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Paradise Park and Gardens

Newhaven, East Sussex

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Paradise Park in Newhaven pairs formal and informal gardens, with small lakes, waterfalls and fountains, with indoor planthouses and the Planet Earth Museum. Children can follow the Dinosaur Safari and use the Playzone, and there is a restaurant and coffee shop. A Halloween trail runs through October.

Highlights

  • Gardens with lakes, waterfalls and fountains
  • Planthouses
  • Planet Earth Museum
  • Dinosaur Safari
  • Playzone

Good to know

  • The Halloween Trail runs from 3 October to 1 November 2026
  • Santa's Grotto runs in November and December; check dates on the website

Getting there

Paradise Park and Gardens, Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0DH

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Checked on 15 October 2026 against paradisepark.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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