Awesome Animal Adventures in Sussex
Indulge your child's love of animals with a visit to one of these awesome animal adventures! Like most of the activities on I Spy Fun there are no admission charges - leaving you with money in your pocket to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake while the children play!
RAYSTEDE
Ringmer, Near Lewes, East Sussex
A fabulous place to visit with children, Raystede is a charity which rescues, shelters, rehomes and provides sanctuary to a wide range of unwanted and abandoned animals. The modern well-laid-out site enables children to meet cats, dogs, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, rabbits, tortoises, chickens, turkeys and waterfowl to name but a few!
What it's Great For:
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Discovery walk - clearly signposted and dog friendly!
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Feed the ducks and geese on the lakes with corn (provided free of charge)
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Unique children's play area - can you climb like a cat, burrow like a gerbil or balance like a goat?
Click here to find out more. As a charity, Raystede relies on cash donations.
Ditchling Butterfly Gardens
Ditchling Common, East Sussex
Experience the finest of summer days, year-round with a visit to this tropical paradise!
What it's Great For:
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Explore the beautiful Mediterranean garden, brimming with butterflies from all over the world
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Watch the butterflies perform their aerial acrobatics to the soundtrack of running water from the fountain
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Look for caterpillars & chrysallises amongst the vegetation
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Photo opportunities galore!
Click here to find out more. There is an admission charge (very small for children under 5) but we think it's worth it.
TABLEHURST FARM
Forest Row, East Sussex
A great place to visit with younger children throughout the year. Tablehurst is a biodynamic farm with a range of animals and a lovely cafe garden with long-drop slide and tractor for children to play on. The farm has become a popular meeting place for families with young children with walking options taking in the surrounding countryside.
What it's Great For:
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Visit the animals (pigs, cattle, turkeys & chickens when we visited)
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Watch the farmers and gardeners at work
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Wonderful Ashdown Forest scenery
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Play in the cafe garden
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Sample organic farm produce in the shop and cafe
Click here to find out more.
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