The Lewes area is bursting with activities for the kids. Whether they want to run free on the downs, explore the shoreline or discover our local history, the Lewes district is a child friendly place with many visitor attractions sympathetically designed with the whole family in mind.
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Cloaked in mystery and protected by its impressive ramparts, Newhaven Fort has been keeping secrets safely hidden for almost 150 years. Venture inside this extraordinary Victorian structure to discover its fascinating and surprising past and help to celebrate and forge its exciting future.
Journey deep into the vast network of tunnels, venture on to the ramparts and gun emplacements to soak up the stunning views, and unlock the secret stories of the people who lived and worked at Newhaven Fort. Explore hundreds of genuine military artifacts housed in the casemates lining the Parade Ground and reveal their hidden history. Don’t miss the realistic air-raid recreation in the Blitz Bomb Shelter and the fascinating Home Front exhibition.
There’s also an ever-changing programme of living history events and activities for children.
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Pells Pool
Pells Pool is one of Lewes’ best kept secrets and it’s the oldest documented freshwater outdoor public swimming pools in the country. The Pells Pool is a spring-fed pool – 46 metres long by 23 metres wide. This is a fantastic spot to spend the whole day as there are facilities here for the whole family to enjoy.
From 30 May onwards: 10am-7pm opening times will now be every weekday (except Tuesday due to Pells Paddlers), not just on Saturdays and Sundays as previously.
Early morning swims for over-16s every weekday, 7am-9am, from 30 May onwards until end August.
Early season opening times: 14 May-29 May: every day noon-7pm
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The Big Parks Project is a great place to take kids of all ages. Completed in March 2015 it boasts a large play facility for toddlers and an adventure playground for the older kids complete with a carved dragon, giant acorn tower and flying foxes. There is also a state of the art skate park and an ecologically sound cafe serving fresh coffee, lunch and snacks.
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Raystede Animal Sanctuary
Raystede is free to visit almost every day of the year. With its sizeable lakes and 43 acre site Raystede, offers a safe haven for visiting waterfowl as well as for chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. They also offer a lifelong home for goats, horses, ponies and donkeys which are no longer wanted.
Sky High Trampoline Park
This is a great place for kids of all ages to let off steam. Wall to wall trampolines for the kids and a cafe for the adults. Hourly sessions can be booked in advance. Perfect for those rainy days.
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Paradise Park
A nod to more innocent times, this attraction has bags of charm and is a great hit with the younger kids.This is the extraordinary life story of our planet from its earliest beginnings, following the progress of life from the big bang to the present day. There’s a Miniature railway to ride, a Triassic Treetops Adventure Playground and an indoor play area including soft play for the under fives.
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Lewes Castle and Priory Ruins
Lewes Priory and Castle are great spots for the whole family, rich in history and opportunities to picnic and play. The evocative remains of St Pancras Priory are the perfect backdrop for imaginary play and a more recent addition, the children’s playground with a castle theme, is also popular with locals and visitors alike. Look out for special activities at the castle on our Events Calendar.
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Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell railway runs through the heart of the Sussex weald, between Sheffield Park Station and the ancient market town of East Grinstead. Trains run every weekend and daily from Easter to October.Climb aboard, sit back and relax while you enjoy a journey behind one of the railway’s historic locomotives.
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Blackberry Farm
Go carts, swing boats, zip slides and tractor rides, Blackberry Farm is a fun filled day out for the kids, especially if they need to let off a little steam. As well as a variety of farm animals they have an indoor play area that includes an area for babies, the“sensory stars” area for visual stimulation and a flat zone for the less able bodied.
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Lewes
Charleston in Lewes is a new space in the heart of Lewes. Explore a changing season of exhibitions featuring works of art from around the world. Browse the shop, grab a bite at the café, and engage in community projects, artist-lead workshops,…
Lewes
The Pells Pool is the oldest documented freshwater outdoor public swimming pool in the United Kingdom, set in the beautiful town of Lewes in East Sussex.
Seaford
A great spot for families visiting Seaford Beach - Salts Cafe, children's playground, tennis courts, basket ball court, outdoor gym, skate park.
Peacehaven
This is a great place for kids of all ages to let off steam. Wall to wall trampolines for the kids and a cafe for the adults. Hourly sessions can be booked in advance. Perfect for those rainy days.
Lewes
Stretching over 180 hectares, Chailey Common Nature Reserve is one of the the largest commons in the south east of England. Here you will find an abundance of heather, grazing ponies, cattle and an impressive variety of birds.
HASSOCKS
The Mac’s Farm is a fourth generation organic egg farming family who really love what they do! The farm is located in the beautiful village of Ditchling in East Sussex.
SEAFORD
Rock Pooling at Hope Gap perfect on a sunny day when the tide is going out.
BRIGHTON
Falmer Stadium, known for sponsorship purposes as the American Express Community Stadium, or colloquially as the Amex, is a football stadium in the village of Falmer, near Brighton and Hove, Sussex, that serves as the home of Brighton & Hove Albion…
Newhaven
You can feel the maritime atmosphere at the West Quay, passing working fishing boats with a view of the ferry port opposite. Follow the path of the Ouse estuary to where it goes out to the sea. Visit family run Bickerstaffs Fishmongers for fresh,…
SEAFORD
Tidemills lies between Newhaven and The Buckle at Seaford. It is one of the last areas of accesible undeveloped coast for many miles.
Seaford
Just a short walk from the car park at South Hill Barn takes you to a breathtaking line of chalk cliffs. Undoubtedly one of the best places to enjoy spectacular views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley.
Lewes
Grange gardens were once the private garden of the grange built in 1542 by William Newton and briefly the home of John Evelyn the diarist. The gardens are a little piece of heaven on earth right in the centre of Lewes town, a lovely peaceful thing…
Newhaven
Planet Earth at Paradise Park is the perfect day out for all ages. Discover the fascinating world of animals and plants as well as the local history and Maritime Museum.
Seaford
With fantastic views of the Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Valley is a haven for wildlife, from over-wintering wildfowl to colourful wild flowers. Cradle Valley is a wonderful example of this species-rich chalk grassland, attracting rare and colourful…
Lewes
Nestling at the foot of Firle Beacon on the South Downs in Sussex, Middle Farm is a 625 acre working family farm. We offer a warm countryside welcome, with something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Ditchling
Drive , ride or walk to one of the highest points in East Sussex, the view is incredible.The summit of Ditchling Beacon is on the South Downs Way but is also easily accessible by car.
Lewes
Blackcap, in East Sussex, occupies 623 acres along the ridge of the South Downs, just west of the historic old town of Lewes. This stunning hilltop area offers fine views over The Weald to the north and across the dip-slope to the coast.
Lewes
Rathfinny Wine Estate was established in 2010. Based near Alfriston in the South Downs of Sussex, Rathfinny is just three miles from the sea, and its climate, chalk soils and aspect make it a perfect place to produce wine. Visit and enjoy estate…
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