Tilgate Nature Centre

Tilgate Zoo is a small accredited zoo located in Tilgate Park, Crawley, featuring 74 animal species across geographical zones with interactive experiences and conservation programs.

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Walnut Tree Cottage

A rural pet friendly flint cottage located in a Sussex village near a church, offering scenic countryside views and walks with easy access to local towns and the coast, suitable for families and walkers.

3 miles from Cissbury Ring

Cissbury Ring is a large prehistoric hillfort and Neolithic flint mine in West Sussex, offering extensive earthworks, rich biodiversity and panoramic views. It is a notable archaeological and biological site owned by the National Trust, with deep historical significance from Neolithic through Iron Age periods.

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.

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.

3 miles from Adur Estuary

Adur Estuary is a protected wildlife reserve near Shoreham-by-Sea featuring important wetland habitats with wading birds and wildfowl in a natural outdoor setting. Visitors enjoy scenic views from public footpaths while the reserve itself is closed to disturbance and is free to access.

Located in Worthing

Worthing is a historic seaside town and borough in West Sussex, England, known for its long beach, cultural heritage, theatres, and art deco pier. It offers a blend of historic architecture, seaside leisure, and arts and culture attractions.

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 Story Explorers - autumn fun for pre-schoolers

23 Sep, 30 Sep…

A pre-school session for children and their grown-ups featuring stories, rhymes and nature-based crafts.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Petworth

Petworth House and Park in West Sussex features a 17th-century historic house with a renowned art collection, extensive Capability Brown landscaped gardens, and a large deer park. Visitors can explore the house interiors including historic kitchens, enjoy woodland and garden walks, and relax in the on-site café. The venue offers activities suitable for families and dog walking in designated outdoor areas.

3 miles from We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt™ Halloween Adventure​

10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)

A Halloween trail based on the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill children’s books, with activities including Halloween hoopla, broomstick racing and a celebration party where children can collect a sticker.

2 miles from Arundel Castle Gardens

Arundel Castle is a historic castle with an 11th-century Norman Keep set in over 40 acres of gardens and parkland, featuring grand State Rooms, art collections, and beautiful views over the South Downs. It offers a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences and includes facilities for visitors of all ages.

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Hever Castle

Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is a historic Tudor castle featuring richly decorated interiors, a significant collection of Tudor portraits, and extensive gardens including a maze. Restored by William Waldorf Astor in the early 20th century, it offers both indoor and outdoor experiences with facilities like a cafe, picnic areas, and accessible amenities.

3 miles from October Half Term Halloween Trail: We're Going on a Ghost Hunt

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Families can follow an outdoor Halloween ghost-hunt trail through Chartwell’s parkland, completing games and activities at eight spooky stops before collecting a sticker reward. The trail is designed for children under 8.

Tor Hatch Cottage

Tor Hatch Cottage is a cosy holiday home set in a quiet rural location within the Surrey Hills AONB, offering views of a picturesque valley and access to garden and countryside paths, suitable for a peaceful and private retreat with romantic and family-friendly atmosphere.

3 miles from Clandon Park

Clandon Park House is an early 18th-century Palladian country house near Guildford, Surrey, owned by the National Trust. Though significantly damaged by fire in 2015, it is a site of historical and architectural importance with restoration plans underway. Visitors can explore its extensive parkland, gardens, and the rare Maori meeting house, along with an associated regimental museum.

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.

Near Petworth House

Petworth House is a historic late 17th-century country house in West Sussex, renowned for its extensive art collection including paintings by J.M.W. Turner and its Capability Brown landscaped deer park. Visitors can explore both the grand indoor galleries and the expansive outdoor parkland and gardens, with visitor facilities such as a cafe and shops on site.

3 miles from Bignor Park

Bignor Park is a historic Georgian house set on an eleven-hundred-acre estate at the foot of the South Downs. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house with family introductions, explore extensive gardens and parkland, and appreciate the connection to Romantic poet Charlotte Turner Smith. Picnics are welcome on the lawns.

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.

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 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.

3 miles from Lavington Common

Lavington Common is a National Trust biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in West Sussex, featuring diverse heathland, acid grassland, and woodland habitats with rich wildlife communities.

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 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.

Rumbolds Farm - Rumbolds Retreat

Rumbolds Retreat is a 16th-century house set within attractive and peaceful grounds on the border of Surrey and Sussex, surrounded by pasture and ancient oak forests, and close to notable historic sites and gardens in the area.

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.

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 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 Falconhurst Gardens

Falconhurst Gardens is a sustainably managed garden surrounded by an organic farm in Kent, featuring accessible gravel paths, areas for cut flowers and vegetables, a pond with a bird hide, and seasonal sculpture shows. Visitors can enjoy refreshments from the Farm Shop and family-friendly outdoor activities.

The Horseshoe Annex

The Horseshoe Annex is a spacious and cosy ground-floor property located in a peaceful and picturesque area of Steyning on the edge of the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities in a countryside setting.

Near 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.

3 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.

2 miles from Firle Place

Firle Place is a historic country estate in East Sussex offering guided tours of its Grade One listed house with a rich collection of art and furniture, set within beautiful parkland in the South Downs National Park. Visitors can also enjoy the tea room and accessible facilities during a meaningful indoor and outdoor experience.

2 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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Slindon Estate

Slindon Estate offers 3500 acres of woodland, farmland, downland and a charming historic village with paths for walking, cycling and horse riding. Visitors can explore historic landscape features including a medieval deer park and a Roman road, enjoy seasonal woodland displays, and experience stunning panoramic views across the Sussex countryside.

The White House Retreat

The White House Retreat is a luxury ground-floor accommodation with a private hot tub located near the seaside resorts of Brighton and Bognor Regis, offering a peaceful and stylish setting with countryside surroundings and easy access to local outdoor activities.

3 miles from Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park is a Georgian country house and expansive 400-acre estate near Guildford, Surrey, offering indoor historic house tours with a notable collection of keyboard instruments and extensive outdoor parkland, gardens, and a natural play area for families. Visitors can enjoy seasonal events, outdoor theatre, cafés, and accessible facilities.

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.

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, 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.

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.

3 miles from Dapdune Wharf

Dapdune Wharf is a historic former industrial wharf and boat-building yard on the Wey and Godalming Navigations in Guildford, now managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore a complex of boatyard buildings, view rare Wey barges, enjoy interactive displays, and take boat trips on the navigation.

3 miles from Wharf Weenies

9 Oct, 6 Nov…

Wharf Weenies is an outdoor session for children aged up to four, featuring songs, stories, play in the natural environment, mud-kitchen activities, natural-resource crafts and wildlife spotting.

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.

Pensway

This charming historic cottage is located in the scenic and peaceful hamlet of Burpham in West Sussex, offering a romantic and family-friendly rural retreat with nearby countryside walks and local amenities.

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.

Cobblers Cottage

This former cobbler's cottage is a homely private retreat set over three floors opposite Petworth House and Deer Park, ideal for families and dog walkers, with a garden and proximity to countryside walks and local amenities.

3 miles from Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle Gardens in Kent offers 125 acres of diverse gardens including Italian and Tudor styles, peaceful woodland walks, and facilities such as a children's play area and refreshments. Access is free for RHS Members on selected days.

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 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.

Whitmoor Farm - The Pool House

The Pool House at Whitmoor Farm offers a tranquil countryside retreat in Woking, Guildford with stylish accommodation for up to four guests, featuring two bedrooms and shared outdoor amenities including a heated swimming pool and tennis court.

3 miles from River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf in Guildford offer a historic river navigation experience with an award-winning visitor centre, boat trips, riverside tea-room, and a second-hand bookshop. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, wildlife, and family-friendly activities including an adventure playground.

3 miles from Music Time Wharf Weenies

16 Oct, 20 Nov

A music session for children aged up to four and their adults at Dapdune Wharf. Participants explore songs, rhymes, musical instruments and simple movement games, with a story to finish.

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.

The River House

This contemporary two bedroom holiday cottage in Arundel offers a private garden and is within walking distance of Arundel Castle, cathedral, the River Arun and South Downs, set in a large Victorian home over three floors.

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.

Little Longmead

This ground floor cottage in a picturesque village near the South Downs National Park offers a peaceful setting with easy access to walks, trails, and coastal beaches 5 miles away, surrounded by countryside and wildlife.

Whitmoor Farm - Weston Cottage

This is a newly converted two-bedroom ground floor apartment in Guildford that offers a family-friendly setting with modern comfort and scenic surroundings near historical sites and outdoor activities.

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.

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.

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.

Whitmoor Farm - The Cottage

This ground-floor holiday let in the Woking Guildford area offers modern comforts, family-friendly amenities, and access to shared recreational facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, mini golf, and trampoline, set amidst scenic surroundings with nearby historical and cultural attractions.

Lodge With A View

This peaceful lodge is situated on the edge of the historic town of Steyning, offering scenic views of rolling countryside and an enclosed garden, set within the owner's garden with private access and parking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Barn

This detached barn conversion is located peacefully overlooking fields and paddocks with views, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere near countryside and various local attractions.

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.

2 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.