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New Venture Theatre
Brighton · adults only (18+)
An 18+ theatre in Brighton with adult acting classes and a full year of productions.
Step-free access

OHSO Social
Brighton · ages 0-18
A beach terrace café on the Brighton seafront with sea views, a kids menu, and a firm 9pm curfew for under 18s.
Birthday partiesCard onlyHigh chairsKids menu+3 more
from £13Observatory Science Centre & Museum
Herstmonceux · ages 0-16
Telescope domes, a science playground and water play areas to poke about in for a good half a day near Herstmonceux.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more

Old Police Cells Museum
Brighton
A one-hour guided walk through Brighton's old underground police cells, tucked below the town hall.
Booking required
FreeOne Garden Brighton
Brighton
A free walled garden in Stanmer Park to wander with themed areas, a Halloween trail in October, and a counter-service café for cake afterwards.
Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféChanging Places+6 more

One Under Brighton
Brighton · ages 0-17
Two mini golf courses under LED lights, with fried chicken and cocktails to keep the adults happy too.

Only in Brighton! Tours
Brighton · ages 0+
Guided walking tours around Brighton's history, LGBTQ+ heritage and the Lanes, booked in advance rather than turned up to.
Booking required

Open Bakery
Brighton
Hands-on baking classes in Brighton where you learn sourdough, fresh pasta or macarons from working chefs and bakers.
Café
from £2Out of Bounds Soft Play Angmering
Angmering · ages 0+
Angmering soft play at Out of Bounds - Soft Play Y day-tripper from Brighton.
Baby changeBirthday partiesCaféCard only+7 more

PUCK
Brighton
A café in Brighton with board games on tap and coffee, cake and sausage rolls to fuel the play.
CaféVegetarian options
from £3Paint Pots Brighton
Brighton
You pick a plate, mug or novelty piece and paint it by hand, then leave it to be fired ready for collection.
Birthday partiesBooking required
from £11.99Paradise Park
Newhaven · ages 0+
Glasshouses, a dinosaur trail and a mini train to ride round gardens, ponds and museum bits, with under-3s in free.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+12 more
from £5.50Parham House & Gardens
Pulborough
An Elizabethan manor with a needlework and furniture collection, a four-acre walled garden and a deer park walk, open Wednesdays to Sundays in season.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+6 more
from £6Parkside Pottery
Brighton · ages 0+
Paint a mug or plate at the table, come back a fortnight later to a proper glazed piece, no experience needed.
Birthday partiesBooking requiredCard onlyFree parking+4 more

Parkwood Brighton & Hove Scout Campsite
Brighton
A campsite on the edge of the South Downs built for Scout, Guide and school groups, with orienteering, an assault course and a fire lighting session.
ToiletsWheelchair accessible
from £35Paultons Park
Romsey
Family theme park near Romsey with Peppa Pig World - solid Southampton day trip.
ParkingToiletsCaféFood on site+6 more
FreePaxton+Glew Contemporary Art Gallery
Brighton
Free wander round contemporary paintings, prints, photography and sculpture in a ground floor gallery just off Brighton Place.
Dog friendlyStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

Peppa's Big Balloon Ride
Romsey · ages 0+
A slow, gently rotating hot air balloon ride over Peppa Pig World, calm enough for a baby in arms and tall enough for a proper view.
Wheelchair accessible
FreePhoenix Art Space
Brighton
Free wander through changing contemporary art exhibitions in a big gallery space just past St Peter's Church.
Baby changeCaféParkingToilets+1 more

Pier Pressure Escape Rooms
Brighton
An hour trapped in a fright-free puzzle room, with your host ready to let you out if the clock beats you.
FreePlaw Hatch Farm
East Grinstead
Free entry to wander a working farm and watch the cows being milked at 4pm.
Café

Players Brighton
Brighton
An 18+ games bar in Brighton with axe throwing, shuffleboard, karaoke and a rage room for letting out the day's frustrations.
Birthday partiesGroup bookingsFood on siteParty rooms

Pottery Gagliano
Brighton
Wheel-throwing and pottery courses for beginners and experienced potters, plus an Open Studio to pay by the hour.
Free parkingPublic transport nearby

Pretty Neat Gallery & Studio
Brighton · ages 6-16
Age-banded craft workshops, from felt sewing and dotty mandalas for younger kids to macrame and clothes refashioning for teens.
Booking requiredFree parkingGift shopFood on site+2 more
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