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Arundel Wetland Centre
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Arundel, West Sussex
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There is something new every season at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Springtime fills the valley with wildflowers and warbler songs; summer brings exciting pond-dipping discoveries; as winter starts the swans return and water rails emerge. All year around you can glide with a guide on free boat safari to glimpse a water vole or vividly-coloured kingfishers. Hand feed our collection birds, including the rare nene geese. Our wide trails offer gentle walks with lovely views of the South Downs and Arundel Castle. The Water’s Edge cafe and the gift shop are housed in the Visitors centre.
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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 our herd of nine reindeer. Also adventure play area, Information barn, and unique shop full of alpaca knitwear and fur accessories. Our gift shop also sells 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 with home made scones. 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 Country Park
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Halland, Nr. Lewes, BN8 5AF
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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! Coming in 2011… Meet the Superheroes of the marine world - the creatures that would steal the honours in any sub-marine book of records! From the Giant Pacific Octopus to the incredible Coconut Crab with claws like giant bolt-cutters, plus many others with talents to amaze and astonish you.
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Coombes Farm Experience
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Church Farm, Coombes, Lancing BN15 0RS
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Tour a fully working independent family farm on an educational trailer ride. Set in the South Downs, 1,000 acres of farmland with 800 ewes, 200 Sussex cattle, cornfields and conservation areas. Open daily at lambing time, 9th March to 14th April 2013 to see over 1,000 lambs and 80 calves being born. Other trips available. Come coarse fishing at Passies Pond – open all year. For sheep shearing, summer holiday specials, open days and events visit the website. Open 9th March – Mid October. Tel: 01273 452028 to book or email berty@coombes.co.uk
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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 Europe and South East England’s Visitor Attraction of the Year 2010/2011, Drusillas Park offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with nature with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and otters 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 the brand new walk-through parrot aviary – Lory Landing.
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Fishers Farm Park
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Wisborough Green
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A much loved family attraction, the multi-award-winning Fishers Adventure Farm Park is arguably the number one all-inclusive, all-year attraction in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. Officially announced this year as one of the ‘Best Farm Attractions in the UK’. Fishers is undoubtedly the ultimate day out for any family, and promises a farm-tastic day of fun come rain or shine!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”!
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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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National Cat Centre
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Chelwood Gate RH17 7TT
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If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise! A trip to the National Cat Centre, set in acres of delightful woodland, is a memorable experience for all the family and, what’s more, it’s free to visit. Come and meet our gorgeous cats and kittens looking for new loving homes. The centre includes a café, gift shop, picnic area and nature trail. We can also arrange talks and behind-the-scenes tours for educational and community groups.
OPEN DAILY 10am-4pm (except 25/26 Dec and 1 Jan). Free entry. Tel: 01825 741330.
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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
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Ringmer, nr Lewes
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Raystede aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary and people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Approximately 1500 unwanted and abandoned animals are brought to us each year. We are passionate about the wellbeing of all animals and are committed to giving them the best possible life.
We rehome dogs, cats and small companion animals and provide life-time care for our sanctuary animals such as our Equine herd.
Raystede houses the biggest aviary of its kind in Europe.
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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 5th March till 2nd May and shearing and sheep milking 2nd July till 4th 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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