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Fishers Adventure Farm Park 1 Hollycombe Steam in The 1 FISHERS ADVENTURE FARM PARK 9 RSPB NATURE RESERVES 17 HARBOUR PARK 25 OUT OF BOUNDS 32 SEA LIFE BRIGHTON 40 WAKEHURST Wisborough Green RH14 0EG PULBOROUGH BROOKS RH20 2EL PAGHAM HARBOUR PO20 7NE Littlehampton BN17 5LH Angmering BN16 4NB Brighton BN2 1TB Ardingly, near Haywards Heath RH17 6TN DUNGENESS Large Visitor Attraction Surrounded by CLIMB, BOWL, EAT, Join an amazing Wakehurst, Kew’s of The Year in this TN29 9PN an award-winning PLAY! Action-packed journey through the wild botanic garden year’s Beautiful South Set in the heart of beach, riverside indoor and outdoor original Victorian in Sussex. Managed Awards! Experience the the South Downs walk and large picnic activities for the architecture of the by Royal Botanic unforgettable, action- National Park, RSPB greens, Harbour whole family, all year oldest operating Gardens, Kew. packed, friendliest day PULBOROUGH Park’s family-friendly round, come rain aquarium in the With over 500 acres to out in Sussex, and far BROOKS is a location is like no or shine! world. Look out for discover, Wakehurst more than just a farm! wonderful mix of other in Sussex. Our centre boasts the dazzling scales, is home to a dramatic With an unbelievable wetland, woodland and activities for the crazy colours and and diverse landscape variety of magical indoor heathland. Spot birds Aimed at families with young adventurer to fantastic fins of our ranging from managed play attractions, from and butterflies along children aged 12 years the young-at-heart 5,500 mesmerising ornamental gardens, the incredible “Fun our trails, enjoy views and under, splash-land daredevil. For those creatures and get temperate woodlands, Fair” circus barn, to the across the landscape, on our Water Chute looking for a fun and closer to them than an Elizabethan mysteriously relaxing or a hands-on nature and try favourites active day out or a ever before! Have you Mansion and a private “Higgledy Village” – experience at a Wild like the Whirlpool quick trip to burn off ever made friends nature reserve. there’s all-day fun in all Family event. Waltzer, Dodgems and some excess energy with an octopus? Don’t miss Kew’s weathers! Fishers Farm is home to hundreds of animals for you and your family An unspoilt haven of with friends and family, Or come face to face Millennium Seed Bank, to meet, including shire horses, highland cows, alpacas, giant tortoises and Jellyswinger. big skies, RSPB PAGHAM HARBOUR combines the beautiful coast with Out Of Bounds has something for everyone. with piranhas? Been where you can visit the largest wild seed conservation project in the world spring-time baby animals too. Discover your inner child with the outstanding CLIP ‘N CLIMB: The ultimate climbing experience range of outdoor adventures and rides on offer! Jump aboard the tractor ride, rich historic heritage and is home to a wealth of wildlife. Walk our nature trail Rides for younger children include the Dolphin Leap and Junior Coaster. hypnotised by a where you can see Kew scientists at work and learn about the essential to watch ducks, geese and wading birds come and go, or join us at a pond Indoors offers soft play, prize games and fantastic eateries specialising in ADVENTURE NETS: Sky-high, giant, bouncy nets & ball zones jellyfish’s tentacles? Or seen a starfish eat its dinner? Say hello to our funny conservation work of plants and fungi. There’s plenty to do for all the family, barrel bug ride, ghost tunnel or pony rides. Dare to jump from Sky Fall or cool LASER TAG: Intense, futuristic fun laser tag games down in the summer splash zone? Quad bikes, toboggan run, bouncy pillows, dipping event. Fish and Chips and Burger Boards. Be sure to visit our very own Kelly’s of residents and be charmed by their individual personalities. whether it’s learning about the impressive botanic collection, relaxing with a ADVENTURE GOLF: 18-hole, safari-themed golf course merry-go-round, bumper boats, cars, there’s too much to do in one day! Jutting out into the English Channel, RSPB DUNGENESS is the UK’s only Cornwall Ice Cream Parlour for mouth-watering flavours. Plus - Discover the ocean as it transitions from Day to Night in the UK’s first coffee, exploring the Loder Valley nature reserve, or letting children run wild JUMPING PILLOWS: Huge, outdoor, bouncy pillows for kids Choose from the brilliant variety of food outlets on offer; a coffee and snack desert landscape and has inspired artists for centuries. This unique location is experience of its kind. Find out how the ocean changes during the night and in natural play spaces such as Tree Trunk Trek. TEN PIN BOWLING: 12 lanes full-sized Brunswick bowling alley with our friendly baristas, or a sit-down, homely meal in the restaurant, (as well home to many special animals and is a magnet for birds. Get closer to nature at With seasonal opening and welcoming of dogs on leads in outdoor areas, the meet our fin-tastic animals in our underwater tunnel. Finally, dance on our There’s always something to see and do in and around the ever-changing as outdoor picnic areas if you prefer). This award-winning, family-run Sussex one of our Wild Family school holiday events. whole family can get involved! FOOT/DISC GOLF: Football & disc golf course bioluminescent beach set under the stars. landscape to make each visit stimulating, whatever the season. attraction is certainly not to be missed! Ideally suited to families with children OPEN DAILY. Visitor centres, refreshments, picnic areas and accessible SOFT PLAY: Fun multi-level structure to explore OPENING INFORMATION for 2021 – please check website for full details of Regular events throughout the year. aged 0-11 years. toilets at all sites. 2019 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner. Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence & 2020 Travellers’ choice award opening times and to book tickets. Tel: 0371 226 770*. *Calls cost 13p per Children 16 and under free of charge. www.rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks OPENING TIMES 10am-5pm ALL YEAR. (Check online for discounted Full café and adventure Visit us online for Discounts, Ride Opening Dates & to check Open 7 days a week. Further details, prices and online booking available on our minute from BT Landlines. Calls from non-BT landlines and OPEN YEAR ROUND (Closed 24 / 25 December). www.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour website. admission). playground at RSPB www.rspb.org.uk/dungeness seasonal pricing. mobiles may vary. Tel: 01444 894066. Tel: 01403 700063. www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk Pulborough Brooks. www.harbourpark.com Tel: 01903 788588. www.out-of-bounds.co.uk www.sealife.co.uk/brighton www.kew.org/wakehurst 2 HOLLYCOMBE STEAM IN THE COUNTRY 10 CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE 18 LANCING COLLEGE CHAPEL 26 GO APE 33 MANNINGS HEATH GOLF & WINE ESTATE 41 STANDEN HOUSE & GARDEN Liphook GU30 7LP Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP Lancing BN15 0RW Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, East Grinstead RH19 4NE Discover one of Britain’s largest collections Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the Welcome to the largest school Get ready to explore the forest Horsham, RH13 6PG Family home with Arts & Crafts interiors famous of working steam engines. Experience the country’s most loved and lively theatres as chapel in the world. Discover the canopy scaling wobbly bridges, Tarzan The 500-acre luxury estate offers world-class for Morris & Co. designs. Edwardian fairground, take a ride on the steam well as one of England’s most architecturally peace and tranquillity of this Gothic Swings and zip wires with our Tree golf facilities on two magnificent 18- and 9-hole golf Hillside garden offers something for every season railways, wander through the Listed Gardens striking playhouses. Its exciting programme, revival Sussex landmark and its hidden Top Challenge and Tree Top Adventure courses, unforgettable wedding venues, 6 unique wine and footpaths lead to the High Weald AONB. and find the many workingsteam engines and welcoming café, bars and restaurants – all with treasures: the biggest rose window courses. Kids and grown-ups alike will tasting experiences and various locally sourced menu OPEN DAILY (closed 24/25 Dec). exhibits. lovely views over Oaklands Park - make it a in the UK; tapestries from the William be sure to walk away with beaming options at the Vineyard Kitchen, perfect for breakfast, See website for details. Morris looms; the Walker and Frobenius smiles across their faces, along with a See website for open days and prices. www.hollycombe.co.uk fantastic place to visit! cft.org.uk/visitus lunch or dinner. www.manningsheath.com Tel: 01342 323029. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen organs; and the moving story of the few bits of stowaway woodchip (check fallen 1911 pupils. your pants). Or you can keep your feet 3 BUTSER ANCIENT FARM 11 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL OPENING TIMES Please check website firmly on the ground with our off-road, 34 LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS 42 BORDE HILL GARDEN, PARK & WOODLAND for specific opening times. all-terrain Forest Segway. Chalton near Petersfield PO8 0BG Chichester PO19 1RP Tel: 01273 465949. Tel: 01603 895500 Lower Beeding, Horsham, RH13 6PP Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Discover a unique experimental archaeology Located in the heart of the city, Chichester www.lancingcollege.co.uk/chapel or visit our website. www.goape.co.uk The Grade I Listed 240-acre gardens features Unusual plants and stunning landscapes make site with reconstructions of homes and daily life from Cathedral is a living church with over 900 years of outstanding scenery throughout the year. Experience Borde Hill Garden the perfect day out for horticultural the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon history.
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