Museums & History

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Book a fun-filled family break to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for a minimum 2-night stay this June or July and Kids Go FREE! Prices start from just £205 for a family of four, which includes all of the following: • Two days in LEGOLAND Windsor • Two nights at a nearby LEGOLAND partner hotel • Delicious breakfast With an extra day in the Park, you get more time than ever to enjoy over 55 fantastic rides and attractions, including the new LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Experience. This incredible Kids Go Free offer is only available until 31st July, so book your LEGOLAND short break today!

• National Trust Memberships From just £5.85 per month for a Family
Properties in Sussex: Alfriston Clergy House, Batemans, Bodiam castle, Cuckmere Valley, Devil's Dyke, Lamb House, Monk's House, Nymans Gardens, Petworth House & Park, Sheffield Park, Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill, Standen, Uppark House & Garden, Wakehurst Place.

• JOIN THE RSPB From just £4.58 per month for a Family
RSPB Reserves in Sussex: Pulborough Brooks, Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve, Adur Estuary, Fore Wood and Broadwater Warren.

Museums & History

Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre - Arundel
Set in 38 acres of South Downs National Park , visitors of all ages are treated to free vintage bus and train rides, interactive craft and technology demonstrations and exhibitions. There are also picnic areas, walking trails and a restaurant. Under fours go free.
Address: Amberley Working Museum, Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT. Tel: 01798 831370

Fishbourne Roman Palace - Fishbourne, Chichester
Visit Fishbourne's impressive remains , including 20 spectacular mosaic floors. Roman Garden & Museum. Special events from Roman Soldiers and Theatre performances to Musical concerts and Cooking demonstrations throughout the year.
Address: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, W.Sx PO19 3QR. Tel: 01243 785859 Email

Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - Singleton, Chichester
The leading museum of historic buildings in England. A fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.
Address: Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU. Tel: 01243 811348 Email

Museums & History

Brighton & Hove Museums - Brighton & Hove
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery at Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton. Tel: 01273 292882
Hove Museum & Art Gallery,19 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB. Tel: 01273 290200
Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SD.
West Blatchington Windmill, Holmes Avenue, Hove. Tel: 01273 776017
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE Tel: 01273 290900
Booth Museum of Natural History, 194 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA Tel: 01273 292777
Children and families can explore the Museum's collections through a variety of interactive displays in a new 'hands on' gallery. The Museum also organises an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions and events for adults, children and schools. Visit website for all events.
Foredown Tower Countryside Centre, Foredown Road, Portslade, BN41 2EW Tel: 01273 292092
Foredown Tower Countryside Centre organises activities for children and families about nature and astronomy.

How we lived then - Eastbourne
Visit the Famous South Coast Museum of Shops. See over 100,000 exhibits, collected during the past 40 years, on four floors of old shops, room-settings and displays.
Address: How We Lived Then, 20 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 737143

Michelham Priory - near Hailsham
A beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors - history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. Children's events throughout the year and school holidays.
Address: Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS. Tel: 01323 844224 Email

Paradise Park - Newhaven
Paradise Park is a unique blend of exotic Planthouses, Water Gardens, a Museum of Life, Dinosaur Safari with life size dinosaurs, Heritage Trail and Playzone.
Address: Paradise Park, Avis Road Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0DH. Tel: 01273 512123 Email

Smugglers Adventure - Hastings
Explore the labyrinth of secret tunnels & passages and discover the dangers and hardships faced by Sussex smugglers of the C18th. More than 70 life-size characters, interactive displays, eerie lighting and sound effects and dramatic recreations bring this mysterious and often bloody world vividly to life.Address: Smugglers Adventure, St Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings, TN34 3HY. Tel: 01424 422964

YESTERDAYS WORLD - Battle
The whole family will love experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of bygone times. Embark on a magical journey to discover what life was like for our not-so-distant ancestors. Children's play areas, including a miniature village, miniature golf and lots of fun hands-on activities. Address: Yesterday's World, 89-90 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AQ. Tel: 01424 774269 Email

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