Every place in Brighton

The Oaks Poultry Farm (Farm Shop)

Hassocks

A small children's farm with chicks, donkeys and goats to pet, plus indoor sand and soft play for wet days.

CaféDog friendlyGift shopIndoor play

The Open Studios

Brighton

Free galleries you can wander into off the street, no ticket and no booking required.

The Painting Pottery Cafe

Brighton · ages 0-18

Paint a mug, plate or animal figurine and pick it up glazed a couple of weeks later, with wheel throwing for older kids in school holidays.

Baby changeBirthday partiesBooking requiredBreastfeeding friendly+8 more

The Pipeline

Brighton

An 18+ bar for live gigs, comedy nights and late drinks, with a jukebox and an outdoor space to spill into.

The Quadrant

Brighton

A late-opening Brighton pub with live comedy and music nights, food served on site, and hours that stretch to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Food on site

The Rose Hill

Brighton

Gigs, film screenings with Q&A, open mic nights and workshops, with tickets from £9 in advance.

The Secret Comedy Club

Brighton · ages 16+

Stand up comedy most nights of the week in Brighton, from open mic beginners to seasoned TV names, for over-16s only.

Indoor seatingWheelchair accessible

The Secret Garden, Antony Dale Trust

Brighton

A free sculpture garden open Sundays and bank holidays, with a café on site and a bit of a walk from the bus stop.

Bike parkingCaféFood on site

The Shoreham Centre

Shoreham-by-Sea

A community venue in Shoreham hosting author talks, music and dance activities alongside half-term dance camps.

Café

The Skate Farm

Haywards Heath · ages 4+

An indoor ramp park in Haywards Heath where kids from 4 up ride skateboards, scooters or inline skates in booked sessions.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféIndoor seating+2 more

Thorpe Shark Cabins

Chertsey

A big-coaster theme park day out with UK record-breakers like Hyperia and Stealth, plus water rides to cool off on.

Tilgate Zoo

Crawley · ages 6+

Feed a lemur, meet a capybara and hunt down over 100 animals in a zoo built into Tilgate Park's woodland.

Accessible toiletGift shopFood on siteParking+1 more

Tulleys Farm

Crawley

A seasonal farm site with escape rooms, a pumpkin festival, a scare event and a Christmas light trail, plus a year-round tea room.

CaféFood on siteWheelchair accessible

VRROOM virtual race room

Brighton · ages 12+

Full-motion F1 simulator racing in Brighton, built for over-12s who want a proper race, not a toy.

Gift shopIndoor seatingFood on site

Victoria Park

Haywards Heath

A splash pad, playground, skate park and football pitches all in one open park, a short walk from the station.

CaféOutdoor playParkingToilets

Volk's Electric Railway

Brighton

A mile-long ride along Brighton seafront on genuine Victorian electric trains, stopping near a crazy golf course on the way.

CaféDog friendlyGroup bookingsSchool visits+2 more

Volk's Electric Railway, Black Rock Station

Brighton

A seafront ride along the coast from Aquarium Station to Black Rock, with a stop at Halfway Station for adventure golf.

CaféFood on siteStep-free access

WWT Arundel

Arundel · ages 3-17

Boat safaris through the reed beds, pond dipping and a wild play trail for kids who like getting muddy.

Accessible toiletCaféChanging PlacesDog friendly+11 more

Water Babies Brighton & Mid Sussex

Brighton · ages 0-4

Teacher-led baby swimming lessons in heated pools, starting from birth, working up through named "teams" as skills build.

Baby changeBooking requiredChanging Places

WaterBear Venue

Brighton · adults only (18+)

An 18+ live music venue for gigs, club nights, jam sessions and open mics, with occasional under-18s and family showcases.

Toilets

Wayfield Park Farm

Brighton

A working beef farm near Brighton where you can see the Sussex cattle up close and grab a bite in the café.

Whitehawk Library

Brighton

Free local library with wheelchair access, toilets and wifi to duck into on a Brighton day out.

ToiletsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi

Wild About Britain

Cranleigh

British wildlife animals come to you, with guided encounters rather than a walk-round zoo visit.

Wilderdays

Brighton

Woodland sessions in Stanmer Park where kids climb trees, cook on a campfire and try ropes courses and foraging.

Public transport nearbyToiletsWheelchair accessible