Photo: Bewl WaterActive and adventure days out with kids in Sussex
11 active and adventure days out in Sussex that suit families, each checked against official sources. Of these, 9 have indoor space and 5 are marked as suiting toddlers.
Age, height and weight limits often differ by activity, so check the venue's website before you book.
Paid entry
Each card shows the price band; the listing has the details.
Photo: Bewl WaterBewl Water
Bewl Water is the South East's largest reservoir, set in the High Weald on the Kent and Sussex border with 13 miles of shoreline. Come for a lakeside walk or bike ride, a watersports session or a summer day on the inflatable Aqua Park, then refuel at the Waterfront Café. It suits families, active groups and dog walkers, and can easily fill a day.
Image: Brighton i360Brighton i360
A glass viewing pod that rises 138 metres up a slender tower on Brighton seafront for views over the city, the South Downs and the Channel. Each flight lasts about 25 minutes, with a bar on board and a cafe at the foot of the tower.
Image: Drusillas ParkDrusillas Park
A family zoo aimed at younger children, mixing animals with rides, play areas and soft play. It is one of the easiest full days out in East Sussex for families with under-10s.
Image: Go ApeGo Ape Crawley (Tilgate)
High ropes, zip wires and treetop crossings in the woods of Tilgate Park, just off the M23 at Crawley. Older children and adults take on the Treetop Challenge, while younger ones can try the lower Treetop Adventure course.
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Image: Out of BoundsOut of Bounds
An indoor and outdoor activity centre near Angmering with something for every age, from soft play and Clip 'n Climb walls to ten pin bowling and laser tag. Outside there is adventure golf, high ropes, adventure nets and jumping pillows, and a café serves hot and cold food all day.
Image: Brighton Palace PierBrighton Palace Pier
Brighton's classic pleasure pier, with a funfair at the far end, big arcades halfway along and fish and chips all the way. Even without the rides, the walk out over the sea is worth doing.
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Image: Fishers Farm ParkFishers Farm Park
A family-run adventure farm with animals to meet, more than 50 rides and attractions, and indoor soft play included in the ticket. It copes well with a wet day thanks to its indoor play and picnic barn.
Image: Harbour ParkHarbour Park
Harbour Park is a seaside family amusement park on Littlehampton's beach, with more than 15 attractions. Outdoor rides and arcades sit alongside indoor soft play, a pirate-themed escape room and Toddler Town, a set of role-play rooms with a supermarket, vet and building site. It covers both sunny and wet days on the coast.
Image: Knockhatch Adventure ParkKnockhatch Adventure Park
Knockhatch near Hailsham mixes a small zoo with rides and play for a rain-or-shine family day. Visit the Jungle Kingdom zoo and owl display arena, ride Blackbeard's Buccaneer, and use the indoor and outdoor play areas, with bookable experiences with capybaras, lemurs, meerkats and owls. It opens almost every day of the year.
Image: Smugglers AdventureSmugglers Adventure
An atmospheric tour through more than an acre of St Clement's Caves under Hastings' West Hill, telling the story of the area's smuggling gangs. Life-sized scenes, interactive exhibits and sound effects bring 18th-century life underground to life.
Image: Tulleys Tulip FestTulleys Farm
A family farm near Turners Hill, growing since 1911 and now best known for its seasonal events, from the spring Tulip Festival to the Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkin Nights and Shocktober Fest scream park in autumn. Year round there are five themed escape rooms with a bar and lounge, and a tea room serving breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea.
Questions people ask
Which of these suit toddlers?
Our listings mark Drusillas Park, Out of Bounds, Fishers Farm Park, Harbour Park and Knockhatch Adventure Park as suiting toddlers and young children.
Which of these have indoor space?
Our listings show indoor space at Brighton i360, Drusillas Park, Out of Bounds, Brighton Palace Pier, Fishers Farm Park, Harbour Park, Knockhatch Adventure Park and Smugglers Adventure and 1 more. The others are listed as outdoor visits, so dress for the weather.