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Children at the Observatory Science Centre

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  1. Add Stick Man Activity Trail at Bedgebury to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

    Telephone

    01580 879820

    Goudhurst

    The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree. Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man as you complete lots of fun stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 04:30
  2. Add Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden trail at Bateman's to your Itinerary

    Address

    East Sussex, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

    Telephone

    01435882302

    Burwash

    Flutter over to Bateman's this autumn and join Ben and his friends for a family-friendly trail that follows the story of 'Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden' by Kate Petty and Axel Scheffler.

    Venue

    Bateman's, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  3. Add Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

    Telephone

    01580830196

    Near Robertsbridge

    Young witches and wizards are wanted to take part in a thrilling quest to cast some spells with the help of the beasts of Bodiam Castle.

    Venue

    Bodiam Castle, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  4. Address

    Multiple Locations, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HE

    Hastings

    Hastings Storytelling Festival will be back in October 2025 spanning over 2 weeks, Friday 17th October - Sunday 26th October.

    The festival celebrates the art of storytelling through spoken word, dance, puppetry, parades, theatre, talks and…

    Venue

    18 Hours, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    17 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025
  5. Add Magical potion and wand making workshops at Bodiam Castle to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

    Telephone

    01580830196

    Near Robertsbridge

    Whispers of magic beckon young witches and wizards to begin their journey into spell craft.

    Make your own potion and wand in this hands-on workshop.

    £10, normal admission applies.

    Book online.

    Venue

    Bodiam Castle, Rother

    Dates

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    18 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30
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    19 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30
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    25 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30
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    26 Oct 2025Open 11:30 - 15:30
  6. Add The Spellbound Express at Kent & East Sussex Railway to your Itinerary

    Address

    Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

    Telephone

    01580 765155

    Tenterden

    This October half term, join us on a spellbinding steam train adventure bursting with Halloween fun for little witches, wizards, and magical mischief-makers.

    21st October,  23rd October, 28th October & 30th October 

    Suitable for ages 4 -…

    Dates

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    21 Oct 2025
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    23 Oct 2025
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    28 Oct 2025
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    30 Oct 2025
  7. Add October Half Term: Pumpkins at the Priory to your Itinerary

    Address

    Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS

    Telephone

    01323 844224

    Hailsham

    This October half term, head to Michelham Priory House & Gardens for a week of frightfully fun activities for the whole family!

    Pumpkin Trail & Spider Treasure Hunt – Saturday 25th October – 2nd November

    Explore the beautiful autumn…

    Venue

    Michelham Priory, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    26 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    28 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Add Halloween Shriek Week at Drusillas Park to your Itinerary

    Address

    Drusillas Zoo Park, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

    Telephone

    01323 874100

    Alfriston

    Our super spider experts will be taking over the Discovery Centre on 29th, 30th and 31st October to create a 'Spider's Den' with their eight-legged friends on selected dates to teach you all a little more about these amazing creatures! Spiders are…

    Venue

    Drusillas Park, Wealden

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
  9. Address

    High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE

    Battle

    ORDER OF EVENTS

    06:00am – A maroon signals the start of Bonfire day.

    10.00am – The Church Bells will signal the arrival of 'The Oldest Guy in the World' on the Abbey Green accompanied by Saxon Warriors and children's procession. The…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025
  10. Add The Jungle Book Christmas spotter trail at Bateman's to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bateman's, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7DS

    Telephone

    01435882302

    Burwash

    Help The Jungle Book characters find their Christmas presents on this outdoor spotter trail. Explore the garden at Bateman's on this festive family-friendly spotter trail. Can you find all the hidden Christmas presents and match them to the correct…

    Venue

    Bateman's, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025to4 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
  11. Add The Jungle Book Christmas at Bateman's to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bateman's, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

    Telephone

    01435882302

    Burwash

    The world-renowned author of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling, lived at Bateman's for over 30 years, and the house remains to this day a warm and welcoming family home.

    Venue

    Bateman's, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 15:30
  12. Add Christmas at Bewl Water to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JH

    Telephone

    07881204981

    Lamberhurst

    Haven't you heard? The Cheer-O-Meter, the very measure of festive magic, is running low, and only the joy of families like yours can raise it high once more

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 20:00
  13. Add Christmas at Bedgebury to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bedgebury Na, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

    Telephone

    +441580879820

    Goudhurst

    Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim. This year is an extra-special Christmas as…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 16:30 - 20:00
  14. Add Christmas at Drusillas to your Itinerary

    Address

    Drusillas Zoo Park, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

    Telephone

    01323 874100

    Alfriston

    Watch little eyes twinkle with wonder as they experience the glistening magic of Christmas at Drusillas! Come and meet Santa snuggled in his cosy cottage, join in with our jolly singing reindeer, stroll through twinkling decorations, and marvel at…

    Venue

    Drusillas Park, Wealden

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025to23 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  15. Add Christmas family trail at Bodiam Castle to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA

    Telephone

    01580830196

    Near Robertsbridge

    Find the Christmas presents hidden around the medieval castle on this festive trail.

    A naughty elf has left gifts lying around the castle.

    Can you help Father Christmas and spot them all?

    £2 per trail, includes a small prize.

    Venue

    Bodiam Castle, Rother

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
  16. Add Santa Specials at Kent & East Sussex Railway to your Itinerary

    Address

    Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

    Telephone

    01580 765155

    Tenterden

    Santa Specials: making magical Christmas memories for generations

    When it comes to magical childhood Christmas experiences, there’s nothing quite like a steam train ride: heading into the wintry countryside, with the prospect of meeting Santa -…

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    29 Nov 2025
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  17. Add Planetarium to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET

    Telephone

    01424451052

    Hastings

    Step inside a mini celestial theatre and take a trip to the stars.

    We're bringing the wonders of the universe to the Durbar Hall!

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:45
  18. Add Dinosaurs at Dusk to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET

    Telephone

    01424451052

    Hastings

    Travel back in time through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous geological periods in search of the ancestors of modern-day birds, the feathered dinosaurs.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:45

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Hastings Fishermen's Museum

Hastings Fishermen's Museum

A former fishermen's church by the old net shops, now a museum on local fishing with ship models,…

Wilding in the Weald

Wilding in the Weald

At Wilding in the Weald we offer stays on our farm that allow you to have the full immersive…

image shows someone making a christmas wreath with natural materials including leaves and holly. There are tools including scissors and ribbon.

Christmas wreath making workshops at Bodiam Castle

Get into the festive spirit and be shown step-by-step how to make your own wreath. Using fresh,…

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