Henfold Lakes - A Family Day Out
Not everybody are all anglers so there must be alternative venues and here are some suggestions you may like to try for child and family oriented days out within very easy reach of your base at Henfold Lakes
Drusillas
Park
Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 3QS,
Tel 01323 874100
Charming small animal zoo and more! including otters, penguins,
bats. Adventure golf, train rides. Also Playland - a paradise
for anyone who needs to let off steam, packed with slides and
swings, ropes and climbable things.
Fishers
Farm Park
Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex,
RH14 0EG,
Tel 01403 700063
Best Farm Attraction in the UK - A unique mixture of
rural farmyard and dynamic adventure play, including new Barrel
Bug ride and jumping pillow. A fabulous family day out open 363
days a year all inclusive all weather. Barn Restaurant.
Cuckmere Cycle Co Ltd
Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat,
Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4AD,
Tel 01323 870310
Great cycle trails in 1700 acres of forest and bikes for everyone.
Cycle down to the sea on cycle track. Mountain bikes, family
bikes, trailer bikes all for hire
Brighton Sea Life Centre
Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex,
BN2 1TB,
Tel 01273 604234
Creatures from the deep. Be amazed as you come face to face with
some of the worlds most deadly and poisonous sea creatures, including
sea snakes, lion fish, poison arrow frogs and jellyfish.
Harbour Park
Seafront, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5ll
Tel 01903 721200
Log Flume, Dodgems, Adventure Golf at Harbour Park. Attractions
include favourites such as the or brave the Horror Hotel and
Crazy Bikes! The indoor Skating Rink, Arcade and Coffee Bar are
open all year round.
Earnley
Butterflies and Gardens
133, Almodington Lane, Earnley,
West Sussex PO20 7JR
Butterflies, Theme Gardens, Museums and Exotic animal rescue
centre, cafe, play and picnic area. A great day out for all the
family whatever the weather.
WWT Arundel
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mill Street,
Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PB UK,
Tel : 01903 883355
Fabulous collection of ducks, geese and swans worth visiting
any time of year, but great in Winter. Indoor children's activity
area. Restaurant, cafe, gift shop and art gallery. Picnic area.
Underwater World
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW,
Tel 01424 444412
Walk 'beneath the waves' through a stunning 15 metre long glass
tunnel below a huge reef pool. A great place to go especially
for our younger visitors if they are to care about our seas and
the life within. Talks, feeding displays. Shop / Cafe.
Hastings
Castle & The 1066 Story
The Castle Hall, Stonefield Road, Hastings, East
Sussex, TN34 1QB
Tel 01424 444412
Explore the fascinating ruins and enjoy panoramic views
over the English Channel. On a promontory above Hastings are
the ruins of the castle, one of the first built by William
of Normandy in 1067 after the Battle of Hastings. School visits.
Smugglers Adventure
St Clements Caves, Hastings, TN34 3RG
Tel 01424 444412
Website A labyrinth of Tunnels, Caverns and dark passages.
Great fun for all the family as you explore the caverns that
conceal Hastings' history of smuggling, bootlegging & warring
gangs! Plenty of surprises in many a darkened corner...!!