Days Out in West Sussex

Parham Park
Storrington
Near Pulborough,
West Sussex
01903 742021

In the top 20 of Simon Jenkins's new book "England's Thouand Best Houses - a stunning Elizabethan family home with important paintings and needlework - outside are eleven acres of award-winning gardens all in a mediaeval deer park below the South Downs.

Balcombe Road,
Haywards Heath,
W Sussex,
RH16 1XP.
01444 450326

Borde Hill Garden- Beauty for all seasons
Formal garden rooms such as the Rose & Italian Garden, combine with informal areas like the Azalea Ring, the Garden of Allah and the Round Dell. A plantsman`s paradise, with rare trees and shrubs

West Dean
Chichester,
West Sussex
PO18 0QZ
01243 818210

Extensive downland garden with specimen trees, 300ft pergola, rustic summerhouse and restored walled kitchen garden. Walk in parkland and 45-acre aboretum.
Garden events held through summer

Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
01903 883136

Ancient Castle and stately home to the Dukes of Norfolk, Arundel's intriguing history lies waiting to be discovered. See mannekins in the Medieval Keep, unique works of art in 22 sumptuously furnished rooms and renovated Victorian gardens.

Seafront,
Littlehampton,
West Sussex,
BN17 5LL
01903 721200

Attractions include dodgems, waltzer and adventure golf. The multi-level play area,climbing wall and arcades are open all year round. Located next to sandy beaches and along side the working harbour makes an interesting place to bring the family
Free Entry to the Park

Mill Road,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
BN18 9PB.
01903 883355

One of nine wildfowl & wetlands centres run by WWT. 60 acres of ponds, lakes, reed beds with over 1,000 species of ducks, geese, swans and only blue ducks bred outside NZ. Open every day 9.30am - 5.30pm. Children's activities, events, private hire

Faygate, Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH12 4SE.
Telephone: 01293 851110

A great day out for the kids
.A chance for a hands on experience with some of the animals.Then there are the huge play areas for the children to enjoy themselves. Also there are tractor rides, special events as well as all the daily activties

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG
Telephone No: 01403 700063

A unique mixture of farmyard fun and dynamic adventure play. A great family day out.
The all inclusive price includes Tractor Rides, Trampolines, Pony Rides, the Beach and the only Combine Harvester ride in the country!!

Brighton Road
Hurstpierpoint
West Sussex, BN6 9EF
Telephone No: 01273 832201

This family farm is ideal for children up to the age of 7. There are friendly animals to stroke, large outdoor playareas, indoor heated playroom and sandpit(big), tractor and trailer rides, pony rides, and exciting walks. Tea room for light lunches,etc.