Drusillas Park
Polegate, East Sussex
Explore festive experiences and unmissable Christmas events near you.
View Christmas EventsAbout Drusillas Park
Located in East Sussex, Drusillas provides a loving home to over 80 animals, including sloths, red pandas, capybaras, Eurasian lynx, and giant anteaters. Our family friendly zoo offers the whole family a wonderfully engaging animal experience, where the focus is always on 'fun finding out'. Take part in our free animal spotting activities, or test your strength against our animal friends in the Zoolympics.
You can even enjoy getting nose to nose with some species at our walkthrough exhibits. A unique opportunity to get up-close to some fabulous exotic species.Take a wander among our inquisitive lemurs or hang out with our sloths and bats.
Things To Do
Rides
Get your family-friendly thrills with unlimited rides on the Flying Cheetahs, Hippopotobus, Jungle Jeeps, Amazon Skyrise, Toucan Twister, and Safari Express Train, and finish your adventure with a magical ride on The Rainforest Carousel. Don't worry if you can't choose your favourite animal to ride... keep coming back and take them all for a spin!
Play
Drusillas outdoor play areas have been custom designed to be perfect for all ages! Explorers aged 6-12 can ride the safari jeep, climb boulders, clamber across rope bridges, take on the giant hamster wheel, or fly along the zip line. Explorers under 5 can go wild in a dedicated area for littler ones with colourful jungle walkways, trampolines, roundabouts, and a giant snake slide!
Visit Jurassic Jungle where you'll be transported back to the Dru-assic and tip-toe among prehistoric giants. Watch out for the spraying dilophosaurus, meet the baby triceratops, and brave a photo in the mouth of a T-Rex.
If the Great British weather isn't behaving, the fun doesn't need to end! Dive inside Drusillas jungle-themed soft play with jumbo slides, aerial runway, cannon canyon, netted walkways, spinning poles, anaconda run and all the jumping, climbing and sliding fun. And there's coffee, lots of coffee!
Free gaming arcade and coin operated rides
Come and battle it out in Drusillas retro-style arcade. Located in the House of Fun, Drusillas invite gamer fans to enjoy FREE unlimited turns on our awesome arcade machines.
Put those coins back in your purse, all Drusillas coin-operated rides around the Park are free of charge! So your little one can ride with Marshall, Peppa, or Iggle Piggle as much as they like.
Gift Shop
Looking for a souvenir to remember your trip to Drusillas Park? The gift shop has animal plushies, keyrings, magnets, toys, and more.
Why We Recommend Drusillas Park
- It's home to a variety of beautiful animals!
- There are loads of animal-themed rides to go on!
Zoo with over 80 species of exotic animals
Make wild memories at Drusillas Park, home to over 80 species of exotic animals, including sloths, meerkats, capybaras, red pandas, and Eurasian lynx.
No trip around our Zoo is complete without visiting our walk through exhibits. A unique opportunity to get up-close to some fabulous exotic species.Take a wander among our inquisitive lemurs or hang out with our sloths and bats.
Our family friendly zoo offers little (and big) ones a wonderfully engaging animal experience, where the focus is always on 'fun finding out'. Take part in our free animal spotting activities, or test your strength against our animal friends in the Zoolympics. But animals are only half the fun...
Fun-Filled Rides and Adventure Play Areas
Get your family-friendly thrills with unlimited rides on one of our 7 family-friendly rides: Flying Cheetahs, Hippopotobus, Jungle Jeeps, Amazon Skyrise, Toucan Twister, and Safari Express Train, and finish your adventure with a magical ride on The Rainforest Carousel. Don't worry if you can't choose your favourite animal to ride... keep coming back and take them all for a spin!
Our outdoor play areas have been custom designed to be perfect for all ages! Explorers aged 6-12 can ride the safari jeep, climb boulders, clamber across rope bridges, take on the giant hamster wheel, or fly along the zip line. Explorers under 5 can go wild in a dedicated area for littler ones with colourful jungle walkways, trampolines, roundabouts, and a giant snake slide!
If the Great British weather isn't behaving, the fun doesn't need to end! Dive inside our jungle-themed soft play with jumbo slides. Or from April - September, bring your swimmers to enjoy splash pad Get Wet! with water jets, ground geysers, swirling streams and spiralling sprays.
They Offer An Innovative Play Experience!
Drusillas Park offers unique attractions such as the Spark sensory experience, which combines cutting-edge technology to create an immersive world of color and light.
PLUS - a retro-style arcade, where we invite gamer fans to enjoy FREE unlimited turns on our awesome arcade machines. In addition to free coin-operated rides, so your little one can ride with Marshall, Peppa, or Iggle Piggle as much as they like.
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closed
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free
General AdmissionAll Ages (2+) from £26.00
Carers - Free
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Drusillas Park by visiting our attraction tickets section.
Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Explorer's Cafe
Fish and Chips, Macaroni Cheese (v), Chicken Curry, fries and onion rings, halloumi fries, Jacket Potatoes and a selection of freshly made salads and sandwiches.
Oasis Cafe
Premium burgers, chicken nuggets, jacket potatoes, hot dogs, and ice creams!
The Doughnut Factory
Freshly-cooked doughnuts with chocolate, butterscotch or maple syrup sauce and fruit smoothies.
Amazon Adventure Cafe
Sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, fresh paninis, and cakes plus Starbucks drinks!
Candyland
Pick’n’mix, soft scoop ice creams, and drinks!
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Transport Information
By Bus
You can take the following: 125, 39, 11X, 25, 26, 47, 42, 126, 40, 43, 44 and 44A.
By Train
The closest train station is Polegate station, which is a 20-minute taxi ride away.
Verification & Last Updated
Verified Status:
This attraction has been claimed and verified. All information has been recently checked.
Last Updated: 11:40 29/05/2025
Drusillas Park Reviews
Recent blog posts
Mundo Pixar London opens on February 13, 2026, covering 3,500 square meters of immersive family fun. The exhibition lasts 45 to 55 minutes and is located at Fulton Road, Wembley, HA9 0TF. Families can expect unforgettable experiences with beloved Pixar characters. Plan to explore this exciting attraction for memorable moments together.
UK school holidays in 2026 include key breaks such as spring (April 1-14), summer (July 24 – September 4), and autumn (October 21-29). Popular family days out include theme parks, museums, and nature reserves. Planning around these dates maximizes family time and memorable experiences.
Easter 2026 falls early in April, offering families a long weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday. This timing allows for effective holiday planning, maximizing time off work and school. Families can take advantage of this movable feast based on lunar cycles to enjoy spring vacations together. Planning ahead ensures a memorable holiday experience.
Trick or Treat Tracker: Revolutionising Halloween with Community-Powered Navigation Every October 31st, families face the same dilemma: which neighbourhoods offer the best trick-or-treating experience? Which houses go all-out with decorations? Where are the full-size candy bars hiding? For years, this knowledge has been passed down through word-of-mouth, scattered across neighbourhood Facebook groups, or discovered…
The Coca-Cola Truck Tour 2025 will visit 15 rumoured UK locations, bringing festive cheer and supporting FareShare’s mission to reduce hunger. Each attendee helps donate the equivalent of a meal to those in need. The tour enhances holiday spirit with free drinks and lights, making it a family favorite. Catch the magic of Christmas with Coca-Cola this season.
Universal Studios UK is generating excitement with confirmed and rumored attractions, although details remain sparse. Universal Destinations emphasizes that it’s too early to finalize offerings. Community enthusiasm is palpable, signaling a potential shift in the UK theme park landscape. The project aims to enhance local economy and infrastructure. Stay updated for developments that promise to reshape family entertainment in the region.
Universal Studios Bedford will open in 2031, expected to generate nearly £50 billion in economic benefits and thousands of high-quality jobs for the UK. This major development will enhance the creative arts and tourism sectors. Early concept art showcases the park’s design, signaling a significant milestone for the UK entertainment landscape. Discover the full impact and details of this groundbreaking project.
Experience exciting Halloween activities near Solihull in October 2025. With events appealing to all ages, these outings provide budget-friendly fun and community engagement, making them perfect for a memorable Halloween.