All Things to Do

The Sussex Riding School is based in the idilic Sussex countryside in a village called Rusper. There are lots of things to do for all, from pony trekking around the forest to exploring the countryside and country pubs on horseback or on a horse drawn carriage. Horse riding lessons. Beach Read more [...]

?Chilled in a Field returns to the idyllic location of Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum in Sussex for a 2018 weekend to remember? Grown from the ’90’s London party scene, we are a festival for grown-up party people and their fabulous kids – people just like you! ?????? Tickets for Read more [...]

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity. The National Pinetum is home to one of the world’s leading collections of conifers and offers a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics through the changing seasons. Bedgebury Forest features miles of family cycling trails, an Read more [...]

The Grade I-listed Brighton Dome is the south coast’s leading arts venue, playing host to music, theatre, dance, comedy and more.

We are a not for profit group (soon to be a Community Interest Company) and run sessions in East Grinstead, Cuckfield, Lindfield and Turners Hill. We currently have 3 after school clubs, run holiday & weekend sessions for families, do birthday parties, holiday clubs and Parent/toddler weekly groups.

The Llama Park is situated on the A22 just south of the Wych Cross traffic lights and is set in 33 acres of beautiful land The Park is adjacent to the Ashdown Forest which is in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The Park is home to an ever-growing variety Read more [...]

Set in the rolling countryside of West Sussex, The Ravenswood offers 20 acres of landscaped lawns, gardens and lakes. These beautiful surroundings create an unforgettable atmosphere for bridal parties and their guests, as well as providing a stunning setting for corporate events, meetings and seminars. Each of their 34 bedrooms Read more [...]

Formed in 1896, Crawley Town began life in the West Sussex Junior League where they remained for five years before transferring to the Mid-Sussex League, winning the League in only their second season. The club were reformed twice in 1905 and 1938. In 1949 Crawley moved from their Malthouse Farm Read more [...]

Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the exceptionally high standard of its productions as well as its work with the community and young people. Situated in the lively and beautiful cathedral city of Chichester, the Festival Theatre’s bold thrust stage design makes it one Read more [...]

A first for Brighton and the UK – a beachfront cinema screening blockbuster and classic movies, plus big sporting events.

Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. Herstmonceux Castle embodies the history of medieval England and the romance of renaissance Europe. Enjoy Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, set within 300 acres of carefully managed woodland with themed formal gardens to the rear, Read more [...]

This award-winning Grade One modernist icon is on the seafront of Bexhill On Sea. With beautiful contemporary art galleries, a 1500 capacity auditorium, a summer rooftop space ” Rapidly becoming one of the most exciting spaces in Britain” (Guardian) and an a la carte Restaurant and Cafe Bar that boast Read more [...]

Hammerwood Park was built in 1792 by Benjamin Latrobe, later architect of the US Capitol Building and the White House. It represents the first example of Greek revival architecture in Britain. Once owned by Led Zeppelin, in 1982 it was rescued from dereliction in the most extensive private restoration in Read more [...]

Guildford’s first Escape Room experience. Opening soon! Like our page to receive progress updates, offers and sneaky peaks!

We are the premier laser tag venue in Sussex. Catering for ages 8 – adult and groups such as Birthday Parties, Cadet Forces, Stag and Hen dos, and Corporate Events. We use the state of the art HALO laser weapons manufactured in America to ensure their quality.

Following an extensive reconstruction project, Hastings Pier reopened to the public in April 2016. The pier is a modern, 21st century attraction with its history and heritage at its heart.

Weir Wood is located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest at Forest Row just over 3 miles form East Grinstead. Weir Wood Reservoir is about 1.5 miles long and extends to about 280 acres.

4th Dimension was established in 1987. Since then we have developed into a flexible, multi faceted organisation, offering probably the widest range of outdoor activities and courses in South East England. We have a ‘quality, not quantity philosophy’.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Deers leap is a great place to go for the day or just an hour or two. Just south of East Grinstead in Sussex, Deers Leap Park has 240 acres of dedicated mountain bike tracks of every grade from family-friendly trails to Read more [...]

As seen on Channel 4’s ‘Hidden Villages’ and BBC2′s ‘Antiques Road Trip’. The only house of its kind open to the public, this beautiful 15th century Wealden hall house stands in a traditional cottage garden on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in picturesque West Hoathly. The house was owned Read more [...]

Goodwood Road & Racing is the home of all Goodwood’s great motoring and motorsport content. Visit www.goodwood.com/grrc for the latest news, features and reviews from within the Goodwood gates and beyond.

West Dean Gardens in West Sussex features a restored Walled Kitchen Garden, a spectacular 300 foot-long Edwardian Pergola, a Spring Garden, award winning Sunken Garden and beautiful parkland walk to the arboretum with views over the South Downs. Plus you can relax in our Gardens Restaurant and enjoy delicious lunches Read more [...]

Clair Hall is a fantastic function venue in Mid Sussex showing a wide variety of shows.

Visit one of the top tourist attractions in Sussex for an educational and fun packed family day out. With plenty to keep both adults and children entertained, there is something for everyone. Paradise Park is unique – there is nothing quite like it anywhere else!

Step back in time though mysterious tunnels and caverns to discover the dark secrets of the smugglers. 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. Over 70 life-sized characters, new Read more [...]

The Hever Festival Theatre provides an idyllic setting for a wonderful summer’s evening of socialising in the evening sunshine combined with top quality entertainment. The open air venue is set in a magical location in the award winning gardens of Hever Castle in Kent. The stage is fully covered, and Read more [...]

The British Wildlife Centre is home to the finest collection of native wildlife in Britain. View over 40 different species, many rarely seen in the wild, living in large enclosures landscaped to reflect their natural habitats. Discover Britain’s wonderful wildlife. See the animals up close at keeper talks throughout the Read more [...]

The Forest Centre is the headquarters of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest who are responsible for the management the Forest. It is the best starting point for finding out about the Forest, what you can see, and where you can go.

With year-round racing on both jump and flat tracks, we have something to appeal to every race viewer. If you’re just looking to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends, our ‘Hooves and Grooves Nights’ are an ideal to spend a summer evening.  With a full programme of racing followed by Read more [...]

Glynde Place is a magnificent Elizabethan country house, sitting high on the Sussex Downs, looking out over the Weald. It is open to the public during the months of May and June (and other specific days). It is also has a number of festivals, weddings and other events held in Read more [...]

Elderflower Fields is a three day, green field camping festival, designed especially for families with children. A wild weekend adventure, packed full of music, sports, nature and the arts, all set in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside.

Brede Farmers Market has been running for 8 years and operates every Friday morning throughout the year (apart from the Friday between Christmas and New Year). With over 18 stalls supplying the basics such as meat, game, fish, bread, dairy products, preserves, fruit juice and vegetables as well as luxury items such Read more [...]

Brighton Racecourse is one of the most exciting, vibrant tracks in the South of England and with its fantastic location; their seaside course is a perfect, versatile venue, for a day out with corporate clients, friends or family.

Sackville College is a Jacobean Almshouse founded by Robert Sackville in 1609 and is where the Victorian hymnologist, the Revd. Dr. John Mason Neale, Warden 1846-1866 wrote many well-known hymns and carols, including Good King Wenceslas.

The garden is a horticultural work of art formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of ‘Capability’ Brown and Humphry Repton. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left their impression, which can still Read more [...]

A historic Sussex estate open to visitors throughout the year. We have a 23 acre wildfowl reserve, beautiful woodlands,miniature railway, historic house with formal gardens, tearooms, childrens play area, willow tunnels and more.

Chiddingstone Castle has been described as a treasure in the Garden of England. A fascinating historic house with Tudor origins and Victorian rooms, set in 35 acres of beautiful grounds, housing the amazing collections of the late Denys Eyre Bower – Japanes armour, swords and lacquerware; Ancient Egyptian artefacts; Buddhist Read more [...]

Shifting sand dunes, salt marsh and flowing tides Visit one of the last surviving pieces of natural coastline in West Sussex. East Head is an example of the nationally rare and fragile, yet dynamic, sand-dune habitat. Walk, play and sunbathe on the beach, which is considered one of the best Read more [...]

The most historic hill on the South Downs Cissbury Ring, just north of the coastal town of Worthing, is one of the jewels in the crown of the new South Downs National Park. It’s the largest hill fort in Sussex and has a history dating back over 5,000 years. Set Read more [...]

Georgian house with literary associations Red-brick fronted house with literary associations – both Henry James and E. F. Benson lived here. The garden Lamb House has a walled garden, one of the largest gardens in the old town of Rye; it was designed as we see it today by a Read more [...]

A great and ancient Downland estate Slindon Estate is 1,400 hectares of woodland, downland, farmland, and parkland. With countless historic landscape features and its unspoilt Sussex village, there is something for every visitor. Take a couple of hours to stroll around the village or a whole day to stride out Read more [...]

Conference facilities at the heart of Brighton. Make your event really stand out in our purpose built auditorium in the heart of Brighton which can seat up to 700 people in a dynamic environment. We have equipped the space with high specification audio visual, lighting and sound equipment which provides Read more [...]

  The Royal Pavilion has a colourful history stretching back over 200 years. Built as the seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, it has also served as a civic building, First World War hospital, and has become a true icon of Brighton.

Visit Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells where everyone can have a special day. Discover the beautiful award-winning gardens and the forest with its giant swings, zip wires and Crusoe’s World. Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was filmed at Groombridge Place, find out more about this and our other literary connections. Read more [...]

We offer secluded luxury camping in one of two yurts and a beautiful log cabin.  We also run a wide range of traditional woodland craft courses throughout the year. The site extends to approximately 6 acres, of which 3.5 acres is made up of ancient woodland. We are creating a Read more [...]

Discover the beauty and tranquility of this unique stately home and gardens, in Kent. The Place to visit and an award-winning wedding & events venue. We are delighted to have those who liked us provide comment and feedback on our content but do ask people for the sake of other Read more [...]

With 27 acres of woodland, water gardens, and a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants, High Beeches Garden is a botanical treasure trove, and one of Sussex’s finest gardens. High Beeches Garden is home to a plant collection that includes specimens from many parts of the world. It’s a Read more [...]

Trading Boundaries is now one of the South’s premier venues for Live music and entertainment.

East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the old market town and surrounding area, through exciting new displays, hands on experiences, inter-actives and audio/visual presentations. The Museum has both a permanent exhibition area as well as a regularly changing programme of temporary exhibitions. The interesting and varied permanent displays explore Read more [...]

Medieval thatched Wealden hall-house and picturesque garden This rare 14th-century Wealden hall-house was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust, in 1896. The thatched, timber-framed house is in an idyllic setting, with views across the River Cuckmere, and surrounded by a delightful, tranquil cottage garden full of Read more [...]

Visit Spring Barn Farm, near Lewes, East Sussex for lots of family fun! Meet all your favourite farmyard friends, and take part in our daily animal activities schedule. This varies seasonally, so check out our website to see what’s on ahead of your visit! Enjoy fantastic indoor play, with soft Read more [...]

Enjoy a great family day out at one of the top tourist attractions in East Sussex. Drusillas is widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country and they’ve created an animal and child friendly, family environment where the focus is always on involvement. It is the perfect getaway for families with Read more [...]

Chequer Mead is the only purpose built theatre and arts centre between London and the South coast – comprising the original Victorian school after which it is named. The centre opened in 1996 with the addition of a 320 seat auditorium which now hosts over 250 events each year. With Read more [...]

Your farm in the heart of the Village. Open farm, come and see the animals in the fields, we have a lovely farm shop, cafe, cafe garden selling our own biodynamic/organic produce and much more. We have an award winning pie kitchen that makes delicious pies, sausage rolls, pasties.

The Hawth Theatre is one of the south’s liveliest arts venues playing host to an exciting and diverse mix of theatre, dance, music, comedy, concerts, film and visual arts.

Uniquely placed in a stunning hilltop location on the South Downs, Uppark House and Garden was built in the 17th century and restored to its former glory after a fire in 1989. The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection. Perched on its vantage point high on the Read more [...]

WWT Arundel is 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 beds and woodland areas on the site. Spot water voles from the boat Read more [...]

The South of England Agricultural Society is a registered charity that was founded in 1967 from a consolidation of agricultural societies that date back to the 1830s. The Society operates from the South of England Showground, a 150-acre site situated just outside Ardingly village in the heart of the West Read more [...]

Harbour Park is the number one thing to do in Sussex if you’re planning a family day out by the beach. Our rides and attractions are designed for families with children between the ages of 2-12, but there are also great places to eat as well as traditional arcade games Read more [...]

East Court Mansion is the Town Council’s administrative base and is set within the parkland grounds of East Court. It is an 18th Century Grade II listed building that was restored in the 1980’s by the Town Council. There is extensive free parking available adjacent to the building for hirers Read more [...]

In 1802 the 3rd Duke of Richmond introduced horseracing to Goodwood for the amusement of local army officers. Race week was so popular it was soon dubbed Glorious Goodwood and today the racecourse is renowned for being one of the most exciting – and is considered by many as the Read more [...]

The Novium museum opened 8th July 2012. Chichester’s new purpose built museum was years in the planning and was financed by capital funds made available by the District Coucil. This money was designated for creating or enhancing buildings. Moving the Museum Many Chichester residents have fond memories of the 18th-century Read more [...]

Discover rescued traditional rural buildings set in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the men, women and children who lived and worked in them over a 950-year period. Enjoy the Museum’s 40-acre site and 50 historic buildings. Many of the exhibit houses are furnished to recreate historic domestic interiors. There Read more [...]

Visit us to see the remains of the largest and most luxurious Roman residence in Britain. No matter what the weather is like, there is plenty to see and do: Explore 2,000 year old remains of a uniquely lavish building Marvel at the largest collection of insitu mosaics in the Read more [...]

The Hollycombe Steam Collection, in Liphook Hampshire (on the Sussex Border), is the largest traditional Heritage Fairground in Britain, and includes a fully working steam fairground, narrow gauge and miniature steam railways. The collection is run by volunteers who keep the Edwardian Fairground working as it did a century years Read more [...]

The Wey & Arun Canal runs through Surrey and West Sussex in Southern England. Much of the canal is no longer navigable – the Wey & Arun Canal Trust aims to restore the Wey and Arun Canal back to navigation. When it is restored, there will be an inland waterway link from London, via Read more [...]

A much loved family attraction… The multi-award-winning Fishers is arguably the number one all-year attraction in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. A unique mixture of animal adventures and exhilarating indoor and outdoor play, it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where The Family Comes First”! With most rides Read more [...]

Arundel Lido offers outdoor swimming with heated pools in a stunning setting. It is situated in the picturesque town of Arundel and is in the South Downs National Park A Lido is more than just an outside swimming pool. The term “Lido” is from the name of the place in Read more [...]

The Spa Valley Railway operates heritage Steam and Diesel Services from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge via High Rocks and Groombridge. Our services also include on train dining in the form of our High Weald Belle Dinning or Luncheon train which operates once a month hauled by one of our Read more [...]

Set high on a hill in West Sussex, this great Castle commands the landscape with magnificent views across the South Downs and the River Arun. Founded at the end of the 11th Century, it has been the family home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for nearly 1000 Read more [...]

Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Petworth House is an impressive mansion surrounded by a 700 acre deer park landscaped by Capability Brown. The state rooms within the mansion display the finest collection of art in the care of the National Trust including works by Turner, Reynolds, Blake and Read more [...]

Amberley Museum is a 36 acre open-air site set in the South Downs National Park dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south east. Take a ride around the Museum on the narrow-gauge railway and historic bus. Exhibits include the telecommunications hall, electricity hall, working printshop, lime kilns, road steam Read more [...]

Bodiam Castle is one of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain. Bodiam Catle was built in 1385 as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. Enough of the interior survives to give an impression of Read more [...]

Stand on the spot where 950 years ago, England’s future was fought in the decisive Battle of 1066. Follow in the footsteps of King Harold and William the Conqueror and uncover the stories vividly brought to life. This year see the new special exhibition, climb to see the stunning new Read more [...]

That’s She! The Only She! Make an honest woman of her – quick!’ was how Rudyard Kipling and his wife, Carrie, felt the first time they saw Bateman’s. Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, this 17th-century house, with its mullioned windows and oak beams, provided a much Read more [...]

Parham is one of the country’s finest Elizabethan Houses, complete with a Great Hall and Long Gallery. Its tranquillity and timeless beauty have changed little over the centuries. The gardens consist of beautiful Pleasure Grounds and a four-acre Walled Garden. There are stunning herbaceous borders, a glasshouse, vegetable garden, orchard Read more [...]

At Tulleys Farm we are famous for our amazing family events which are held throughout the year. They include our awarding winning daytime Halloween events, our festive Family Christmas plus our summertime Amazing Maize Maze and Easter activities.

A garden lovers’ home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins. One of the National Trust’s premier gardens, Nymans was a country retreat for the creative Messel family, and has views stretching out across the Sussex Weald. Today you can recharge Read more [...]

Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with spectacular views over the Sussex Weald and the Ouse Valley, Borde Hill’s grounds extend to over 200 acres across the garden, woodland and parkland. The 17 acres of formal garden are designed in a series of outdoor ‘rooms’, each with its Read more [...]

Wakehurst Place and Royal Botanical Garden with the world’s largest seed conservation project. Wakehurst Place is the country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and home to formal gardens, natural woodlands, nature reserves, and a sixteenth century mansion. Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, located at Wakehurst, is the largest wild Read more [...]

Come and see a family home and garden brought to life in this gem of the Arts & Crafts Movement, hidden at the end of a quiet Sussex lane, with views over the Ashdown Forest and Weirwood Reservoir. Built in the 1890s, Standen today tells the story of family life Read more [...]

Hever Castle is an important historic castle on the English landscape, once the family home of one of England’s most famous Queens – Anne Boleyn, the intriguing second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I. The castle is a romantic double moated 13th century castle which houses historic Read more [...]