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Attractions & Activities in East Sussex

Attractions and Activities in East Sussex, such as Eastbourne Pier and Sussex Archaeological Society are listed below. One could be excused for regarding West Sussex as very much a seaside county, certainly Rudyard Kipling saw the county as ‘Sussex by the sea’, but there is considerably more to Sussex than its undoubtedly glorious coastline. The South Downs, that ancient chalk ridge, runs from east to west separating... read more

Eastbourne Pier

Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Grand Parade, Eastbourne

Jutting out into the sea from the middle of Eastbourne Seafront the Pier, built in the 1870's, has much to offer. Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type.... more

Sussex Archaeological Society

Sussex Archaeological Society, Bull House, Lewes, East Sussex

Bull House, 92 High Street, Lewes

Sussex Archaeological Society, or Sussex Past for short, has several fascinating properties open to the to the public, including Anne of Cleves House, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Lewes Castle, Marlipins Museum, Michelham Priory, The Long Man of... more

Royal Pavilion

Royal Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex

4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton

Ever wondered how playboy King George IV visited his mistresses in Brighton without being seen? The Royal Pavilion, John Nash’s 19th century seaside palace masterpiece, recreates what life was like for the party loving royal, from the frantic... more

The Observatory Science Centre

The Observatory Science Centre, Hertsmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex

Hertsmonceux, Wartling Road, Hailsham

As you drive through the gates of the Observatory Science Centre near Hailsham in Sussex,the copper clad domes housing giant telescopes stand strangely at odds with the rural surroundings and there’s little to give away the fun inside. But once... more

Newhaven Fort

Newhaven Fort, Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex

Fort Road, Newhaven

An award winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights and sounds of the past, offering a unforgettable day out for the whole family. The massive walls, ramparts, tunnels and gun emplacements all fire... more

Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex

Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield

The Bluebell Railway, which runs nine miles along the border between east and west Sussex, is probably one of the most famous heritage steam railway attractions in the country and has been ferrying nostalgia-seeking passengers and train-mad kids... more

Drusillas Zoo Park

Drusillas Zoo Park, Alfriston Road, Alfriston, East Sussex

Alfriston Road, Alfriston

What’s so brilliant about Drusillas Zoo Park is that it withstands multiple visits as there is just so much to do. Kids are always immediately enthused by the animals thanks to the spotter book given to every child on entry which they must stamp... more

Planet Earth Museum & Sussex History Trail

Planet Earth Museum & Sussex History Trail, Paradise Park, Newhaven, East Sussex

Paradise Park, Avis Road, Newhaven

Planet Earth Museum & Sussex History Trail is one of the finest museums of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and interactive displays. The Museum traces the origins of the Earth with a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals... more

Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey, Battle, East Sussex

Battle

Even the most hopeless history student (me) has heard of the Battle of Hastings, 1066 and all that but I don’t think there can be a better way of bringing to life this historic moment in English heritage than to actually visit the site where it all... more

Brighton Sea Life Centre

Brighton Sea Life Centre, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex

Madeira Drive, Brighton

I find it very difficult to extricate my small son from the Brighton Sealife Centre as the draw of Lulu and Jersey, the city’s very own giant turtle is far too great. The centre’s glass bottom boat experience allows kids to look at them from a... more

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Towns in East Sussex with Attraction / Activity listings:  Alfriston | Battle | Brighton | Eastbourne | Hailsham | Lewes | Newhaven | Uckfield

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