Days Out South Downs


Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park - Farnham
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Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park - Farnham
Come for a great day out in the woods! You can walk, cycle, play or have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in our café and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest. Whether you are interested in activities such as playing, cycling,...
Amberley Museum
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Amberley Museum
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre is a 36 acre site set in the South Downs National Park. Dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East, exhibits include a narrow-gauge railway and bus service (both provide free nostalgic travel around the site), Connected Earth telecommunications hall, energy electricity hall, printing workshop and...
Arundel Castle & Gardens
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the dry moat, and constructed in 1068: followed by...
Arundel Lido
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Arundel Lido
Yes, our pools are heated! Main: 25 metres with lane markings and ropes on request outside of family hours. Maximum depth 1.5m Splash: 5 metres with easy entry steps and link to main pool. Depth 1.0m Children: Large paddling pool. Maximum depth 0.65m A wheelchair-to-pool hoist is available in the main pool, although we would...
Arundel Riding Centre
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Arundel Riding Centre
Arundel Riding Centre is a British Horse Society Approved Riding Centre offering private, semi private or class lessons as well as escorted rides and pony rides on a secluded lane. Cross country schooling is also available (weather permitting). All lessons are held in our indoor school or outside on our all weather arena. Escorted rides take...
Arundel Wetland Centre
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Arundel Wetland Centre
Arundel Wetland Centre Surrounded by ancient woodlands, deep in the Sussex Downs, overlooked by Arundel Castle, a series of naturalised lakes, ponds and channels each offer wetlands habitats for wildlife and wildfowl from around the world. During summer holidays a discovery trail, craft activities and pond-dipping are on offer every day....
Bignor Roman Villa
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Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor Roman Villa is a great place to learn some interesting history in a beautiful setting, which includes the farm belonging to the family who are descended from the farmer who originally found the remains. For curious minded and scholastically encouraged kids, you can't beat a bit of villa! Budding history buffs can find out about 2...
Birdworld - Underwater World & Farm - Farnham
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Birdworld - Underwater World & Farm - Farnham
Birdworld and its facilities provide an excellent and ever expanding educational resource for schools and educational establishments. Our Education Team strives to promote an understanding of all birds and animals. This is done through fun and interesting talks in the park, for example: Penguin Feeding Talk the Birds of Prey Tour, the Safari Ride...
BOXGROVE PRIORY
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BOXGROVE PRIORY
FREE ENTRY Open any reasonable time during daylight hours ADDRESS: Boxgrove, West Sussex BEFORE YOU GO The small Benedictine priory of Boxgrove in West Sussex was founded in about 1107, originally for just three monks.  In a beautiful setting at the foot of the South Downs, the principal remains include a fine two-storey guest...
Butlins Bognor Regis Resort
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Butlins Bognor Regis Resort
75 years ago we wanted families to have a place to spend time together, try something new and relax. We still believe the same today. Our resorts have changed quite a bit though - see for yourself. Beside the seaside is where we like to be. It’s what makes our resorts at Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness that extra bit special. Time to...
Chichester Treasure Trail
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Chichester Treasure Trail
Hunt out the answers to the clues on the Chichester self guided themed Treasure Trail to eliminate the possible locations of the long lost missing Treasure! The Trail is great for getting the kids out and about exploring whilst learning about Chichester. The directions within the Trail will lead you on a 2 mile route, during which you will be...
Cobnor Activities Centre
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Cobnor Activities Centre
Cobnor Activities Centre is located within Chichester Harbour, which is easily accessible and is uniquely suited to the cool range of wet and dry activities and courses that they offer! The huge list comprises: Dinghy Sailing, Kayaking and Sea Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Abseiling, Low Ropes, Archery, Raft Building and...
Dunreyth Alpacas
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Dunreyth Alpacas
Bruce & Peta live in an idyllic setting on the side of the South Downs in West Sussex. They gave up their profession as Nurses and now run their herd of alpacas on their own land in Adsdean Park. Everything they have achieved during this time has been without grants or help from local or government bodies. They were the first in the...
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
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Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts - Chichester
Earnley Butterflies, Birds and Beasts is a fun day out for the whole family to enjoy whatever the weather, just 10 minutes South of Chichester, West Sussex. Formerly known as Earnley Butterflies and Gardens. Walk among Tropical Butterflies, see exotic Birds and get close to many Beasts. Wander through a maze of seventeen covered theme gardens,...
Farncombe Funzone - Godalming
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Farncombe Funzone - Godalming
Indoor play centre in Godalming. Farncombe Funzone The Warehouse Owen Rd Godalming Surrey GU7 3AY Telephone: 01483 861666
Fishbourne Roman Palace
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
Imagine the luxury that would once have surrounded the proud owner of this lavish Roman residence. This palace was certainly fit for a king. Stroll around the recreated Roman gardens – the earliest gardens found anywhere in the country – and enjoy the largest collection of mosaics in situ in the UK. Click here for a short talk about...
Fishers Farm Park - Billingshurst
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Fishers Farm Park - Billingshurst
The multi-award winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is the much-loved family day out in the heart of the lovely West Sussex countryside. Fishers offers a unique mixture of animal adventures, exhilarating indoor and outdoor play the whole family can experience – it’s no wonder that Fishers is still “Where the Family Comes...
Footgolf
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Footgolf
Footgolf has limited availability but if you plan it right so you can do both activities here you're in for a really good day! It's a crazy mash up of golf and football played on the neat little par 3, 9 hole course with oversized cups. Families up to 5 people can play and it's great fun for all ages, so long as you can kick a ball! ...
Frensham Great Pond
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Frensham Great Pond
While Frensham Great Pond is not technically a beach, as far as manmade inland varieties go it's a sterling effort particularly as it's so much closer to the city than actual coastline: vast 13th century lake with sandy beaches, woodland trails, bridle paths and heavy on the natural wildlife! It's ideal territory for twitchers, as around the pond...
Garage Ceramics - Chichester
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Garage Ceramics - Chichester
Garage Ceramics is a mobile pottery painting studio. You supply the venue and we bring the pottery. Birthday parties, family gatherings, weddings, mother and baby groups, hen parties, scouts, guides, cubs, brownies, W I groups. Fundraising a speciality.
GO APE Alice Holt - Surrey
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GO APE Alice Holt - Surrey
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre - Chichester
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Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre - Chichester
Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre - The Thrill is on The Hill! Situated in the heart of the South Downs in West Sussex, Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre is where it’s at in 2011! For an exhilarating, cool and totally different day out with your family, mates, school or stag party, come and experience the UK’s ...
Havant Leisure Centre
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Havant Leisure Centre
Make a splash at either Havant or Waterlooville Leisure Centres. Each Centre has one of the best 25m swimming pools in the local area as well as a 13m splash pool. The pool at Waterlooville, which boasts a fantastic 300 capacity seated spectator area, hosts the annual Hampshire Swimming Championships and a variety of...
Hollycombe Steam in the Country - Liphook
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Hollycombe Steam in the Country - Liphook
Steam At The Fair Relive the excitement of the original white knuckle rides in our traditional steam-driven fairground:     Golden Gallopers     Mr Field’s Steam Circus     Razzle Dazzle     Steam Yacht ‘Neptune’     Steam Swings ...
Horizone Play Centre - Havant
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Horizone Play Centre - Havant
Split over 4 levels and containing numerous slides, ladders, rope bridges, nets, tubes and ball pools. Children will love having adventures in the Play Centre and always leave happy (and tired!). Socks must be worn at all times when using the Horizone Play Centre. Opening Times The Horizone Play Centre is open daily from...
Hotham Park Sports Site - Bognor Regis
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Hotham Park Sports Site - Bognor Regis
18 Hole Putting Green 12 Hole Crazy Golf Course All Weather Tennis Court Tennis equipment available to hire Boating Lake & Miniature Railway Drinks & Snacks available Coach & Car Parking Situated close to the town centre, Hotham Park is a great place to spend a day with the family . There is plenty to do but why not start...
Inspire Felpham
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Inspire Felpham
Inspire Felpham is a leisure centre that offers a great place to enjoy some swimming and play. Facilities Include a 25 metre x 8 Lane Main Pool, a Teaching Pool with Disabled Access, a Flume Ride, the Waterside Cafe, and Oscars Soft Play Area. You will also find a Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Astro Turf Pitch, Multi Use games Area, FREE...
Jewels Stables
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Jewels Stables
Jewels Stables is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools, ensuring you access to genuine expertise and a warm welcome. Boasting a large outdoor riding arena, plus standard and show jumps, this centre offers lessons for all ages and escorted hacks which also incorporate their private woodland access for some quiet, scenic ride time,...
Jungle Paradise Adventure Golf
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Jungle Paradise Adventure Golf
Putt your way through 18 holes across their cute desert islands, around the lagoons, through caves and even under waterfalls! Along the way keep an eye out for the crashed plane, warn the kids (or not!) about the sneaky gorilla and tiger hiding in the jungle and watch out for the spraying elephant! Your family of landlubbers will even have to...
Lakeside Superbowl - Chichester
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Lakeside Superbowl - Chichester
Lakeside Superbowl Chichester has all the facilities you need, whether its a Corporate Party, Childrens Party, Night Out, or simply a quick game. Monday - Friday11am until close Saturday & Sunday 9am until close School Holidays we open at 9am
Lavant House Stables
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Lavant House Stables
We are a wonderful, friendly British Horse Society Approved riding school near Chichester, West Sussex. If you want to learn to ride properly and safely – come to us! We cater for children from 4 years upwards and adults with no upper age limit. We have kind, well mannered ponies and horses to suit all ages and abilities. Enjoy horse...
MFA Bowl - Chichester
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MFA Bowl - Chichester
MFA Bowl Chichester has all the facilities you need, whether its a Corporate Party, Childrens Party, Night Out, or simply a quick game. We hope you will find all the information you need right here at our website, but if not please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that we also have Sky Sports. Opening Times Monday 11am-11:45pm...
Paint Pots and Parties
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Paint Pots and Parties
Paint Pots and Parties, located in The Craft Shed in Petersfield, is a fabulously fun, family friendly, paint your own pottery studio. It is an activity that will not only be a sure fire hit with children of all ages but also fun for the adults too. Pottery painting is a relaxing and fun way to spend time together and gets the imagination...
Petersfield Pool
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Petersfield Pool
Petersfield Open Air Swimming Pool is a Charity held in trust for the people of Petersfield. We open from Spring until Autumn and you’ll find that we are the best and friendliest pool in the South of England. Come on down for a swim or snack and enjoy the waters! Standard tickets: Adult     £ 3.50 Adult Lunchtime /...
Petworth House and Park - Perworth
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Petworth House and Park - Perworth
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the National Trust's finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neo-classical sculpture, fine...
Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve
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Pulborough Brooks RSPB Nature Reserve
Set in the sheltered Arun valley, in the heart of West Sussex, Pulborough Brooks is a fantastic place for a day out for people of all ages. There is a superb nature reserve and trail with birdwatching hides and viewpoints, a visitor area with gift shop and a tearoom with terrace - not to mention the play area! Facilities Visitor centre Car...
Rural Life Centre - Farnham
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Rural Life Centre - Farnham
The Rural Life Centre is a country life museum, assembled by the late Mr & Mrs Henry Jackson and now run by a charitable trust. It is pleasantly distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns, and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Many aspects of village and rural life are...
Solar Heritage
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Solar Heritage
Solar Heritage is a unique solar-powered boat for a trip on Chichester Harbour with a difference. From the moment you get onboard you will experience a warm welcome from our crew. This wide boat with seats for 50, has plenty of room for moving around (once we have left the mooring) and enjoying the views and wildlife. You never know you might...
Solar Heritage - Chichester
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Solar Heritage - Chichester
Welcome aboard the Solar Heritage, our solar powered catamaran. Take a trip through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an experienced guide to help you learn about the environment of Chichester Harbour. On-board the engines are virtually silent as you glide along with plenty of time to admire the view and get up close to many of...
South Downs Light Railway
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South Downs Light Railway
South Downs Light Railway runs through the grounds of Pulborough Garden Centre and out into the country. Steam hauled trains run every weekend and Bank Holiday from March to September and also on Wednesdays in school holidays. Special events are held during the season and especially in December when Santa resides in his special grotto and...
South Downs Planetarium Science Centre
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South Downs Planetarium Science Centre
The South Downs Planetarium is a registered educational charity, which is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts. It operates throughout the year, but is not open every day and for that reason is not open to casual visitors. However, the Planetarium is available for private bookings on any day of the week, and we can...
Stansted Park
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Stansted Park
Stansted Park is set within 1700 acres of forest in the heart of the south downs national park. We have so much to see and do so why not bring the kids along for a day out with a difference?! Visit the walled gardens for a ride on our mini railway, to let off steam in the play area, for a delicious bite to eat at The Pavilion tea room or to...
Stansted Park Light Railway
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Stansted Park Light Railway
The Stansted Park Light Railway is a 7 and a quarter inch gauge miniature railway in the grounds of Stansted House in Hampshire, and next to the Stansted Park Garden Centre. It runs 850 yards through parkland and forest, past a 12 foot span girder bridge and a little station. There is also a 6 road engine shed and workshop, plus a turntable....
Staunton Country Park - Havant
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Staunton Country Park - Havant
1,000 acres of landscaped parkland with ornamental lake, woodland and follies... the timeless beauty and tranquillity of the walled garden... the exotic species in the South Coast's largest glasshouses will amaze you.... surround the senses with colours, textures and aromatic scents in the Sensory Garden... get lost in the Golden Jubilee maze. ...
Sustainability Centre
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Sustainability Centre
The South Downs Sustainability Centre are an independent education and learning centre, a veritable beacon for sustainability and an award-winning social enterprise charity: well worth a visit with curious kids of all ages to start setting them a good environmental example! With a holistic, practical and creative approach to education the fun and...
T jays fun 4 all
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T jays fun 4 all
FOR HIRE Soft play area bouncy castle hire Soft play open 7 days a week suitable for pre school children Wow toys soft play area Party booking from £75 up to 10 children including lunch box Open monday -saturday 9.30-5pm Sunday 10-4pm look out for our 50p off coupons in local stores prices Under 1yrs £2.50 Over ...
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated in a corner of the old RAF Tangmere airfield, famed for its illustrious service from 1916 through to the post-war years.  It was opened by a group of aviation enthusiasts in 1982 to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, educate present and...
Taro Leisure Centre - Petersfield
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Taro Leisure Centre - Petersfield
Pool Complex 25m, 4 lane Main Pool Learner Pool Leisure Pool with Vortex (water rapids), 60m 'twister' flume Toddler Pool Health Suite featuring spa, sauna & steam room.
The Arundel Mystery Treasure Trail
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The Arundel Mystery Treasure Trail
The Arundel Mystery Treasure Trail Get outdoors and explore with the kids on the Arundel self-guided mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you take a gentle stroll around this pretty market town, you’ll need to put your detective hats on and search for clues to reveal whodunit! Clear directions will lead you from clue to clue - find the...
The Base
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The Base
Featuring a nice variety of ramps, banks, mini spines, street set and grind ledges this is a smashing spot for your aspiring skaters, bladders, boarders and scooter fans to shred it up in a safe environment. There's even a cool foam pit so you can trick shot yourselves into the softest of landings to really help develop those skills as well as...
The Big Yellow Party Bus - Chichester
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The Big Yellow Party Bus - Chichester
Childrens parties birthdays Fun & games ball pond karaoke Face painting discos weddings Party food party bags Birthday cakes fire engines Big yellow party bus
The Cyder House Inn
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The Cyder House Inn
The pub is particularly popular with ramblers as there are several walks of various difficulty starting from the pub.
The Flying Fortress - Ford
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The Flying Fortress - Ford
The Flying Fortress is a family entertainment centre for all the family to enjoy. The Centre is the creation of the Roberts family who all had an input into the project. It took Violaine and her family four years and a lot of hard work to make the dream come true, with Ricochet Productions filming them for the Channel 4 documentary series...
The Man In The Moon
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The Man In The Moon
We've got 6 weeks of dramatically different fun starting Monday 23rd July at Cameldale School in Haslemere for everyone to enjoy. There's an exciting range of drama, games and craft activities all led by our experienced, enthusiastic and CRB checked Crew. We are registered with Ofsted. You can book any combination of days over the six weeks and...
The Novium Museum
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The Novium Museum
The museum is housed in a new building designed to display the remains of Chichester's Roman Bath house. On the ground floor this open archaeological site is interpreted by a short film showing the use of the baths and what the site has been used for since. These remains are one of the most significant Roman finds in Chichester and include...
The Regis - Bognor Regis
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The Regis - Bognor Regis
PLAYZONE  (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    During opening times. PARTY PACKAGES    Available from £5.99. Please ring for details on party packages. Private parties with exclusive use of fun house are available. CHARGES    Free of charge The Regis is in a prime position overlooking...
Uppark House and Gardens
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Uppark House and Gardens
Perched grandly high on the South Downs ridge, Uppark is a tranquil and eminently explorable 18th century house commanding southern views as far as the English Channel! Uppark's variety of Georgian interiors help illustrate for kids the luxury of life ‘upstairs’, in contrast with the somewhat grimmer ‘downstairs’ world of...
Waterloo Square Crazy Golf
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Waterloo Square Crazy Golf
Waterloo Square is easy to find as it is right opposite the pier and it is the happy home of a very well kept 18 hole mini golf course ideal for a little family tournament! There are simple holes with pleasing hazards throughout, offering chances at trick shots for those who have the eye for it and at least a reasonable chance of success for those...
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - Chichester
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Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - Chichester
Our ancestors’ homes and the way they built them, their animals and the way they raised them, their crops and flowers and the way they grew them…at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum you’ll discover how the people of south east England lived and worked over the past 500 years. And it’s all set in 50 glorious acres of the South Downs National...
Westgate Leisure Centre - Chichester
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Westgate Leisure Centre - Chichester
Facilities include: Large sports hall Aerobics/dance studio Main swimming pool Leisure swimming pool Toddlers swimming pool Health and fitness centre 2 squash courts Skatepark Sanctum health and beauty centre Creche Cafe Ravenna
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Arundel
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Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Arundel
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. Free Safaris on quiet, electric boats are offered everyday weather permitting. Gliding along the waterways of...
Willowbrook Riding Centre
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Willowbrook Riding Centre
Willowbrook Riding Centre is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools, ensuring your family has access to genuine expertise and a warm welcome. They offer lessons beginning at 2 and a half years for guided pony walk outs but catering for all ages even adult beginners, with mounts available to suit all heights and weights up to 16...
Welcome to our South Downs National Parks page that gives you activities for the kids in this wonderful National Park for exciting days out with the family we have found you something for everyone to do whether its throughout the week or at the weekend! You can find a lot of outdoor pursuit places to visit and great walks to endeavour but most of all its a pleasure to visit with its sightseeing tours and countryside to roam !