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The
Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux, Hailsham
East Sussex BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
The Observatory Science Centre has lots of indoor hand-on
exhibits that children will love discovering. Plus there
are outdoor interactive exhibits too!
Open 7 days a week from 27th January - 2nd December
2007. Also open the weekends of January 13/14,
20/21 and December 8/9.
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Location:
The Observatory Science Centre is two miles
east of Herstmonceux village, on the Boreham Street to
Pevensey Road. Look for the sign to 'Herstmonceux Castle
and Science Centre' from the A271.
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Drusillas
Park
Alfriston, East Sussex
Tel: 01323
874100
A delightful animal park that’s home to monkeys,
penguins, otters, bats, pets and many more. There’s
also soft play, outdoor playground and play equipment,
Thomas Tank Engine train, bouncy castle, café,
restaurant.
Understandably it’s the number one attraction
for days out with kids as voted for by Southern FM
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Sea
Life Centre
Marine Parade, Brighton, East
Sussex BN2 1TB
Tel: 01273 604234
Reportedly the oldest operating aquarium in the world,
you can see giant turtles, stingrays, sharks, seahorses,
tropical fish and walk through the underwater tunnel.
Great experience for the whole family. |

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Knockhatch
Adventure Park
Off the A22,
Just north of Eastbourne, and just west of
Hailsham,
East Sussex
BN27 3GD
Tel: 01323 442051
This is actually a hidden gem! There is an adventure
playground with forts and assault courses, a boating
lake where you can go rowing, a children's farm with
animals and birds, birds of prey, an indoor softplay
place, go-karts, a playground for under 10s with
a huge sand pit.
There's also bungee trampolines, rock climbing, slides
and crazy golf. Bring your own picnic or get food
at one of their 3 eateries. It's absolutely fabulous
in a very non-tacky way. A full day out for children
of all ages.
Open throughout the summer from 10am -
5.30pm. Tesco days out vouchers are accepted.

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Ashdown
Forest Riding Centre
King Standing Farm, Black Hill Road,
Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1XE
Tel: 0781 809 3880
The Ashdown Forest Riding Centre is located
in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, there
are 6500 acres of unspoilt beautiful heathland
and woodland. Pony Trekking and Stud
Farm, Pony rides and pony birthday parties.
Located on the B2118, the Tunbridge Wells Road from Kind
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The
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings
Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, East
Sussex TN34 3DW
Tel: 01424 718 776
Lots of sea creatures including jellyfish, seahorses,
puffer fish and lobsters.
They have regular talks and feeding displays plus
an education room where children to do word
searches, drawing and colouring. It's also
a good place to sit and rest for parents/grandparents!
There are toilets/changing facilities and also
a small cafe and gift shop.
Open daily from 10am and last admission:
March - October
5pm
November - February 4pm
Closed on Christmas Day
Please ring 01424 718 776 for up to date admission
prices and group offers.
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