 BEDELANDS
FARM NATURE RESERVE, BURGESS HILL, RH15 8DL
This wonderful reserve is situated on the northeast edge of Burgess
Hill. There are a wide variety of habitats throughout the site that
includ ponds, woodlands and wild flower meadows. Walking through
the woodlands you will see improved, unimproved and coppice-managed
woods. These woodland walks open out onto large meadows with a significant
diversity of wild flowers. Visit our website www.burgesshill.gov.uk/bedelands.
ST JOHN’S PARK, BURGESS
HILL, RH15 9AA
At St John's Park you'll find a well equipped skating area made
up of a street course with an indestructible seat and grind rail.
Adjacent to the skating  area
you will find a basketball practice area, which is available throughout
the year. There are 3 tennis courts that are booked through the
Burgess Hill Town Council’s Help Point. Burgess Hill Cricket
Club have the use of the cricket pitch at St John's, however there
are 2 practice nets available which are booked with the Outdoor
Facilities Department on 01444 477379.
CJ’S PLAYLAND, BURGESS
HILL, RH15 9ND (Telephone: 01444 239991)
CJs Playland and Lazerland is a 3 storey indoor children's activity
PLAYHOUSE! They offer a fantastic multi-level soft play house for
children from ages 1 and up. CJ's also have Snooker Tables, Pool
Tables, Air-Hockey and even an indoor football room. For more information
visit their website www.cjsplayland.co.uk.
OLYMPOS BURGESS HILL LEISURE CENTRE,
BURGESS HILL, RH15 8WA (Telephone: 01444 876000)
The Olympos leisure centre at Burgess Hill offers extensive fitness
facilities, family and social activities, relaxation and fun. Visit
their website at www.olymposcentres.com.
JACK & JILL WINDMILLS,
CLAYTON, OFF A273, BN6 9PG
Jill windmill is open to the public on Sundays and Bank Holidays
from May to September 2pm - 5pm. Visit their website at www.jillwindmill.co.uk.
WASHBROOKS FARM, HURSTPIERPOINT,
BN6 9EF (Telephone: 01273 832201)
Situated in Hurstpierpoint on the B2117, 500 yards south of the
church crossroads. This farmyard is full of friendly animals, boasts
a large adventure playground and offers  tractor/trailer
rides. It also has large indoor sandpit, country tea room and picnic
areas. Visit their website www.washbrooksfamilyfarm.co.uk.
STONEYWISH NATURE RESERVE & TEA
ROOM, DITCHLING, BN6 8UG (Telephone: 01273 832201)
Lying within sight of the Downs, this former dairy farm has now
developed into a patchwork of fields, meadows and ponds - a haven
for birds and wildlife with an abundance of wildflower habitats.
With its gentle walks and spaces for relaxation, Stoneywish is a
delight for families and nature lovers. Visit their website www.stoneywish.com.
WAKEHURST PLACE, ARDINGLY,
RH17 6TN (Telephone: 01444 894066)
Kew’s country garden is open all year with free entry for
children.
170 acres of woodland, wetlands and ornamental gardens and Millennium
Seed Bank project.
Open all year, closed only 24th and 25th December. No dogs. Visit
their website www.kew.org.
BLUEBELL RAILWAY,
SHEFFIELD PARK, TN22 3QL (Telephone: 01825 720800)
A preserved all-steam railway. Trains operate weekends throughout
the year daily May - September plus school holidays. Pullman dining
service Saturday evenings, Sunday lunches or private charters. Visit
their website at www.bluebell-railway.co.uk.
SHEFFIELD PARK GARDEN,
SHEFFIELD PARK, TN22 3QX (Telephone: 01825 790231)
120 acre garden, with four large lakes reflecting the exquisite
planting of trees and shrubs. Enjoyable all year round. Visit their
website at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark.
TULLEY’S FARM,
TURNERS HILL, RH10 4PE (Telephone: 01342 718472)
Award winning farm shop, country gifts, PYO, tea room, pots and
plants. Family entertainment, giant maize maze, funyard activities,
gem mine and refreshments. Farm shop, gift shop and tea room - open
throughout the year. Family entertainment is seasonal. Visit their
website www.tulleysfarm.com.
ANNE of CLEVES HOUSE, MUSEUM AND GARDEN,
LEWES, BN7 1JA (Telephone: 01273 474610)
Anne of Cleves House is a 15th century timber-framed Wealden hall-house
that formed part of Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in
1541. The house contains wide-ranging collections of Sussex interest,
including Sussex pottery, and the bedroom and kitchen are furnished
to reflect an earlier period. A visit to the house can be rounded
off with a stroll around the beautiful garden.
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