British Wildlife Centre

The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey is a zoo dedicated to British wildlife featuring around 40 species in their own enclosures, offering educational keeper talks and promoting conservation.

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Elsie's Hut

Elsie’s Hut is a bespoke shepherd’s hut set in a rural location near the South Downs National Park, offering a cosy, peaceful retreat with scenic views, garden space, and nearby countryside activities.

3 miles from Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke near Brighton is a dramatic dry valley and scenic nature spot featuring historic hill fort remains, panoramic views, and rare chalk grassland habitat, ideal for walking, cycling, and exploring nature.

2 miles from Penns in the Rocks

Penns in the Rocks is an early 18th-century historic house with artistic and literary heritage, featuring a garden with a dedicated temple and situated near natural sandstone rocks, offering visitors a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences.

3 miles from Sheffield Park and Garden

Sheffield Park and Garden is a large landscape and woodland garden in East Sussex, originally designed by Capability Brown. It features a significant collection of rare plants and trees, natural ponds, and extensive grounds for outdoor exploration. The garden remains a National Trust property and offers visitors a serene and historic natural environment.

3 miles from Autumnal Foraging Workshop with Megan Howlett

15 Oct, 3 Nov

Join professional forager Megan Howlett for a walk and talk through Sheffield Park’s gardens, exploring seasonal wild foods and learning about their folklore, history, uses and edibility.

Keeper's Cottage

Keeper's Cottage is a quirky rural hideaway set within a 130-acre working farm estate featuring gardens, woodland, and wildlife in a peaceful countryside environment with a vintage-style interior reflecting the 1970s.

2 miles from One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill is an outdoor natural site located in Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering woodland walks, wildlife habitats with rare species, and scenic views. It features uneven terrain not suitable for wheelchairs and has a car park for visitors. Dogs are allowed on site.

2 miles from Walled Garden Tours

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

A guided tour of Ightham Mote’s walled garden, led by garden volunteers. Hear about its history, seasonal planting, sustainable growing and plans for its future.

2 miles from Ditchling Beacon

Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex offering extensive panoramic views, historic Iron Age hillfort remains, and scenic chalk downland walks including the South Downs Way. It is popular for walking, wildlife observation, and picnics.

Foots Cray Mansion

This is a stylish and high-end luxury mansion set on 2-acres with landscaped gardens including a moat, featuring 7 ensuite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, cinema room, and games room in a unique and scenic countryside setting within Foots Cray Meadow near Sidcup.

2 miles from Petts Wood and Hawkwood

Petts Wood and Hawkwood is a large woodland area near London offering peace, wildlife, and scenic walking paths with historical memorials. Visitors can explore diverse natural habitats and enjoy organized events focused on nature.

Horncombe Stables

First floor apartment in a peaceful rural area of Sussex within a 14th-century hunting lodge setting, overlooking fields and woodlands with access to extensive grounds and nature paths.

2 miles from Autumn Colour Early Morning Self-Led Photography

14 Oct, 21 Oct

Visitors can enter Sheffield Park and Garden before its normal opening hours to enjoy the autumn colours, walk around the lakes and take photographs.

3 miles from Pulborough Brooks

RSPB Pulborough Brooks is a family-friendly nature reserve in West Sussex featuring both wetland and wooded heathland trails with rich wildlife including birds, dragonflies, and fungi. Visitors can enjoy accessible paths, bird hides, a visitor centre with cafe and shop, and special events like night-time safaris. Dog access is allowed on specific trails, and facilities support wheelchair and pushchair users.

Highlands Farmhouse

A secluded and picturesque 4-bedroom rustic Sussex farmhouse set on the edge of a forest with abundant wildlife, offering a peaceful rural retreat with woodland, streams, and countryside for family and nature lovers.

2 miles from Old Soar Manor

Old Soar Manor is a small 13th century stone manor house in Kent, England, now owned by English Heritage and the National Trust, featuring historic rooms such as the solar, latrine, and chapel for visitors to explore.

2 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ightham Mote

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Explore 30 illustrated Pikachu trading cards around Ightham Mote, learn facts about the character and design your own Pikachu card as part of an indoor and outdoor art trail.

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Fir Tree Holidays - Fir Tree Apartment

A one-bedroom luxury holiday retreat in Crowborough on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering a peaceful and stylish setting ideal for couples or solo travelers, with a private garden and parking.

Located in Crowborough

Crowborough is a historic market town in East Sussex, notable for its picturesque setting on the edge of Ashdown Forest, outdoor recreational opportunities, and cultural heritage including ties to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

3 miles from Stone House Country Estate

Stone House Country Estate offers a blend of Tudor and Georgian architecture with services for weddings and private events, featuring indoor drawing rooms and extensive gardens for an exclusive visitor experience.

Surrey Hills Barn

Surrey Hills Barn is an ancient timber-framed rural barn set in the Surrey countryside, offering a peaceful private retreat with historic character and proximity to nature and countryside walks.

2 miles from Denbies Hillside

Denbies Hillside in Surrey offers beautiful outdoor experiences with spectacular views, diverse wildlife, and historic features such as WWII pill boxes. Visitors can enjoy peaceful countryside walks and scenic nature trails.

3 miles from Silent Space

9 Oct, 16 Oct…

Silent Space is a quiet place in Polesden Lacey’s Upper Sunken Garden where visitors can pause, relax and take in the surrounding nature and changing seasons. It runs on Friday afternoons.

The Old Gate House

A luxury detached property set in a 36-acre estate on the edge of Royal Tunbridge Wells, sleeping up to 12 guests with five bedrooms, offering scenic countryside views, a private garden with barbecue, and private on-site parking, welcoming one pet and set within an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The Goat Shed

The Goat Shed is a wheelchair accessible detached property in a quiet rural village setting with countryside views, designed for couples, families, and guests seeking peaceful and scenic surroundings.

Located in Tonbridge

Tonbridge is a historic market town in Kent, England, notable for Tonbridge Castle, its riverside location on the River Medway, and a vibrant town centre with historic buildings, shopping, and cultural amenities.

3 miles from Farleys House & Gallery

Farleys House & Gallery is a former Georgian farmhouse that showcases an art gallery and sculpture garden, offering guided tours of the house and seasonal exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy tea and cakes onsite and explore gardens featuring permanent and contemporary artworks.

3 miles from Devil's Dyke, Sussex

Devil's Dyke is a deep dry valley on the South Downs near Brighton, known for scenic views, walking, hang gliding, and historic Iron Age hillfort remains. It is managed by the National Trust and offers a popular outdoor experience for visitors.

2 miles from Bateman's

Bateman's is a 17th-century Jacobean house in Burwash, East Sussex, known as the home of Rudyard Kipling. Visitors can explore the house preserved as it was in Kipling's time, including his study and collections, as well as the garden and the historic water mill on the estate.

2 miles from Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman’s

23 May–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A family trail at Bateman’s inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Monkey Puzzle. Visitors explore the house and garden, helping Little Monkey find his mum through interactive games and challenges.

The Cottages - Bluebell Cottage

A stylishly presented ground-floor holiday cottage located in a rural setting with access to shared heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, set within 2-acre grounds with garden and barbecue facilities, close to countryside walks and within driving distance of Ebbsfleet Eurostar.

2 miles from St John's Jerusalem

St John's Jerusalem is a National Trust property in Kent featuring a 13th century Knights Hospitaller chapel and a garden moated by the River Darent, with historical medieval buildings and landscaped grounds accessible to the public.

Located in Dartford

Dartford is a historic market town in Kent, England, with a rich industrial and religious heritage, accessible by rail and serving as a cultural and shopping hub for visitors.

3 miles from Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill

Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill near Brighton offer visitors a scenic outdoor experience with ancient woodland, chalk grassland, and historic farm buildings including a donkey wheel. The site is part of the South Downs Way and is known for diverse wildlife and stunning views.

Tor Hatch Cabin

A cosy and eclectic cabin set in the Surrey Hills, offering a rural retreat with a kingsize bedroom, garden and decked outdoor space, shared landscaped grounds, and private parking, welcoming two guests and two pets.

2 miles from Abinger Roughs and Netley Park

Abinger Roughs and Netley Park offer extensive woodland and grassland with marked trails for walking and cycling, a natural play area, and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The area features ancient oaks and has historical significance linked to Charles Darwin. Netley Park's woodland grounds provide scenic views over the Tillingbourne Valley, making it a great outdoor destination for families and nature lovers.

3 miles from We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ family trail at Hatchlands Park

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween family trail based on the children’s books, following the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill as they search for hidden ghosts around Hatchlands Park. The outdoor trail includes things to see and do along the way and is aimed at pre-schoolers and young children.

Spithandle Nursery Barn - The Old Carthouse

A detached single-storey barn conversion in a rural Sussex location with views to woods and a large garden, featuring ground floor living and dining areas, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, suitable for up to 4 guests with pets allowed.

2 miles from Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden

The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle features a miniature world map made of diverse plant species arranged by geographic origin, set in an 18th-century walled garden with a public glasshouse and various horticultural displays.

2 miles from Nymans

Nymans is a Grade II* listed English garden in West Sussex, featuring extensive woodland, rare plants, and the picturesque ruins of a mock-medieval stone manor. Managed by the National Trust, it showcases a variety of historic horticultural styles and plant collections.

2 miles from We're Going on a Ghost Hunt this Halloween at Nymans

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween activity trail at Nymans, inspired by the children’s books. Follow the bunnies’ ghost-hunting adventure, try activities including Halloween hoopla and broomstick racing, and collect a sticker at the celebration party.

Near Broadwater Warren

Broadwater Warren is a nature reserve set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with heathland and woodland restoration, offering wildlife habitats for threatened species, scenic viewpoints, and accessible trails for visitors including wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town in Kent, England, known for its picturesque Pantiles, cultural venues, green parks, and convenient transport links including rail services. It offers a blend of heritage, shopping, and outdoor leisure for tourists.

3 miles from Titsey Place

Titsey Place is a historic 16th century manor house in Surrey with guided tours, beautiful gardens, parkland, woodland walks, and a tea room, open seasonally to the public with parking and picnic facilities.

Near Parham House & Gardens

Parham House & Gardens is a historic Elizabethan mansion with significant collections of needlework, paintings, and furniture, set within extensive gardens including a four-acre Walled Garden. Visitors can explore both the indoor house and outdoor gardens, with accessible facilities and on-site food options.

Salomons Country Cottage

A historic 17th-century cottage on a beautiful estate with surrounding parkland and woods, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat suitable for families and pets, featuring modern amenities integrated into a traditional setting.

3 miles from Penshurst Place and Gardens

Penshurst Place features 11 acres of historic formal gardens divided into unique themed rooms including an Italian garden and rose gardens, with facilities such as a children's play area and refreshments, offering visitors a rich outdoor horticultural experience.

Sheriff Cottage

Sheriff Cottage is a luxury Victorian holiday cottage located in tranquil Sussex countryside near Horsted Keynes, close to the Bluebell Railway and countryside gardens, offering a peaceful rural retreat in an end terrace setting with a traditional English garden and a garden room.

2 miles from Wakehurst

Wakehurst is a historic estate in West Sussex featuring a late 16th-century mansion, extensive botanic gardens, and the international Millennium Seed Bank. Visitors can explore the gardens and mansion, enjoy the woodland and wetland conservation areas, and dine onsite. It offers a rich horticultural experience including the largest Christmas tree in England and national plant collections.

3 miles from Fungi Walk

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A local mycologist leads a circular walk through the woods and meadows of Borde Hill’s South Park to explore fungi. Afterwards, attendees can ask questions over tea, coffee and cake inside the Ginkgo Coffee Shop.

Crown Cottage

Crown Cottage is a spacious and welcoming cottage set in the friendly village of Horsted Keynes, surrounded by countryside and village amenities including local pubs and recreational facilities, offering a private parking space and a small enclosed garden.

2 miles from Borde Hill

Borde Hill is a Grade II* listed English Heritage Garden set within 383 acres of woodland and parkland, famous for its diverse collection of unusual trees and shrubs and distinct garden 'rooms'. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, wheelchair accessible facilities, and family-friendly amenities including a cafe and picnic area.

3 miles from Penshurst Place

Penshurst Place is a historic fortified medieval manor house in Kent surrounded by 11 acres of beautiful walled formal gardens. Visitors can explore the house's historical staterooms with family portraits and tapestries, stroll through the extensive gardens with fruit trees and water features, and enjoy onsite facilities including a café and shop. The venue offers accessibility features, activities for children, and is rich in history and seasonal events.

3 miles from Headley Heath

Headley Heath in Surrey is a protected heathland offering extensive outdoor paths for walking, cycling, and horse riding. It features a rich variety of wildlife, rare birds, and plants, and is historically significant for Second World War training. Visitors can enjoy guided walks, a mobile van with refreshments, and stunning views across open heath and woodland.

3 miles from Production Garden Talks

15 Oct, 22 Oct…

Gardener Mike and his team give talks in the Production Garden at Polesden Lacey about the flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs grown there, and the seasonal work involved in maintaining it.

Located in Leatherhead

Leatherhead is a historic market town in Surrey, England, known for its scenic riverside location on the River Mole, rich heritage including medieval architecture, vibrant arts and cultural venues, and recreational open spaces.

Near Great Comp Garden

Great Comp Garden in Sevenoaks is a renowned garden known for its outstanding collection of salvias, beautiful seasonal displays, and themed garden areas. Visitors can explore its Italian Garden, enjoy the formal lawns, attend events, and relax at the tearooms.

The Cow Stall

This is a detached, lovingly converted barn property set in a peaceful rural location near the South Downs and Ashdown Forest, offering a cosy and scenic retreat suitable for couples with access to nearby walks and historic sites.

Kingsley Cottage

Kingsley Cottage is a semi-detached annexe on the ground floor set in a countryside village near Kent, ideal for a couple seeking a peaceful and scenic break with surrounding field views and nearby outdoor attractions.

The Cycling Cottage

A cosy two-bedroom cottage in central Dorking located in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, suitable for up to four guests and ideal for walkers, cyclists and longer stays, featuring a private courtyard garden and modern comforts.

2 miles from Box Hill, Surrey

Box Hill in Surrey is a renowned natural landmark featuring chalk downland, diverse wildlife including rare orchids and butterflies, historic military forts, and scenic trails for walking and cycling. It offers panoramic views, a National Trust visitors' centre with a café, and family-friendly outdoor activities.

2 miles from Moomins at Polesden Lacey

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

A family trail at Polesden Lacey inspired by Moominvalley, where visitors can explore the garden and encounter characters from the Moomin stories.

Located in Dorking

Dorking is a historic market town in Surrey, England, known for its charming walkable centre, rich heritage, cultural festivals, and nearby attractions such as Denbies Wine Estate and the Surrey Hills. It offers varied transport options including train and buses, making it accessible for tourists.

Stablehurst Cottage

Stablehurst Cottage is a peaceful countryside retreat situated in Sussex offering a blend of charm, modern comfort, and proximity to local history and natural beauty.

3 miles from Standen

Standen is an Arts and Crafts house in West Sussex, featuring original Morris & Co. interiors and an extensive Arts and Crafts garden. Visitors can explore the historic house and surrounding gardens managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Spookiful at Standen

5 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A Halloween-themed trail around the garden, with spooky features including creepy crows and Standen bats. Visitors can explore the Spookiful Bothy and take part in creative activities in the Witchard den.

The Tractor Shed

This accommodation is a converted tractor shed in peaceful countryside on a working farm, offering an open plan ground floor layout with two ensuite bedrooms and a patio area, serving as a tranquil base for exploring Sussex and Kent.

3 miles from Bayham Old Abbey

Bayham Old Abbey is a historic 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey ruins located near Lamberhurst, Kent. Now maintained by English Heritage, visitors can explore scenic outdoor ruins featuring ornate stonework and a nearby gatehouse, set within landscaped grounds enhanced by famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton.

Knowle Lodge - Petit Knowle

A cosy studio-style property in a pretty Sussex village with ground floor open plan living, a wet room with grab rails, private parking, small patio garden, and convenient access to local attractions including gardens and the South Downs.

Byre Cottage

Byre Cottage is a cosy and romantic single-floor barn conversion cottage located in the rural West Sussex countryside close to Billingshurst, offering a peaceful and homely retreat with an enclosed garden and patio, ideal for a family or guests with pets.

South Down Lodges - La Belle Roulotte

The Romani caravan is a charming and cosy accommodation set in the South Downs countryside near Hassocks, West Sussex, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature with an open-plan living area and private parking.

LoveKush

A five-bedroom detached home in Banstead with views of horse paddocks and London, featuring an enclosed garden suitable for pets and children, offering a comfortable living and dining area with natural light, and situated near nature reserves and local attractions.

The Haybarn

The Haybarn is a luxury accommodation situated on the edge of the Surrey Hills near Ewhurst, featuring two en-suite bedrooms, open plan living space with bi-fold doors leading to a garden, and private parking on a rural equestrian farm location.

Oak Lodge

This accommodation is a countryside lodge located in the South Downs National Park featuring modern and open plan design with scenic surroundings, suitable for a relaxed and nature-focused getaway.

3 miles from Blackcap

Blackcap in East Sussex is a 623-acre hilltop area along the South Downs ridge featuring scenic views, ancient history, wildflower walks, and diverse wildlife. It's an outdoor destination rich in natural beauty and historic significance.

Hale Dairy

Hale Dairy is a 2-bedroom barn conversion holiday accommodation in the village of Chiddingly, East Sussex, offering a tranquil and scenic countryside setting with rustic charm and modern comforts for a cosy and peaceful stay.

3 miles from Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Michelham Priory House & Gardens is a historic Augustine Priory set on its own island in East Sussex, offering visitors immersive indoor historical displays and extensive outdoor gardens with family-friendly activities including a playground and a café.

Havre De Calme

Havre De Calme is a one-bedroom holiday lodge in the rural village of Halstead, offering a peaceful retreat with wildlife views and access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool, private parking, and outdoor seating areas.

3 miles from Chevening

Chevening offers visitors access to historic gardens set around a Palladian country house, featuring lawns, a lake, maze, parterre and woodland walks. The gardens are open seasonally with limited visitor numbers and are mostly accessible to wheelchair users. The house itself is not open to the public as it serves as a country retreat for Foreign Secretaries.

Chessons Farm - Stable Cottage

This ground floor detached cottage located in the Bewl Valley offers accommodation for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, featuring an open-plan living space and an enclosed garden, set in Sussex countryside on a working farm with views of Bewl Water and surrounding meadows.

2 miles from Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle in Kent is a National Trust property featuring a medieval moated manor ruins and an early Tudor Revival country house surrounded by picturesque gardens with seasonal floral displays. Visitors can explore both indoor historic house spaces and outdoor gardens with historical and natural highlights.

Spring Harbour

This East Sussex holiday home offers uninterrupted views of the South Downs and is located near Ashdown Forest and Sheffield Park Gardens, providing a tranquil and scenic countryside retreat for up to six guests, including one small dog.

Near The Garth

The Garth features nine acres of historic Arts and Crafts gardens designed by Walter H Godfrey, with multiple distinct garden areas, original features, and personal guided tours. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in a picturesque outdoor setting near Lingfield, Surrey.

Poundgate Park House

Poundgate Park House is a spacious family home located in the Sussex countryside with garden views and a conservatory, offering a stylish and rural private retreat ideal for multi-generational groups or gatherings.

Tovey Lodge

This single-storey detached holiday cottage is set within 3 acres shared with the owners near South Downs National Park, providing a peaceful retreat for couples or small families with nearby village amenities and local attractions.

2 miles from Emmetts Garden

Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate featuring six acres of arboretum and gardens on a high sandstone ridge near Ide Hill, Kent, offering expansive views and a rose garden next to a Victorian house, though the house is not open to the public.

2 miles from Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Emmetts Garden

9 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A family digital folklore adventure at Emmetts Garden, designed for children aged 7–12 and imaginative adults to play together. Using the Stranger Folk app, participants follow a character through magical tasks to find the Stranger Folk and heal a rift between the human and spirit worlds.

Wysteria, North Lodge

This cosy first-floor studio is set in rural Sussex countryside near the village of Rusper and Horsham, offering scenic views and an elevated position with vaulted ceilings, blending modern comfort and rustic appeal for a peaceful retreat.

2 miles from Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens is a historic garden in Kent featuring seasonal floral displays, themed garden areas, panoramic views, and family-friendly outdoor attractions including a playground and hedge maze.

Hale Barn

A stylish and historic restored timber framed Sussex barn located in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working family farm, offering a private hot tub and ample outdoor space, ideal for families and countryside exploration.

3 miles from Selsdon Wood

Selsdon Wood is a 200-acre local nature reserve woodland in Croydon, London, offering outdoor trails, wildlife corridor, and historical significance as a preserved natural area within the London green belt.

3 miles from Lullingstone Roman Villa

Lullingstone Roman Villa is an archaeological site and museum featuring a Romano-British villa from the 1st to 5th century AD, notable for its early Christian chapel murals, intricate mosaics, and marble busts. Visitors can explore both the villa ruins and the surrounding grounds, gaining insight into Roman Britain's history and early Christianity.

Located in Swanley

Swanley is a market town in Kent near London, known for its park, shopping centre, historical churches, and good rail and bus connections.

2 miles from Coldrum Long Barrow

Coldrum Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow ruin located near Trottiscliffe in Kent, England. It is part of the Medway Megaliths and features stone burial chambers from the Early Neolithic period. The site is open year-round without charge and hosts both archaeological interest and modern Pagan activities.

Walnut Walk

Walnut Walk is a cosy timber clad cottage within a private countryside estate offering a peaceful base surrounded by ancient woodland and open land, suitable for families and pet owners seeking a nature-immersed retreat.