Aldingbourne Country Centre
ENTRY
from £11
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Chichester
What it’s like
Alpaca feeding, guinea pig snuggling and a maze to get lost in, all set across an open farm with woodland walks.
This one's a proper mix of animals and outdoor play. You can feed the alpacas, have a go at guinea pig snuggling, and wander the woodland walks before the kids clock the mini golf and the maze. There's ride-on tractors, sand and water play, and soft play with an indoor slide if the weather turns, so a rained-off morning doesn't have to be a write-off.
It's £11 for a standard day pass, or £12.10 if you add Gift Aid, and a group of 4 comes to £40 (£44 with Gift Aid). That's not pocket change for a family day out, but you get the whole site on one ticket, from the animals to the play areas. Carers go free if you can show a Compass Card, Gateway Card, Access Card or a DLA letter, though it's worth knowing Blue Badges alone won't do as proof.
Gates open at 10am (9:30am for members) and close at 4pm, so it's a full day if you want it, or a couple of hours if the little ones flag. The café does hot and cold food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, but hot food stops at 2.30pm, so aim for an earlier lunch if that matters to you. No dogs or other pets are allowed on-site, assistance dogs aside, so leave the family dog at home.
One nice touch: if rain properly ruins your visit, you can get your receipt stamped on the way out and come back free within 7 days. Birthday parties start from £19.95 a child, with lunch, activity access and optional extras like alpaca feeding or a cake thrown in.
Facilities
Need to know
- Food
- On-site café with freshly prepared food including hot and cold meals, cakes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair friendly. Carers go free with proof (Compass Cards, Gateway Cards, Access Cards, or DLA letters
- Dogs
- Registered assistance dogs only
- Parties
- From £19.95 per child (minimum 6 children, includes 1 accompanying adult per child)
- Worth knowing
- If substantially affected by rain, visit free within 7 days with stamped receipt
- Hot food at the café only runs until 2:30pm, so plan lunch around that
- Blue Badges alone don't count as proof for free carer entry, bring a Compass, Gateway or Access Card, or a DLA letter instead
- Only registered assistance dogs are allowed on-site
- A rained-off visit can be stamped for a free return within 7 days
- Closed on Monday 5th October 2025
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£11 for an individual day pass, or £12.10 with Gift Aid. A group of 4 is £40 standard, £44 with Gift Aid.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 4pm daily, or 9:30am for members.
Do I need to book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like you can just turn up during opening hours.
Is there food on-site?
The café does hot and cold meals, cakes, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Hot food stops at 2:30pm, so get there before then if you want a hot lunch.
Can we bring the dog?
No, only registered assistance dogs are allowed. Other pets, including dogs, aren't permitted on-site.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The site is wheelchair friendly and carers go free with proof like a Compass Card, Gateway Card, Access Card or DLA letter. Blue Badges alone aren't accepted as proof of carer status.
What happens if it rains?
If rain substantially affects your visit, get your receipt stamped at reception and you can return free within 7 days.
Do you do birthday parties?
From £19.95 per child with a minimum of 6 children. It includes lunch, one accompanying adult per child and activity access, with extras like alpaca feeding or a cake available on top.
What is there for kids to do?
Alpaca feeding, guinea pig snuggling, an open farm, woodland walks, a maze, mini golf, ride-on tractors, sand and water play, and soft play with an indoor slide.
Is the centre open every day?
It runs daily from 10am to 4pm, though it's shut on Monday 5th October 2025.
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