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!
Family friendly things to do
Bluebell Railway
Situated in the picturesque Sussex countryside, the Bluebell Railway stands as a captivating…
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…
Borde Hill Garden
- Borde Hill Lane
Borde Hill is a 2,000-acre Estate which has been owned by the Stephenson Clarke family for over 130…
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…
Camber Kitesurfing
- 123 Lydd Road
Camber Kitesurfing founder, Anthony was one of the first kitesurfers on Camber Beach back in 2000…
Cobnor Activities Centre Trust
- Chidham
Cobnor Activities Centre is a not-for-profit outdoor education charity located on the beautiful…
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…
Get Bikery
- Station Street
Our electric cargo bikes are a fun, eco and accessible way to discover the beautiful…
Littlehampton East Beach
- Sea Road
An award winning family friendly sand and pebble beach which is over a mile long making it the…
Littlehampton Miniature Railway
- Mewsbrook Park
The Littlehampton Miniature Railway is a charming train line that runs…
Marine Life Walks
- Grafton Road
Our beaches are full of marine life just waiting for you to discover them; however, it can be small…
Maverick Boat Adventures
- West Quay
Maverick Boat Adventures – The Ultimate Coastal Experience in East Sussex! At Maverick Boat…
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
- 9 Orchard Parade
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…
Rye Bay Ebikes
- Rye Harbour Road
We are family run Electric Bike Hire, Sales and Servicing shop based in Rye, East Sussex. We offer…
Tibbs Farm
- Udimore Road
Nestled in the Tillingham Valley overlooking our family farm with heritage hop gardens, traditional…
Watermill Wolves
- Watermill Lane
Magical wild encounters and experiences with the Watermill Wolves Wolfdogs, stars of tv and film…
Wobblegate Orchards
- Cowfold Road
A regenerative family farm and orchards set in a beautiful valley just North of The South Downs…
What's on for families in Sussex
Curious About Chichester
- Jan 22, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Unlock Chichester's Hidden Stories: Quirky Walks & Treasure Hunts Await! Ditch the ordinary…
Curious About Hastings
- Jan 22, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Robinson Crusoe & The Pirates
- Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
Directed by Suzi Allan. Lots of family fun at our annual pantomime 'Robinson Crusoe & The…
A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen
- Jan 27, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed…
LDN Wrestling
Get ready for an action-packed evening that the whole family can enjoy – LDN Wrestling is coming to…
Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden
- Feb 7, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Join Ben & friends on a family trail round the garden. Booking not needed. This event is free…
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks & The Really Big Adventure
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a big…
Winter Welly Walks
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Feb 7, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
Pull on your wellies and head out the door, it’s time to bound along our adventurous Welly Walk and…
Gnarly Tree Kids' Print Workshops
- Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026
Come and try your hand at screen printing this February half term at Gnarly Tree's workshop in…
Kids Trail: Mission Spring
- Feb 14, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026
Agent Snowdrop needs your help! Spring has gone missing, and we suspect Winter has locked it away…
Little Crafters
- Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
- Feb 14, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Let your little ones get stuck into this fun and creative crafting session for 18 months - 4 year…
Rainforest Rumble - Feb Half Term
- Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Join us for a Rainforest Rumble - this February Half term! Little explorers, musicians, and nature…
Three Cheers for Pooh! Centenary Exhibition and Story Trail at Nymans
- Feb 14, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Extracts from A.A. Milne's much-loved Winnie-the Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's…
Dinosaur Adventure Live!
"The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth". Join our intrepid ranger on a quest to recover…
A Very Victorian Half Term
- Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Step back in time in a Very Victorian half term and experience what life was really like for…
Family Workshop: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden at Standen
- Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Have fun making your very own paper flowerpot and join Ben and his friends on this family-friendly…
Holiday Thursday Make & Take - Fishing Game
Enjoy creating the game, and then take it home to play with. Draw, colour and cut out your fish (or…
Family friendly places to eat
Coffee Barn Kitchen & Deli
- Olives Yard
The coffee barn is situated in olives yard, just off the high street in Uckfield. The barn is…
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…
Horsted Place Hotel
- Lewes Road
Enjoy a range of dining experiences from our award winning Restaurant to indulging into our relaxing…
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…
Pebbles Eastbourne
- Station Parade
Pebbles Eastbourne is the sister restaurant of Pebbles on the Beach in Bexhill. We are a family run…
Pooh Corner
Pooh Corner is the home to Winnie the Pooh in the UK so come along and step inside your favourite…
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 CIDER TAP & BREW HOUSE
- Cowfold Road
Set amongst our 200 acre farm and orchards our stunning Taproom & Pizza Kitchen is open…
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 Seaview
- Sea Road
Dating back 200 years, The Seaview is situated in the Sussex seaside village of East Preston and…
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 Tiger Inn Restaurant
- The Green
The tiger inn is a quintessentially English pub in the heart of East Dean. You can take in the views…
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
Anderida House
- Hartfield Road
One bed flat with modern facilities, fully fitted kitchen, dining area, Sleeps 4 Sofa bed in Living…
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages
- Upper Street
In the heart of the Sussex countryside, one short mile from the spectacular Seven Sisters coastline…
Carousel
- Coastal Road
Steps from the beach, Carousel is a welcoming holiday home on a private estate in Littlehampton…
Chequer
- East Street
Chequer by Bloom Stays, sleeps 16 guests and 2 dogs. It's a remarkable holiday home located in…
Dyke Farm Barn
Imagine waking up to birdsong, sipping fresh coffee while gazing out across the rolling hills of the…
Gravetye Manor
- Vowels Lane
Gravetye Manor, a delightful historic hotel set in more than 1,000 acres of tranquil English…
Heaven Farm Camping
Heaven Farm Campsite is in the award-winning farm set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland in the…
Masketts Barn
Masketts Barn, a beautifully converted eighteenth-century grain barn, nestled in the serene Sussex…
Newhouse Farm Wild Camping
Newhouse Farm, nestled in the South Downs National Park, provides idyllic camping in the West Sussex…
Oakwood West Holidays
- The Osiers
Between the South Downs & Chichester Harbour are four luxurious dog friendly cottages, with…
Oastbrook Estate
- Junction Road
Situated in an award winning vineyard. Whether you stay in one of our housed or in our Glamping, a…
Steyning Cottages - Rosebud Cottage
- Sir Georges Place
Beautiful cosy Rosebud Cottage sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. In the heart of picturesque Steyning. A few…
Sussex House
Set within the rolling South Downs landscape, this historic estate spans an impressive 5,000+ acres…
Tack Barn
- The Broyle
The Tack Barn is a beautiful and sustainable holiday cottage, ideally located for Lewes…
Tack Barn
- The Broyle
Tack Barn is a beautiful and sustainable holiday cottage, ideally located for Lewes, Glyndebourne…
The Barn at Stoaches
- Freshfield Lane
Escape to the tranquility of rural bliss with this charming Barn Conversion nestled amidst…
The Beach Huts - Madam Green Holidays
- High Street
The Beach Huts is a one-level cco build self-catering property with an Instaworthy beach hut facade…
The Bell in Ticehurst
- High Street
The story of The Bell stretches back to 1560 when it was a coaching inn. We have smoothed out the…
The Cottage at Honeybridge Estate
This picturesque three bedroom, dog friendly Cottage accommodates up to ten and features a…
The House at Honeybridge Estate
The House at Honeybridge Estate offers a variety of beautiful versatile spaces and can accommodate…
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…
Verdant Rise
Escape to Verdant Rise, a luxury five-bedroom home in Albourne, West Sussex—just nine miles from…