WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PB
Arundel Wetland Centre has 26 hectares of naturalised landscapes and wetland habitats, home to kingfishers, water voles and many hundreds of wildfowl. Attractions for young visitors include pond skaters adventure and tree creeper play area
(Keyword: Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust)
Set in ancient woodlands in the middle of the South Downs; adjacent to the River Arun; overlooked by the historic Arundel Castle skyline the centre also attracts many wild birds to the lakes, reed […]
Outdoor activities
Arundel Wetland Centre (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust)
Barracudas Activity Day Camp
Venue: Barracudas, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8PB
Details: Barracudas, the UK’s number 1 operator of Activity Day Camps will be opening its doors again this Easter & Summer (2016) in Brighton. Operating day camps for 22 years, Barracudas offers FUN and exciting activities for children aged 4 ½ to 16 years.
100+ […]
Beach – Brighton Seafront
There are plenty of things to do and see along Brighton Beach which would be of interest for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. For example, the Peter Pan Playground is situated half-way between the Marina and the Palace Pier. The Palace Pier (Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW) itself has a small funfair at the far end with some rides and carousels suitable for toddlers. There is a carousel on the beach just along from the Palace Pier.
The basket ball court on the […]
Beach – Hove Seafront
Hove Beach (west of Brighton Beach) is a much quieter, calmer seafront to explore. More frequented by locals than tourists, you are more likely to walk past the famous beach huts than any clubs or bars. Get an ice-cream at Marroco’s or another 10-15 min walk west, get a beer and sit outside the Babylon Lounge (they have picnic tables out on the promenade), they also sell ice-creams. Close by is the Hove and Kingsway Bowling Club cafe which is open every day […]
Blackberry Farm
A22, Whitesmith, near Lewes, BN8 6JD, tel 01825 872912, http://www.blackberry-farm.co.uk/
Details: This farm is set in 19 acres of countryside, with over 200 animals. They have a wide selection of farm animals and wild fowl, most can be petted and fed by hand. There are pet handling sessions, and other sessions such as egg collecting. Other great features include pony rides (as soon as your baby can sit up independently they can enjoy this too!), there is a pony club, tractor […]
Blakers Park
Cleveland Road, Brighton, BN1 6FF
This park has a children’s playground, tennis courts, a dog-free area for safe play, and a cafe selling sandwiches, home-made cakes, drinks, sweets and ice creams.
Find out more about Blakers Park from www.blakerspark.org.uk
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, Tel: 01825 720800
The Bluebell Railway crosses the border between East and West Sussex stations: Sheffield Park: TN22 3QL and Horsted Keynes: RH17 7BB. It is the UK’s only all-steam railway. Over 30 locomotives, and 1930s and 1950s period stations. In addition to scheduled passenger trains, there is also the Golden Arrow Pullman Train on which you can experience the ultimate “meal out”, the Family Fun/English Summer Fair weekends in June, and in […]
Brighton Marina
Brighton Marina, just off the A259, Brighton, BN2 5UF
Brighton’s Marina Village has a great range of shops, restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities. For a family day out, wander along the waterfront and admire the yachts and boats.
On Saturday mornings, take advantage of Cineworld “Movies for Juniors” for just £1, with pre-show art activities.
Bowlplex Brighton – Ten Pin Bowling at Brighton Marina, and on Saturday mornings they also have discos. Compass Card holders enjoy discounts on prices for bowling.
Fun Play Leisure […]
Brighton Pier
Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1TW
Brighton Pier (also known as the Palace Pier) is a famous iconic attraction in Brighton, and offers a great day out for kids of most ages. It has numerous fairground rides such as a haunted house ghost train, spinning saucers, bumper cars, the Galaxia (a thrill ride for much older kids and adults), helter skelter. Rides for smaller kids include the Fantasia vehicle ride (my 2 year old son loves this) and the Carousel (a […]
Drusillas Park
Widely known as the best small zoo in Europe, Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out that includes animals, adventure play and rides! With the zoo at the heart of Drusillas you’ll come face to face with hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas, and be sure not to miss the walk-through enclosures – Lemurland and Lory Landing. However, animals are only half the fun! Your little monkeys will adore themed adventure play areas including […]
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