana Centre, Ardingly, all welcome, 01342 810593 Kate Anderson Yoga, 400 hrs RYT, group hatha yoga & vinyasa flow classes for all levels, private classes also available, 07786 980119 Latchetts Farm, yoga lessons for children, Heaven Farm, Danehill, 01825 791692 Myra Nicol Yoga, Burgess Hill & Hassocks, 01444 239125 Tree Tales Children’s Yoga, pre-school, KS1 & KS2 classes, Haywards Heath, 07917 008451 Wigglebums, Movement & Mindfulness nursery school sessions, EY & KS1 storytelling & sensory play, KS2, rhymes & games, 07976 701085 wigglebums.uk/mid-sussex (see competition) Yoga Akasha, East Grinstead, 07956 969141
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A - Z of Sport & Leisure: Y • Competition Yoga at Freedom Leisure Centre Hassocks, 01273 841348
Youth Clubs Accelerate, Y6-8, Tues 6-7.30, The King’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 244215 Action Night, activities for 10-14yrs, Fri 6-8.30, The Triangle, Burgess Hill, 01444 876000 Awaken, Y7-9, Fri 7.15-8.30pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Burgess Hill Youth, Fairfield Community Centre, Y3-6 Wed & Y7-11 Mon, 01444 248343 Fortify, Y10-13, Fri 8.30-10pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, 07540 800876 Live Wire, Y3-6, Wed 6-7pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in Locus Youth Club 11-14yrs, Parish Room, Balcombe, 01444 811264
Pulse, Years 6-9, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Rooted, Years 2-5, Lindfield United Reformed Church, 07443 438970 Switch On, Reception-Y2, Thurs 5-6pm, Haywards Heath Baptist Church, just drop in The POD, Y1-6, 6-7pm, Trinity Methodist Church, East Grinstead, 01342 302862 Youth Encounter, Y7-13, at St Andrew’s Centre, Burgess Hill, 01444 253762
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Places to Visit - Discount Voucher
British Wildlife Centre
l red squirrels l hedgehogs l Scottish wildcats l badgers l deer park l owl display l pine martens l foxes & more
A REAL natural history experience!
Open at weekends, bank holidays & during school hols
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Thu 2 Apr - Sun 19 Apr
Half Term: Sat 23 May - Sun 31 May
Find us on the A22, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF
01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Family Farms Blackberry Farm Whitesmith BN8 6JD. Set in 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, home to over 200 friendly animals and wildfowl; most can be petted or fed by hand, and there are always members of staff on hand to tell you all about them. There’s also a large outdoor play area, 'Clucky’s' undercover adventure playbarn and sensory zone, family fun picnic area and baby area. Open daily 10am - 4pm in winter, 5pm in spring and autumn, and 6pm in summer, 01825 872912 Church Farm Tours at Coombes near Lancing. Open for lambing from March 14th - April 19th in 2020. It is anticipated that around 1,200 lambs and 80 calves will be born at Church Farm. Book in advance for group tours during the summer, open some Sundays and school holidays for individual bookings, 01273 452028 Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG. Lots of animals and adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack and beach, indoor soft play area for toddlers - 10 year olds. Open daily 10am 5pm, 01403 700063 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert back page Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100acre farm with nature walks, wallabies and deer, seasonal
British Wildlife Centre Newchapel RH7 6LF
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bluebell nature trail, tea room, gift shop, ice cream parlour and camping, 01825 790331 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher Middle Farm Countryside Centre Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LJ. Family farm with a small flock of sheep, playground and play hay barn, animal handling sessions, restaurant and farm shop. Open all year round 10am - 5pm, last entry 4pm, 01323 811411 Plaw Hatch Biodynamic Farm Sharpthorne RH19 4JL. Working farm with organic farm shop, dairy, cheese store, garden and events, 01342 810201 Tablehurst Farm London Road, Forest Row RH18 5DP. Working farm with farm shop and café, free to visit and see how food is grown, 01342 823173 The Mac’s Farm Ditchling BN6 8GT. Quirky campsite with fire pits, reptiles, cocktail shack, PYO organic eggs & regular family events, 01273 845189 Washbrooks Family Farm Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF. Family farm with animals, tractor rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea rooms. Open 9.30am - 5pm, closed between Christmas and New Year, 01273 832201
Animals, Sealife and Nature Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum Halland BN8 5AF. Have fun in the adventure playground, explore the willow tunnels, ride on the miniature railway (open weekends and school holidays), visit the motor museum, feed the birds on the wildfowl reserve or discover the ancient houses on a woodland walk. Open daily from mid-March until late October 10am - 5pm, winter opening most weekends and school holidays 10am - 4pm, 01825 840573 Drusillas Park Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS. Zoo, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden which includes three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. There’s also a new rainforest-themed carousel ride. Open daily 10am - 5pm or 6pm depending on the season, 01323 874100 Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD. Animals, falconry, year-round indoor soft play at 'Froggies', children’s farm, go karts, outdoor playgrounds and paddling pools, Wave Runner water slide, ski slope, Knockhatch Mining Co motion simulator and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween. See website for opening dates for each attraction, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher National Cat Centre and Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest RH17 7DE. The largest cat rehoming centre in the UK, 2km nature trail, donkey field, lake, visitor centre with café and adoption centre. Open daily 10am - 4pm, 01825 741330
Please check opening days & times before travelling as many attractions don't open every day
Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare on B2192 between Ringmer and Halland BN8 5AJ. Up to 1,000 animals enjoying a happy and peaceful life including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins and exotic birds. Experiences include animal carer for the day and sensory safari. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop, picnic area and lots of children’s holiday activities. Open daily 8am - 4pm, admission free, but donations are very much appreciated, 01825 840252 Stoneywish Nature Reserve Spatham Lane, Ditchling BN6 8XH. Meadows, wetlands and woodland full of native flowers and home to a wealth of wildlife. Plus farm animals, play area and campsite. Open March - October, Friday - Monday in term time, school holidays open daily 10am - 5pm, 01273 843498 The Llama Park at Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JN. 30-acre park with llamas, alpacas and reindeer, café, playground and shop. Open daily 10am 5pm, 01825 712040 Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Wilderness Wood Hadlow Down, near Uckfield TN22 4HJ. Around 62 acres of woodland and nature trails, lots of children’s activities and wild camping. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm, see website for full details, 01825 830509 Woods Mill Countryside Centre Henfield BN5 9SD. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable holiday activities. The 13-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reedfringed lake. Open all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, no dogs, 01273 492630
Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces 1066 Country Walk follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror from Pevensey to Rye via Bexhill and Hastings. Abbots Wood signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, and signposted off the A27 at Wilmington. Woodland walks, BBQ and play area. There are two circular trails; one of 1.9 miles and the other just under a mile, 0300 0674464 Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Walks and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities, 01444 892549 Ashdown Forest Wych Cross, RH18 5JP. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the south east. Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit, 01342 823583 Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families, 07445 818996 Boating from The Anchor Inn Anchor Lane, Barcombe,
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Lewes BN8 5EA. Hire a rowing boat for up to 6 people for an hour at a time. Summer only, 01273 400414 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between 14th March and October 2020. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 Chailey Common walks and horse riding, no cycling, 01273 471600 or 01444 831098 Devil’s Dyke Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings, near Brighton, BN1 8YJ. Longest, deepest and widest ‘dry valley’ in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age. The ramparts, or walls, of the Iron Age hill fort can be seen when you walk around the hill and the remains of a curious Victorian funfair can be found just a few minutes from the car park. Venture into the valley and
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Places to Visit this Spring & Summer discover a living carpet of flowers and a myriad of colourful insects. Open dawn until dusk, 01273 857712 Forest Way bridle and footpath running 16km from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead. Friston Forest Exceat, between Seaford and East Dean off the A259, walks, cycling, mountain bike hire, horse riding with TROT permit, 0300 067 4464 Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop in Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, TN7 4AE, 01892 771155 South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point in the South Downs National Park, with spectacular views across the weald. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hillfort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, 0300 3031053. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer - weather permitting. Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Nature centre admission £3 for 2-16 year olds and £4 for adults. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm last admission 1 hour before closing, 01293 521168 Worth Way bridle and footpath running from Crawley Three Bridges to East Grinstead and then indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge, 01273 482670
Places of Historic Interest and Gardens 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AD. English Heritage insight into the Battle of Hastings and 1066. Explore the abbey ruins and the award-winning audio exhibition which brings to life the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest. See website for opening times, 01424 775705 or 01424 776787 Anne of Cleves House and Museum 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1JA. Visit the medieval, half-timbered house, a gift to Anne of Cleves from Henry VIII, discover how the Tudors and Elizabethans lived, worked and relaxed at home. The house also contains the Museum of Lewes history, and displays about Tom Paine and the Wealden iron industry. See website for opening dates and times, 01273 474610 Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB. The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk, set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, with its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. See paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour, 01903 882173 Bateman’s National Trust House Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS. Former home of Rudyard Kipling with gardens, walks, watermill and tea room. Lots of
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children’s activities during the school holidays. Open daily 11am - 4pm or 5pm depending on the time of year, 01435 882302 Borde Hill Garden Haywards Heath RH16 1XP. With outdoor adventure playground, zip wire, woodland walks and children’s holiday and Halloween activities. Open daily 10am - 6pm (or dusk) between March and October. See website for further details on dates, 01444 450326 Fishbourne Roman Palace Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open daily February - October, 10am - 5pm, November - December, weekends only, 10am 4pm, 01243 785859 High Beeches Gardens High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ. 27 acres of beautiful woodland and water gardens with tea room. Spy treasure trail available to download from www.treasuretrails.co.uk/sussex. Garden open daily April - October 1pm - 5pm except Wednesdays, last admission 4.30pm. Tea room open 10am - 5pm except Wednesdays, 01444 400589 Jill Windmill Clayton, South Downs BN6 9PG. Built in 1821 and restored to full working order, open most Sundays and bank holidays from May - September, 2pm - 5pm. Check website, as they rely on volunteer stewards being available. Michelham Priory Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS. See the foundations of the 13th century priory and explore the main house, tranquil moated gardens, watermill and play area. With numerous family activities during the summer. Includes an interactive medieval gallery in the 14th century Gatehouse. Open daily February December, February 11am - 4pm, March - October 10.30am - 5pm, November and December 11am - 4pm. Check dates with venue before travelling, 01323 844224 Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. Check website for opening times and dates for visiting the house, 01444 405250 See advert back page Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX. Informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th century by ‘Capability’ Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. Walks, family activities and woodland play trail. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, check website for further details of events, 01825 790231 See advert back page Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views, woodland walks and family woodland play area. Open all year round, check website for dates and times, 01342 323029 Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TN. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, restaurant, café and gift shop. Open daily at 10am, see website for details of events, 01444 894066
Please check opening days & times before travelling; many attractions don't open every day
Places to Visit - Discount Voucher Museums and Galleries Brighton Toy and Model Museum 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EB. Under the arches of Brighton station. Over 10,000 toys and models, including two working model railways. Open Tuesday - Friday 10am 5pm, Saturday 11am - 5pm, closed Sundays and Mondays, 01273 749494 Cuckfield Museum Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield RH17 3EL. Open from February, admission free, but donations welcome, 01444 473630 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8SP. Exhibitions of the works of craftspeople and artists who were drawn to the village. Under 16s free admission. Children’s activities may need to be pre-booked. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, Sundays and bank holidays 11am - 5pm. See website for further information, 01273 844744 East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ. Includes the footprint of an Iguanodon and Curator’s Corner with sand pit to dig for treasure. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday and bank holidays 1pm - 4pm, 01342 302233 Henfield Museum Henfield Hall, Coopers Way, High Street, Henfield BN5 9DB. Open Monday - Saturday, check website for times, 01273 492507 Hurstpierpoint Museum Village Hall, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. Two large unmanned display cabinets containing local history items and information, open Monday - Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm, plus accessible when the Village Centre is open, closed Sundays, 07985 201335 Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January - 23rd December, 10.30am - 6pm during BST and 4pm during winter, 01243 811348 Wings Museum Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, West Sussex RH17 6JT. WW2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia and relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, Blitz, Home Front, RAF, Bomber Command, 8th USAAF, D-Day and the Russian Front, 07769 688064
Railways, Buses and Boats Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BX. Half a mile of track run by volunteers; includes two tunnels and signals. Operating 2pm - 5pm weekends and bank holidays from April - end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays. See timetable on website for further details. Bentley Miniature Railway Harvey's Lane, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF. One-mile of track run by volunteers at Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, near Halland. Trains run every weekend of the year and East Sussex school holidays.
Bluebell Railway 10th – 13th April Springing into Easter
Springtime themed bunny hunt and nature trails for children.
8th May Bank Holiday V for Victory
Recreating that 40s atmosphere for VE Day at Horsted Keynes Station. A street party with a difference. Dressing up is a must, but leave the Spam at home!
23rd – 31st May The BrickWorks! Adventure
Our STEM Family Fair returns with interactive workshops, trade stands and building challenges for the whole family. Featuring 15 amazing BRICKLIVE Outer Space models, including a 310 cm high Apollo 11 SaturnV rocket made with 68,583 bricks!
7th – 9th August Steaming Through 60
Help celebrate our volunteer (and staff!) achievements from over the last 60 years with a packed weekend of displays, activities, music, festivities and, of course, steam engines. A celebration of what Bluebell Railway does best.
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See website for detailed timetable before travelling, 0845 8672583 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 See advert & discount voucher Breeze Buses no 77, weekends and bank holidays 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 Breeze Buses no 79, to Ditchling Beacon, the second highest point on the South Downs with spectacular views across the weald. Once there take a walk to Patcham (3.5 miles) and catch the 5A bus back, or Lewes (5.5 miles) and catch the 28/29 bus back, 01273 292480 Breeze Buses no 78, to Stanmer Park, where you’ll find open spaces to play or picnic, Stanmer House and Stanmer Museum are open most weekend afternoons, 01273 292480
Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL
£5 off a family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) Enter code EASTER5MSX online only 01825 720800 book via www.bluebell-railway.com
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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. Open 11am - 5pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for special events, check public timetable for further information, 01825 750515 Volks Electric Railway Madeira Drive, Brighton. The UK’s oldest electric railway, ride along the seashore, April November, 01273 292718
Play Centres Adventure Avenue 79-81 Church Walk, Burgess Hill RH15 9BQ. A children’s role play centre for 1-7 year olds in The Martlets Shopping Centre. A place where kids can feel free to express their individuality through role play in any one of 12 play areas. They have a laundromat, fire station, post office, doctors' surgery, vet, supermarket, bakery, construction site, stage and dress up, hair and beauty salon, camping area and sensory room, 07715 751133 Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun and healthy play for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe and clean environment. With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturdays 9am - 1.45pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am - 4pm. Toddler time 0 - 4yrs in school holidays 9am - 10am, 01444 876000 'Froggies' Indoor Soft Play at Knockhatch on A22 Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3PR. Features dedicated under 3′s toddler area. Open 10am - 5.30pm, 01323 442051 See advert & discount voucher p29 Godstone Farm RH9 8LX. Indoor & outdoor play areas, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, pony and tractor rides, 01883 742546 See advert back page High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8WA. Colourful arena featuring 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session. Can also be booked privately for parties, 01444 876000
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JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Mid Sussex Family Grapevine Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL. All ages welcome, soft play and catered parties, Burgess Hill 01444 241595 Leo’s Play Den 1-3 Pevensey Road, Eastbourne BN21 3HJ. 01323 749022 Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old. Sibling discount available, 01273 494984 Softplay Zone, 2-8yrs, open daily, Kings Centre, East Grinstead, 01342 328616
Exploring Science Brighton Sewer Tours the tour takes you along narrow, whitewashed corridors and up and down metal ladders to see the route of the day’s waste and storm water, which flow to a treatment plant to the east of the city before being pumped safely out to sea. Starts at the Pier and you emerge through a manhole in the middle of Old Steine Gardens, see website for 2020 tour dates, 11 years+, advance booking required. Observatory Science Centre Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN. Hands-on science with 100+ interactive exhibits both indoors and out, telescope tours and lots of children’s and family workshops. The centre is open every day, check website for dates and times, 01323 832731 See advert
Theatres and Cinemas Chequer Mead Theatre De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS. Purpose-built venue for music, comedy and drama, plus a cafe/bar, function spaces and classes, 01342 302000. Clair Hall Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3DN. An events and entertainment venue in the heart of Mid Sussex, 01444 455440 Haywards Heath Music Society 7 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath RH16 1DW. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local, 01444 456227 Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, North Laine BN1 1UN. Comedy, cabaret and music, box office 0845 293 8480 Lewes Little Theatre Lancaster Street, Lewes BN7 2PX. Opens a week before each production, 01273 474826 New Venture Theatre Bedford Place, Brighton BN1 2PT. Box office 01273 746118, general enquiries 01273 808353 Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases, 01444 243300 Picture House Uckfield TN22 1AS. Features Kids Saturday Morning Movies at 10.30am, 01825 764909 Royal Hippodrome 102-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21 3PF. Historic theatre dating back to 1883. Regular children’s shows throughout the year, 01323 802020 The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG. A multi-purpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space, 01403 750220
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Places to Visit - Discount Voucher The Old Market Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS. Music, theatre, dance and comedy, 01273 201801 Theatre Royal New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD. With Skips Club after school club, monthly events for 6 - 10 year olds, family workshops, front and backstage tours with a guide and an app using loaned iPads. This family friendly interactive tour lets you see what happens backstage when a show is on, explore hidden parts of the building not open to the public, meet characters from the past and staff from the present and experience what it’s like to perform on stage in front of a packed audience! Suitable for families with children 7 years+, Saturdays 10.15am from March - June, box office 0844 8717627
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Family Restaurants and Cafes Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station, Station Approach, Uckfield TN22 3QL. The Bessemer Arms, family pub/ restaurant with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01825 720800 See advert & discount voucher p31 Cats Protection Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes in summer, 01825 741370 Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP. Café & children's trails, 01273 844744 Dolphin Cafe Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY. Sports centre cafe with soft play area for under 8s, charges apply, 01444 447816 Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. Café with climb-on tractors and free ranging chickens, 01825 790226 Latchetts Farm Creamery Heaven Farm, Danehill. Serving ice creams, chocolates & traditional sweets, 01825 791692 Notcutts Garden Centre Common Lane, Ditchling BN6 8TN. Family café with seasonal events, 01273 846844 Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01444 405250 See advert back page Sharpthorne Organic Café Top Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead RH19 4PQ, 01342 811321 Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) Sheffield Park Uckfield TN22 3QX. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes, 01825 790231 See advert back page Slake High Street, Lindfield RH16 2HH. Independent café opposite Lindfield pond, 07540 538391 Standen Barn Cafe (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE. Family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes, 01342 323029 The Coach and Horses School Lane, Danehill RH17 7JF. Family pub/restaurant with sandpit, swing and slide, 01825 740369 The Farmers Lewes Road Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath RH17 7NE. Family pub/restaurant with large children’s play area, 01444 831899 The Mug Tree Tea Room award winning, breastfeedingfriendly café with craft activities & themed events, East Grinstead, 01342 457100
The Red Lion Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath RH17 7DE. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01825 740836 The Sportsman Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green BN6 9LQ. Family pub/restaurant with children’s play area, 01444 233460 The Wheatsheaf Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9BD. Family pub/restaurant with large wooden pirate ship, swings and kids’ menu, 01273 492077 Tomato, Dolce and Salato The Level, Brighton BN1 4ZN. Family run Italian café/restaurant, authentic Italian food, 01273 270707 Tory’s Café in the Park RH16 4HT. Meet, eat & play in Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, 01444 458795 See discount voucher Trading Boundaries Elephant Cafe, Sheffield Green TN22 3RB. Family café with outdoor play area, 01825 791310 UpCountry Garden Centre Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill RH17 7NG. Café with outdoor play area, climb-on tractor and double decker bus, 01444 831311 Wakehurst Ardingly, Ardingly Road, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes, 01444 894066
Tory’s Cafe in the Park Victoria Park RH16 4HT
Free Hot Drink with any purchase over £5 Present voucher on arrival 01444 458795 www.toryscafe.co.uk Valid until 30th June 2020
Voucher must be handed to the cashier. Copied, damaged or defaced vouchers will not be accepted. One voucher per transaction. No cash alternative available. Voucher is non-transferable & cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.
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What's On this spring & summer Scaynes Hill Ceilidh
Live music from The Unreel Ceilidh Band
7.30 - 10pm Saturday 7th March 2020 Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre Tickets £15 including pizza
www.ticketsource.co.uk/scaynes-hill-ceilidh or email scayneshillceilidh@gmail.com
March
Saturday 14th March Saturday 9th May Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road Forest Row, Sussex RH18 5JA
Wednesday 4th - Wednesday 25th March *Nature Tots, 10am - 12pm, woodland fun, 3-5yrs, Woods Mill, Henfield, book tickets at sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ naturetots Friday 6th March Three Billy Goats Gruff Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th March World Book Day Weekend, dress as your favourite character, 10am - 5pm, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert back page) Saturday 7th - Sunday 22nd March Wonderfully Wild Weekends: 50 Things & Mud Kitchen, 10am - 4pm, Sheffield Park & Garden 01825 790231 (advert back page) Saturday 7th March *Scaynes Hill Ceilidh, in aid of Victa, 7.30pm - 10pm live music charity event, all welcome, Scaynes Hill Millennium Centre (see advert)
Sport Relief Friday 13th March For more info on getting involved see p26 Friday 13th March *Open Morning, 10am 12pm, Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill 01825 792006 (advert p17)
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Atmospheric mixed market in beautiful 18th Century mansion Organic cafe, puppet shows free admission & parking
Friday 13th March *Little Museum Visitors, 10.30am - 12pm, creative session with EY specialist, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Saturday 14th March Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row (see advert) Saturday 14th March *Open Morning, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Hurst College 01273 836927(advert p17) Saturday 14th March *Make a gift for Mum with Beading Brilliant, 10.30am, Mabel's Emporium, Burgess Hill, book tickets at beadingbrilliant.co.uk Saturday 14th - Sunday 29th March Daffodil Festival at Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 Sunday 15th March *Rest Fest, Women's Wellness Festival, Arundel, book tickets at restfest.co.uk Monday 16th - Friday 20th March *Greenfields School Open Week, book on 01342 822189 Forest Row (see advert p16) Friday 20th March Hare & the Tortoise Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 21st March *Open Morning, 10am - 11.30am, Burgess Hill
Girls nursery & reception 01444 241050 (advert p3) Saturday 21st March Open Day, 9.15am - 12.30pm, Lingfield College nursery & prep school, no appointment neccessary 01342 838153 (advert p16) Saturday 21st March *Superstars of Wrestling, Great Britain versus Rest of the World, 8pm, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 clairhall.org
Mother's Day Sunday 22nd March
Sunday 22nd March *Mother's Day Sunday Lunch, 12pm & 2pm Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066 Sunday 22nd March *Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Michelham Priory, Hailsham, 01323 844224 Wednesday 25th March *Travelling Trends Fashion Show, 7pm, Ashington CE School, book tickets via faces@bncoded.com Friday 27th March Duck in a Truck Mini Trek & Trail, 11am, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page)
April Friday 3rd April *Little Museum Visitors, 10.30am - 12pm, creative session with EY specialist, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft 01273 844744 Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Nymans, Handcross, 10.30am - 4pm, inspired by Quentin Blake's The Green Ship (advert back page)
Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Wiglet & Friends Easter Celebration, Godstone Farm 01883 742546 (advert back page) Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Gruffalo Crumble Easter Egg Hunt, Gruffalo Trail & owl pellet dissection, 10am - 4pm, Wakehurst, Ardingly 01444 894066 Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Sheffield Park & Garden, 10am - 4pm 01825 790231(advert back page) Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Bertram Bunny's Easter Adventure, Easter trail & seasonal crafts, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath bordehill.co.uk Saturday 4th April - Sunday 19th April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Standen House & Garden, 10am - 4pm, join Barton Bunny, East Grinstead Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th April *Messy Eggstravaganza, Whoosh Messy Play Easter Event, 10am - 11am, Wesley Hall, Haywards Heath (advert p8) Tuesday 7th April *Astronaut Academy, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Wednesday 8th April Meet Peter Rabbit at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, drusillas.co.uk Wednesday 8th April *Rocket Science, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Thursday 9th April *Moon Watch, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The
*Denotes events that must be pre-booked, or it is advisable to do so
What's On this spring & summer Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Friday 10th - Monday 13th April Springing into Easter at the Bluebell Railway, springtimethemed bunny hunt & children's nature trails (advert & discount voucher p31) Easter Holiday Tilgate Nature Centre, Tilgate Park, Crawley, compete in the colouring competition to win a prize
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Saturday 2nd May *Open Morning, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Hurst College 01273 836927(advert p17) Saturday 2nd May *Open Morning, 10am 12pm Copthorne Preparatory School 01342 712311 (advert p16) Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd May *Spring Live! 9am 5pm, South of England Showground, Ardingly, under 16s go free, book tickets at seas.org.uk
May Bank Holiday Friday 8th May Tuesday 14th April *Earth & Beyond, half day workshop for 9-11yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Wednesday 15th April *Eyes on the Universe, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Thursday 16th April *Dinosaurs & Fossils, half day workshop for 6-8yrs, The Observatory Science Centre, East Sussex 01323 832731 (advert p32) Saturday 25th April Swoove at St George's Day Fete, 12pm - 4pm, free admission event, South Chailey Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May *Greenfields School Open Week, book on 01342 822189 Forest Row (see advert p16) Thursday 30th April Deadline for Cumnor House Sussex scholarship applications for current Year 3 children (see editorial p5)
Friday 8th May V for Victory 40s style street party, 10am - 4.30pm, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes station 01825 720800 (advert p31) Friday 8th May SwooVE Charity Marathon, 10am - 1pm, Newick Village Hall Saturday 9th May Mansion Market, mixed market with organic cafe, 11am - 4pm, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row (see advert) Saturday 9th May *Gin & Groove, 5pm - 11pm, family friendly live music event with camping, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, book tickets at themacsfarm.co.uk Friday 15th May *Open Morning, Handcross Park School 01444 400526 (advert p15) Friday 15th - Sunday 17th May *Yoga-Camp, Wowo Campsite, Uckfield, book tickets at yoga-camp.co.uk
Friday 15th May *Open Morning, Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill 01825 792006 (advert p17) Friday 15th May *Open Evening, 5pm - 7pm, Burgess Hill Girls nursery & whole school 01444 241050 (advert p3) Saturday 16th May *I Spy with My Little Eye, 2.30pm, fun family musical for children aged 2yrs+, Clair Hall, Haywards Heath 01444 455440 clairhall.org Thursday 21st May *Working Open Morning, Lingfield College nursery & reception 01342 838153 (advert p16) Friday 22nd - Monday 25th May *Elderflower Fields, award-winning family festival, Pippingford Park, Sussex, book tickets at elderflowerfields.co.uk Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th May 15th Century Raiders, travel back in time & witness an attack on the castle, 10am - 4.30pm, Arundel Castle, arundelcastle.org Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May The Brickworks! Adventure STEM Family Fair at the Bluebell Railway 01825 720800 (advert p31) Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st May Half term nature-themed family fun at Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, bordehill.co.uk Saturday 30th May Lindfield Village Day, this year's procession theme - the Olympics @midsussexfamilygrapevine
June Saturday 6th June *Celebratory Victorian Tea, afternoon tea, Old School, Cuckfield, all welcome, book tickets from early May at oldschoolcuckfield.co.uk Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th June *South of England Show, Ardingly Showground, 9am - 6.30pm, under 16s go free, book tickets at seas.org.uk (competition p4) Saturday 13th June *Barn Dance, 5pm - 10.30pm, family friendly live music event with camping, The Mac's Farm, Ditchling, book tickets at themacsfarm.co.uk Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June Knights Tournament, watch knights, squires & archers in action in the castle grounds, 10am - 4.30pm, Arundel Castle, arundelcastle.org
July Friday 24th - Saturday 25th July *The Children's Trust Supercar Event, 9am - 5pm, Goodwood, Chichester, thesupercarevent.com (competition p27) Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August *Chilled in a Field festival, live music & children's outdoor activities, Bentley Estate, East Sussex, book tickets at chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk
Summer 2020 issue, featuring events July - October, will be available to pick up from late June
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Your family memories made at Nymans & Sheffield Park Seek the clues all around the garden on our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts. During half term, take a closer look at some of the minibeasts living in the garden at Nymans, make a bughome or even a clay hare. Over at Sheffield Park Mindful May will have you discovering the gardens, relaxing and enjoying nature in a series of self-led half term activities.
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