Here's a list of 43 places to go and things to do with the kids that shouldn't cost a thing!
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A very large open space, ideal for ball games, kite flying (the wind is often quite brisk!), etc. An excellent play area which has been refitted in the last yea ...
Probably best known for the Anchor Inn. Good food and a lovely garden by the river. Many good walk in the area. Boat hire is £6 per hour for adults, £3 for unde ...
Family cycling through beautiful woodlands. Top-speed singletrack mountain biking. Freeride Area. Cycle hire. Cycling for disabled people. Also adventure tra ...
Over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum, including hundreds ...
The park was once a Council waste tip until reclaimed in the late 1950’s! It is now a large (45 acres) open space offering a range of sports and leisure facilit ...
An ideal place for walking, wildlife watching or enjoying a picnic, Buchan Country Park has plenty to offer. Lose yourself amongst the birch trees, wander aroun ...
Excellent playground equipment for all ages. Loads of slides and swings for babies/toddlers and older children. Really good climbing frame for the 4-8 year old ...
This wild west themed adventure play ground is excellent for children of all ages. It has great big wooden play structures built like a wild west village. It ha ...
The trails winds it's way through 11 miles of Sussex countryside. Ideal for safe cycling and walking. Bikes are available for hire. Car parking available at He ...
The Coastal Link makes a relaxing half-day alternative to sightseeing. The Coastal Link is an important pedestrian, bridle and cycle path, which runs along the ...
The Dyke Railway Trail follows part of the route taken by the old Dyke Railway Branch Line. You can enjoy the fine views of downland, farmland and sea. The path ...
Field Place is a fine example of an 18th Century English Country House and has a unique atmosphere of tranquillity which has been created by generations of loca ...
A former railway line, the Forest Way is a flat tree-lined track winding through peaceful fields and small farms. The main route is nine and a half miles long, ...
Adventure for the under 12's and the family that's young at heart is the promise at Fort Fun's action packed two acre family fun park in Eastbourne. Entrance is ...
Friston Forest offers an infinite number of way marked routes for visitors to explore the beech woods. It's undulating terrain makes it popular with walkers and ...
Located on the south-west side of Crawley, Goffs Park covers some 50 acres and features open parkland, lakes, children's play areas, 18 hole pitch & putt course ...
Sunday lunchtime meetings are free to get in and watch. One of the most scenic of all greyhound stadia in the British Isles. Its big, sweeping circuit is recogn ...
For the perfect family day out you simply must visit Harbour Park. Not only does it have all the old favourites such as The Waltzer and Dodgems, but kids can al ...
This Victorian Town Park was originally known as the Peoples Park and is 4.3 hectares or 11 acres in size. The park contains a great play area, a basketb ...
Horsham Park is a haven of green space with a lake, trees, wildlife and colourful flowerbeds. The Conservatory Café is an ideal spot to stop for refreshment an ...
It is very well equipped for pre-school children to have fun and play within a fenced area so they don't have to come into dangerous contact with the sea or the ...
This site provides excellent outdoor play for children with special needs and disabilities. The huge play structures have access for whellchair users and those ...
It is permanently manned by lifeguards and the ice cream kiosk selling inflatable toys, water pistols and refreshments is open daily from 11 am - 5 pm. ...
Hove's Pirates playground has a vast playground and padding pool. The mainly wooden playground has a castle, a beach-shaped sandpit and sunshades like sails. Th ...
It's great fun, costs nothing and kids and adults have been playing it for years. For avid Pooh fans, the Pooh Corner shop in nearby Hartfield is crammed with s ...
The Raystede Centre was founded by Miss Raymonde-Hawkins in 1952 to prevent and relieve cruelty to animals and to protect them from unnecessary suffering. Aroun ...
Situated in the beautiful Cuckmere valley, with traffic-free routes for all abilities, taking in the Seven Sisters Country Park and the 1700 acre Friston Forest ...
With increasing numbers of flights taking off and landing at Shoreham Airport, your certain to see lots of aircraft. Children are fascinated by planes and helic ...
The Park offers a selection of recreational activities including an adventure-style play area, orienteering course and tuition in canoeing, sailing and windsurf ...
Originally a millpond and situated in the grounds of Arundel Park, Swanbourne Lake was painted by both Turner and Constable. Rowing boats are available to hire. ...
a family run and family welcoming public house that run regular family fun days. Has a toddlers bouncy castle and trampoline with safety cage. kids menu. ...
400 acreas of landscaped gardens and ornamental lakes. The "Ark In The Park" is home to some of the world's rarest creatures. There are pigs, sheep, guinee pig, ...
Swimming is a great form of exercise whatever your age or fitness level and because it does not impact on joints it is suitable for most people to do. At freed ...
Great tea rooms with chickens, ducks ,goats, pony which the children can feed. Lovely open garden with avary and garden toys for the kids. Fantastic cakes and ...
The Lido offers fun fair type rides, two cafes, beach shops and an ice cream kiosk. There are tables and chairs dotted around these low-key attractions, perfect ...
