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Adventure parks

For a true family adventure, head to Knockhatch Adventure Park in Hailsham or Drusillas Park in Alfriston. Both are home to lots of exciting animals for you to meet, feed and pet, and both have exciting rides and soft play areas. You'll want to allow a whole day for your visit, as there's so much to do.

Knockhatch Adventure Park

Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham, features a Petting Farm, Owl Sanctuary Centre, Meerkat Experiences, Dragon's Castle, Wallaby Walk Through, Wave Rider, Froggies Soft Play, The Lost World Play Barn, Froggie's Soft Play, The Cannon Arena, Chestnut Wood Adventure Play. Pirates Cove, Boating Lake, Picnic Areas and more.
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Drusillas Park

Widely regarded as the best small zoo in Europe, the award-winning Drusillas Park in East Sussex offers a fun finding-out day out for all the family.
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Clambers Play Centre
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Hastings Adventure and Crazy Golf

Hastings Adventure Golf is the UK home of Miniature Golf and features no less than 3, 18-hole courses... Pirate Golf, Adventure Golf and Crazy Golf.
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Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves

An exciting adventure for all the family as you explore the sandstone wonders of St Clements Caves and discover many surprises around every darkened corner.
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The Observatory Science Centre

The Observatory Science Centre is one of the leading "hands-on" science centres with over 100 exhibits. As the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, with its domes and telescopes, visitors can savour its unique atmosphere.
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Bewl Water

Bewl Water is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located in the heart of the High Weald. Home to the largest stretch of inland water in the South East, Bewl Water boasts a stunning reservoir, scenic woodland walks, cycle paths as well as many activities for the whole family.
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Playland
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