1 CASTLE & GARDENS 9 GOODWOOD RACECOURSE 16 HARBOUR PARK 23 DRUSILLAS PARK 30 PARADISE PARK 37 KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK THE COLLECTOR EARL’S GARDEN Goodwood, near Chichester PO18 0PS Littlehampton BN17 5LH Alfriston BN26 5QS Newhaven BN9 0DH Off the A22, west of Hailsham Arundel BN18 9AB From the glamour HARBOUR PARK PROVIDES THE IDEAL THE FUN FINDING OUT FUN AND DISCOVERY CASTLE AND GARDENS, and grace of July’s FAMILY BEACH ADVENTURE! DAY OUT! ALL YEAR ROUND! STATELY HOME AND THE world-famous Qatar Surrounded by an award-winning Widely regarded as the The Heritage Trail and Gardens COLLECTOR EARL’S Goodwood Festival to beach, a newly developed river-walk best small zoo in the at Paradise Park are the perfect GARDEN. the dynamic and and picnic greens, Harbour Park’s country, we’ve created an day out for all. The Museum of spectacular Three location is like no other in Sussex. animal and child friendly, Life is one of the finest Seat of the Dukes of Friday Nights in June, Norfolk, this magnificent Splash land on our Water Chute and try family environment where exhibitions of its type in the there are 19 racing favourites like the Whirlpool Waltzer, the accent is always on fun. country and traces the history of ancient castle is still a meetings to enjoy at family home and reflects Dodgems and Adventure Golf. Rides for With the zoo at the heart of life from millions of years ago. the world’s most younger children include the Dolphin Drusillas you’ll come face to Zones include ‘Planet Water’ the history of nearly 1,000 beautiful racecourse. years. Medieval Keep, Leap and Junior Coaster. There really is face with hundreds of exotic packed with underwater facts 14th-century Race-goers of all ages fun for everyone. animals from monkeys and and exhibits, and ‘Neanderthal Chapel, delightful grounds will love the 1950s- Inside offers a soft play area, prize ticket meerkats to penguins and Times’ depicting the life of our and gardens including The themed August Bank games and eateries. The Galley pandas, and be sure not to early ancestors. Relive the Collector Earl’s Garden. Holiday weekend and Restaurant specialises in freshly battered miss our walk through Jurassic age in the ‘Dinosaur the Family Race Day Garden’ with life-size dinosaurs Fine collections of furniture, fish and chips. The Harbour Kitchen enclosures – Lemurland, Lory in June, where family offers delightful burger boards whilst the Landing and the Bat Cave! towering overhead. paintings and works of art, entertainment takes centre stage. including Mary Queen of Kelly’s of Cornwall Ice Cream provides But animals are just part of the Drusillas experience Paradise Park is a day out for all Scots’ rosary. • Tickets from £10 • Free child admission* • Free parking creative scoop flavours like bubble gum! and your little monkeys will have oodles of fun riding ages. The Planthouses hold a COME RAIN OR SHINE ENJOY AN ACTION-PACKED FAMILY VISIT TO • Free return shuttle bus service from Chichester** spectacular collection of the Events throughout the • Free Entry to Park (dogs on leads welcome – outdoors only) on Thomas the Tank Engine or playing in Go Bananas, KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK • Wide choice of bars and restaurants • Free children’s playground world’s flora. The gardens are season. Shop, Coffee Shop • Option 1: Unlimited Ride Band: £20 on door / £18 advance online Go Wild and Amazon Adventure. Plus, opening at The Park offers a wide range of activities. *excluding Three Friday Nights in June **a charge applies during Qatar Goodwood Festival Easter 2016, our new splash-pad experience © 2015 Gullane (Thomas) Limited one of Newhaven’s hidden and Restaurant. • Option 2: 10 ticket Ride Book: £15 on door / £13.50 advance online © 2015 HIT Entertainment Limited secrets with several small lakes, Why not get soaked on the Wave Runner Water Ride, go mining for gems and RACING FIXTURES Get Wet! will be a fountain of fun for all ages! take a ride on the Runaway Train Simulator. If that’s not enough jump into Registered Assistance Dogs Sat 30 Apr • Thurs 19 May to Sat 21 May • Fri 3 Jun, Sun 5 Jun, Fri 10 Jun OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS – Open holidays and weekends Easter to Oct. waterfalls, fountains and the Sussex History Trail. only. And for children seeking a theme park experience Hello Kitty Secret Garden Froggies – our massive indoor soft play area, stroll round the children’s farm, Fri 17 Jun • Tues 26 July to Sat 30 July • Fri 26 Aug to Sun 28 Aug Check website for colour coded calendar. offers three popular rides in a lovely garden setting. Children’s activities include Crazy Golf, miniature railway, indoor and outdoor OPEN 25 Mar to 30 Oct bounce around on the jumping pillows or fly down the demon drop slide. Tues 30 Aug • Wed 21 Sept • Sun 9 Oct SOFT PLAY, TICKET GAMES and INDOOR PARTIES – Open all year. OPEN DAILY from 10am (closed 24/25/26 Dec). Located just off the A27 play areas and amusements. Garden Centre and Terrace Café. 2016, Tues to Sun, Bank Hol Mons and Aug Mons. Tel: 01903 882173. Tel: 01903 721200. Sat Nav: BN17 5LH. These are just a few exciting activities the Park has to offer there’s lots more... For tickets or hospitality Tel: 01243 216610. at Alfriston, about 7 miles from Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 874100. OPEN DAILY (except 25/26 Dec) 9am-6pm. Tel: 01273 512123. OPENING TIMES, prices and to find out any discounts on offer, visit our website or Tel: 01323 442051. ARUNDEL www.arundelcastle.org CHICHESTER www.goodwood.com LITTLEHAMPTON www.harbourpark.com www.drusillas.co.uk NEWHAVEN TOWN www.paradisepark.co.uk www.knockhatch.com

2 FISHERS ADVENTURE FARM PARK 10 SOUTH DOWNS PLANETARIUM 17 WWT ARUNDEL WETLAND CENTRE 24 HELLO KITTY SECRET GARDEN 31 NEWHAVEN FORT 38 WAKEHURST Wisborough Green RH14 0EG Kingsham Road, Chichester PO19 8RP near Arundel BN18 9PB Alfriston BN26 5QS Newhaven BN9 9DS Ardingly, near Haywards Heath RH17 6TN ‘WHERE THE FAMILY COMES FIRST!’ With its 100-seater auditorium, colourful displays and See the wild side of Arundel! WWT Arundel Hello Kitty Secret Garden within Drusillas Park Explore echoing tunnels, enjoy stunning RBG Kew’s country garden is Trip Advisor rated it among the TOP 10 well-stocked shop, the Planetarium has something for all Wetland Centre is a beautiful reserve nestled is the first Hello Kitty theme park in Europe and cliff-top views, learn about life in a open all year, with free entry for ATTRACTIONS IN THE UK 2015! This the family (aged 6 upwards). Magnificent star projector in the South Downs National Park. Take a has proved a huge success since opening in May Victorian Fortress and find out about children under 17. Enjoy 465 acres family-run award-winning day out is projects nearly 4,500 stars and other celestial objects free guided boat safari to glimpse a rare 2014. The area comprises a Hello Kitty themed Britain’s dramatic wartime past, all at this of splendid gardens, woodlands always a popular choice for any family! onto dome above your head. Free car parking, disabled water vole or see vividly coloured kingfishers. car ride which winds its way gently through the award-winning family attraction. Outdoor and water features. Year-round OPEN ALL YEAR 10am-5pm, Fishers access and short walk from rail/bus stations. Pre-booked Hand feed our collection birds, including the beautiful gardens, a stomach churning Hopper playground, café, gift shop and free parking. botanical interest. Every season offers an unforgettable, action-packed visits by schools, clubs and youth groups welcome. nene, one of the world’s rarest water birds. ride, a Hello Kitty tea cup ride Events programme throughout the year. brings a new experience. experience. A great selection of farmyard ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL PUBLIC Springtime fills the valley with wildflowers and a Hello Kitty House and OPEN DAILY Mar to Oct 10.30am-5pm. Interactive exhibition at Kew’s animals and other exciting creatures to SHOWS. Volunteer-run. Not open to casual callers. For and warbler songs; summer brings pond- beauty parlour. Hello Kitty Tel: 01273 517622. Email: [email protected] Millennium Seed Bank. Visitor visit, GREAT family restaurant and special opening times and prices see website. To reserve tickets or dipping discoveries; in winter Bewick’s swans herself appears on 20 days Centre with Seed Café, extensive Present this leaflet for one free entry with a full paying adult (T&Cs apply). book a visit Tel: 01243 774400 or 07818 297292. events throughout the year. Pony Rides, return and water rails emerge. Half-terms throughout the year to meet © 1976, 2015 SANRIO CO., LTD plant and gift shops. The Stables Ghost Tunnel, Indoor Soft Play Centre, CHICHESTER www.southdowns.org.uk and holidays have free activities for the and greet her fans – check NEWHAVEN TOWN www.newhavenfort.org.uk licensed restaurant and Wakehurst Summer Splash Zone, Adventure Golf, Animal Racing, Barrel Bug Ride, whole family! The visitor centre houses the the website for dates and times. All the rides are Bakery. 16th-century mansion. Garden tours. Kids adventurous play spaces. Tractor Ride, Theatre Shows plus Easter, Halloween, Christmas and lots more Waters Edge Café and shop. included in the Drusillas Park entry price. Spring and autumn colour weekends. Seasonal family events. Adjacent Loder specials events throughout the year! ONLINE BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE. 11 OPEN ALL YEAR except Christmas Day. Drusillas Park is OPEN DAILY from 10am 32 Valley nature reserve. Group discounts. No dogs. OPEN 363 DAYS A YEAR 10am-5pm. Tel: 01403 700063. ALDINGBOURNE COUNTRY CENTRE Tel: 01903 881530. (closed 24/25/26 Dec). Located just off the SHEFFIELD PARK AND GARDEN OPEN ALL YEAR (closed 24/25 Dec). Tel: 01444 894066 (24hr). near Fontwell, Chichester PO18 0JP A27 at Alfriston, about 7 miles from Eastbourne. near Haywards Heath TN22 3QX www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk A Great Day out for everyone. Enjoy seeing Alpacas ARUNDEL www.wwt.org.uk/arundel Tel: 01323 874100. www.drusillas.co.uk Enjoy something for everyone, from our HAYWARDS HEATH www.kew.org/wakehurst Pigs, Goats, Turkeys, Donkeys, Guinea Pigs, Pony and beautiful landscaped gardens and lakes, Ducks on the farm. Pedal Tractors, Mini Golf, Enchanted to the expansive parkland and woodland 3 THE WEY & ARUN CANAL Garden, Woodland Walk, Café and 18 CROSSBUSH FARM 25 BRIGHTON i360 play trail. Pick up a gift from our shop 39 COOMBES FARM EXPERIENCE Loxwood, near Billingshurst RH14 0RD Gift Shop. Lyminster BN17 7QN Brighton BN1 2LN and visit our tearoom serving homemade Church Farm, Coombes, Lancing BN15 0RS OPEN ALL YEAR 10am-4pm (Closed meals and cakes everyday. Check website Scenic boat trips along the restored section of the Easter Sun, Christmas and New Year). Feed rescued animals on the farm, pause for lunch in the Glide up to 450ft to enjoy breathtaking views regularly for up-to-date events listing. Set in the South Downs, 1,000 acres of farmland with 800 canal. Weekend public trips Apr to Oct. Private Entrance fees apply. Tel: 01243 542075. delightful café serving breakfast, lunches, cream teas and from the world’s tallest moving observation tower, OPEN EVERY DAY (closed 24/25 Dec). ewes, 200 Sussex cattle, cornfields and conservation areas. charters and special event cruises throughout the year. cakes and browse the high quality local produce in our designed by the London Eye architects. Beachside Tel: 01825 790231. OPEN DAILY at Lambing Time, 12 Mar to 17 Apr, to see over A beautiful area for walking, cycling, photography Seasonal events planned throughout the farmshop. A great day out for all the family – young and old! brasserie, tea rooms, gift shop and kids zone. year, please visit our website for details. Email: [email protected] 1,000 lambs and 80 calves being born. Other trips available. and bird watching. OPEN Wed to Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Opening Summer 2016 – Tel: 03337 720 360. www.facebook.com/sheffieldparkandgarden Come coarse fishing at Passies Pond – open all year. Tel: 01403 752403 for more information. Tel: 01903 883991. Email: [email protected] See website for more events and details. www.weyandarun.co.uk CHICHESTER www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk www.crossbushfarm.co.uk www.brightoni360.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden www.coombes.co.uk 4 HOLLYCOMBE STEAM IN THE COUNTRY 12 & PARK 19 AMBERLEY MUSEUM 26 THE ROYAL PAVILION 33 THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY 40 QLEISURE GO KARTING Liphook GU30 7LP Petworth GU28 0AE Amberley BN18 9LT Brighton BN1 1EE Sheffield Park TN22 3QL Albourne BN6 9BQ Britain’s largest collection of working steam with Edwardian Majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park. Discover, learn and have fun – a wealth of exhibits Visit King George IV’s pleasure palace restored to The Bluebell Railway is a preserved steam railway. Race against the kids on our award-winning fairground, train rides, steam engines and Listed gardens. Unlock the intriguing family history, marvel at the world- preserving the industrial heritage of the region with its extravagant 1823 splendour with an Indian-style TRAINS OPERATE: every weekend; daily Apr to Oct plus 800m outdoor go kart track. OPEN 25 to 28 Mar, then Suns and BH only to mid Oct; but famous art collection and venture ‘below stairs’. traditional craftspeople, narrow-gauge railway and more. exterior and magnificent oriental interiors. Special school holidays. Pullman Dining Service Saturday OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND for ages 8-88years. daily 1 to 5 Jun, daily 2 to 29 Aug (except Mons). Evening OPENING TIMES and information Tel: 01798 342207. OPENING TIMES, prices/information see website or exhibitions, audio guides, tearoom and gift shop. evenings, Sunday lunches or private Charter/Weddings: Please Tel: 01273 834403 to check session times opening 17, 24 Sept, 1, 8, 15, 29 Oct. Tel: 01428 724900. Tel: 01798 831370. OPEN DAILY Closed 24 Dec at 2.30pm and all Tel: 01825 720800. and availability. day 25/26 Dec. Tel 03000 290900. LIPHOOK www.hollycombe.co.uk PULBOROUGH www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth AMBERLEY www.amberleymuseum.co.uk www.brightonmuseums.org.uk EAST GRINSTEAD www.bluebell-railway.com HASSOCKS www.qleisure.co.uk 5 FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 13 WEST DEAN GARDENS 20 SOUTH DOWNS HERITAGE CENTRE 27 SEA LIFE BRIGHTON 34 BRIGHTON RACECOURSE 41 RAYSTEDE CENTRE AND GARDENS West Dean PO18 0RX South Downs Nurseries, Hassocks, near Brighton BN6 9LY Brighton BN2 1TB Brighton BN2 9XZ FOR ANIMAL WELFARE Fishbourne, near Chichester PO19 3QR Enjoy an inspirational day out A unique visitor attraction in a stunning Take a fascinating journey Set high on the South Downs with Ringmer, near BN8 5AJ Explore this internationally visiting the award-winning West oak-framed barn. From March 2016, from the coast to the stunning views over the city, English Raystede welcomes you to our leafy 40 acre important archaeological site Dean Gardens – one of the independent British artists, designers ocean depths through the Channel and the South Downs, site, where thousands of pets are cared for and the largest collection of in greatest gardens open to the and makers will showcase their work to Victorian architecture of Brighton Racecourse is one of the and rehomed. There is something for situ Roman mosaic floors in public in England. Wander the public. A local Sussex butcher and the world’s oldest most picturesque racecourses in the everyone – cosy café dishing up local treats, Britain. Investigate the rich range through the 300-foot-long the renowned World Cheese Awards judge operating aquarium. And country. Season highlights include bargain hunting in the charity shop, outdoor of personal items and everyday Edwardian pergola, see the newly and cheesemonger, Paul Heasman, join look out for our new feature our three-day Festival of Racing kids play and picnic area, a myriad of animals objects found during the restored Sunken Garden, many other artisan food producers in the for 2016, Coral Gardens! featuring Ladies Day in early August, to see including dogs, cats, donkeys, rabbits, excavations and take a glimpse Victorian glasshouses, the Walled Sussex food hall. Book one of many art Special offer: present this Gentlemen’s Day in May and the tortoises and parrots. behind the scenes to learn how Kitchen Garden and orchards and and craft courses or join us at one of our leaflet and one person will Family Fun Raceday at the end of take a circular walk around the events. Visit The Museum of Gardening in August. New for 2016: Pet detective trail and talks artefacts are conserved and stored. receive 40% off when with a different animal theme each month. No visit is complete without a Arboretum. Gardens Shop and association with The Budding Foundation paying the full individual SAVE £5 on admission when booked Restaurant (no Gardens entry required), free parking and Wi-fi. Gardening or relax at The Barn Restaurant and Dogs on leads welcome. We are a charity and stroll around the replanted formal day rate. (Ref: STA16 – T&Cs apply) in advance and children go FREE! encourage all our visitors to make a donation gardens. Introductory film and daily guided tours. Café and shop on site. courses, talks and lectures. Garden Events including annual Chilli Fiesta. Coffee Shop which serves delicious meals, OPENING INFORMATION for 2016 – please check website for full details. 2016 SEASON – 22 race meetings between April and October. There is a snacks and teas. FREE ADMISSION. while they are here. OPEN from 10am daily 1 Feb to 15 Dec, plus weekends in Jan. OPEN DAILY from 10.30am, 1 Feb to 18 Dec (closed Jan). Dogs on short Tel: 0871 423 2110*. FREE return shuttle bus every raceday from Brighton Train Station to the leads welcome. Tel: 01243 818210. Email: [email protected] OPEN DAILY (closed 25/26 December). Tel: 01273 845232. OPEN DAILY 10am-4pm. Tel: 01825 840252. For special events, holiday Please refer to website. Tel: 01243 785859. *Calls cost 13p per minute from BT Landlines. Calls from non-BT landlines and mobiles may vary. Racecourse! Tel: 01273 603580. Email: [email protected] activities and more visitor information see our website. CHICHESTER www.sussexpast.co.uk CHICHESTER www.westdeangardens.org.uk HASSOCKS www.south-downs.co.uk BRIGHTON www.sealife.co.uk/brighton BRIGHTON www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk Charity No: 237696. www.raystede.org

6 WEALD & DOWNLAND OPEN AIR MUSEUM 14 BIGNOR ROMAN VILLA 21 ST MARY’S HOUSE AND GARDENS 28 BRIGHTON MARINA 35 BORDE HILL GARDEN, 42 GO APE Singleton, near Chichester PO18 0EU Bignor, near Pulborough RH20 1PH Bramber, near Steyning BN44 3WE Waterfront, Brighton BN2 5WA PARK & WOODLAND GO APE – NUMBER 1 FOREST ADVENTURE. Head to your Step back in time and learn the history of the rural South One of the largest villas to be open to Enchanting medieval house with five acres Brighton Marina is bursting with things to Haywards Heath RH16 1XP nearest, either Bedgebury Forest near Tunbridge Wells or Tilgate Park, Crawley. There’s our classic Tree Top Adventure East • 50 rescued historic buildings • Shire horses and the public in Great Britain, with some of of delightful gardens. Hudsons Heritage do, with an 8-screen cinema, 26-lane bowling Great English garden with rare plants and alley, casino and fitness centre there’s never a for over 10s (zip wires, Tarzan Swings, rope ladders and a traditional breeds • Events • Picnic area, Café and Shop the finest mosaics all in situ and under ‘Best Restoration’ award 2011. Features in stunning landscapes make Borde Hill the perfect OPEN ALL YEAR 10.30am-6pm BST, 10.30am-4pm rest of the cover. Walk on original floors dating back Simon Jenkins’ England’s Thousand Best dull moment. If you love to shop, you’ll find a variety of crossings) or Tree Top Junior for 6-12 year olds. selection of specialist stores. Enjoy the day out for families, horticulture enthusiasts and year. Winter opening – see website or Tel: 01243 811348. to around 350AD. Enjoy our tearoom and Houses. ‘Secret’ Garden, English Poetry country lovers. 17 acres of formal outdoor ‘rooms’, ENQUIRIES Tel: 0845 6439276 or visit website. picnic area with exquisite downland Garden, Landscape Water Garden. Teas. Car fantastic array of cafés, bars and restaurants CHICHESTER www.wealddown.co.uk with tastes from around the globe, from New plus magical woodland walks, adventure playground www.goape.co.uk views. Tearoom open to non-visitors. park. Still a lived-in home. and events throughout the season. Shop, plant sales, OPEN DAILY from 1 Mar to 31 Oct OPEN May to end Sept, Suns, Thurs, Bank Hol York to New Delhi, Paris to Rome, Shanghai to Seattle. Stay overnight at the boutique cafe, tea house in the garden and restaurant. 7 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Mons, also Weds in Aug, 2pm-6pm. Group OPEN DAILY 19 Mar to 2 Oct and Halloween week, 43 THE NOVIUM MUSEUM Tel: 01798 869259. visits at other times. Tel. 01903 816205. hotel. Free parking for marina visitors. HIGH BEECHES GARDENS OPEN ALL YEAR. Tel: 01273 693636. 10am-5pm weekdays and 10am-6pm weekends. Tel: 01444 45036. Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH Photo: Anthony Bianco Handcross RH17 6HQ Situated in Chichester City Centre the Novium Museum is AMBERLEY www.bignorromanvilla.co.uk SHOREHAM-BY-SEA www.stmarysbramber.co.uk BRIGHTON www.brightonmarina.co.uk HAYWARDS HEATH www.bordehill.co.uk 27 acres of beautiful woodland and water gardens. built over the remains of a Roman Bath House and offers a Glorious spring colours, tranquil summer glades, unique view of Chichester Cathedral. Spread over three floors, exceptional wildflower meadow and stunning autumn it showcases the past 500,000 years of local history. 15 SPRING BARN FARM PARK 22 HEAVEN FARM 29 NATIONAL CAT CENTRE 36 NYMANS colour. Many rare plants. Licensed restaurant/tea room. Tel: 01243 775888, Email: [email protected] Lewes BN7 3ND Danehill TN22 3RG Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE Handcross, near Haywards Heath RH17 6EB OPEN Apr to 1 Nov 1pm-5pm. Closed Weds. Tel: 01444 400589. CHICHESTER www.then ovium.org Just 5 minutes from Lewes, and 15 minutes from In the heart of Sussex is 100 acres of beautiful Bluebell A trip to the National Cat Centre, One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans www.highbeeches.com Brighton! There’s fun for the whole family at Spring woodland and nature trail with wallabies and deer. By the set in acres of delightful woodland, has views stretching out across the Sussex Weald. Barn Farm, with lots of lovely animals waiting to meet Bluebell woodland is our stunning Wedding Venue. The is a memorable experience for all the Colourful summer borders, with rare and unusual plant 8 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL you all and a full programme of daily activities. Stable Tea Rooms offer coffee, lunches and cream teas. family. Come and meet the gorgeous collections, surround the comfortable yet elegant house 44 WINGS MUSEUM Chichester PO19 1RP Fantastic indoor play with Mega Slides and Under 5s Available for functions. Coaches welcome. Visit our shops cats and kittens looking for loving which is a partial ruin. The adjoining woodland has near Handcross RH17 6JT soft play, then head outside for adventure play, zip wire, The Granary for gifts and accessories. Heaven Farm Shop offering fresh new homes. Café, gift shop, picnic waymarked trails from which you can spot plenty of A magnificent 900-year-old Cathedral. World-famous jumping pillows, and pedal go karts! local and regional produce. Antiques and Collectables. Entry to the farm is area and nature trail. Free entry. wildlife. A large shop and plant centre sells imaginative A fascinating insight into life during World War Two. artworks. Free entry, free guided tours. Special trails for Each artefact or item of memorabilia tells its own unique OPEN YEAR-ROUND WITH SEASONAL FUN – Lambing time, Easter activities, free and child friendly. Dogs welcome on leads. Caravan and Camping site. Disabled access. Free parking. gifts and garden products. The light and airy café serves seasonal dishes children. Superb Café/Shop. A fascinating place to visit. OPEN DAILY. Find us on A275 north of Bluebell Railway. Tel: 01825 790226. OPEN DAILY 10am-4pm including light bites and freshly made cakes. story set alongside the sounds and music of the times. Halloween Spooktacular, a magical Christmas and more! Farm Shop, restaurant/ Morrison and Anderson shelters, Link Trainer and more! OPEN DAILY 7.15am-7pm (summer) and 6pm (winter). café and Seasonal Campsite. For times, tickets and prices visit our website. Tea Rooms: 01825 790888. Farm Shop: 01825 790331. (except 25/26 Dec and 1 Jan). OPEN ALL YEAR (closed 25/26 Dec). See website for details of opening Bus/train 5 mins walk. Tel: 01243 782595. OPEN EVERY Sat & Sun from beginning of March to The Granary: 01825 791115. www.heavenfarm.co.uk Tel: 01825 741370. hours and admissions. Tel: 01444 405250. Remembrance Sunday 10am-5pm. CHICHESTER www.chichestercathedral.org.uk LEWES www.springbarnfarm.com www.weddingsmadeinheaven.com www.cats.org.uk/ncac CRAWLEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans www.wingsmuseum.co.uk 45 TULLEYS FARM 49 MIDDLE FARM 53 1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, 56 PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS 60 1066 COUNTRY 64 BLUE REEF AQUARIUM, SMUGGLERS Turners Hill, near Crawley RH10 4PE Firle, near Lewes BN8 6LJ ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD Ticehurst TN5 7HE BATTLE – BEXHILL – HASTINGS – HERSTMONCEUX – PEVENSEY – RYE ADVENTURE & HASTINGS CASTLE Spring: Easter Family Fun • Summer: Puzzle A working dairy farm, beneath Battle TN33 0AD Delight in the sweeping herbaceous borders, Hastings TN34 3DW and TN34 3HY Park and Giant Maize Maze – adventure play Firle Beacon on the South Downs, Stand at the centre of where elegant rose and historic walled gardens, the www.visit1066country.com DISCOVER HASTINGS. • Halloween: Pumpkin Patch and Spook Fest with an award-winning farm shop, productive kitchen garden, enchanting England’s future was fought. There’s so much to see daytime family fun. Shocktober Fest Scream housing the incomparable Imagine and discover the stories woodland paths and tranquil vistas that form Park: Fright Night entertainment. Halloween National Collection of Cider and this award-winning garden. Whenever you visit under the sea at BLUE REEF unfold, brought to life in the AQUARIUM. Enjoy incredibly Store • Winter: Family Christmas, Christmas Perry. Meet all your farmyard exhibition and in audio as you there is something to delight the senses. Enjoy Trees and Christmas Store. favourites and watch our Jerseys ‘fabulous homemade food and warm hospitality close encounters with follow the footsteps of the hundreds of amazing aquatic Venue Hire: Weddings • Corporate • Parties. being milked each afternoon. Norman & Saxon soldiers. at arguably the best garden café in the county’; Browse the largest range of Sussex Gift Shop; Sculpture & Art; Special Events. creatures. At the aquarium’s Tea Room, Tea Garden with Play Area and Animal Patch OPEN DAILY all year Explore the impressive monastic of EH Image courtesy produce anywhere, including our heart is a giant ocean display round. For times and details call or visit our website. Tel: 01342 718472. ruins and open the gate on the OPEN 1 Apr to 30 Sept, Tues to Sat, Bank Hol where you walk through an own beef hung for up to 40 days and our full cream raw Jersey milk. Relax abbey’s walled garden. With Mons & Special Event Days, 11am-5pm. and enjoy a quiet coffee, light lunch or cream tea in our family-friendly TH underwater tunnel. Explore www.tulleysfarm.com 1066 reasons to visit for a day Tel: 01580 200888. www.pashleymanorgardens.com IT’S OUR 950 ANNIVERSARY our Remarkable Reptiles area, restaurant, or picnic out on our farm trail. Stock up on carefully tended out, make sure you experience plants or choose a special present for family and friends in the Skies and home to exotic snakes and

the atmosphere for yourself. 2016 Scarecrows gift shop. curious bearded dragons. 46 OPENING TIMES, prices and information Tel: 01424 775705. 57 Open all year. SPA VALLEY RAILWAY OPEN DAILY all year 9.30am-5.30pm. Tel: 01323 811411. THE OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTRE Battle • Bexhill • Hastings • Herstmonceux • Pevensey • Rye Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY Wartling Road, Herstmonceux Deep in the heart of Hastings West Hill lies Now travel from Eridge to Groombridge, High LEWES www.middlefarm.com BATTLE www.english-heritage.org.uk/1066 VARIOUS www.visit1066country.com Formerly the home of The Royal Greenwich SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE, Rocks and Royal Tunbridge Wells (for The Observatory, now a thriving science centre Pantiles) on the Spa Valley Railway. Regular acres of caverns that conceal the thrilling history of smuggling. More than 70 with over 100 interactive science exhibits, life-size characters, interactive displays, eerie lighting, sound effects and special events including a ‘Day Out with 50 MICHELHAM PRIORY HOUSE & GARDENS 54 “HOW WE LIVED THEN” both inside and out, as well as Telescope 61 THE TRUE CRIME MUSEUM Thomas’, Peppa Pig, and Fish & Chip Specials. dramatic recreations bring this mysterious and often bloody world vividly to Upper Dicker, near Hailsham BN27 3QS Tours, Science Shows, Open Evenings to Hastings Seafront TN34 1JP life. Open Feb to Nov. Just off A26, south of Tunbridge Wells. Dogs MUSEUM OF SHOPS view the night sky, Astronomy Courses and allowed on trains. England’s longest medieval water- filled moat encircles a site Eastbourne BN21 4NS many Special Events. Free parking, gift ‘A SHOCKING new attraction for everyone fascinated by the Discover the history of Britain’s first ever Norman castle and step back in STEAM TRAINS (subject to availability) operate with over 800 years of history. This picturesque island includes shop, café and picnic areas. Making science dark world of CRIME.’ Set in 3,000sq ft of seafront caves, it is time to the Battle of 1066. Find HASTINGS CASTLE on the West Hill. Open 20 Cornfield Terrace, Easter to Nov. most weekends Apr to Oct, plus Bank Hols, and some weekdays during May a Tudor mansion, 14thC gatehouse, watermill, café, play area. Eastbourne (just off the seafront spectacular and fun for everyone. the largest collection of crime memorabilia in the UK. to Sept. Joint tickets available with Groombridge Place Gardens. Brighton & OPEN 13 Feb to 18 Dec 10.30am-5pm, some seasonal between War Memorial OPEN seven days a week from 30 Jan to 27 Nov. Last admission 2hrs before £1 off standard admission prices with this leaflet (T&Cs apply). For great discounts book your ticket online at discoverhastings.co.uk Hove Buses route 29. Tel: 01892 537715. alterations. Tel: 01323 844224. roundabout and theatres). Visit closing. No dogs except registered assistance dogs. Tel: 01323 832731. OPEN DAILY 10am-5pm. Tel: 01424 420115. DISCOVER HASTINGS – for details Tel: 0844 549 9088. ERIDGE www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk www.sussexpast.co.uk the Famous South Coast Museum www.the-observatory.org HASTINGS www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk HASTINGS www.discoverhastings.co.uk of Shops. See over 100,000 exhibits, collected during the past 47 51 50 years, on four floors of old 58 62 65 BEDGEBURY NATIONAL SEVEN SISTERS SHEEP CENTRE shops, room-settings and displays. GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF BODIAM CASTLE SEASHORE RICKSHAW PINETUM & FOREST East Dean, near Eastbourne BN20 0AA School and other parties HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA Hastings & St Leonards Seafront Goudhurst TN17 2SJ Meet the friendliest sheep in the UK at a welcomed (reduced rates and Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN One of Britain’s most iconic castles. The Enjoy a guided tour of the seafront in our brand new fleet work sheets on application). Interesting Gift Shop at entrance. Dogs allowed. Bedgebury is perfect for cycling, walking, riding traditional and authentic working sheep farm, Experience the peace and walls rise up out of the moat to create a view of rickshaws. Our knowledgeable guides will entertain you and playing in a spectacular world of trees. packed with rustic English charm. Alongside OPEN DAILY incl. Sundays from 10am. Closing times vary according to tranquillity of this 15th-century little changed in over 600 years. Enough of with fascinating facts and historical delights. 60 minute tours. The National Pinetum is the world’s best conifer the world’s largest collection of sheep breeds, season. Tel: 01323 737143. Email: [email protected] moated castle set among the interior survives to give an impression of BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Email: [email protected] collection and a beautiful place to walk in all you can meet all the other farmyard favourites, carefully maintained Elizabethan medieval castle life which is brought alive by Quote STA 123 for 5% discount in advance (T&Cs apply). tame enough to touch and feed – this our colourful castle characters. A Knight’s seasons. The 2,000-acre Bedgebury Forest offers EASTBOURNE www.how-we-lived-then.co.uk gardens and parkland. Your HASTINGS www.seashorerickshaws.com family cycling, mountain biking, riding, walking, attraction is a must for animal lovers of all experience begins with your first Peril, an interactive audio investigation, Go Ape and adventure play for all ages and abilities. For healthy outdoor ages! Daily bottle feeding and tractor rides. sight of the castle as it breaks challenges visitors to uncover a medieval activity in a beautiful setting, Bedgebury is in a class of its own. Tea room serving delicious home-made cakes into view. The castle is not open murder plot. Special events all-year-round. and snacks, picnic and play area and gift shop. 55 EASTBOURNE MINIATURE STEAM 66 OPEN ALL YEAR. Tel: 01580 879820. to the public but guided tours Castle grounds, shop and tearoom OPEN DAILY 10am-5pm or dusk if earlier SEASONAL OPENING – Lambing time 5 Mar RAILWAY ADVENTURE PARK are conducted at an extra charge (except 24/25 Dec); Castle open 10.30am. Tel: 01580 830196. From rolling hills to WADHURST www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury to 2 May. Shearing & summer activities 3 Jul Eastbourne BN23 6QJ and subject to availability. Please www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle bustling market towns, the to 29 Aug. Open daily 10.30am-5pm during phone for confirmation of times before your visit. Visit the Visitors Centre, South Downs National these dates. Tel: 01323 423302. (Cards not Award-winning railway adventure tearoom and nature trail. Dogs must be on a lead. Park’s landscapes cover in Eastbourne. Ride for nearly a mile 48 ANNE OF CLEVES HOUSE AND accepted). OPEN DAILY 25 Mar to 30 Oct (closed 26 to 29 Aug) 10am-6pm; in Oct 63 KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY 1,600km2 of breathtaking Beachy Head Tourist Bus stops right outside! behind scale coal-fired miniature views and hidden gems. steam locomotives around a five-acre closes 5pm. Last admission 1hr before closing. Tel: 01323 833816. Tenterden TN30 6HE LEWES CASTLE & MUSEUM Email: [email protected] A rich tapestry of wildlife, EASTBOURNE lake. Fun or relaxation all day. 1 Lewes BN7 1SA / BN7 1YE www.sheepcentre.co.uk www.herstmonceux-castle.com A scenic ride through 10 /2 miles of glorious Adventure playground, indoor model landscapes, tranquillity and Two historic properties in the picturesque town of countryside. Vintage steam and historic diesel visitor attractions, weave railways, garden railway, steam or trains dating from Victorian times transport you Lewes. Tour the medieval house, a gift to Anne of diesel train journeys, lineside walk, together a story of people 52 EASTBOURNE ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS 59 BLACKBERRY FARM back in time. Refreshments at Tenterden station and place in harmony. Cleves from Henry VIII and relax in the Tudor Tea picnic areas, Grandmas Garden and and on many trains, including cream teas, light Garden and café. On the hill above explore the Norman Explore breath-taking coast and countryside. Enjoy good maze, Souvenir/gift shop, café and Whitesmith, near Lewes BN8 6JD lunches and luxury Pullman dining for dinners, For more information visit Castle and museum and take in the spectacular views old-fashioned seaside fun. Go wild at our fantastic Bandstand prize-winning tea gardens. Free Set within 18 acres, Blackberry Farm is more than just a farm. Sunday lunches, wedding receptions, private the South Downs Centre, of the town and National Park from the Keep. tribute shows. Discover the past at the Napoleonic Redoubt parking. No dogs. With lots of animals to meet and feed, tractor rides, pony rides and corporate hire. Advance booking for on-board dining essential. Free North Street, Midhurst Anne of Cleves House: OPEN Feb to Nov. Fortress. Plus soak up the atmosphere at hundreds of exciting OPEN DAILY 19 Mar to 30 Oct. Follow A22 New Route to Eastbourne then and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. Café open all day parking at Tenterden and Northiam stations for travel to Bodiam Castle (NT). GU29 9DH. OPEN Mon to Tel: 01273 474610. Lewes Castle and Museum: events across the year. Perfect for a stay or a day out. brown signs to ‘Mini Railway’. Tel: 01323 520229. serving hot meals and lighter bites. Seasonal events. A disabled-friendly attraction. Dogs allowed but charged for. Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-2.30pm (summer opening for visitor information and exhibition only, until end Sept). Tel: 01730 814810. OPEN DAILY throughout the year. Tel: 01273 486290. Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Road BN21 4QA. OPEN ALL YEAR. Tel: 01825 872912. ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS Tel: 01580 765155. Talking Tel: 01323 415415 Timetable Tel: 01580 762943. Email: [email protected] LEWES www.sussexpast.co.uk www.visiteastbourne.com EASTBOURNE/HAMPDEN PARK www.emsr.co.uk www.blackberry-farm.co.uk RYE www.kesr.org.uk www.southdowns.gov.uk

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A WINGS MUSEUM NATIONAL CAT CENTRE 9 7 56 0 2 k 2 PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS 2 A Danehill n Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Service and are accredited 4 8 2 281 A i HOLLYCOMBE STEAM FISHERS FARM PARK 62 l 6 Lower 22 BODIAM CASTLE h HEAVEN FARM s r ‘Quality Assured Visitor Attractions’. Beeding 32 SHEFFIELD PARK AND GARDEN Hurst Green a BILLINGSHURST 36 NYMANS 35 M Lurgashall Wisborough BORDE HILL GARDEN 65 Bodiam Northiam Green A2 63 KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY WEST SUSSEX Cuckfield Hadlow MAYFIELD 72 HAYWARDS Down Burwash Robertsbridge BLUE FLAG and A2 Bolney Romney New 12 PETWORTH HOUSE HEATH Sheffield 272 Beckley Marsh Romney SEASIDE AWARD A272 A272 Park A Cowfold BLUEBELL RAILWAY 33 2 Buxted 60 HAMPSHIRE 9 27 1066 COUNTRY BEACHES 2 Shipley A2300 A HEATHFIELD PETWORTH A 4 Partridge 2 Hickstead North A Sussex has some of the A LYDD A MIDHURST Green A 2 A 3 Chailey A South 66 BURGESS HILL 2 UCKFIELD 1 RYE 267 A SOUTH DOWNS CENTRE 2 best beaches on the 2 7 Camber 3 Sedlescombe Harting A EAST SUSSEX 1 6 PULBOROUGH 5 2 8 A2 40 2 0 south coast of England 2 83 QLEISURE GO KARTING 0 A Camber Isfield Horam Winchelsea Sands with over 80km of spectacular WEALD & DOWNLAND MUSEUM 6 A273 A259 Henfield 53 8 and award-winning coastline to Ashington Hassocks 41 Halland BATTLE ABBEY 2 BIGNOR ROMAN VILLA 14 RAYSTEDE ANIMAL CENTRE A explore at any time of year. 13 20 50 BATTLE WEST DEAN GARDENS Storrington SOUTH DOWNS HERITAGE CENTRE Ditchling 6 Chiddingly MICHELHAM PRIORY 5 Bignor Barcombe 2 Ringmer On map is a Blue Flag 8 Amberley Clayton A Singleton 2 59 9 A A Bramber BLACKBERRY FARM Herstmonceux 58 HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE Beach and a Seaside Award GOODWOOD RACECOURSE 28 37 LEWES CASTLE 48 West Dean 19 Chanctonbury 3 Devil’s Boship 1 Fairlight AMBERLEY MUSEUM Ring 20 Dyke A27 Beach and these beaches Steyning A Ninfield 17 21 ST MARY’S HOUSE & GARDENS LEWES 64 obtained their award in 2015. ARUNDEL WETLAND CENTRE 39 Glynde 57 SCIENCE CENTRE DISCOVER HASTINGS COOMBES FARM EXPERIENCE Upper Dicker For further information please visit www.keepbritaintidy.org Funtington Falmer HAILSHAM 65 SEASHORE RICKSHAW FISHBOURNE ROMAN PALACE 5 Goodwood 1 Coombes A2 37 KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK ARUNDEL CASTLE280 A27 15 49 A Large areas of Sussex are also designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural 7 2 2 Boxgrove A2 A SPRING BARN MIDDLE FARM 7 Arlington M1 A27 18 Firle Reservoir Wartling HASTINGS M11 Beauty including the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour in the south Fontwell CROSSBUSH FARM Rodmell BEXHILL M25 Fishbourne M40 west and the High Weald in the north east. HAVANT Tangmere ARUNDEL 34 POLEGATE THE TRUE CRIME MUSEUM 61 LONDON 3 Bosham BRIGHTON RACECOURSE Wilmington M4 2 11 ALDINGBOURNE COUNTRY CENTRE 59 More information at www.conservancy.co.uk and www.highweald.org 0 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL 8 A2 The Long Pevensey

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