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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3 miles from Bramber Castle

Bramber Castle features the ruins of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle with a well-preserved gatehouse tower and historic earthworks in West Sussex. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains overseen by English Heritage, including the original motte and foundations, alongside an adjacent historic church still in use.

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 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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

Near 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.

Located in Petworth

Petworth is a historic town in West Sussex, England, known for the National Trust's Petworth House and its cultural heritage including art galleries, museums, and an annual traditional fair.

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 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.

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.

Near 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.

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.

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.

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.

Near 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Located in Uckfield

Uckfield is a historic market town in East Sussex, England, featuring a walkable town centre with a rich heritage, local nature reserves, cultural festivals, and good rail and bus connections to London and surrounding areas.

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.

Near St Mary’s House & Gardens

St Mary’s House & Gardens in Bramber, West Sussex, features a medieval timber-framed house with fine panelled interiors, an Elizabethan Painted Room, and five acres of scenic gardens. The venue offers mostly wheelchair accessible facilities, a cafe, free parking, and a shop, with access for Historic Houses members free of charge.

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.

2 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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

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 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 Monk's House

Monk's House is a 16th-century cottage in Rodmell, East Sussex, notable as the home of writer Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group. Visitors can explore the period interiors, her writing lodge, and the garden with views of Mount Caburn, all operated by the National Trust as a writer's house museum.

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 ‘Churchill: Image and Power’ exhibition at Chartwell in the Uniform Room

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Visitors can explore the restored Uniform Room at Chartwell and view Sir Winston Churchill’s recently conserved uniforms and other clothing, including his Siren Suit.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Arundel

Arundel is a picturesque market town in West Sussex, known for its medieval castle, Roman Catholic cathedral, and rich historical heritage, nestled in the South Downs with scenic river views.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Located in Lewes

Lewes is a historic county town in East Sussex, England, known for its medieval landmarks, annual Bonfire celebrations, vibrant arts scene, and scenic setting in the South Downs National Park along the River Ouse.

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.

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.

3 miles from 1776 - The World Turned Upside-down

7–9 Oct, 11–16 Oct

An exhibition in the main showrooms at Hatchlands Park explores how the American Declaration of Independence in 1776 affected people connected to the estate. Visitors can view information and displays about the event.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

2 miles from The Ashley Centre

The Ashley Centre is a shopping centre in Epsom, Surrey, featuring a mix of shops, office spaces, and a theatre space with accessible facilities including a multi-storey car park and Shopmobility service, conveniently located near public transport.

3 miles from Hatchlands Park

Hatchlands Park is a historic red-brick country house with notable Robert Adam interiors and surrounding landscaped gardens in Surrey. It features the world's largest collection of historic keyboard instruments and a rare Cobbe portrait of William Shakespeare, with facilities including a café, shop, and open parkland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

3 miles from 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.

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.