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West Sussex |
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| Parks, Country Parks, Recreational Parks and Nature reserves. | ||
| Horsham Park | Horsham | 01403 215256 |
| Lots to do for the whole family. Sensory garden, tennis courts, 'Trim Trail', orienteering course, bowls green,Skate Park, maze, landscaped children's play area and a conservatory Cafe. During the summer The Park hosts many special events, free sunday concerts and children's entertainers perform on the Park podium. Address: Horsham Park, North Street, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 1RL. Google Map |
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| Southwater Country Park | Horsham | 01403 731218 |
| The Park offers a selection of recreational activities including an adventure-style play area, orienteering course and tuition in canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. The Park includes a wildlife area, 'The Quarry', which is managed for nature conservation and supports wildlife such as lizards, Kingfishers, Nightingales and various butterflies and dragonflies. he Country Park is located in the Southern part of the village of Southwater off Cripplegate Lane. Cripplegate Lane is off the main A24 Worthing Road. Google Map Address: Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, Horsham, Sussex, RH13 7UN |
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| Cherry Lane Adventure Playground | Crawley | 01293 516163 |
| This wild west themed adventure play ground is excellent for children of all ages. It has great big wooden play structures built like a wild west village. It has a saloon, jail, old mine and wigwams and wagons for the children to play in. Each part has different play stuff in. There is a graet big zip wire that the children can escape out of the jail and if they don't like the idea of that there is a giant slide. The saloon has high nets to climb through and walkways that the children can play chase along. The play ground also has skate ramps, an all weather football pitch, an under eights area, bouncy castles bar-b-ques and pool and other indoor games. There is loads of room to picnic and relax for parents. Visit website for opening times. Entry to the Adventure Playgrounds is free of charge after school Tuesday – Friday in term time and £1.20 per day on Saturdays and during school holidays (this charge is also applicable to accompanying adults). Address: Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, Langley Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11. Google Map |
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| Creasy's Drive Adventure Playground | Crawley | 01293 561847 |
| Creasys Drive Jungle Adventure will offer you a journey into the depths of unchartered jungle territory where children will be able to explore the Jungle Tree House high in the midst of the tree branches, the Scary Net Walks and Slippery Sid escape. The Leopards Leap will challenge the best of agility and once the exploring is complete this centre has a multitude of indoor activities. Visit website for opening times.Entry to the Adventure Playgrounds is free of charge after school Tuesday – Friday in term time and £1.20 per day on Saturdays and during school holidays (this charge is also applicable to accompanying adults). Address: Creasy's Drive Adventure Playground, Creasy's Drive, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex.RH11 9HH. Google Map |
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| Mill Pond Adventure Playground | Crawley | 01293 520225 |
| The Millpond Medieval Castle is an integrated play site where children of all abilities can play together. This is the land of fair maidens and knights, dungeons and dragons and the theme of the structures supports this imaginative play. The double level castle has a Climbing Wall, Secret Tunnel and Giant Slide for children to enjoy with their parents. The site also has a beautiful Sensory Play Room for children whose ability requires such a facility. This site is equipped with Toilet & changing facilities, parking for disabled visitors, access ramps to building and play structures. Visit website for opening times. Entry to the Adventure Playgrounds is free of charge after school Tuesday – Friday in term time and £1.20 per day on Saturdays and during school holidays (this charge is also applicable to accompanying adults). Address: Mill Pond Adventure Playground, Collins Road, Bewbush, , Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8FN. Google Map |
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| Waterlea Adventure Playground | Crawley | 01293 530035 |
| Waterlea Adventure Cove invites you to enjoy all the wonders of a day under the sea. The Mermaids Lagoon allows children to put on shows on the stage, climb the rigging, scramble up the nets and run through the walkways of the Sunken Castle. Younger visitors can enjoy the Urchins Adventure or even visit the ‘Beach’. Visit website for opening times. Entry to the Adventure Playgrounds is free of charge after school Tuesday – Friday in term time and £1.20 per day on Saturdays and during school holidays (this charge is also applicable to accompanying adults). Address: Waterlea, Furnace Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6SW. Google Map |
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| Tilgate Park and Nature Reserve |
Crawley | 01293 521168 |
| 400 acreas of landscaped gardens and ornamental lakes. The "Ark In The Park" is home to some of the world's rarest creatures. There are pigs, sheep, guinee pig, rabbits and wallabies. Plenty of room for ball games. Bikes and dos welcome. Entrance is FREE (donations welcome), but £3 per car for parking. Family Pub (The Blue-bird) with Restaurant and indoor play area situated right between the car park and the central lake. Address: Titmus Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PQ. Google Map. |
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| Cuckfield Recreation Ground | Cuckfield | |
| Childrens playground with a paddling pool for use during summer months. Address: High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5EL. |
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| Buchan Country Park | Crawley | 01293 542088/544120 |
| An ideal place for walking, wildlife watching or enjoying a picnic, Buchan Country Park has plenty to offer. Lose yourself amongst the birch trees, wander around the heath and linger in the meadow. Enjoy this special piece of Sussex countryside and the wildlife that calls it home. Ample car parking, for 80 cars, is available from 8am to 8pm in summer time and 8am to 6pm in the winter. Address: Buchan Country Park, Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9HQ. Buchan Country Park is easy to find off the westbound carriageway of the A2220. From the M23, leave at Junction 11, Pease Pottage, and follow the A264 for Horsham. At the second roundabout the park is signposted. Turn right onto the A2220, continue to Google Map. |
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| Buckingham Park | Shoreham | |
| Excellent playground equipment for all ages. Loads of slides and swings for babies/toddlers and older children. Really good climbing frame for the 4-8 year old age group and a chunky climbing frame with slide for really little ones. The Park also has a large green where kids will play cricket and rounders and families picnic. Address: 302 Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6. North side of Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea. Easily accessible from the A27, follow signs to Shoreham and turn off onto the Upper Shoreham Road. Virtually opposite the Green Jackets Public House. Google Map. |
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| Adur Recreational Ground | Shoreham | |
| A very large open space, ideal for ball games, kite flying etc. An excellent play area and a BMX track. All of this situated besides the river Adur and close to Shoreham Airport. Address: Just north of the A259 before it crosses the Norfolk Bridge into Shoreham (adjacent to the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre) Google Map |
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| Homefield Park | Worthing | |
| The park contains a great play area, a basketball pad, 6 hard tennis courts, junior football pitch and a pavilion. In 2000 a £100,000 skateboard park was also opened with the help of a substantial lottery grant. A temporary orienteering course exists here and the open areas hold a circus and various events in the summer months. Address: On the corner of Newlands Road and Homefield Road, just north of worthing hospital. Can't miss it! Google Map |
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| Field Place Park | Worthing | 01903 239999 |
Field Place is a fine example of an 18th Century English Country House and has a unique atmosphere of tranquillity which has been created by generations of local well – known families. Steeped in history and situated in eight acres of pleasant grounds, Field Place offers many sporting opportunities, indoors and outdoor. The site has 4 bowling greens, 2 pentanque pistes, putting green, 6 tennis courts, short mat bowls and play area. |
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