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07761 802281. An amazing museum of illusions including a variety of designed rooms in a luxurious beach house located on Brighton Seafront in between the i360 and Brighton Beach Club. Don’t forget to take lots of photos. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturdays and bank holidays, 10am – 9pm and Sundays 10am – 8pm Wings Museum Unit 1, Bucklands Farm, Balcombe RH17 6JT – 07769 688064. World War 2 remembrance museum with a fascinating insight into life in WW2. Variety of themed displays of original memorabilia and relics relating to the Home Guard, Battle of Britain, The Blitz, The Home Front, RAF Bomber Command, US 8th Air Force, D-Day and the Russian Front. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

Play Centres

Active Play and Bounce Kings Centre, Moat Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LN – 01342 328616. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 session times, soft play, ride-ons and bouncy castle suitable for walking – 4 years old. Antics Softplay Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA – 01444 876000. Antics is an indoor soft play adventure zone, which promotes fun, healthy play for under 12s, max height 140cm (4ft 7ins), in a safe, clean environment. With 3 tiers to explore, kids will love the excitement, adventure and creative play that Antics offers. Open Monday – Friday 9.15am – 5.30pm, Saturday and Sundays, 9am – 1pm. Dolphin Cafe Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath RH16 1LY – 01444 457337. Sports centre cafe with active soft play area for under 8s, open every day.

Doves Play Barn Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG – 01825 790424. Made from sustainable wood with ride-ons, rope bridges, slides and ball pond. For 0-8 years, with cafe and ice cream parlour, open every day. High Places The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8WA – 01444 876000. Colourful arena featuring 16 fun themed climbing walls towering over 20 feet high, each showcasing striking designs. Book in advance or attend an open session. JumpIn Inflatable Fun 5-7 Jubilee Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TL – 01444 241595. All ages welcome, 25,000 sq ft inflatable theme park with obstacle course, giant ball pit, 5 metre slide and toddler soft play area. Sharky’s Soft Play Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB – 01273 494984. The soft play is open for children up to 12 years old, with a separate play area for under 3s.

Adventure Parks and Family Fun

Knockhatch Adventure Park on A22 at Hailsham BN27 3GD – 01323 442051. Small animals and birds, year-round indoor soft play at Froggies and for older children at the Lost World, The Sherlock Holmes Experience immersive attraction, Dino Safari simulator ride, children’s farm, go karts, Dragon Castle, outdoor playgrounds, rides, jumping pillows, Wave Runner water slide and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween and Christmas, open 10am – 5.30pm 361 days of the year. See advert Out of Bounds Golfers Lane, Angmering BN16 4NB – 01903 788588. Family entertainment centre, Clip ‘n’ Climb, ten pin bowling, soft play, jumping pillows, adventure nets, footgolf, laser tag and adventure golf, plus cafe. Open 7 days a week. The REC Roller Rink, Albion Way, Horsham RH12 1AH – 01403 274642. Independent roller skate rink with disco lights, funky music and smoke machine. Specialising in parties, freshly cooked burgers, slushies, freakshakes, ice cream and a licensed bar.

Theatres and Cinemas

Brighton Centre King’s Road BN1 2GR, general enquiries 01273 290131. Comedy, dance, music, theatre and live kids’ shows. See competition p11 Haywards Heath Music Society St Wilfrid’s Church, Haywards Heath RH16 3QH – 01444 456227. Virtuoso International musicians performing live and local. Orion Cinema Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX – 01444 243300. Cinema with art deco facade and 2 screens showing the latest mainstream releases. 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.