Places to Visit - Competition!

adventure in a safe professional environment. At Branching Out there is something for everyone; low ropes, high ropes, giant swing, climbing wall and speed zipwire. Closed December and January.

Brighton Footgolf Hangleton Lane, Hove BN3 8EB (formerly Benfield Valley golf course) – 01273 761001. Game for the whole family (3 years and above) involves kicking a football into a hole in as few kicks as possible, 9 or 18 hole courses available.

Go Ape Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ – 01603 895500 Metrobus 271 and 273. The high ropes course features a tricky Treetop Challenge for the really daring, and a gentler Treetop Adventure for younger climbers.

So Sussex outdoor and woodland activities and Family Festivals Elderflower Fields and Into the Trees See competition p8 Southwater Watersports Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane RH13 9UN – 01403 734424 Metrobus 98 and 398. Canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, raft building, orienteering, dinghy sailing, mountain bike hire, team building and family activities.

The Cow Putt is a farm-themed 18 hole adventure golf course based at the tranquil Heaven Farm Furner’s Green, near Uckfield. Plenty of free parking available.

Tilgate Park Watersports The Boat House, Tilgate Drive, Crawley RH10 5PQ Metrobus 271 and 273. With a wide range of activities in and out of the water and acres of countryside to discover. Rowing boat hire, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, stand up paddle boards, mountain biking, orienteering and open water swimming.

Theatres and Cinemas

Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP – 01243 781312. One of the UK’s flagship theatres, renowned for the high standard of its productions. It welcomes children and families and is proud to be a member of Family Arts Standards. Baby changing facilities are provided along with special refreshments and high chairs in the café and lots of space in the foyers for buggies and lively toddlers. Workshops and holiday activities designed to explore the productions on and beyond the stage are also on offer.

Christ’s Hospital Theatre Horsham RH13 0LJ – 01403 211293. In addition to housing Christ’s Hospital’s drama department and student productions, this fully-equipped, modern theatre provides a venue for a wide range of professional entertainment, including top quality theatre, comedy and music which are open to the public. Hawth Theatre Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ – 01293 553636. Main theatre and Studio plus workshops and summer schools.

Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX –01444 243300. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases.

Ropetackle Arts Centre Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG – 01273 464440. Community-run purpose-built arts venue; exhibitions, film, live music, comedy, dance and spoken word.

The Capitol Theatre North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG – 01403 750220. A multi-purpose arts venue with a 410-seat theatre, 2 cinema screens, studio theatre, meeting room and gallery space. No babysitter? No problem – Box Office Babies gives you the chance to enjoy a trip to the cinema whilst spending time with your little one.

The Old Market Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS – 01273 201801. Music, theatre, film, dance, comedy, workshops and exhibitions.

Bluebell Railway The Bessemer Arms, Platform 1, Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL. Family pub/restaurant with children’s activity lunch boxes.

Camelia Botnar Garden Centre, Cowfold RH13 8NA Coffee shop and outdoor wooden pirate ship

Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG –01825 790888. The Stable restaurant and tea room.

Kings Centre Café Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN – 01342 328616. Sports centre cafe with soft play area for 2 – 8 years.

Latchetts Farm Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 07542 853842. Creamery serving handmade ice creams, sorbets, cakes, chocolates, pancakes, waffles & traditional sweets. Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB – 01444 405250 Metrobus 271 and 273. The Riding House family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes in summer. See advert back cover

Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QX – 01825 790231. The Coach House family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes in summer.

Standen (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE – 01342 323029 Metrobus 84. The Barn family friendly café with children’s activity lunch boxes in summer. See advert back cover

The Mug Tree Tea Room Ship Street, East Grinstead RH19 4EF – 01342 457100. Award winning, breastfeeding friendly café with craft activities & themed events.

The Wheatsheaf Wheatsheaf Road, Henfield BN5 9BD –01273 492077. Family pub/restaurant with large wooden pirate ship, swings and kids’ menu.

Wakehurst Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN – 01444 894066 Metrobus 272. Family friendly café with children’s lunch boxes.