Places to Visit
Places to Visit
Abbots Wood, A22 between Hailsham and Polegate, BBQ and walks, 01420 520212
Alfriston Clergy House, medieval hall and gardens, 01323 870001
Anne of Cleves House and Museum, Lewes, BN7 1JA, 01273 474610
Arlington Reservoir and Osprey Trail, 2.5mile circular walk, 01323 870810
Batemans, Burwash, home of Rudyard Kipling, gardens, shop & tea room, 01435 882302
Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre, 01323 737273
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland nr Lewes, open daily, 01825 840573
Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith nr Lewes, working farm with lots of animals, play areas etc, 01825 872912
Boating from the Anchor Inn, Barcombe, near Lewes, 01273 400414
Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks, 0345 608093
Chailey Common, walks and horse riding, no cycling, 0345 6080193
Charleston Farmhouse, near Lewes, 01323 811265
Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running from Heathfield to Polegate, 01323 442667
Drusillas Park, zoo and adventure playgrounds, Alfriston, 01323 874100
Eastbourne Heritage Centre, pm only, 01323 411189
Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, Free entry, 01323 730717
Eastbourne Pier, camera obscura, family restaurant, amusements, crafts etc, 01323 410466
Eastbourne Speedway, Elite Eagles at the Arlington Stadium
Filching Manor Motor Museum, Polegate, 01323 487838
Firle Place, near Lewes, 01273 858307
Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, 01323 642833
Friston Forest, Exceat, cycling, walking, mountain biking, 01323 870280
Gildredge Park & Manor Gardens, Eastbourne, family park and playground, 01323 415464
Hampden Park, Eastbourne, lake, woodland, playground, skateboarding, arboretum and history garden, 01323 415464
Holmes Hill Estate, Whitesmith, woodland walks, playground, tea rooms, pottery painting, 01825 872225
How We Lived Then, Museum of Shops in Eastbourne, 01323 737143
Kidzafe Beach, wrist band safety, Eastbourne, 01323 412290
Knockhatch Adventure Park, On A22 at Hailsham, 01323 442051 (enter our competition to win family tickets)
Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, 01273 486290
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker near Hailsham, BN27 3QS, 01323 844224
Middle Farm, Firle, animals, nature trail, playground, restaurant and farm shop, 01323 811411
Mohair Centre, Whitesmith, schools and groups, pre-book, 01825 872457
Motcombe Gardens, Eastbourne, duck pond, lawns, 01323 415464
Newhaven Fort, explore tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation etc, 01273 517622
Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum, open afternoons in summer and weekends, 0776 0713422 (during opening hours)
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux near Hailsham, 01323 832731
Paradise Park, Newhaven, dinosaurs, play areas and gardens, 01273 512123
Park Wood, Hellingly, semi-natural woodland with woodland trails
Pevensey Castle, 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604
Princes Park, Eastbourne, putting, playgrounds, paddling pool, model boating lake, 01323 415464
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, Ringmer, 01825 840252
Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum, Eastbourne, 01323 410300
Ride n’ Joy, quadricycle rental, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, 07772 891152
Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, Wed, Sat pm, Sun & BH all day, 01323 898222 (24hr ansaphone)
Seven Sisters Country Park, walking, beach, rock pools etc, 01323 870280
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, 3 Jul – 5 Sep, 01323 423302
Sheffield Park Garden, gardens and historic cricket pitch, 01825 790231
Shinewater Park, Eastbourne, playground, lake, all-weather court, BMX and skate park, 01323 415464
Spring Barn Farm Park, Lewes, animals, play areas, 01273 488450
Stock Cars, Bangers and Hot Rods, Arlington Stadium, Apr – Sep, 01252 322920
Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary, Uckfield, Sundays 11 – 4 until 2nd Sun in Sept, 01825 762010
The Helen Garden, Eastbourne, putting, petanque, playground, 01323 415464
Towner, the contemporary art museum, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, 01323 434670
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Green, near Fletching TN22 3RB, shops, family menu, playground, 01825 790890
Treasure Island adventure park & mini golf, Eastbourne, 01323 411077
Wilderness Wood, working woodland for walking, picnics, BBQ, 01825 830509
Railways
Bentley Miniature, run by volunteers at weekends, half terms and holidays from Apr – Sep, 01825 870573
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, TN22 3QL, 01825 720825 (24-hour timetable info),
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, 01323 520229
Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Tenterden, Kent, 01580 765155 (see advert)
The Lavender Line, steam railway near Uckfield, weekends and some school hols, 01825 750515
Out of Area Attractions
1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield, Battle 01424 775705
Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross, Nr East Grinstead, 01825 712040
Bedgebury Pinetum, near Flimwell, walking, cycling, play area, 01580 879842
Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, 01424 718776
Bodiam Castle, nr Robertsbridge, story-book castle, 01580 830196
Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton, 01273 292777
Brighton Toy and Model Museum, 01273 749494
British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel near Lingfield, open weekends and school holidays, 01342 834658
Butlins, Bognor Regis, a family day out, 01243 822445
Evolution Indoor Climbing, near Crowborough, 6yrs+, 01892 862924
Go Ape!, Bedgebury Forest, high wire forest adventure, 0845 643 9215
Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest, 01892 861444
Heaven Farm, Danehill, nature walk, tea rooms etc 01825 790226
Hever Castle, gardens, playground, water maze, 01732 865224
Hove Museum & Art Gallery, Hove, 01273 290200
Marlipins Museum, Shoreham, 01273 462994
Pooh Corner, Hartfield, 01892 770456
Preston Manor, Brighton, Edwardian home of the Stanford family, 01273 292770
Rye, visit the medieval town, 01797 229049
Scotney Castle, country house, gardens, ruined castle, 01892 893868
Sealife Centre, Brighton, 01273 604234
Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling, 01273 843498
The Royal Pavillion, Brighton, 03000 290900
Wakehurst Place, Royal Botanical Gardens, Ardingly, 01444 894067
Washbrooks Farm, Hurspierpoint, off A23, indoor play, farm, 01273 832201
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, 01243 811363
Yesterday’s World, Battle, 100yrs of history for the family, 01424 775378
Family Pubs and Restaurants
Boating from the Anchor Inn, Barcombe, near Lewes, 01273 400414
Charlie Brown’s Diner, classic American burgers and steaks, 01323 726588
Piltdown Man with children’s playground, on A272 just west of Uckfield, 01825 723563
Rumblebellys Restaurant, 5 – 7 Seaside, Eastbourne, 01323 728247
The Lamb Inn, Wartling, homemade children’s menu, 01323 832116
The Smugglers Inn, Pevensey High Street, adventure playground and garden, 01323 762112
The Star Inn, Norman’s Bay, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, 01323 762648
The Tudor House Restaurant, Afriston, families welcome – daytime and eves, homemade food, 01323 870891
