Sussex is perfect for Families
Sussex is the ultimate destination for family-friendly adventures! Whether you're planning a getaway during the school holidays or looking for a multi-generational trip, Sussex offers a plethora of activities, sights, and experiences that cater to all the family.
Things to Do and See
Sussex is brimming with attractions that will delight visitors of all ages. You can explore top-rated zoo that promises fun for the whole family, like Drusillas. With interactive animal exhibits and exciting play areas, it's a hit with kids and adults alike. For those who love the great outdoors, Sussex offers stunning landscapes and a natural play trail perfect for a family day out - check out our Parks & Gardens page to find your perfect picnic spot. If you're looking for a bit of history, the Weald and Downland Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the past with its collection of historic buildings and engaging activities.
Family-Friendly Dining
When it comes to dining, Sussex boasts a variety of family-friendly restaurants that cater to all tastes. County pub? Beach side cafe? Themed restaurant? We've got it all!
Places to Stay
Finding the perfect accommodation for your family is easy in Sussex. From cosy bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels, there's something for everyone. For a unique experience, consider staying at one of Sussex's many farm-stays or glamping sites, which offer a blend of comfort and adventure
Multi-Generational Fun
Sussex is ideal for multi-generational trips, ensuring that every member of the family, from toddlers to grandparents, has a memorable time. Fishers Farm Park is a fantastic spot for all ages, featuring farm animals, adventure playgrounds, and indoor soft play areas. Harbour Park in Littlehampton is another great destination, offering classic beachside fun and amusement rides that will keep everyone entertained
Sussex is a treasure trove of family-friendly activities, dining options, and accommodations, making it the perfect choice for school holidays and multi-generational trips. Whether you're exploring historic sites, enjoying delicious meals, or relaxing in comfortable lodgings, Sussex promises an unforgettable experience for all the family.
Plan your next family adventure in Sussex and create memories that will last a lifetime!
What's on for families in Sussex
A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen
- May 12, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed…
Curious About Chichester
- May 12, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Unlock Chichester's Hidden Stories: Quirky Walks & Treasure Hunts Await! Ditch the ordinary…
Curious About Hastings
- May 12, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
- May 12, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee. Celebrate and explore David McKee's…
Gozzle
- Arundel Wetland Centre
- May 12, 2026 - May 31, 2026
This spring, WWT Arundel is teaming up with Macmillan Children's Books to explore the wonderful…
Half Term Nature Explorers
- May 12, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
This half term, become a nature explorer at Standen. Create a nature journal of your own with…
Rogate Pumpkin Patch Ticket Release
- May 12, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
The Rogate Pumpkin Patch is now in its 12th year. We'll close with our much-loved Pumpkin SMASH!…
Three Cheers for Pooh! Centenary Exhibition and Story Trail at Nymans
- May 12, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Extracts from A.A. Milne's much-loved Winnie-the Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's…
The Maker's Fair
- May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Meet over 50 makers at Standen, showcasing their heritage craft and contemporary design skills…
Floral Cupcake & Bouquet-Making Workshop
Following a series of sold-out sessions in 2025, we’re thrilled to welcome Zoe from Bouquet Bakes…
Model Boats on the Lake
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- May 16, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
See the Schooner Radio Control Group in action on the Lakes at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, and…
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room
Hugh Bonneville, beloved by many as Mr Brown in the 'Paddington' films, introduces his first…
Make Magical Wings
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
Elderflower Fields
- May 22, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Elderflower Fields returns for a special 15th anniversary celebration, encouraging families to…
Diesel Gala
- May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Come along to our bank holiday diesel gala at Bentley Miniature Railway! Take a ride on the trains…
Eastbourne Carnival
The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year. More than 1,500 walkers are…
Kids Trail: Eco Explorers
- May 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026
This half term, bring your family and join Ethan, the Eco Explorer, who loves discovering ways to…
Make a Monster Mask
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
Medieval Festival - A Skirmish
- Arundel Castle
- May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
The year is 1480 and England is finally at peace after years of civil war, known as the War of the…
Mystery Mission
- May 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026
A top-secret message has gone missing at Battle Abbey – and we need you to find it before it falls…
Pixies & Pirates May Half Term
- May 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Set sail for the Aldingbourne Country Centre, for a fun half term for pre-schoolers and primary-aged…
Children’s Spring Tote Bag Workshop
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- May 24, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Get creative and design your very own spring-themed tote bag using a colourful selection of stencils…
Little Crafters
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- May 24, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months - 4 year…
Make a Dream Catcher
Get creative in the Orchard Tent! Our family workshops are designed for sparkling imaginations and…
Evening Unwind: Parent & Child Yoga
A more considered and expressive session for older children, combining movement, breath and…
May Half term at Standen: Make a Fortune Teller
- May 26, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Make your own nature inspired fortune teller this half term at Standen at this self-led workshop…
Pirate Week at Newhaven Fort
Ahoy there!!! Bring your mini pirates to the Fort this week for pirate stories, quill writing…
Storytime at Nyman's with Author Jane Riordan
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends and join Jane Riordan to go on an adventure to…
Flower Crown Making
This May half term, join Sasha, founder of Amongst for a relaxed, drop-in session where families can…
Holiday Thursday Make & Take - Sun Catchers
We're being optimistic and assuming there will be sun at some point this year, so let's make…
LDN Wrestling
Get ready for an action-packed evening that the whole family can enjoy – LDN Wrestling is coming to…
Pigeon Printing with hello DODO
- Colonnade House
- May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Come along and add to the flock! Design and screenprint your very own pigeon print with hello…
999 Emergency Display
- May 30, 2026 - May 31, 2026
A fantastic free emergency services spectacular on Eastbourne's seafront Western Lawns. Get a…
Super Sketch Saturday
Be part of our new outdoor drawing event and capture the spirit of the Hastings coastline! From the…
Outdoor Theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail
The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of…
South of England Show
- Jun 5, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
The South of England Show is a staple in the agricultural and equestrian calendar. The 2026 event…
Durrington Festival
Committed to promoting all the good in Durrington, Join us in celebrating our 31st Festival…
Family friendly things to do
Boat Trips Chichester Harbour - Solar Heritage
- The Street
We offer a range of boat trips in Chichester Harbour right through the year on Solar Heritage, our…
Bodiam Boating Station
- Bodiam Boating Station
Welcome to our little piece of heaven, perfectly placed for you to explore the garden of England…
Branching Out Adventures
- Bentley
An outdoor adventure centre, including high ropes courses, climbing wall, giant swing, bounce nets…
Buzz Active - Cuckmere Valley
- East Dean Road
At Buzz Active, we have something for everyone. Paddle sports, including paddle boarding and…
Buzz Active - Eastbourne
- Royal Parade
At Buzz Active, we have something for everyone. Sailing and windsurfing at our Eastbourne…
Buzz Active - Eastbourne
- Royal Parade
At Buzz Active, we have something for everyone. Sailing and windsurfing at our Eastbourne…
Camber Kitesurfing
- 123 Lydd Road
Camber Kitesurfing founder, Anthony was one of the first kitesurfers on Camber Beach back in 2000…
CYCALL
- Western Road
CYCALL is an inclusive cycling project based at Brooklands Park, Worthing. CYCALL has a fleet of 40…
Full Throttle Boat Charters
- The Point Rye Harbour
Join our Seal trips departing from Rye Harbour then we head out to sea for an exhilarating…
Guided Wellbeing Walks
- Swan Walk
A monthly programme of free, sociable, and family friendly, our guided walks are a great way to see…
Harbour Park
- Windmill Rd
Harbour Park is Littlehampton’s go-to seaside adventure for young families! From…
Littlehampton Miniature Railway
- Mewsbrook Park
The Littlehampton Miniature Railway is a charming train line that runs…
Maverick Boat Adventures
- West Quay
Maverick Boat Adventures – The Ultimate Coastal Experience in East Sussex! At Maverick Boat…
Mindworks Escape Rooms
- Mindworks Escape Rooms
Worthing's #1 Attraction! Experience live immersive games at Mindworks Escape Rooms…
Moxie Unleashed at Sheffield Park
- Marine Avenue
Fitness, paddleboarding and adventure for people of all ages, of mixed ability and experience levels…
Mulberry Marine Experiences C.I.C
- Suite 2 Unit 16 Sherrington Mews
Mulberry Marine Experienes offer a full range of marine experiences off the coast of…
Pooh Trek & Ashdown Forest Tours
- Little Trodgers Lane
Come and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh on a Pooh Trek Tour in Ashdown Forest…
Pulborough Paddles
Pulborough Paddles is a friendly, family-run canoe, kayak, and paddleboard hire business nestled on…
Riverside South Downs - Self-Drive Boat Hire
- Riverside South Downs
Our self-drive boats are the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon with friends & family, gently…
Rye Bay Ebikes
- Rye Harbour Road
We are family run Electric Bike Hire, Sales and Servicing shop based in Rye, East Sussex. We offer…
Southdowns FlyFishing CIC
- Dye House Lane
Set against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs, Southdowns Fly Fishing offers exclusive fly…
Sussex Boat Trips
- Beacon Drive
No visit to East Sussex is complete without a boat trip along the South Downs coastline. Experience…
The Beach Watersports Bracklesham | Surf Club
- East Bracklesham Drive
The Beach Watersports Bracklesham is a friendly, professional surf school based on the Witterings…
The True CRIME Museum
- Palace Avenue Arcade
A SHOCKING attraction for everyone fascinated by the dark world of CRIME A chilling, yet fascinating…
Family friendly places to eat
Belindas - Arundel
- Tarrant Street
Cosy cafe / tea room set in a 16th century Building . We serve tea's / coffees , Full range of…
Christina's Tea Room and Gift Shop
- High Street
Christina’s Tearoom is a charming multi-award-winning vintage tearoom in Sussex, renowned for…
Coffee Barn Kitchen & Deli
- Olives Yard
The coffee barn is situated in olives yard, just off the high street in Uckfield. The barn is…
Drink & Dine
- Newhaven Square
This is a place where good food, great drinks, and genuine hospitality come together — and everyone…
East Beach Cafe
- The Promenade,
Great food, great architecture and a great location. Right on the beach with spectacular views, East…
Goodwood Aerodrome Cafe
Enjoy beautiful views of the grass runway at Goodwood Aerodrome and the historic Motor Circuit - a…
Gravetye Manor Restaurant
- Gravetye Manor
We pride ourselves on serving up exceptional food in our Michelin Star restaurant and take…
Lewes Brewcafe
- Spences Lane
Come join us at the Lewes Brewcafe where six days a week we serve up great Only With Love beer (with…
Morley's Bistro
- High Street
Nestled on the high street of Hurstpierpoint village, Morley's Bistro is proud to serve…
Rose Petal Cafe
- Little High Street
Delicious menus, spacious, friendly cafe in Shoreham-by-Sea! Our cafe is located inside the…
The Beach Littlehampton
The Beach is a community and visitor hub based on Littlehampton seafront it boasts beach…
The Black Horse, Climping
The Black Horse, Climping is a 17th century pub, and a popular haunt for locals to gather, a…
The Cove in Fairlight
- Waites Lane
In sleepy Fairlight, on the edge of the Firehills, The Cove is an independently run freehouse…
The Crown Hastings
- All Saints Street
The Crown is an independently run freehouse in the heart of Hastings Old Town at the foot of the…
The Ginger Fox
- Muddleswood Road
The Ginger Fox is a friendly and relaxed restaurant in the rural setting of the South Downs. We…
The Oak Barn Restaurant & Bar
- Cuckfield Road
We aim to provide a second to none dining and bar experience - only first-class customer service…
The Pulbrew
- Lower Street
A family run quaint coffee shop situated in the heart of Lower Street, Pulborough, with direct…
The Red Lion, Hooe
- Denbigh Road
About Us The Red Lion is a family‑run, historic country pub nestled in the heart of Hooe village…
The Royal Oak and Castle Inn
- High Street
Royal Oak & Castle Inn (Pevensey) is a warm, community‑centred village pub located on the High…
The Shepherd & Dog Inn
- The Street
Award winning 16th century country pub with picturesque garden & natural stream at the foot of…
The Sportsman Inn (Amberley)
- Rackham Road
For lovers of warm hospitality, hand-picked local Sussex real ales and all the ambience of a true…
The White Lion
- The Street
The White Lion is a traditional village gastropub in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, just…
The Woodcote, Graffham
- The Woodcote,
With its peaceful setting in the village of Graffham in the South Downs National Park, The Woodcote…
Wagamama
- 26 South Street
Everyone is welcome at wagamama, and you'll always get a warm welcome from us. We'll get you…
Family friendly places to stay
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages
- Upper Street
In the heart of the Sussex countryside, one short mile from the spectacular Seven Sisters coastline…
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages
- The Green
For family reunions, breaks with friends, girly weekends, country retreats and escapes from the city…
Carousel
- Coastal Road
Steps from the beach, Carousel is a welcoming holiday home on a private estate in Littlehampton…
Cart Lodge
Cart Lodge in Blackham, is a very cosy, open plan cottage. It sleeps 4 guests and 2 dogs. This is…
Cotchford Farm
- Cotchford Lane
Welcome to Cotchford Farm - the iconic country home where A.A. Milne wrote Winnie-the-Pooh and Brian…
East Sussex National Resort
Set amongst 1100 acres of lush green English countryside, the East Sussex National Resort provides…
Fanny Winton's Cottage
- The Street
Relax in this charming, quintessentially English 16th century cottage on a quiet lane where country…
Gallops Cottage
Welcome to Gallops Cottage, a lovingly restored 16th-century farmhouse nestled between rolling…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English…
Hidden Home
- Gordon Road
Ground floor flat with a private entrance (two steps to enter) Driveway parking for one vehicle…
Hunters | By Luxury Boltholes
"This was Oliver Cromwells hunting lodge and it dates back to the 14th century, Hunters…
Hydro Hotel
- Mount Road
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne is a 4 star property set in private grounds with expansive sea views and…
Ivy Cottage
- Church Place
18th Century holiday cottage with three bedrooms accommodating up to six people. Self-contained with…
Masketts Barn
Masketts Barn, a beautifully converted eighteenth-century grain barn, nestled in the serene Sussex…
Millstream Hotel
- Bosham Lane
The Millstream Hotel located in Bosham, West Sussex, is a charming, family-owned British retreat…
Roffey Park Venue
- Forest Road
Versatile conference and event venue in West Sussex You'll want to return again and again……
Sunnyside Pop up Camping
- Sunnyside Pop Up camping
We invite you to enjoy our off-grid, sustainable and friendly campsite with a lovely community vibe…
The Barn at Stoaches
- Freshfield Lane
Escape to the tranquility of rural bliss with this charming Barn Conversion nestled amidst…
The Berkeley
- Lascelles Terrace
Experience coastal hospitality at its finest at The Berkeley, a multi-award-winning 4-Star Gold…
The Gogs | By Luxury Boltholes
- The Gogs
Perched atop a gentle hill and embraced by ancient woodland, these side-by-side lodges form a rare…
The Pear Store - Madam Green Holidays
- Madam Green Farm
A lovely self-contained annexe cottage attached to the main Farmhouse in Oving village sleeping up…
The View at Hill Lodge
- High Street
Perched atop a Georgian townhouse, this light-filled flat sleeps up to 8 across three bedrooms and…
The Walled Garden
- New Way Lane
Welcome to The Walled Garden, a distinguished country residence nestled at the foot of the South…
Woodfire Camping
- Heighton St
Woodfire Camping is a small, family-run business with three stunning campsites nestled in the heart…