E.M.S.R. Adventure Park
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £13.95
WHERE
Eastbourne
What it’s like
Ride miniature trains round a five-acre lake, then loop through a maze and crazy golf on the same ticket.
The big draw here is the railway: one-eighth scale miniature locomotives that trundle almost a mile round the country park, past a five-acre lake with its own bit of nature and wildlife to spot. Each journey is only about five minutes, but trains leave every ten minutes, so you're not stood about waiting long between rides, and little legs get a proper sit-down while you circle the water.
Once you're off the train there's a fair bit else to fill an afternoon. Crazy golf and Grandma's Garden maze suit the sevens-and-ups who want to wander off a bit, while the adventure playground and a separate play area for under fives split the ages sensibly so nobody's dodging bigger kids on the equipment. It adds up to a half-day rather than a quick stop, especially if you let them do a few laps on the train.
Entry is £13.95 for anyone three and up, adults included, which feels steep for what's mostly a train ride and a playground, though under threes go free and parking doesn't cost extra. If you fancy a second lap later, extra train journeys are £1.50 a person on top. The Railway Café does hot and cold food, with Station Snacks at peak times if you just need something quick between rides.
Booking's required, so this isn't a turn-up-on-a-whim visit. There's no organised party package either, though they'll let a group bring their own food in and knock 10% off admission for fifteen or more, which is worth knowing if you're planning a birthday gathering rather than expecting cake and games laid on.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 11, with a separate under-fives area for the smaller ones
- Parking
- Free parking on site
- Food
- Railway Café with hot and cold food
- Wheelchairs
- Disabled access available. Staff assist with train boarding for those who can sit astride carriages
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Booking is required, this isn't a walk-up venue
- Extra train laps cost £1.50 a person on top of admission
- The park closes over winter, so check the season lines up with your visit
- The lake is a membership angling water, no day fishing tickets
- Discounted admission for disabled visitors and carers on production of a card or badge
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£13.95 for children and adults alike, £12.95 for seniors, £11.95 for disabled visitors and carers. Under threes get in free.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required before you visit.
How long does the train ride last?
About five minutes for the loop, with a train leaving the station every ten minutes. You can pay £1.50 a person for extra journeys.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
There's a separate play area for under fives, plus the adventure playground for older kids, so the ages don't have to mix on the same equipment.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
What's there to eat?
The Railway Café serves hot and cold food, with Station Snacks available at peak times.
Can we do a birthday party there?
There's no organised party package, but groups can bring their own food, and groups of fifteen or more get 10% off admission.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
There's disabled access around the park, but riding the train means being able to sit astride the carriages. Staff are on hand to help with boarding.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs aren't allowed on site.
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