Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham, East SussexAbout 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
Let's go to Sussex's fastest growing theme park & zoo!
Knockhatch Adventure Park offers an unbeatable day out with an extraordinary mix of attractions for all ages. Feel the adrenaline on Wave Runner 2, our thrilling water coaster where you’ll race down four slides at speed . Step into the mystery at the Sherlock Holmes Experience, an immersive walk-through adventure that challenges your mind as you uncover clues in Sherlock’s Victorian world. Enjoy daily Owl Shows, where huge owls swoop low over your head as our expert keepers share fascinating insights into these incredible birds of prey.
Cool off at Jungle Splash, a family splash pad with flumes, slides, jets and a roaring waterfall, perfect for younger guests to play safely and freely during sunny days. Explore the Jungle Kingdom Zoo, home to playful meerkats, curious coatis, mischievous lemurs and many more exotic creatures, giving children and adults alike the chance to see and learn about animals nose to nose!
With thrilling rides, engaging educational experiences, and fun-filled water play all in one place, Knockhatch Adventure Park promises a day out that’s packed with variety, excitement and adventure – creating memories that will last a lifetime. Pre-book and save!
Hands-On Owl, Meerkat, Lemur & Keeper Experiences!
Get closer than ever to your favourite animals with our unforgettable Keeper Experiences at Knockhatch Adventure Park. Meet our beautiful owls in an intimate session where you’ll learn about their incredible hunting skills, natural behaviours, and even handle these majestic birds under expert guidance. Step into the world of meerkats with an encounter that lets you feed and interact with these curious, social creatures as they climb, dig, and play around you.
For something truly special, our ring-tailed lemur experience invites you inside their enclosure to feed and watch these energetic primates leap from branch to branch, showcasing their agility and personalities up close. Each animal encounter is led by our friendly, knowledgeable keepers who share fascinating facts, care insights, and conservation messages, ensuring your visit is inspiring as well as memorable.
Whether you dream of handling an owl, feeding cheeky meerkats, or meeting lemurs face to face, these unique experiences create magical moments for animal lovers of all ages. Limited slots mean you’ll enjoy a relaxed, personal session with plenty of time for questions and photos. Make your day at Knockhatch truly extraordinary with an experience you’ll never forget!
Thrilling Rides, Cute Animals & Epic Adventure Playgrounds!
At Knockhatch Adventure Park, kids love the unbeatable mix of play, animals, and imaginative adventures. Zoom down the Meerkat Slide, where children whizz past meerkats watching curiously from their enclosure, creating an unforgettable connection with these playful animals. Cool off at Jungle Splash, our vibrant splash pad filled with jets, slides, and waterfall, right in the middle of the zoo so little ones can play while spotting their favourite creatures nearby.
Step into another world at The Lost World Play Barn, home to enormous dinosaur slides, an aerial climbing frame, and interactive prehistoric theming for a jurrasic adventure. Discover The Magical Wood Immersive Play Barn, a beautifully themed indoor playground where children’s imaginations run wild as they explore enchanted woodland scenes, climb tree hollows, and crawl through hidden tunnels.
For budding knights and brave adventurers, Dragon Castle awaits, inviting kids to scale its heights, conquer turrets, and feel like royalty overlooking their kingdom below. Every attraction is designed to inspire play, learning, and confidence – whether climbing, splashing, sliding, or exploring. Knockhatch Adventure Park delivers non-stop excitement, ensuring children leave with huge smiles and happy journeys home!
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
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closed
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (2-18+) : £20.99
Orange Day Ticket Prices from April 2025
Individual Adult or Child (2yrs+)
Gate: £24.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £20.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with One Carer (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £41.98
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with Two Carers (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £62.97
Group Admission (2yrs+)15 - 39 people
Gate: £22.99
Everyone (2yrs+)Half Price after 3.30pm
Gate: £12.49
All attractions will be open
Please check the 'What's Open' page before booking.
Green Day Ticket Prices from April 2025
Individual Adult or Child (2yrs+)
Gate: £17.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £15.99
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with One Carer (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £31.98
Person with Disabilities (2yrs+) with Two Carers (18yrs+)*See the T's and C's below regarding this ticket.
Gate: £47.97
Group Admission (2yrs+)15 - 39 people
Gate: £15.99
Everyone (2yrs+)Half Price after 3.30pm
Gate: £8.99
On a Green Day some attractions are closed.
Please check the 'What's Open' page before booking.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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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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Last Updated: 15:00 06/09/2025
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