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Ashdown Forest Llama Park
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East Grinstead, East Sussex
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RELAX WITH OUR FRIENDLY LLAMAS IN PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS.
Stroll around the 30 acre Park, take in the magnificent views across Ashdown Forest, and get close to over 100 llamas, alpacas and reindeer. Also adventure play area, Llama Information barn, and unique shop full of Fairtrade sheep’s wool and alpaca knitwear and accessories, South American crafts and musical instruments, Sussex books, local preserves and unusual children’s toys. The Coffee Shop has lovely views and serves delicious Sussex Cream Teas. Pre book an escorted Llama Walk for the ultimate llama experience. No admission charge if just visiting Shop and Coffee Shop.
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Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
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Halland, Nr. Lewes
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Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum is a perfect day out for all the family.
Come and explore the Palladian House and gardens, the extensive bird reserve and the Motor Museum with its eclectic range of cars. Ride the Minature Railway up to the Woodland and take an atmospheric trail past bronze age and saxon houses. The childrens' playarea has an aerial walkway through trees, willow tunnels, and plenty of space to let off steam. To top it off our tearooms serve home cooked food. We have lots of seasonal activities and events taking place, see our website for more details.
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Blackberry Farm
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Whitesmith, East Sussex
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Set within 18 acres, Blackberry Farm is home to over 180 animals to meet and feed. Tractor rides, pony rides and extensive play areas: café open all day serving hot meals and lighter bites. Seasonal events. OPEN ALL YEAR. Tel: 01825 872912.
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Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings
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Hastings, East Sussex
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THE ULTIMATE UNDERSEA SAFARI
Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, native sharks, stingrays, giant octopus and hundreds of other incredible aquatic creatures. Explore the dazzling beauty of a coral reef and journey through the spectacular tropical ocean display in a transparent underwater tunnel.
Over 30 living displays recreate amazing undersea habitats from local waters to exotic seas. Informative, entertaining talks and feeding displays throughout the day.
Blue Reef Aquarium, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3DW. Open daily from 10am (closed Christmas Day). For more information call 01424 718776 or visit www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
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Brighton Sea Life Centre
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Brighton, East Sussex
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The Brighton SEA LIFE centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 50 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family! Watch in amazement as giant turtles and sharks glide above you in our underwater tunnel. Come and visit our Tropical Reef- Complete with a shark encircled wreck and breath taking tropical coral! Enjoy holding crabs and learning about the shoreline at our rockpool display. Feeding the rays is also an unforgettable experience, but watch out for the lively sea bass!
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Drusillas Park
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Alfriston, East Sussex
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Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country Drusillas Park offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with nature with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and crocodiles to penguins and meerkats. But animals are only half the fun – Go Wild! Go Bananas! and Amazon Adventure are paradise for anyone who needs to let off steam and Thomas the Tank Engine offers a train service 362 days a year. Don’t miss close encounters in Lemurland, or our brand new adventure maze quest – Eden’s Eye, open from Easter 2010.
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Fishers Farm Park
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Wisborough Green
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Situated within the West Sussex countryside, Fishers Farm Park is a perfect day out for young families and grandparents alike. A huge variety of animals with lambs piglets, goats, rabbits and more...! There are indoor soft play zones, toddler play areas, and numerous outdoor attractions to enjoy – The Alpine Adventure, Skating Rink, Summit Plummet, Toboggan Run, Climbing Wall, Zip slides, Merry-go-rounds and Bouncy Pillows! Tractor and trailer rides, a scary journey through a ghost tunnel, a thrilling “barrel bug” ride, a gentle pony ride in the sand school and the “meet the animals” show. New “Spanish Galleon” coming soon...!
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Knockhatch Adventure Park
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Hailsham, East Sussex
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Fun and Adventure for all the Family. At Knockhatch Adventure Park, there's plenty to see and do for everyone, from a large adventure playground, a children's farm, go-karts, birds of prey, crazy golf, bungee trampolines, quadapillar rides, sandpits and more...New for 2010! Have fun in Froggies, our all new massive indoor soft play area, for lots of fun no matter what the weather! Next door to the Park is our Ski and Snowboard centre, which, with its 110m dry ski slope, is great for skiing practice and lessons, and toboggan parties
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Middle Farm
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Firle, East Sussex
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A working dairy farm at the foot of the South Downs. Meet all your farmyard favourites and watch the Jerseys being milked each afternoon. Visit the award-winning Farm Shop for the finest local farm produce including our own beef and raw Jersey milk, more than 80 British cheeses and delicious baking from our own kitchens. Relax and enjoy a quiet coffee, luscious lunch or sumptuous cream tea in the family-friendly restaurant and marvel at the flavours to be found in the National Collection of Cider and Perry. Pick up a memento of your visit in the Skies and Scarecrows giftshop.
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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
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Ringmer, nr Lewes
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Visit our beautiful animal sanctuary in the heart of Sussex. We are open to visitors all year round, 7 days a week. Raystede finds homes for hundreds of abandoned, stray or needy animals, whilst others remain here for the rest of their lives. We have an extensive Aviary, Rabbitry, Small Animal House, Terrapin/Tortoise enclosure, Cattery, Kennels and field animals on our 50 acre site. Enjoy walks around the centre and in the bird sanctuary. We also have a Gift / Charity Shop - Picnic area and Disabled facilities. Entry is free of charge.
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RSPB Pulborough Brooks
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Pulborough, West Sussex
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Set in a sheltered valley within the South Downs National Park, a visit to RSPB Pulborough Brooks makes an ideal day out for all ages. The Visitor Centre and reserve is open all year and has superb views over the Arun Valley towards the South Downs.
The reserve's clearly marked Wetland and Heathland nature trails offer gentle walks with a wealth of wildlife to discover throughout the year, and children’s activity packs are available to hire.
The superb visitor centre includes a popular tearoom with terrace, gift shop, and children’s play area. Special Events run throughout the year.
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Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
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A family run farm for animal lovers of all ages; the worlds largest collection of breeds of sheep (55) and all the other farm favourites; tame enough to touch and feed .Daily bottle feeding sessions, tractor rides, tea room, gift shop, and picnic areas. Lambing time 6th. March to 3rd. May Closed 4th. May to 2nd. July Shearing and sheep milking 3rd. July to 5th. September. Mobile farm unit for visits to schools open days etc. No dogs . Sorry credit and debit cards not accepted. Open daily 2 – 5 weekdays, 11- 5 weekends and East Sussex school holidays.
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Spring Barn Farm Park
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Lewes, East Sussex
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Set in the spectacular South Downs National Park Spring Barn
Farm Park is the perfect family day out.
Jumping pillows, indoor/outdoor play areas, tractor & trailer rides (seasonal) and lots of animals to meet. The Farmhouse Kitchen
serves delicious home - cooked meals all day, every day.
Our campsite is open from end of March – September with
fantastic views of the Downs- ideal for walking, cycling and our
famous cream teas.
Enjoy four seasons of fun! Lambing, Easter egg hunt (BH weekend
only) ,THEMED GIANT SUMMER MAIZE MAZE, spooky Halloween and a magical Christmas – something for all year!
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WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
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Arundel, West Sussex
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WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is a 65-acre reserve in an idyllic setting, nestled at the base of the South Downs National Park. Gliding through the reed beds in silent electric boats to glimpse a rare water vole or see vividly-coloured kingfishers. Another prized resident is the nene geese, saved from extinction by WWT founder Sir Peter Scott. Springtime fills the valley with wildflowers and warbler songs; summer brings exciting pond-dipping discoveries; as winter starts, Bewick’s swans return and water rails emerge.
Families enjoy our year-round childrens adventure areas and daily hand-feeding of the many birds.
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