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Preston Park - Brighton
Facilities Children's playground Football pitches (4) Cricket fields (2) Bowling greens (3) - open to the public on a pay & play basis Tennis courts (8) Softball pitch (1) Rounders & stool ball pitches can be marked out if required Multi-sports area 500m cycle velodrome Cafés (2) Toilets Healthwalks
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Kings Road Playground
King's Road playground is beautifully located right on the seafront so oodles of natural sand to get stuck into with a great selection of sturdy climbing frames, slides and other classic kids’ equipment, aimed at under 8s but older are welcome as well. There's a huge old fashioned paddling pool available seasonally each year from mid May...
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Hove Park
Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres of valley bottom and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds and recreational facilities. Facilities Children's playground Football training pitches (2) Football astroturf...
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Brighton Wheel
Visit the Brighton Wheel for stunning, panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks and coastline - and fascinating commentary of Brighton and Hove's heritage. Opening times 10am till 9pm Sun to Thu 10am till 11pm Fri & Sat 7 days a week Ticket prices (10% off when you book online) Adult: £8 Onsite / £7.20 Online -...
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Brighton Sewer Tours
The award winning Brighton Sewer Tours welcomes mobile, sensibly dressed over 11s to explore the underground facilities with an informed guided commentary. The tour takes you along narrow, whitewashed corridors and up and down metal ladders to see the route of the day’s waste and stormwater, which flows to a treatment plant to the east of...
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Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a long pebbly affair housed in a cove which means it’s safe for shallow family swimming and offers handy southerly wind protection. There's no lifeguard cover at all though so do be careful and don't take inflatables along. Plenty of room on the beach however it's tricky to play ball games and whatnot on the pebbles, so...
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It's Great Outdoors! Pyecombe
It's Great Outdooors! takes small groups out into a woodland setting to teach Bushcraft skills such as firelighting, shelter building, wild camping, navigation, campfire cooking, nature observation, tracking and such like in order to develop the self confidence for young people (and those responsible for them) to get out there and have adventures...
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Adur Outdoor Activities Centre
The Adur Outdoor Activities Centre (AOAC) offers a wide range of outdoor activities, opportunities and experiences to individuals, schools, colleges, youth groups and other organisations. With an indoor climbing and bouldering wall, through to activities on the water with kayaks and canoes to mountain biking across the South Downs the AOAC has...
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Washbrooks Farm Centre - Hurstpierpoint
Welcome to Washbrooks Family Farm. Come and enjoy our beautiful location overlooking the South Downs in the village of Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. A great day out what ever the weather. We are a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of...
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Spring Barn Farm - Lewes
So much to see and do… Meet your favourite farm animals and our small animals up close, and join in the daily activity schedule! COCKY’S fantastic indoor play barn with MEGA slides (open from 10am) and Under 5’s and Under 3’s soft play Outdoor play areas, 2 big...
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Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve - Burgess Hill
This wonderful reserve is situated on the northeast edge of Burgess Hill. There are a wide variety of habitats throughout the site that includes ponds, woodlands and wild flower meadows. Walking through the woodlands you will see improved, unimproved and coppice-managed woods. These woodland walks will open out onto large...
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Blackberry Farm - Lewes
Blackberry Farm is set within 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside in the village of Whitesmith. Our family run farm is home to over 200 animals and wildfowl. We have carefully chosen our comprehensive collection of animals for their variety, character and good nature. They are all extremely friendly, most can be petted or...
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The Drove - Newhaven
FUN FACTORY (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 9pm. PARTY PACKAGES Please ring for details on party packages. Private parties with exclusive use of fun house are available. CHARGES £2.00 per child per hour. We are...
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South Downs National Park
There is so much to do and see in this area, from walking, cycling or horse riding across the Downs, exploring wildlife in the wetlands, visiting one of the many heritage sites or even, if the kids are old enough, experiencing opera at the world famous Glyndebourne. The extraordinary South Downs Way offers a real opportunity to escape the hustle...
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Victoria Park Splashpad
The pretty new Victoria Park Splashpad uses a mixture of raised troughs and sunken rills to make sure the fun is always flowing and with buttons to squirt water into action, or barriers to hold it back, so there are so many ways to play. Even cloudy days can bring watery fun, as children do not have to get wet when using the new equipment. The...
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Seaford Bay Beach
The bay is a wave-cut platform containing a 4 mile shingle beach. To the east it is backed by the chalk cliffs of Seaford Head Nature Reserve. It is a quiet family beach.
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Woodland Adventures
Your mission is to send your team into enemy territory and, whilst under heavy fire, retrieve both of the fuel pods and return them to your safe zone. The enemy have a heavily defended base overlooking your objective. You will need a plan of attack and retreat to complete your task in a set time limit – tough when you have limited health and...
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Ardingly Activity Centre
Ardingly Activity Centre is a great place for water based activities, whatever your age or ability level. The patient and enthusiastic staff have will introduce you and the family to the thrilling experience of canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. You will learn on the reservoir, which offers a great expanse of fresh water that is ideal for...
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Mewsbrooke Park
Mewsbrooke Park has recently celebrated 9 years of Green Flag Awards which is amazing: well done guys! Highlights include the charming miniature railway which runs between the park and the Norfolk Gardens, plus the adventure playground is a good one and there's also a permanent children's quiz trail to be found too. There's a conservation area...
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Southwater Country Park
To celebrate Southwater's dinosaur history – did you know a real iguanodon skeleton was found in the lake? – the Country Park’s adventure play area is dedicated to dinosaurs. Southwater Country Park offers 90 acres (36 ha) of level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk plus a selection of outdoor activities...
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Chesworth Farm
Chesworth Farm is a secret paradise where you can see colourful wildflower displays; have a family walk or cycle ride well away from any roads; where you can watch owls fly during the day and walk through clouds of butterflies; where you can meet friendly cows and see rare sheep in a natural countryside setting which has been a farm since before...
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Creaseys Drive Adventure Playground - Crawley
On long hot sunny days Creasys Drive is the place to be, set among the shade of the trees and play structures there is always plenty to do. Grab a jar and go bug hunting, join us as we spill out on to the field for a game of rounders or when we get the bouncy castle out! Winter doesn’t stop us, there is still a lot going on...
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Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve
Set in the sheltered Arun valley, in the heart of West Sussex, Pulborough Brooks is a fantastic place for a day out for people of all ages. There is a superb nature reserve and trail with birdwatching hides and viewpoints, a visitor area with gift shop and a tearoom with terrace - not to mention the play area! Facilities Visitor centre Car...
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Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre - Horsham
The centre began as Julian's private collection and was moved to its current location in 1993. Its hard to believe that the site where Huxley's and its stunning garden stands was once a dumping site for the garden centre. However after lots of blood, sweat and tears Julian managed to turn the abandoned land into a well loved home for all...
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Climping Beach
Climping Beach offers a shingle beach very popular with windsurfers, plus RLSS Lifeguards patrolling May to the 15 of September and rescue facilities nearby. It's every bit as pleasant as the larger Littlehampton East Beach which you can walk along to and which holds the 2013 Blue Flag and Seaside Award. Immediate facilities are fairly non...
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Wilderness Wood - Hadlow Down
Enjoy a crisp autumn walk in the wood and a hearty brunch, lunch or tea in the Barn cafe. Stock up on firewood for the cold months ahead and book a place on our popular fungus courses. Wilderness Wood is open every day, from 10 am until 5.30pm or dusk if dusk is earlier. During December ...
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Holmbush Farm - Faygate
Holmbush Farm Tearoom and Softplay - The bright and airy Holmbush Farm Tea Room and Soft Play is a jewel at the heart of the farm with a soft play area for young children which is open to the public year-round (weekdays only for children aged 0-5 years). Situated in a large, open plan barn, it is a warm and welcoming place where a team of lovely...
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Knockhatch Adventure Park - Hailsham
There's just so much to see and do here at Knockhatch Adventure Park there is something for everyone.With an animal farm and falconry enclosure to enjoy the beasts and birds! Set in 80 acres of countryside, the Park offers a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities, from crazy golf, to indoor soft play, quadapillar barrel...
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Michelham Priory and Gardens - Hailsham
Michelham Priory is a very beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors – history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. There is a well-stocked Gift Shop and a self-service restaurant serving teas, coffees, cold drinks,...
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Horsham Park
Horsham Park is a haven of green space with a lake and several age range specific play areas including various slides, climbing frames, sand pit and many more. Within the Park is Park House Garden, a tranquil landscaped sensory garden designed with the disabled and visually impaired in mind. A delightful Human Nature Garden also offers an...
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the dry moat, and constructed in 1068: followed by...
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Arundel Wetland Centre
Arundel Wetland Centre Surrounded by ancient woodlands, deep in the Sussex Downs, overlooked by Arundel Castle, a series of naturalised lakes, ponds and channels each offer wetlands habitats for wildlife and wildfowl from around the world. During summer holidays a discovery trail, craft activities and pond-dipping are on offer every day....
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Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds is a 300 acre estate including woodland, formal themed gardens and of course a 15th century moated castle. Made from red brick Herstmonceux Castle is one of the earliest examples of a brick built building in England. As well as operating throughout spring and summer as a popular tourist attraction,...
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Go Ape Tree Top Adventure - Crawley
Featuring Tree Top Junior and our classic Tree Top Adventure. We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! There’s no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a birthday party, corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make our courses as fun and as accessible as possible. Our NEW...
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Tilgate Park
Tilgate Park is Crawley’s flagship open air leisure facility attracting hundreds of thousands of people each year from all over the South East region. The park was recently awarded Green Flag status for the ninth year running due to the excellent facilities it offers to people of all ages including an £80,000 adventure playground...
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Millpond Adventure Playground - Crawley
At Millpond Adventure Playground we encourage imaginative play and make believe. We even have fancy dress football tournaments, where you can wear your own costume or choose from our dressing up box. If you are bored with your Xbox or Playstation3 try out some games your parents may remember in our retro games zone where Nintendo 64 is...
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Waterlea Adventure Playground
Waterlea Adventure Playground with an Adventure Cove theme offers indoor and outdoor facilities, parents seating, picnic area, refreshments, sports, pool, and art and craft. Outside there is a huge play structure that offers the opportunity to climb, swing, hang, jump, spin, slide, dig and bounce to your hearts content. Its a great place for...
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Cherry Lane Adventure Playground
Cherry Lane Adventure Playground with a Wild West Town theme offers indoor and outdoor facilities, parents seating, picnic area, refreshments, sports, pool, and art and craft. Outside there are huge play structures that offer the opportunity to climb, swing, hang, jump, spin, slide, dig and bounce to your hearts content. Its a great place for...
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Shinewater Park - Eastbourne
Shinewater Park is Eastbourne's newest park and combines purpose built recreation facilities within a country park atmosphere. Access to the park is free and year-round. Landscaping work was completed as part of the construction of the Golden Jubilee Way. What you will find Recreation facilities...
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Evolution Indoor Climbing - Tunbridge Wells
Here at Evolution were really passionate about climbing. Whether you a beginner just starting out, or a advanced veteran there will be something to challenge you here at our state of the art centre. We have a huge dedicated bouldering area, a separate top-rope climbing area with new lead wall and a superb woody training...
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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle is a great family day out in East Sussex, encompassing rich history and fun things to do and see for adults and children. With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences. Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last...
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Princes Park - Eastbourne
The central feature of the park is a large artificial lake where model yachts and powerboats are often raced by two local clubs and many swans congregate. Nearby, Spray Watersports teach sailing skills to all ages. Lakeside terraced paths are provided with seating and there are lawns and a large scented rose garden for picnicking...
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Eastbourne Beach
The beach is popular with visitors and residents alike. It is a shingle beach with sandy stretches at mid to low tide. Local features include the pier, bandstand, promenade and famed Floral Carpet Gardens which all form part of its resort heritage.
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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
A Railway Adventure in Eastbourne. Travel behind the famous one-eighth scale miniature locomotives as they meander for nearly a mile around the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the five-acre lake where nature and wildlife may be seen in their natural...
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Fishers Farm Park - Billingshurst
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the Family Comes...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Brighton and Hove, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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