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South Downs National Park
There is so much to do and see in this area, from walking, cycling or horse riding across the Downs, exploring wildlife in the wetlands, visiting one of the many heritage sites or even, if the kids are old enough, experiencing opera at the world famous Glyndebourne. The extraordinary South Downs Way offers a real opportunity to escape the hustle...
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Out of Bounds
CLIMB • BOWL • EAT • PLAY - OUT OF BOUNDS HAS IT ALL! Never mind the weather, escape the ordinary at the award-winning Out of Bounds Activity and Adventure Centre. It’s the perfect family fun day out! Located near the beautiful south coast in Angmering, West Sussex, between Littlehampton and Worthing, Out of Bounds can...
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Mewsbrooke Park
Mewsbrooke Park has recently celebrated 9 years of Green Flag Awards which is amazing: well done guys! Highlights include the charming miniature railway which runs between the park and the Norfolk Gardens, plus the adventure playground is a good one and there's also a permanent children's quiz trail to be found too. There's a conservation area...
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Adur Outdoor Activities Centre
The Adur Outdoor Activities Centre (AOAC) offers a wide range of outdoor activities, opportunities and experiences to individuals, schools, colleges, youth groups and other organisations. With an indoor climbing and bouldering wall, through to activities on the water with kayaks and canoes to mountain biking across the South Downs the AOAC has...
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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...
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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....
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Climping Beach
Climping Beach offers a shingle beach very popular with windsurfers, plus RLSS Lifeguards patrolling May to the 15 of September and rescue facilities nearby. It's every bit as pleasant as the larger Littlehampton East Beach which you can walk along to and which holds the 2013 Blue Flag and Seaside Award. Immediate facilities are fairly non...
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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...
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It's Great Outdoors! Pyecombe
It's Great Outdooors! takes small groups out into a woodland setting to teach Bushcraft skills such as firelighting, shelter building, wild camping, navigation, campfire cooking, nature observation, tracking and such like in order to develop the self confidence for young people (and those responsible for them) to get out there and have adventures...
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Hove Park
Hove Park is popular with local residents, dog walkers and runners. The park covers almost 40 acres of valley bottom and features a mix of large areas of open grass, mature trees, flower beds and recreational facilities. Facilities Children's playground Football training pitches (2) Football astroturf...
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Washbrooks Farm Centre - Hurstpierpoint
Welcome to Washbrooks Family Farm. Come and enjoy our beautiful location overlooking the South Downs in the village of Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. A great day out what ever the weather. We are a family business offering a great environment for young children to meet all their favourite farm animals under one roof and enjoy hours of...
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Kings Road Playground
King's Road playground is beautifully located right on the seafront so oodles of natural sand to get stuck into with a great selection of sturdy climbing frames, slides and other classic kids’ equipment, aimed at under 8s but older are welcome as well. There's a huge old fashioned paddling pool available seasonally each year from mid May...
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Preston Park - Brighton
Facilities Children's playground Football pitches (4) Cricket fields (2) Bowling greens (3) - open to the public on a pay & play basis Tennis courts (8) Softball pitch (1) Rounders & stool ball pitches can be marked out if required Multi-sports area 500m cycle velodrome Cafés (2) Toilets Healthwalks
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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...
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Southwater Country Park
To celebrate Southwater's dinosaur history – did you know a real iguanodon skeleton was found in the lake? – the Country Park’s adventure play area is dedicated to dinosaurs. Southwater Country Park offers 90 acres (36 ha) of level surfaced paths which provide an easy-going lakeside walk plus a selection of outdoor activities...
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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...
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Brighton Wheel
Visit the Brighton Wheel for stunning, panoramic views of the city's famous landmarks and coastline - and fascinating commentary of Brighton and Hove's heritage. Opening times 10am till 9pm Sun to Thu 10am till 11pm Fri & Sat 7 days a week Ticket prices (10% off when you book online) Adult: £8 Onsite / £7.20 Online -...
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Brighton Sewer Tours
The award winning Brighton Sewer Tours welcomes mobile, sensibly dressed over 11s to explore the underground facilities with an informed guided commentary. The tour takes you along narrow, whitewashed corridors and up and down metal ladders to see the route of the day’s waste and stormwater, which flows to a treatment plant to the east of...
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Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach is a long pebbly affair housed in a cove which means it’s safe for shallow family swimming and offers handy southerly wind protection. There's no lifeguard cover at all though so do be careful and don't take inflatables along. Plenty of room on the beach however it's tricky to play ball games and whatnot on the pebbles, so...
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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...
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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...
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Chesworth Farm
Chesworth Farm is a secret paradise where you can see colourful wildflower displays; have a family walk or cycle ride well away from any roads; where you can watch owls fly during the day and walk through clouds of butterflies; where you can meet friendly cows and see rare sheep in a natural countryside setting which has been a farm since before...
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Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve - Burgess Hill
This wonderful reserve is situated on the northeast edge of Burgess Hill. There are a wide variety of habitats throughout the site that includes ponds, woodlands and wild flower meadows. Walking through the woodlands you will see improved, unimproved and coppice-managed woods. These woodland walks will open out onto large...
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Horsham Park
Horsham Park is a haven of green space with a lake and several age range specific play areas including various slides, climbing frames, sand pit and many more. Within the Park is Park House Garden, a tranquil landscaped sensory garden designed with the disabled and visually impaired in mind. A delightful Human Nature Garden also offers an...
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Ardingly Activity Centre
Ardingly Activity Centre is a great place for water based activities, whatever your age or ability level. The patient and enthusiastic staff have will introduce you and the family to the thrilling experience of canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. You will learn on the reservoir, which offers a great expanse of fresh water that is ideal for...
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Holmbush Farm - Faygate
Holmbush Farm Tearoom and Softplay - The bright and airy Holmbush Farm Tea Room and Soft Play is a jewel at the heart of the farm with a soft play area for young children which is open to the public year-round (weekdays only for children aged 0-5 years). Situated in a large, open plan barn, it is a warm and welcoming place where a team of lovely...
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Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre - Horsham
The centre began as Julian's private collection and was moved to its current location in 1993. Its hard to believe that the site where Huxley's and its stunning garden stands was once a dumping site for the garden centre. However after lots of blood, sweat and tears Julian managed to turn the abandoned land into a well loved home for all...
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Spring Barn Farm - Lewes
So much to see and do… Meet your favourite farm animals and our small animals up close, and join in the daily activity schedule! COCKY’S fantastic indoor play barn with MEGA slides (open from 10am) and Under 5’s and Under 3’s soft play Outdoor play areas, 2 big...
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Victoria Park Splashpad
The pretty new Victoria Park Splashpad uses a mixture of raised troughs and sunken rills to make sure the fun is always flowing and with buttons to squirt water into action, or barriers to hold it back, so there are so many ways to play. Even cloudy days can bring watery fun, as children do not have to get wet when using the new equipment. The...
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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 ...
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Creaseys Drive Adventure Playground - Crawley
On long hot sunny days Creasys Drive is the place to be, set among the shade of the trees and play structures there is always plenty to do. Grab a jar and go bug hunting, join us as we spill out on to the field for a game of rounders or when we get the bouncy castle out! Winter doesn’t stop us, there is still a lot going on...
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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...
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Go Ape Tree Top Adventure - Crawley
Featuring Tree Top Junior and our classic Tree Top Adventure. We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! There’s no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a birthday party, corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make our courses as fun and as accessible as possible. Our NEW...
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Tilgate Park
Tilgate Park is Crawley’s flagship open air leisure facility attracting hundreds of thousands of people each year from all over the South East region. The park was recently awarded Green Flag status for the ninth year running due to the excellent facilities it offers to people of all ages including an £80,000 adventure playground...
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Millpond Adventure Playground - Crawley
At Millpond Adventure Playground we encourage imaginative play and make believe. We even have fancy dress football tournaments, where you can wear your own costume or choose from our dressing up box. If you are bored with your Xbox or Playstation3 try out some games your parents may remember in our retro games zone where Nintendo 64 is...
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Waterlea Adventure Playground
Waterlea Adventure Playground with an Adventure Cove theme offers indoor and outdoor facilities, parents seating, picnic area, refreshments, sports, pool, and art and craft. Outside there is a huge play structure that offers the opportunity to climb, swing, hang, jump, spin, slide, dig and bounce to your hearts content. Its a great place for...
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Cherry Lane Adventure Playground
Cherry Lane Adventure Playground with a Wild West Town theme offers indoor and outdoor facilities, parents seating, picnic area, refreshments, sports, pool, and art and craft. Outside there are huge play structures that offer the opportunity to climb, swing, hang, jump, spin, slide, dig and bounce to your hearts content. Its a great place for...
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Blackberry Farm - Lewes
Blackberry Farm is set within 18 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside in the village of Whitesmith. Our family run farm is home to over 200 animals and wildfowl. We have carefully chosen our comprehensive collection of animals for their variety, character and good nature. They are all extremely friendly, most can be petted or...
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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,...
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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...
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The Drove - Newhaven
FUN FACTORY (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 9pm. PARTY PACKAGES Please ring for details on party packages. Private parties with exclusive use of fun house are available. CHARGES £2.00 per child per hour. We are...
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Chichester Harbour Water Tours - East Wittering
We offer a variety of different types of trip based on the needs of your group or family. Trips leave up to 4 times daily during the high season. Prices Public trips Adults £7.50 ( 1 1/2 hr trip ) Children £4.50 Group rate £7.00 ( 1 1/2 hr trip ) Bird watching £8.50 (2hr trip ) Minimum group charter...
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West Wittering Beach - Chichester
Offering wonderful views of Chichester Harbour and the South Downs beyond, the natural and unspoilt sandy beach of West Wittering has been a favourite destination for a family day out for generations. The highest water quality and excellent facilities have made it one of the premier Blue Flag beaches in the country. ...
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Woodland Adventures
Your mission is to send your team into enemy territory and, whilst under heavy fire, retrieve both of the fuel pods and return them to your safe zone. The enemy have a heavily defended base overlooking your objective. You will need a plan of attack and retreat to complete your task in a set time limit – tough when you have limited health and...
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Seaford Bay Beach
The bay is a wave-cut platform containing a 4 mile shingle beach. To the east it is backed by the chalk cliffs of Seaford Head Nature Reserve. It is a quiet family beach.
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Horley - Air Balloon
WACKY WAREHOUSE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Monday-Thursday 9.30am - 8pm last admissions 7pm. Friday 9.30am - 9pm last admissions 8pm. Saturday 11am - 9pm last admissions 8pm. Sunday 11am - 8pm last admissions 7pm. TOTS TIME Term Time: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm. CHILDREN'S...
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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.
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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. ...
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Wilderness Wood - Hadlow Down
Enjoy a crisp autumn walk in the wood and a hearty brunch, lunch or tea in the Barn cafe. Stock up on firewood for the cold months ahead and book a place on our popular fungus courses. Wilderness Wood is open every day, from 10 am until 5.30pm or dusk if dusk is earlier. During December ...
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Funland - Hayling Island
Funland Amusement Park offers the whole family a great day out with a wide range of fantastic attractions for young and old, both inside and out. Experience the thrill of our, full looping, 'Klondike' Roller Coaster, 'Wild River' Log Ride, or challenge yourself to a round on one of the craziest 'themed' Golf Courses you have ever...
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Hayling Island Beach
Hayling Island Beach Part of the beach, at west Beachlands, boasts the International Blue Flag, and the Solent Water Quality Award in recognition of its high standards of beach and foreshore management and good water quality. Beachlands itself is over 100 acres of land between Sea Front (road) and the shore. Its grassy dunes, gorse, wild...
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
Get up close to your local wildlife at our Surrey Wildlife Festival. Join the fun with activities including meet the animals, face painting, games, food & drink and much much more. Limited parking for disabled. Cost: Adults £4, under 16’s £3, under 3’s FREE, family ticket £10 Start date: 08 June 2013,...
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Polesden Lacey
An established Royal country retreat, Polesden Lacy offers an insight into the opulence of a classic Edwardian manor, from the solid gold room to the Faberge trappings, plus extensive art works from oils to ceramics displayed. To help keep young kids interested in the house there is also a vintage dress up chest provided. Outside in the 1400...
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Hatchlands Park
The stately homeHatchlands Park contains exemplary tenant Alec Cobbe’s collection of paintings and fine furniture. They also display the infamous Cobbe Collection, Europe’s largest collection of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers including Bach, Chopin and Elgar. The kids aren't permitted to tinkle the ivories...
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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...
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Surrey Hills Llamas - Guildford
See the beautiful Surrey Hills come alive this Spring with a Llama Trek. Our footpaths are lined with pretty primroses and stunning bluebells, blossom, catkins and pussy willow provide a canopy as we trek to Hambledon Heath to look across the Weald of Surrey and Sussex. After your trek through this quiet corner of England The Merry...
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Stoke Park - Guildford
Stoke Park is Guildford's largest and best-known park, and is described by local people as "the lungs of Guildford". It is an extremely diverse and well-used green space with over 52 hectares of leisure facilities. The park and its woodland have remained more or less intact since they were laid out as a full park in the 18th ...
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Craggy Island Indoor Climbing Centre
Whether you have never climbed more than a few feet off the ground, or you are the current world climbing champion, Craggy has what you need. With 100 rope lines of both lead and top rope climbing, plus our highly regarded bouldering wall, it is one of the largest and best loved climbing walls in the UK. Our highly motivated and...
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The British Wildlife Centre - Lingfield
See over forty different native wild animal species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer...and everything in between. We open... EVERY WEEKEND AND PUBLIC HOLIDAY from March to the end of October AND DAILY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. EASTER HOLIDAY: Saturday 9 April - Monday 25 April Outside public opening dates we are...
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The Peacock
This large pub has 150 covers and a huge beer garden for the summer months. The younger family members are offered an outdoor play area to keep them amused and, in turn, give their carers a chance to chill out and have some uninterrupted conversation.
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The Plough / Millers - Bletchingley
Outside, there is a children's play area and we get the bouncy castle out when the sun is shining! Being just half an hour from the coast and not far from Leeds Castle, Millers is a fun place for all the family.
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Ride The Hill
One of the World's top Mountainboard Centres, Ride the Hill - XBP has something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! Whether you are trying out mountain boarding for the first time, racing down the Boarder X course or playing on the Slopestyle, you will not be disappointed. And for the non-riders the lakeside location and...
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Evolution Indoor Climbing - Tunbridge Wells
Here at Evolution were really passionate about climbing. Whether you a beginner just starting out, or a advanced veteran there will be something to challenge you here at our state of the art centre. We have a huge dedicated bouldering area, a separate top-rope climbing area with new lead wall and a superb woody training...
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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...
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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,...
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Knockhatch Adventure Park - Hailsham
There's just so much to see and do here at Knockhatch Adventure Park there is something for everyone.With an animal farm and falconry enclosure to enjoy the beasts and birds! Set in 80 acres of countryside, the Park offers a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities, from crazy golf, to indoor soft play, quadapillar barrel...
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Michelham Priory and Gardens - Hailsham
Michelham Priory is a very beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors – history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. There is a well-stocked Gift Shop and a self-service restaurant serving teas, coffees, cold drinks,...
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Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds is a 300 acre estate including woodland, formal themed gardens and of course a 15th century moated castle. Made from red brick Herstmonceux Castle is one of the earliest examples of a brick built building in England. As well as operating throughout spring and summer as a popular tourist attraction,...
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North Downs Way National Trail
North Downs Way National Trail is a great way to explore all that this area has to offer. You don’t have to walk the whole trail as there is so much to see whichever section you choos to wander along, plus there are some circular trails to follow, so there is something for everyone. Spectacular scenery, wonderful rolling countryside,...
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Southsea Model Village
Southsea model village is located on Southsea sea front just 30 seconds walk from the beach. The model village is a delightful place to spend time for both young and old with attractions for everyone. Among our grounds and plants are beautifully crafted model buildings and characters. We also have our share of model trains...
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Bocketts Farm Park - Leatherhead
Bocketts farm is a working family farm set in beautiful countryside on the slopes of the North Downs in Surrey. We have lots of old and modern breeds of animals and many other attractions for all the family both inside and out. A great day out whatever the weather! We welcome all visitors. Being a working farm, no two days are quite the same!...
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