Every place in Brighton

St. Mary's House & Gardens

Steyning · ages 6+

A Tudor house with five acres of gardens to wander, from topiary animals to a Victorian pineapple pit, open just two afternoons a week.

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Stealth

Chertsey · ages 13+

A hydraulic launch coaster that hits 80mph in under two seconds, plus access to the rest of the park's rides.

Booking required

Stoneham Bakehouse CIC

Hove

Hands-in-the-dough bread workshops where beginners learn kneading and proving, then take home what they've baked.

Surrey Hills Falconry

Dorking · ages 7+

Fly hawks, owls, falcons and even a vulture on your own arm, guided by trained falconers at Gatton Manor.

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Sussex Boat Trips

Newhaven · ages 4+

Head out onto the water from a Newhaven marina, with skippers who'll take under-tens along the coast and older kids further out to the wind farm.

Booking required

Swanborough Fishing Lakes

Lewes

Day ticket carp fishing on two lakes near Lewes, open every day of the year from 7am to 7pm.

Sweet Circus Eastbourne

Eastbourne

Circus skills parties where kids have a go at juggling, aerial hoop, trapeze or silks, and plate spinning.

Birthday partiesGroup bookings

TeamSport Go Karting Brighton

Brighton · ages 8+

Electric go-karting on a multi-level indoor track, with a Mini Racer option for younger kids and free spectating from the bar.

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Tempest

Brighton

A booking-only bar and event space in Brighton with two terraces, a food menu and a function room for parties.

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The Bevy

Brighton

A community pub with a garden, pool and darts, plus a Thursday session where families eat for free.

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The Book Nook

Hove

A children's bookshop with a pirate ship to climb into, story times and author events, plus a little café for coffee while they browse.

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The Brighton Box Gallery

Brighton

A small gallery for a quiet browse round changing exhibitions, with a gift shop and food on site.

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The British Engineerium

Hove

A Victorian engineering hall in Hove where you walk through a coal tunnel and pump room, but you'll need to book ahead.

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The Comedy Rooms

Worthing

A first-floor comedy venue in Worthing with free entry and evening or Sunday shows to book online.

The Community Kitchen

Brighton

Group cookery sessions in Brighton where you cook a world-cuisine menu together, booked as a party of 12 or more.

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The Dino Chase

Romsey · ages 5+

A family rollercoaster is the headline ride here, backed by over 70 attractions, splash parks and Peppa Pig World.

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The Doves Play Barn

Uckfield · ages 0-5

A soft play barn built for the under-fives, with rope bridges, slides and an inflatable course sized to small legs.

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The Downs Link Playground

Southwater

A free playground with a mix of play equipment and a sandpit to dig in.

The Goffs Park Light Railway

Crawley

A miniature steam and electric railway in Goffs Park, with 80p rides round a 380 metre circuit on Sunday afternoons.

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The Grange

Brighton

A free art gallery and museum with exhibitions to wander round, no ticket needed.

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The Hope & Ruin

Brighton

A pub venue with gigs, poetry nights and a plant-based kitchen, open to families until 8pm.

Baby changeFood on siteToiletsVegetarian options

The Little Craftery

Worthing · ages 16+

Adults-only workshops in mosaics, candle making, felting, soap and lampshade making, priced from £24 a session.

The Mint House

Pevensey

A free look round a sixteenth-century building in Pevensey, open for a summer exhibition you can just walk into.

The Mud House

Brighton · ages 6-16

A pottery studio where kids from 6 to 16 get their hands on a wheel or build with clay, no experience needed.

Booking required