Drusillas Zoo Park

Drusillas Zoo Park is a small family-run zoo in East Sussex featuring a variety of small animals and primates, interactive children's play areas, rides, and educational exhibits, providing both indoor and outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages.

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Ivy Cottage

A detached barn conversion in the Sussex countryside offering a peaceful rural retreat with a spacious garden bordered by a stream, near walking routes and local attractions such as Bodiam Castle and the Rother Valley.

2 miles from Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, England, known for its distinctive quadrangular design with towers and battlements. Set in a landscaped environment with an ornamental moat, it showcases medieval architecture and history. The castle is a ruin open to the public under the care of the National Trust and has been featured in films and television.

2 miles from Spell Quest at Bodiam Castle

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

Families can follow a magical, Halloween-themed trail around Bodiam Castle, making potions, discovering spells and taking part in activities. On weekends, visitors can also enter a spooky best-dressed costume competition in the castle courtyard.

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 Stranger Folk Adventure at Sheffield Park

7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)

Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to take part in an outdoor, games-based adventure inspired by British folklore. Guided by the Old Crone, teams complete magical tasks to find the Stranger Folk and decide their fate.

Galley Hill Aspect

Galley Hill Aspect is a third-floor coastal apartment with direct sea views, featuring a balcony overlooking the beach and beach huts. It offers a comfortable stay with fresh air and convenient access via a lift, suitable for families and couples alike. The apartment is located near Bexhill town centre and various seaside attractions.

3 miles from Fore Wood

Fore Wood is a peaceful ancient woodland near Crowhurst, East Sussex, renowned for its wildlife and rare plants including bluebells and orchids. It offers outdoor nature trails through varied terrain and is managed for conservation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The reserve is free to access but has limited facilities and accessibility challenges.

Located in Bexhill-on-Sea

Bexhill-on-Sea is a picturesque seaside town in East Sussex known for its historic charm, the landmark De La Warr Pavilion modernist arts centre, and its legacy as the birthplace of British motor racing. Visitors can enjoy beaches, riverside scenery, cultural events, and a vibrant town centre with shops and independent markets.

Near 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.

Near Rudyard Kipling introductory talks

6–30 Oct (another 21 days)

A short outdoor introductory talk gives an overview of Rudyard Kipling’s life, family and writing, and explains his connection to Bateman’s before visitors go inside the house.

The Cow Shed

The Cow Shed is a charming single-storey detached barn conversion located in the rural village of Little Common, East Sussex, surrounded by countryside walks and offering panoramic sea views in a peaceful setting.

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.

Hill Croft Farm Pods - Hayfield Haven

This is a cosy, romantic countryside pod with a scenic view, featuring a ground-floor open plan living space and private outdoor seating area with fire pit and barbecue, suitable for up to two guests including one small dog.

3 miles from Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings site near Battle, East Sussex, marks the location of the pivotal 1066 battle between the Normans and Anglo-Saxons that shaped English history. Visitors can explore the battlefield, Battle Abbey ruins, and learn about this decisive Norman victory and its aftermath.

3 miles from Battle of Hastings at Battle Abbey

10–11 Oct (this weekend)

A large-scale re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, with Saxon and Norman soldiers, living history camps, falconry displays, traditional music and a performance telling the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. Children can take part in sword school and a re-creation of the battle.

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.

The Peacock Barn

The Peacock Barn is a single-storey detached barn conversion set on 80 acres of working farmland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful rural retreat with far-reaching views and easy access to local historic sites and countryside walks.

3 miles from Pashley Manor Gardens

Pashley Manor Gardens offers 11 acres of beautifully maintained English country gardens surrounding a historic Grade I listed manor house. Visitors can enjoy seasonal displays of flowers including tulips, roses, and dahlias, art exhibitions, and a café with garden views. The site provides good wheelchair accessibility and facilities including accessible parking and toilets. Admission is free for Historic Houses members, with fees for others, especially during the annual Tulip Festival.

Near 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.

3 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.

Moray Hastings View

Moray Hastings is a self-catering apartment on England's south coast with direct sea views, set in a Georgian Grade II listed building, close to Hastings' major attractions and local events, featuring a stylish modern interior with original fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and a south-facing balcony overlooking the sea.

Near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre

Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings is a large indoor retail complex featuring numerous stores and a notable cricket-themed statue outside, offering a typical shopping experience with extensive parking.

Located in Hastings

Hastings is a historic seaside town and borough in East Sussex, England, known for its medieval old town, fishing fleet, cultural events, and coastal landmarks like Hastings Castle and Pier.

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.

3 miles from Glynde Place

Glynde Place is a historic Tudor house built in 1569, offering guided house tours that explore over 500 years of family life. Visitors can enjoy a basic tea room and beautiful views over the Weald and Sussex Downs. The house is open on select days in May, June, and August with wheelchair limitations due to no lift access.

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.

3 miles from Great Dixter House & Gardens

Great Dixter House & Gardens is a renowned historic house and garden in East Sussex featuring Christopher Lloyd's renowned horticultural design, accessible grounds, a café, a shop, and educational tours, suitable for visitors interested in gardening and heritage.

Near Moat tour with a costumed medieval character

9 Oct, 16 Oct…

Join a costumed medieval character for a guided tour around Bodiam Castle’s moat, hearing about the castle’s construction, landscape and past inhabitants.

2 miles from Pevensey Castle

Pevensey Castle is a historic medieval and Roman Saxon Shore fort located in East Sussex. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor ruins of the largest Saxon Shore fort, Roman curtain walls, and Norman medieval castle remains, including inner and outer baileys. The site also features WWII defensive machine-gun posts and has a history of several significant sieges.

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 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 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.

Located in Burgess Hill

Burgess Hill is a historic market town in West Sussex with vibrant shopping areas, cultural venues, parks, and good rail and bus transport links, located close to the South Downs National Park.

3 miles from Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey is a historic Benedictine abbey site in East Sussex, England, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, enjoy the visitor centre with exhibitions and film, participate in audio tours of the battlefield, and use child-friendly facilities including a discovery room and playground.

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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

3 miles from The Big Draw at Monk's House

9–10 Oct, 16–17 Oct…

The Big Draw at Monk's House offers a range of garden-based art activities themed around making marks, including drawing, sketching and creating pictures from natural forms. Activities are open to all ages and abilities.

2 miles from 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield offers a combined indoor and outdoor historical experience including a visitor centre with interactive displays, battlefield walks with audio tours, abbey ruins, and a gatehouse exhibition, alongside a café and children's playground.

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.

Twisly North Lodge

Twisly North Lodge is a stylish and spacious detached lodge set in secluded private grounds on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Battle, Eastbourne and Sussex countryside.

Vallance House

A luxurious detached house near the beach in Brighton & Hove, offering spacious accommodation for families or groups with extensive living areas, an enclosed garden with outdoor kitchen/bar and garden furniture, and private parking.

3 miles from Churchill Square (Brighton and Hove)

Churchill Square is a large indoor shopping centre in Brighton featuring around 85 shops including major chain stores, a food court with multiple restaurants, outdoor seating areas, and an IKEA City Store. It offers ample parking and easy access by public transport.

Hillcroft Farm Pods - Lakeview Lodge

Lakeview Lodge is a countryside lodge set on a working arable farm with views over the lake and local wildlife, ideal for families seeking a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with outdoor activities and relaxation.

3 miles from 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.

Windmill Barn

This detached country property is set in the grounds of a historic Grade II* listed windmill in Windmill Hill, overlooking countryside and the Pevensey Levels, located 6 miles from the beach at Pevensey, with an enclosed garden and private on-site parking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Photography Display

25 Jun–31 Oct (another 22 days)

A display in the ground-floor rooms of Scotney Castle’s Mansion House presents previously unseen photographs of the Old Castle and the Hussey family, drawn from the estate’s photography collection.

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.

Located in Battle

Battle is a historic market town in East Sussex famous for the 1066 Battle of Hastings and its medieval abbey, with a charming high street, cultural heritage, and scenic walking opportunities.

3 miles from Royal Victoria Place

Royal Victoria Place is a partially covered shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with 99 retail units and a community centre, offering an indoor shopping experience.

Woodland View

Woodland View is a tranquil seaside three-bedroom holiday let in St Leonards on Sea, suitable for up to 5 guests, featuring a cosy and stylish interior with access to an enclosed garden and nature reserve views.