Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham, East Sussex
About Knockhatch Adventure Park
Looking for your next family adventure? Then, head to Knockhatch Adventure Park for the ultimate outdoor playground experience and an exciting day for families to experience together! If you're looking for a fantastic range of activities, adorable animals and family rides, this theme park is for you!
Things To Do
Knockhatch Adventure Park offers loads of exciting activities for visitors of all ages, from animal experiences and fun-tastic outdoor activities to thrilling rides. It really is a place the whole family will love!
Adventure seekers can explore exhilarating experiences such as Sherlock Holmes, the Wave Runner, and the giant Lost World Playbarn slides. The Jungle Splash is a huge wet play area with water arches, gushers, fountains and a massive waterfall. Animal lovers can enjoy petting and feeding a wide range of friendly farm animals, including llamas, emus and goats.
The daily Owl Displays will enthral your family as they swoop over your heads and land on their keeper's gloves. The park also boasts an impressive selection of outdoor attractions, including the Dragon Castle, giant jumping pillows, and rowing boats on the lake. If it rains, their four indoor play areas, Lost World Playbarn, Cannon Arena, Froggies Soft Play and Tommy Tractor Playbarn, will keep the kids entertained and dry.
For those looking for a more educational experience, the Jungle Kingdom will introduce you to coatis, prairie dogs, ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, mongoose, tortoises, kookaburras and macaws. With its huge selection of animals, attractions, playgrounds and rides, Knockhatch Adventure Park guarantees an unforgettable day of fun and exploration!
They are always adding new attractions, so if you last visited a while ago, you're bound to find a new addition to the attractions and experiences available!
Food & Drink
All that adventuring is bound to work up an appetite! Luckily, Knockhatch Adventure Park has a great selection of on-site cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy light refreshments and delicious meals. Head on over to the Hungry Toad for pizzas, toasties, and jacket potatoes. The Burger bar has a wide range of burgers (as well as chicken nuggets and frankfurters)!
Fancy a dino go (an American-style hot dog in a baguette), ice creams or a Costa hot drink? Then you have to check out the Dino Kiosk! In need of a sweet treat? Knockhatch Waffle House is your go-to place for ice creams, Costa hot drinks and waffles! But if you fancy one of those sugared doughnuts, then make your way to The Jumping Pillow Hut!
Bringing your very own picnic? No problem! There are plenty of designated picnic areas for you to enjoy your food!
Why We Recommend Knockhatch Adventure Park
Knockhatch Adventure Park is a fab destination for a family day out! With its diverse range of attractions, fabulous animals and indoor and outdoor activities, it makes for a perfect all-weather visit.
The fun goes on and on at Knockhatch Adventure Park! So, head to the adventure park to explore the best family day out in the South East and create lifelong memories.
"Amazing place, especially for the price! There is so much to do, we visited in winter when some attractions are closed and it kept us busy from open to close. Farm animals, owls, speaking parrots, dinosaurs, dinosaur safari, soft play, a huge castle with a dragon... Totally recommended." - Natalia
- Large indoor adventure play areas
- Several outdoor adventure playgrounds
- Loads of cute animals
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Play, Rides & Adorable Animals
Come rain or shine, Knockhatch Adventure Park is the perfect place to visit in Sussex for a family day out! Plus, there's so much to see and do, so you'll never be bored! And they're adding new attractions all the time, so you are bound to find something new every time!
Open 361 days a year!
Daily Owl Displays - Magnificent and Mesmerising
Watch as the magnificent owls whoosh and swoop over your heads as they perch on their keeper's gloves! Whether you'll see tawny or snowy white owls, they'll be sure to impress you!
You can pre-book an experience with their animals, owls or meerkats.
Fantastic Forest School
Wish your kids could become more involved with nature? Enrol the little ones into Forest School and watch as they get stuck into all sorts of woodland activities like den building, crafts, cooking on the fire and so much more!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (2-18+) : £20.99
Orange Day Ticket Prices
Gate
Individual (2yrs+) £20.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £16.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with One Carer (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £33.98
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with Two Carers (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £50.97
Group Admission (2yrs+)15 - 39 people: £18.99
Everyone (2yrs+)Half Price after 3:30pm: £10.49
All attractions will be open
Green Day Ticket Prices
Individual (2yrs+) £13.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £11.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with One Carer (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £23.98
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with Two Carers (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket: £35.97
Group Admission (2yrs+)15 - 39 people: £11.99
Everyone (2yrs+)Half Price after 3.30pm: £6.99
On a Green Day some attractions are closed.
The closed attractions are Dragon Castle Adventure Playground, Boating Lake, Avalanche Slide, Wave Runner Water Slide and the High Ropes.
Please check the 'What's Open?' page before booking.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
There are so many places to enjoy a bite to eat:
The Hungry Toad - pizzas, toasties and jacket potatoes.
The Burger bar - burgers, chicken nuggets and frankfurters.
Dino Kiosk - American-style hot dog in a baguette, ice creams and Costa hot drink.
Knockhatch Waffle House - ice creams, Costa hot drinks and waffles!
The Jumping Pillow Hut - ice creams, Costa hot drinks and sugared doughnuts!
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham Bypass
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 3PR
England
Off the A22 East Sussex, 9 miles north of Eastbourne
Tel: 01323442051
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Travelling By Train
The closest station is Polegate which is an 8-minute taxi ride to the adventure park.
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