east sussex is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Family Days Out in east sussex
Fort Fun and Rocky's
Eastbourne
Fort Fun and Rocky's Fort Fun is a fun park spread over two acres, with amusement rides, 'American Adventure Golf' and go-karts. Rocky's is an indoor adventure play area.
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham
Knockhatch Adventure Park Adventure Park with Playgrounds, Birds of Prey, Rowing Boats, Animals, Reptiles, Giant Sky Leap Slide, Indoor Soft Plays, Toboggans, Trampolines, Crazy Golf, plus lots more. At extra cost and weather permitting, Go-Karts, Laser adventure Game, Rodeo Bull, Tea Room and Burger Bar.
Treasure Island Adventure Park
Eastbourne
Treasure Island Adventure Park Adventure golf and children's playground, paddling pools, slides, sandpit. New restaurant, soft play and indoor amusements for spring 2004. Traditional picnic area.
Drusillas Park
Alfriston
Drusillas Park Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country Drusillas Park offers a fun finding-out day out. Brilliant play areas including Go Wild! Go Bananas! and Amazon Adventure. Plus Thomas the Tank engine and close encounters in Lemurland. It's no ordinary zoo!
Brighton Sea Life Centre
Brighton
Brighton Sea Life Centre The Brighton Sea Life Centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family!
Ashdown Llama Farm
Forest Row
Ashdown Llama Farm Over 100 beautiful llamas and alpacas, lovely views, picnic area, adventure play area, museum, Alpaca Knitwear and South American Crafts Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, Walking with Llamas (pre booking required).
Middle Farm
Lewes
Middle Farm Middle Farm is brilliant for really small kids. You can see sheep shearing right up close at the right time of year and there's a cute play area with an old cart and horses etc.
Spring Barn Farm Park
Lewes
Spring Barn Farm Park Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the South Downs, Spring Barn Farm Park, in Lewes, Sussex offers a fantastic day out for all.
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
East Dean
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre A warm welcome awaits you at this family run farm. We are set in the beautiful Sussex Downland just 1 mile from Beachy Head.
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings
Hastings
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings Take the ultimate undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium. Enjoy close encounters with seahorses, native sharks, giant octopus and hundreds of other amazing aquatic creatures. Don't miss the amazing tropical underwater walkthrough tunnel! Informative, entertaining talks and feeding displays throughout the day.
How We Lived Then
Eastbourne
How We Lived Then The Museum has over 100,000 exhibits, collected over the past 50 years by Jan and Graham Upton, and now displayed on FOUR floors of authentic shops, room-settings and with various displays covering 100 years of shopping and social history from 1850 to 1950.
Yesterday's World
Battle
Yesterday's World Discover a magical journey through 100 years of British history at one of the South East's top award-winning family attractions. 100,000+ artefacts on display with push button commentaries and evocative sounds and smells. Country garden, play village, café, mini golf, gift and sweet shop. Exciting new attractions coming soon!
The Observatory Science Centre
Hailsham
The Observatory Science Centre Hands-on science and discovery in former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory - Childrens Workshops and activities - Indoor/Outdoor - Interactive Exhibits - Water Play Areas - Discovery Park with giant sized exhibits - Spectacular Science Shows - Children?s Birthday Parties - Café - Shop - Free Parking -Above all it's FUN! For all ages.
Aztec Fun Pools
Burgess Hill
Aztec Fun Pools For those just starting out in the water there's the shallow learner pool, where children can take their first steps to swimming with mum and dad nearby. Small children can enjoy the beach area with a waterslide, animal water features and poolside spectator area. Finally, thrill seekers can venture into the main pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids and high-speed flume rides.
Uckfield Leisure Centre
Uckfield
Uckfield Leisure Centre Tropical leisure pool and waterslide, bubble pool and more typical leisure centre facilities
Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools
Eastbourne
Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools A Fun Pool, with slide, wave machine and bubble pool - A Gala pool, 25 metres with a sectioned shallow end - A Training Pool, warm and shallow - ideal for parents with small children - Diving Pool, Diving Board for divers of all standards. Great place for a kids day out.
King Alfred Leisure Centre
Hove
King Alfred Leisure Centre Lots of family fun sessions, to ride the large poolside slide, children must be over the age of 8 years and at least 1.2m in height.
Freedom Leisure
Hailsham
Freedom Leisure On site there is a large swimming pool, soft play area that can accommodate children from birth to 11 years old. There is also a state of the art 8 lane bowling alley.
The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool
Lewes
The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with kids' rafts and other fun elements. Also has children's paddling pool, sunbathing terrace and a cafe. Open May to September.
Bexhill Leisure Centre
Bexhill on Sea
Bexhill Leisure Centre - offers a great swimming experience for the whole family. The pool has a flume and wave machine making it the ideal place for having fun in the water - they also offer soft play, parties and kids activities.
Funplex
Brighton
Funplex A 3 level playframe which includes a 4 lane astra slide, a softball cannon arena and a maze area with a spiral slide. For toddlers there is a 2 level playframe with its own slide, a ball pool and a large baby area.
Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre
Lewes
Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre is an indoor children's multi-activity centre incorporating three play frames for 0-2's, 2-5,s and a 5-12's all of which have been designed by Europe's leading soft play manufacturer. Meant to be one of the best playcentres in Sussex.
Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre
Hastings
Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre Clambers Soft Play Centre - climbing frame, scramble nets, tarzan ropes, swing bags, baall ponds and a slide with a special play area for the smaller customer.
Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area
Lewes
Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area A fun-packed soft play area over three levels for children under 8, with interactive sounds and a dedicated area for toddlers
PlayZone Indoor Play Centre
Seaford
PlayZone Indoor Play Centre A new indoor football pitch or a ZigZag interactive walls party. With a bouncy castle and climbing frame plus baby area, there's something for everyone
Smugglers Adventure
Hastings
Smugglers Adventure JJourney deep into the heart of Hastings' historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clements Caves.
Join notorious smuggler 'Hairy Jack' as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back through time to the heyday of smuggling.
1066 Story in Hastings Castle
Hastings
1066 Story in Hastings Castle Enter the medieval siege tent and enjoy
the fascinating history of Britain's first Norman castle and the story of the Battle of Hastings
told in a spectacular audio visual show.
Dynamic sound effects and thrilling images take
you from 1066 to World War II.
Pooh Corner
Hartfield
Pooh Corner Home to the world's largest collection of 'Pooh-phernalia', Pooh Corner is also the 'gateway' to beautiful Pooh Country. To visit the actual 'Pooh Places', collect a FREE Map before you start your 'EXPOTITION' to find them. There are no charges and they are open to the public throughout the year.
Newhaven Fort
Newhaven
Newhaven Fort Newhaven Fort offers an exciting and varied day out at this award winning attraction. The massive walls, ramparts, tunnels and gun emplacements all fire the imagination and help visitors experience what life was like living in a Victorian Fortress, as well as understanding and learning about the First and Second World Wars.
Lewes Castle
Lewes
Lewes Castle When you explore the norman castle in Lewes you'll be rewarded with outstanding views of the town and south downs. Next door, in barbican house museum, you'll be able to learn more about the history of the area through interactive and static displays.
Michelham Priory and Gardens
Hailsham
Michelham Priory and Gardens 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.
Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre
Hailsham
Knockhatch Ski and Snowboard Centre Skiing and Boarding with the new Powderpac Softer Surface 110m main slope along with Nursery Runs and Drag Lifts
Bowlplex Brighton
Brighton
Bowlplex Brighton Bowlplex Brighton is one of the largest Bowlplex sites with 26 computerised bowling lanes.
Lloyds Lanes Eastbourne
Eastbourne
Lloyds Lanes Eastbourne - i can tell you from experience, the little ones love knocking down a skittle or two - a great idea during the cold and rainy weather and another option for kids parties.
Evolution Indoor Climbing
Tunbridge Wells
Evolution Indoor Climbing - set on the Kent & Sussex border on the edge of Ashdown Forest, mainly a bouldering centre (Un-roped Climbing) the climbing areas are up to 5 metres high and have thick matting on the floor to provide a very safe environment to let your children experience the joy of scaling vertical walls. Suitable for anyone over 6 years old of all abilities. Over 200 climbs. No experience needed.
Laser Quest Eastbourne
Hampden Park
Laser Quest Eastbourne An adrenaline pumping game, combining the classic game of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Hit sensors on your opponents pack to gain warrior status in our two storey dungeon themed arena. Anyone from 6 Â 66 can join in and battle against family and friends.
Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre)
Hailsham
Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre) Mountainboarding combines elements from snowboarding, skateboarding and mountain biking, they can be ridden anywhere from grassy hills, and woodland areas to the concrete jungles of big cities.
Hatt Adventures
Brighton
Hatt Adventures Offering an exciting array of adventures to entertain the kids! With a choice of children's parties in: rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, abseiling, raft building, bushcraft, treasure hunts and much more!! Or fun for the whole family learning to rock climb or kayak!
Bluebell Railway
Uckfield
Bluebell Railway Great Steam engine journeys through the Sussex countryside. Good idea if you are looking for family days out in East Sussex
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
Eastbourne
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park.
A Railway Adventure in Eastbourne. One eighth scale Steam and diesel train journeys for nearly a mile around the beautiful park.
The Lavender Line
Uckfield
The Lavender Line The line is now just a mile long and starts at Isfield station. It heads northwards towards Little Horsted where the train pauses before returning to Isfield.
Shinewater Park
Eastbourne
Shinewater Park - is Eastbourne's newest park and combines purpose built recreation facilities within a country park atmosphere
Wilderness Wood
Hadlow Down
Wilderness Wood A unique family-run working woodland park in the beautiful hills of the Sussex High Weald.
Bizzy Fingerz Ceramic Cafe
Bexhill on Sea
Bizzy Fingerz Ceramic Cafe Bizzy Fingerz Ceramic Cafe - a great idea for a crafty afternoon with the kids and a great idea for a party or wet and cold day in the winter
The Painting Pottery Cafe
Brighton
The Painting Pottery Cafe The Painting Pottery Cafe - ceramic cafe, a great idea for a creativ e afternoon with the kids especially when the weather has got a bit chilly or rainy and you need something to do of an afternoon. Great idea for kids party as well
Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe
Brighton
Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe Hands-On Pottery Ceramic Cafe : Pottery Painting - is brilliant for beautiful, quick results. Children can choose from our huge range of practical bowls, mugs, plates or even big snakes, mobile phones, fairies, dinosaurs, skate boards or ballet shoes! Workshops Older children can make their own pottery and sculpture with clay very creative and rewarding.
Paradise Park
Newhaven
Paradise Park The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. There is the Heritage Trail & Gardens, Exhibition, Planthouses, Gardens, Sussex History Trail & Dinosaur Safari. Children's Playzone with crazy golf, miniature railway, soft play areas, other amusements and outdoor play areas. Garden centre and café.
Huntfun Brighton Treasure Hunt
Brighton
Huntfun Brighton Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting east sussex you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in east sussex can enjoy the great day out as well.
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