Crawley and Horsham Family Grapevine summer 2023

In between magazine issues I usually dabble a little in reviewing new non-fiction books about parenting and ADHD/ASD, and newish products which are usually family-oriented, and suitable for use in the home or garden (with the recent exception of a rather more grown-up mystery novel). In this way we have discovered some lovely ethical brands such as Prodigy Snacks (awesome vegan chocolate) Clean Living (refillable & plastic-free cleaning products), CJ Wildlife (plastic-free, build your own nest boxes) and also reacquainted ourselves with the wildflower seedballs from Seedball. If you enjoy/tolerate the nonsense I write here, please do head across to thefamilygrapevine.co.uk for more of the same, but with the phrase 'plastic-free' used a lot more frequently. You will find Six excellent competitions in this summer issue to win family day tickets to local attractions and events, a family day ticket to a time-travelling local festival (more information on that on the facing page), afternoon tea and a family theatre trip.

As always, many thanks go to all of the advertisers who have placed adverts in the Crawley & Horsham Family Grapevine summer 2023 issue. Please do remember to let them know that you have seen their adverts in the Family Grapevine magazine. Take care everyone and have a fantastic summer and autumn 2023!

Toys, Books, Clothes & Gifts

FairKind Child, locally made toys, games & gifts Horsham, shop.fairkindchild.co.uk

Fiesta Tots, free delivery in Horsham, fiesta-tots.co.uk

Outdoor Adventure Kit gifts, including bushcraft, navigation, den building, fire-lighting & whittling, Balcombe, wildkidscompany.com

Toy Barnhaus, Crawley & Horsham, toybarnhaus.co.uk

Vacalola, shoes & clothing, Horsham, vacalola.co.uk

Grapevine Seniors

Natural Sleep Remedies, highly rated at combatting insomnia & snoring, natural & organic, for all ages, Horsham, yoursleepbetterstore.com

Professional dog walking & pet sitting services. Trained, insured & DBS checked, petpals.com/area/crawley

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The UK’s most spectacular immersive medieval and jousting festival, The Loxwood Joust, returns to create excitement and intrigue on the 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th August

The magical Kingdom of Loxwood will transport you back to Medieval England as you interact with townsfolk and peasants and rub shoulders with royalty. Witness full-contact jousting and daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire, along with the impressive knight on knight combat waged in the quest for Regent. Building on fast-paced battles, and the challenges that have shaped the story’s gallant chivalry and medieval mayhem, visitors to the Joust will be immersed in the plot to decide who should be their King.

On entering the realm, guests will be met by colourful characters; each with a story to tell, rumours to spread, or a favour to ask. Accept the right invitations, choose a quest and become a citizen or ‘Squire of Loxwood’ on a unique day of adventure, intrigue, fun and merriment. Wander the Living History Village where medieval life plays out, visit the gruesome executioner, see falconry displays, the witches’ incantations and learn about the spirits of nature.

Dishes of the finest fayre will be adorning the banqueting hall, with jesters, storytellers, live music and riddlers to lead a merry dance and embroil you in gossip and laughter. Take your place at a workshop activity, and in the Children’s Kingdom, young princes and princesses can try have-a-go-archery, pelt-the-peasant, non-contact sword fighting and circus school, in addition to watching court jester shows and enjoying face and wound painting too.

The Loxwood Joust is excellently located just off the B2133 between Wisborough Green and Loxwood at The Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL and includes ample Free Parking.

www.loxwoodjoust.co.uk

Hall Hire

Beeding & Bramber Village Hall, beedingandbrambervillagehall.org.uk

Broadfield Community Centre, Crawley, broadfield.cc/hire.html

Charis Centre, indoor & outdoor, Crawley, thechariscentre.org/room-hire Crawley Borough Community Centres, crawley.gov.uk/culture/sport-andleisure

Haven Centre, Crawley Down, cdhavencentre.co.uk

Lardner Hall, The Ghyll, Pevensey Road, Southwater, theghyll.org

Laurie Apted Building, hall with kitchen, Church Lane, Southwater, theghyll.org

Penfold Church Hall, Steyning, penfoldchurchhall.org.uk

Pulborough Village Hall, pulbvh.org.uk

Springboard House, Horsham, springboardsupport.org/springboardhouse/centre-hire

Storrington Village Hall, 01903 744592

The Ark, Turners Hill, turnershillparishcouncil.gov.uk

The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham, theholbrookclub.co.uk

The Wiston Meeting Place, Wiston near Steyning, wistonvillage.org.uk

Party Venues

Blackland Farm, wide range of outdoor activities, East Grinstead (advert p20), girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/ centre/blackland-farm

Active Parties

Ariel Parties, princess parties & more, arielparties.com

Driver Wood Activity Centre, Copthorne, driverwoodactivitycentre.co.uk

Glide Bike disco parties & bike assault course parties, glidebalancebikeclasses.com

GlowBugParties, 4-9yrs, UV disco, games, facepaint & more, GlowBugParties.co.uk

Go Wild, 5yrs+, fun-filled outdoor birthday parties, gowildworkshops.org

Inspire Academy of Dance, 2-12yrs, Copthorne studio or your venue, inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Kicks Dance, Crawley & Horsham, kicksdance.co.uk/horshamcrawley

Lazer World, 7yrs+, Spindle Way, Crawley, lazerworld.co.uk

Little Street Rudgwick, children’s role play centre, Horsham, little-street. co.uk/horsham-rudgwick

Out of Bounds, 3yrs+, soft play, clip ‘n climb, bowling, laser tag, adventure nets, adventure golf, out-of-bounds.co.uk (competition p19)

Snap! Parties, high energy, fun filled entertainment, snapparties.co.uk

Art & Craft Parties

Ceramic Shack, 3yrs+, Horsham, ceramicshack.co.uk

Sand Art Parties, Crawley, facebook.com/SandybowCrawley

Farm & Animal Parties

Fishers Adventure Farm Park, birthday party packages, fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Princess Pony Parties, Billingshurst, princessponypartie.wixsite.com/ website

Leisure Centre Parties

Billingshurst Leisure Centre, 3yrs+, placesleisure.org/centres/billingshurstleisure-centre

K2 Crawley, climbing parties, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

Wide range of parties, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/ centres/the-bridge-leisure-centre

Soft Play Parties

CJ’s Play Café, Three Bridges, cjscafe.co Happyscamps, Swan Walk, Horsham, facebook.com/horshamplaycafe

Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall, minimayhemcrawley.co.uk

Out of Bounds, 0-12yrs, Rustington, out-of-bounds.co.uk (competition p19)

Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre, 0-11yrs, Crawley, treasurechestindoorplay.co.uk

Sport Parties

Hawth Gymnastics Club, 3-9yrs, Crawley, hawthgymnastics.co.uk

Infinity Gymnastics, supervised activities, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Kids’ All Star Sports, tailored sport parties, 5-14yrs, Horsham, kidsallstarsports.com

Little Kickers Football Parties, 2-8yrs, littlekickers.co.uk

Mini Musketeers, 7yrs+, fencing parties, minimusketeers.co.uk

South Coast Sports, football, archery & multisports, 3yrs+, Horsham, southcoastsports.org.uk

Southwater Watersports, kayaking & canoeing parties, southwatersports.co.uk

Top Rock, clip & climb parties, Crawley, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2crawley/k2-climbing-with-top-rock

Party Entertainers

Allsortsoffun, Lego, scientist, pirate, knight, spy party, magic, puppets, allsortsoffun.co.uk (see advert)

Angels n Divas, 4-16yrs, pamper parties for girls, angelsndivas.co.uk

Brookfield Day Nursery, 2yrs+, Lowfield Heath, BDNL.co.uk (see advert p9)

Crazy Beanz, themed parties, 0-7yrs, Horsham, crazybeanz.co.uk

DNA Kids parties, 26 different themes for girls & boys, dnakids.co.uk

Face painting & glitter by Katie’s Festival Faces, 3yrs+, facebook.com/ Katiesfestivalfaces

Fizz Pop Science, science parties, Crawley, fizzpopscience.co.uk

Woods for Learning, Horsham, woodsforlearning.com

X1 Gaming Lounge & Parties, Horsham, x1gaming.co.uk

Child & Family Support

Crawley Bewbush Family Hub, Dorsten Square, 01403 229900

Crawley Broadfield Family Hub, Creasys Drive, 01403 229900

Horsham Family Hub, Three Acres, 01403 229900

Ten Little Toes Baby Bank, support for young families in difficulty, Cowfold, tenlittletoesbabybank.org

Additional Needs

Hillcrest Farm Riding School, Plummers Plain, hillcrestfarmstables.co.uk

Horsham Swim School, 0-11yrs, horshamswimschool.co.uk

Muntham House School, for boys with ASD/challenging behaviour, 5-18yrs, Horsham, muntham.org.uk

MXT Swim School, Steyning & Storrington, mxtswimschool.com

Out of Bounds, 4yrs+, bowling, Clip n Climb, soft play, adventure golf, Rustington, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see competition p19)

Space themed sensory room, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure. org/centres/the-bridge-leisure-centre Stay & Play & activity sessions, Springboard House, Horsham, springboardsupport.org/springboardhouse

Super Siblings, charity supporting the siblings & families of disabled children, supersiblings.org

Treasure Chest Soft Play, monthly SEN evenings, Crawley, treasurechestindoorplay.co.uk

West Sussex Portage Services, preschool children, portage.org.uk/westsussex-portage-service

Yippee & Yip4Youth short breaks, westsussex.local-offer.org/services/676ymca-yippee-yip4youth-short-breakprovider

First Aid Training

Brinley First Aid Training, for nurseries, preschools, charities & all groups, special local rates, brinleyfirstaidtraining.co.uk

Daisy First Aid, for families, Crawley, 07974 360982

Daisy First Aid, for families, Horsham, 07968 486862

KeepaBeat, first aid courses for parents & carers, keepabeat.com

Fostering & Adoption

Cornerways Fostering Services, foster carers urgently needed, cornerways.org

County Adoption & Fostering Team, fostering, westsussex.gov.uk/fostering

Five Rivers Child Care need short-term & long-term foster carers in Sussex for children & young people, five-rivers.org

West Sussex County Council Adoption South East, adoptionsoutheast.org.uk

Ante & Postnatal Exercise

Aqua Natal Yoga, Horsham, aquanatalyogahorsham.co.uk

Fit Mummy, pregnancy & postnatal fitness classes, Crawley, completecorecontrolandfitmummy. com

Lake View Yoga, Crawley Down, lakeviewyoga.uk

Range of fitness classes, Busylizzy, Horsham, busylizzy.co.uk/horsham

SweatyMama, exercise class for mum & baby, suitable from 6 weeks, Crawley, eastgrinstead.sweatymama.com

Ante & Postnatal Services

A Step At A Time, hypnobirthing, astepatatime.org.uk

Acupuncturist supporting women in pregnancy, Horsham, holistic-acupuncture.co.uk

Bluebell Bras, mobile bra fitting service for pregnant & breastfeeding women, bluebellbras.co.uk

Bump, Birth & Beyond, Horsham, bumpbirthandbeyond.net

Clarity Hypnotherapy for calmer childbirth, Pound Hill, clarity-clinic.co.uk

Glow reflexology, pre-conception, pregnancy & postnatal treatments, glowreflexology.co.uk

Journey to Birth, Hypnobirthing for an empowered birth, Horsham, journeytobirth.uk

NCT courses, nct.org.uk/coursesworkshops

Complementary Therapy for Babies

Sara Eloquin Craniosacral Therapy, Horsham, saraeloquin.com

Equipment for Babies & Children

Fiesta Tots, free delivery in Horsham, fiesta-tots.co.uk

My First Furniture, ready-made or bespoke children’s furniture, Southwater, myfirstfurniture.co.uk

Breastfeeding & Weaning Support

NCT breastfeeding advice, nct.org.uk/ baby-toddler/feeding

Wellbeing • Baby & Toddler Timetable • RNLI Puzzle Answers

Wellness & Complementary

Healthcare

A Step At A Time, therapy for children, astepatatime.org.uk

Angelic Reiki for healing emotional, mental or physical imbalances & to achieve better overall health, facebook.com/suemillsCHT

Holly Stone Hypnotherapy, overcoming fears & phobias, Billingshurst, hollystonehypnotherapy.co.uk

Baby & Toddlers Mon am

BFC Toddlers, 10-11.30, Billingshurst Family Church, billingshurstfamily. church/whats-on.html

Mini Notes, 9.45 & 10.45, St Barnabus Church, Crawley, mininotes.co.uk

Toddler Morning, Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall, minimayhemcrawley.co.uk

Twinkle Tots Music Group, 10-10.45, Haven Centre, Crawley Down, cdhavencentre.co.uk/toddlertot-groups

Baby & Toddlers Mon pm

Steyning Library, Toddler Time, 2-2.30

Baby & Toddlers Tues am

Billingshurst Library, 10.15-10.45, Rhyme Time, just drop in Crawley New Parents Connect, 0-18mths, 10.30-12, term time, Crawley Bewbush Family Hub, homestartchams.org.uk

Horsham Gymnastics Centre, 9.1510.15, parent & toddler, walking-3yrs, hgc.org.uk

Jungle Tots, 9.30-11.30, childminders only, The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, lovecrawley.co.uk/jungletots

Little Builders Horsham, 0-5yrs, 10-11.30, Kingdom Faith Church, facebook.com/littlebuildershorsham

Storrington baby & toddler group, 1012, Trinity Methodist Church, facebook. com/storringtonbabyandtoddlers

Storrington Library, Rhyme Time, 10.4511.15, just drop in Toddler Morning, Mini

Mayhem, Crawley County Mall, minimayhemcrawley.co.uk

Baby & Toddlers Tues pm

Music Bus, 1.30-2.30, term time, Northolmes Junior School, Horsham, office@jackandjillchildcarefacilities.com

Toddlers at St Barnabas, 1-3pm term time, Pound Hill, facebook.com/ ToddlersStBarnabas

Baby & Toddlers Weds am

Crawley New Parents Connect, 0-18mths, 10.30-12, term time, Crawley Bewbush Family Hub, homestartchams.org.uk

Horsham New Parents Group, 0-18mths, 10-11.30, term time, Salvation Army Hall, Depot Road, homestartchams.org.uk

Jungle Tots, 9.30-11.30, The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, lovecrawley.co.uk/jungletots

Little Chicks Toddler Group, 9.30-11.30, term time, Northolmes Junior School, Horsham, office@jackandjillchildcarefacilities.com

Mac Playgroup, 0-4yrs, Steyning Methodist Church Hall, macplaygroup@yahoo.com

Mini Acorns Forest School, parent & toddler group, 10-11.30 term time, Copthorne Prep School, copthorneprep.co.uk

Toddler Morning, Mini Mayhem, Crawley County Mall, minimayhemcrawley.co.uk

Warnham Bambies, 9am, warnhamchurch.co.uk/groups/ children-and-youth/bambies-motherand-toddler-group

Baby & Toddlers Thurs am

Horsham Gymnastics Centre, 9.1510.15, parent & toddler, walking-3yrs, hgc.org.uk

Infinity Gymnastics, 10.35-11.20, parent & toddler sessions, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Jungle Tots, 9.30-11.30, The Charis Centre, West Green Drive, lovecrawley.co.uk/jungletots

Kinderoos baby & toddler group, 1011.30, St John’s Church, Broadbridge Heath, stjohnsbbh.org.uk/events/kinderoo-4

Little Builders Horsham, 0-5yrs, 1011.30, Kingdom Faith Church, facebook.com/littlebuildershorsham

Nature Warriors Forest School, 2-6yrs, 10:30-12, Pease Pottage, foxfirewoods.co.uk

Southwater Library, 10.3011, Rhyme Time, just drop in

Whilst every effort has been made to check that the details of the Baby, Toddler & Pre-school groups listed are correct, please double check with the individual organisations.

Toddlers at St Barnabas, 9-11am term time, Pound Hill, facebook.com/ToddlersStBarnabas

Twinkle Tots Music Group, 10.3011.15, Haven Centre, Crawley Down, cdhavencentre.co.uk/toddlertot-groups

Baby & Toddlers Fri am

Baby & Toddler Group, 9.30-11, Haven Centre, Crawley Down, cdhavencentre. co.uk/toddlertot-groups

Gymnastics, 18mths-4yrs, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/ centres/the-bridge-leisure-centre

Horsham Library, 10-10.30 & 11-11.30, Rhyme Time, just drop in Little Monkeys, 10-11.30, toys, ride on cars, crafts, 0-4yrs, Pulborough Village Hall, facebook.com/ pulboroughslittlemonkeys

Mini Notes, 9.45, St Barnabus Church, Crawley, mininotes.co.uk

Noah’s Ark at All Saints Roffey, term time, facebook.com/AllSaintsNoahsArk Pulborough Library, Rhyme Time, 9.3010, just drop in

Baby & Toddlers Fri pm

Infinity Gymnastics, 1.50-2.35, parent & toddler sessions, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Steyning Library, Rhyme Time, 2-2.30, just drop in

It’s never too late to catch up on immunisations for your child

Every child deserves the best start in life – and that starts with protecting them against a range of unpleasant and often serious childhood diseases. In recent years we have seen a gradual decline in uptake of childhood immunisations in West Sussex, so it’s important that children get vaccinated when they are invited to do so to help to protect them. As we came out of the Covid-19 pandemic your local GP practice has worked hard by continuing to offer eligible children vaccination appointments to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations and fully protected.

Many childhood vaccines are given more than once, at different ages and in different combinations. Keeping track of the different vaccines your child needs in their first 5 years can be difficult. Family life, work and other commitments can mean that as a parent you might have missed an appointment or struggled to find the time to make a new appointment or to attend.

Ensuring your child has their vaccinations at the right time gives them the best protection, but the good news is it’s never too late to catch up on any vaccinations your child has missed. Vaccinations can

be rescheduled, and every child is still entitled to their jab, even if they have missed an appointment. Vaccinations are offered free of charge in the UK, simply call your GP to book an appointment.

Why vaccines are important

Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from childhood diseases. They protect you, your child and other members of your family from a range of unpleasant and often serious childhood diseases. Vaccination prevents up to 3 million deaths worldwide every year. They also protect other people in your community by helping diseases stop spreading to other people. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox, polio and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people have either disappeared or are seen very rarely. Other diseases like measles and diphtheria have been reduced by up to 99.9% since their vaccines were introduced. Unfortunately, if people stop having vaccines, it’s possible for infectious diseases to quickly take hold in the community again.

8 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks 1 year 2-10 years 3 years & 4 months

(2nd dose)

4-in-1 pre-school booster

What to do next

If you are not sure whether your child has had all their vaccines for their age:

• Check your child’s RED BOOK

• Ask your health visitor

• Contact your GP practice

To make sure they have the best protection your child should ideally have their routine jabs in line with the UK Childhood Immunisation Schedule below.

Alison Challenger

Director of Public Health West Sussex County Council

If you think your child has missed any of their vaccinations, you need to change a vaccination appointment or you’re not sure if your child is up to date with vaccination, contact your GP practice.

It’s best to have vaccines on time but you can still catch up on most vaccines if you miss them. Find out more about childhood vaccinations at: westsussex.gov.uk/childhood-immunisations

nhs.uk/start4life/baby/vaccinations-andnewborn-screening-tests

nhs.uk/start4life/toddler/vaccinationsand-immunisations-toddler

If your child has missed any of their vaccinations, it’s

To find out more contact your GP practice or visit westsussex.gov.uk/ childhood-immunisations

vaccines give them the power to fight preventable childhood diseases

not too late to catch up.

Baby Groups

Pre-School Activities

Drop In Library Groups

Broadfield Library, Baby Rhyme Time, Tuesday 10.30am, Saturday 11am

Crawley Library, Baby Rhyme Time, Monday 2.15, Tuesday & Friday 10am & 11am

Crawley Library, Saturday Story Time, 10.30-11.15

Baby Massage & Yoga

Baby massage & Mummy & me yoga, Busylizzy, Horsham, busylizzy.co.uk/horsham

Loving Touch, Horsham, hazydaisies.co.uk

Musical Hands, Maidenbower, musicalhands.co.uk

Tuesday’s Child Baby

Massage & Yoga, Crawley, tuesdayschildbabymassageandyoga. co.uk

Baby Music & Dance

Baby music & baby boogie, Busylizzy, Horsham, busylizzy.co.uk/horsham

Baby Sensory

Baby Sensory, multisensory sessions, Crawley, babysensory.com

Baby Sensory, multisensory sessions, Horsham, babysensory.com

Baby Signing

Baby signing, Busylizzy, Horsham, busylizzy.co.uk/horsham

Musical Hands, Maidenbower, musicalhands.co.uk

Sing & Sign, Horsham & Crawley, singandsign.co.uk

TinyTalk baby signing, 0-2yrs, Tuesday in Southwater, Wednesday in Rudgwick, TinyTalk.co.uk/carliesilvey

Other Baby & Toddler Groups

Acorns & Embers: The Mother’s Fire, nature-based mother & child group, Billingshurst, acornsandembers.co.uk

Crawley Twiglets multiple birth group, for parents & children 0-3yrs, term time, Broadfield Family Hub, homestartchams.org.uk

Horsham Twiglets multiple birth group, for parents & children 0-3yrs, term time, The Needles, homestartchams.org.uk

Nature Tots, 3-5yrs, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Crawley, sussexwildlifetrust. org.uk/what-we-do/environmentaleducation/nature-tots

Pre-School Dance & Drama

babyballet Crawley & Horsham, boys & girls 18mths-6yrs, babyballet.co.uk

Cheneler School of Dance, 18mths+, Crawley & Horsham, chenelerdance.com

Desire2Dance, parent & toddler classes, Bewbush, desire2dance.org.uk

Elsden School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, tap & modern, Southwater, facebook.com/elsdendance

Fi Steps Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Crawley, fisteps.com

Glynde Place Dance Studio, 2½yrs+, dance & musical theatre, Horsham, glyndeplacedancestudio.co.uk

Gracie Grooves, 2yrs+, Crawley Down, graciegrooves.com

Horsham School of Dance, ballet, contemporary, tap, modern & musical theatre, horshamschoolofdance.co.uk

Inspire Academy of Dance, 2yrs+, Copthorne & Horsham, inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

JBA Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, tap & lyrical, Horsham, jba-dance.co.uk

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KDF Academy of Dance, 2½yrs+, Broadbridge Heath, kdfacademyofdanceandfitness.co.uk

Kicks Dance, 18mths+, Crawley & Horsham, kicksdance.co.uk/horshamcrawley

Louise Ryrie School of Dance & Drama, ballet, 2½yrs+, Crawley, louiseryrieschool.co.uk

Musical Hands Performing Arts, ballet, tap & musical theatre, musicalhands.co.uk

N-Vision Dance Schools, 3yrs+, freestyle, street, show, Crawley, facebook.com/nvisiondanceschools

Rhythm & Sole Street Dance, 3yrs+, Horsham, rhythmandsoledance.co.uk

Roshe School Crawley, 2yrs+, ballet, modern & tap, rosheschoolcrawley. felbridge.org.uk

Sandra Powell School of Dancing, ballet, 18mths+, Horsham, sandrapowellballet.co.uk

Stages Performing Arts, Crawley, stagesperformingarts.org

Starlets Dance Academy, 2½yrs+, ballet & tap, Horsham, facebook.com/ starletsdanceacademy

Vicky Michelle Academy of Dance,1½yrs+, Rudgwick & Billingshurst, vmadance.co.uk

Pre-School Music & Movement

Hartbeeps, from birth, The Charis Centre, Crawley, hartbeeps.com

With many thanks to Rhiannon Amy Park who drew most of the brilliant seasonal images

Little Notes, Horsham, littlenotes.co.uk/ horsham-and-dorking

Mini Notes, musical fun, 0-5yrs, siblings welcome. Taster sessions available, mininotes.co.uk

Music Bus, babies & toddlers, Horsham, musicbus.com/horsham

Musical Friends, 0-4yrs, Horsham & Crawley, musical-friends.co.uk

Pre-School Sport & Gym

Active Play & Bounce, under 5s, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure. org/centres/t he-bridge-leisure-centre

Bluecoat Sports, gymnastics for 3-5yrs, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

Glide Balance Bike Classes, teaching the skills to ride a pedal bike, 2yrs+, glidebalancebikeclasses.com

Hawth Gymnastics Club, 6mths-4yrs, Crawley, hawthgymnastics.co.uk

Horsham Gymnastics Centre, 3-5yrs, hgc.org.uk

Infinity Gymnastics, 3-4yrs, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Inner Child Yoga School, children’s yoga classes in person & online, innerchildyogaschool.com

Little Kickers Football, 18mths-7yrs, Crawley & Horsham, littlekickers.co.uk

Out of Bounds, pre-school Clip n Climb & soft play, Rustington, out-of-bounds. co.uk (see competition p19)

Purely Sport, 18mths+, multisport, Billingshurst, purelysport-coaching.com

Rugbytots, 2-7yrs, Crawley, Horsham & Billingshurst, rugbytots.co.uk

South Coast Sports, Active Tots Football & Multiskills, 2-5yrs, Horsham, southcoastsports.org.uk

Springfit gymnastics & trampoline club, 2yrs+, Crawley & Copthorne, springfit.org

Water Babies, 0-5yrs, Copthorne, Crawley Down & Crawley, waterbabies.co.uk

Daycare Nurseries

Coolham Montessori Nursery School 2-5yrs, term time, coolhammontessori.co.uk

Ashington Day Nursery thenurseryfamily.co.uk/nursery/ ashington-day-nursery-pre-school Bewbush Community Nursery, Crawley, bewbushcommunitynursery.co.uk

Bluebells Day Nursery, Partridge Green, Horsham, bluebells-day-nursery.co.uk

Bright Horizons, Crawley, brighthorizons.co.uk

Brookfield Day Nursery, Ofsted Outstanding Provider, Lowfield Heath, BDNL.co.uk (see advert)

Burgess Hill Nursery, boys & girls, Keymer Road, burgesshillgirls.com/nursery

Daycare Nurseries • Pre-Schools • Schoolwear

Busy Bees, Crawley & Horsham, busybeeschildcare.co.uk

Catkins Nursery, Three Acres, Horsham, catkinsnursery.com

Clover Court Nursery, Maidenbower, cranbrooknursery.co.uk/clover-court

Copthorne Kinders Day Nursery, Copthorne, copthornekinders.co.uk

Copthorne Nursery, Copthorne Prep School, copthorneprep.co.uk

Country Mice Nursery, Cowfold, countrymicenursery.com

Daisy Chain Day Nursery, Crawley, daisychaincrawley.co.uk

Elan Nursery, Steyning, elannursery.com

Garden Cottage Nursery, Highden, gardencottagenursery.com

Giggles Day Nursery, Springfield Road, Horsham, facebook.com/ Giggleshorsham

Greenway Nursery School, Horsham, greenwaynurseryandrainbowclub.com

Hannah Rosalie Childcare, Barn Cottage, Pulborough, hannahrosalie.co.uk

Happy Steps Nursery, Upper Beeding, happystepschildcare.com

Honey Pots Childcare, Crawley, facebook.com/HoneyPChildcare

Horsham Nursery School, horshamnursery.w-sussex.sch.uk

Jack & Gill Childcare & Forest School, Rudgwick, jackandgill childcareandforestschool.co.uk

K2 Pre-School Academy, Crawley, k2preschoolacademy.co.uk

Keeley’s, Horsham, keeleysnursery.com

Kids Capers Day Nursery & Pre-School, Crawley, kidscapers.co.uk

Little Barn Owls at Farlington, Horsham, littlebarnowls.co.uk/farlington

Little Barn Owls Nursery & Forest School, Southwater, littlebarnowls. co.uk/southwater-nursery

Little Monkeys Day Nursery, Horsham, littlemonkeysnurseries.co.uk

Lower Beeding Day Nursery & PreSchool thenurseryfamily.co.uk/nursery/ lower-beeding-day-nursery-pre-school

Natural Nurture Nursery, Billingshurst, naturalnurture.org

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, Nuffield Health, Crawley, nuffieldhealth.com/ nuffy-bear-day-nursery

Pembroke Park Nursery, Commonwealth Drive, Crawley, pembrokechildcare.co.uk

Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, Horsham, rabbitpatchnursery.co.uk

Rainbow Nursery, Crawley Hospital, 01293 600300 ext 3790

Solid Rock Pre-school & Day Nursery, Warnham, facebook.com/ solidrockwarnham

The Nursery School Company Charlwood, Lowfield Heath, thenurseryschoolcompany.co.uk

Treetops Preschool & Day Nursery, Nuthurst, facebook.com/ treetopsnuthurst

West Chiltington Montessori PreSchool Nursery, little-explorerswestsussex.com

Pre-School Nurseries & Playgroups

Amber Pre-School, The Scout Hut, Amberley Road, Horsham, amberpreschool.com

Barns Green Playgroup, Horsham, barnsgreen.com/ Documents/Playgroup/playgroup.html

Beeding & Bramber Pre-School Playgroup, beedingandbramberpre-school.org

Bluecoat Nursery, Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk/ bluecoat-nursery

Bobtails Montessori Nursery & Primary School, 2-11yrs, Billingshurst, bobtailsmontessori.co.uk

Browns Lane Pre-School, Storrington, brownslanepre-school.co.uk

Caterpillar Nursery, Leechpool Primary School, Horsham, caterpillarnursery.co.uk

Caterpillars Pre-School, Southgate, Crawley, caterpillarspreschool.net

Chuckleberries Pre-School, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, chuckleberriespres.wixsite.com/mysite

Cootham Pre-School, Pulborough & Storrington, coothampre-school.co.uk

Dauxwood Pre-School, Billingshurst, dauxwood.co.uk

Desmond Anderson Academy Nursery, Tilgate, desmondandersonprimaryacademy. org.uk

Fittleworth Playgroup & Baby Room, fittleworthplaygroup.co.uk

Friary Pre-School, Southgate, Crawley, friarypreschool.co.uk

Giggle and Grow Preschool, Dorsten Square, Bewbush, giggleandgrowpreschool.co.uk

Giggle and Grow Preschool, Gossops Green, giggleandgrowpreschool.co.uk

Heather Playgroup, Horsham, heatherplaygroup.co.uk

Holbrook Community Pre-School, North Heath Hall, Horsham, holbrookcommunitypreschool.co.uk

Honey Pot & Beehive, Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick, pennthorpe.com/pre-prep

Horsham Montessori, 2-5yrs, montessori-uk.co.uk

Horsham Nursery School, horshamnursery.w-sussex.sch.uk

Jack and Jill Pre-school, Littlehaven Infant School, Horsham, jack-jill.eschools.co.uk

K2 Pre-School Academy, Crawley, k2preschoolacademy.co.uk

Kookaburra Playgroup, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham, facebook.com/ kookaburraplaygrouphorsham

Little Bears Pre-School, Sullington, littlebearspre-schools.co.uk

Our childrens daycare nursery provides the highest standard of childcare and teaching to ensure that all children have an enjoyable, productive and secure time whilst in our care. The children are provided with a stimulating structured day to include a balance of busy and quiet activities both indoor and when possible outdoors.

Brookfield Day Nursery is a full-time daycare nursery for babies and young children aged 3 months to 5 years

Brookfield Day Nursery Ltd is a Registered Childrens Day Nursery under the provisions of the Childrens Act 1989 and is regulated by Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education. Set in 1½ acres, Brookfield Day Nursery at Brookfield House is located on the A23 north of Crawley, Sussex

Open from 7.30 - 6.30. Mon - Fri 51 weeks a year

Holiday Club for 5 -12 years open every school holiday

Please contact Nicola or Jenny on 01293 535300

www.BDNL.co.uk

Little Explorers, St Mary’s Primary, Pulborough, little-explorerswestsussex.com

Little Oaks Preschool, Turners Hill School, turnershillschool.org.uk/ turners-hill-tots

Little Stars Pre-School at The Mill Primary School, Ifield, littlestars-preschool.net

Maidenbower Playgroup, Harvest Road, maidenbowerplaygroup.org.uk

Muddy Puddles Pre-School, Ifield Community Centre, muddypuddlespreschool.com

New View Nursery, St Mark’s Lane, Horsham, newviewnursery.co.uk

Over the Rainbow Playschool, Horsham, otrplayschool.com

Peter Pan Playgroup, Copthorne Village Hall, peterpanplaygroup.co.uk

Pulborough Village Pre-School, Pulborough Village Hall, pulboroughvillagepreschool.weebly. com

Rainbow Preschool, Barrington Road, Southgate, rainbow-pre-school.co.uk

Ready Steady Grow Community Preschool, Langley Green, Crawley, readysteadygrowpreschool.com

Rusper Playgroup, Rusper Village Hall, rusperplaygroup.co.uk

Skylarks Community Pre-School, Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath, skylarkscommunitypre-school.com

Slinfold Pre-School at Slinfold Primary School, Horsham, slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk/pre-school

Southdown Nursery, Steyning, southdownnursery.co.uk

Southwater Village Hall Pre-School, Church Lane, southwatervillagepreschool.org

St John’s Sunshine Preschool, Copthorne, stjohnssunshinepreschool.co.uk

St Margaret’s Nursery School, Ifield, stmagsifield.co.uk

Stepping Stones Playschool, Gossops Green, steppingstonesplayschool.info

Thakeham Pre-School, thakehampreschool.uk.com

The Barn Preschool, Bewbush, Crawley, FB The Barn Pre-School

Tots Pre-School, Bewbush, Crawley, totspreschool.co.uk

Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst, wakoosc4c.co.uk

Water Lilies Pre-School, Ifield West, water-lilies.org

Willow Tree Pre-school, Cherry Lane, Langley Green, willowtreepreschoolcrawley.com

Schoolwear

Broadbridges, 3 Piries Place, Horsham, broadbridges.co.uk

Sussex Uniforms, Horsham, sussexuniforms.co.uk

Taylor Made Uniforms, Faygate, taylormadeuniforms.co.uk

Independent Schools

Burgess Hill Girls, 2½-18yrs Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, burgesshillgirls.com

Christ’s Hospital, 11-18yrs, co-ed, boarding & day school, Horsham, christs-hospital.org.uk

Copthorne Prep School, mixed, day & boarding, 2-13yrs, copthorneprep.co.uk

Cottesmore School, co-ed, 4-13yrs, Pease Pottage, cottesmoreschool.com

Dorset House School, 4 -13yrs, co-ed, Pulborough, dorsethouseschool.com

Farlington School, 4-18yrs, Strood Park, Horsham, farlingtonschool.com

Little Windlesham Pre-prep, 4-7yrs, windlesham.com/pre-prep

Pennthorpe School, co-ed, 2-13yrs, Rudgwick, pennthorpe.com

Windlesham House School, day & boarding, co-ed, 4-13yrs, Washington, windlesham.com

Worth School, 11-18yrs, co-ed, Turners Hill, worthschool.org.uk

Tuition & Home Educating

Eden Tutors, primary tuition provider with qualified tutors, eden-tutors.co.uk

English tutor, KS3, GCSE, A Level, Eng Lang/Lit/Media Studies, Crawley Down, facebook.com/

ReigateLanguageServices

First Class Learning, English & maths tuition, EY to GCSE, Crawley, firstclasslearning.co.uk

Home-School Tutoring, all subjects, all levels, Crawley & Horsham, homeschooltutoring.co.uk

Kip McGrath Education Centre, 6-16yrs, English & maths online tuition, kipmcgrath.co.uk

Kumon Crawley, English & maths, Pound Hill, kumon.co.uk/crawley-pound-hill

Kumon Crawley, English & maths, Tilgate, kumon.co.uk/crawley-tilgate

Kumon Horsham, English & maths, kumon.co.uk/horsham

Maths & science tuition to GCSE level, Billingshurst, facebook.com/ romysgermanandothertuition

Foreign Language Tuition

German tuition to GCSE level, Billingshurst, facebook.com/ romysgermanandothertuition

Italian tutor, KS4 & KS5, Crawley Down, facebook.com/ ReigateLanguageServices

Out of School Clubs

art-K teaches children aged 6-18 art in a permanent studio in central Horsham, art-k.co.uk/class-horsham

Caterpillar Club, Leechpool Primary School, Horsham, caterpillarnursery.co.uk

Children’s Meditation Sussex, 5-16yrs, techniques to improve sleep, enhance focus & achieve calmness; online sessions, facebook.com/ childrensmeditationsussex

Out of Bounds, 4-15yrs, Clip ‘n Climb, Rustington, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see competition p19)

Rocketeers, breakfast & after school clubs, Horsham, | rocketeerschildcare.co.uk

The Den, Elan Nursery, Steyning, elannursery.com

Holiday Schemes & Activities

Ariel Company Theatre, holiday workshops, arielct.co.uk

Barracudas Activity Day Camps, 4½14yrs, Crawley & Horsham, barracudas.co.uk

Billingshurst Leisure Centre, sports, arts, crafts & swimming, placesleisure.org/ centres/billingshurst-leisure-centre

Brookfield Day Nursery, 5-12yrs, Ofsted Outstanding Provider, Lowfield Heath, BDNL.co.uk (see advert p9)

Holiday camps at the REC Rink for 7-11yrs, Horsham, therecrink.com

Go Wild, den building, Nerf, archery, bushcraft & survival skills, 5-12yrs, Horsham, gowildworkshops.org

Happy Steps Nursery, 2-11yrs, Upper Beeding & Steyning, happystepschildcare.com

Hawth Gymnastics Club, 6mths-4yrs & 5-13yrs, Crawley, hawthgymnastics.co.uk

Hillcrest Farm Riding School, Plummers Plain, hillcrestfarmstables.co.uk

Horsham District Sports Centres, horsham.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure

Infinity Gymnastics, 4yrs+, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Inspire Academy of Dance, 3-12yrs, Copthorne, inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

J & C Coaching, football & multi-sports holiday camps, boys & girls, 4-11yrs, Crawley, jandccoaching.co.uk

Junior sport camps, Horsham Sports Club, horshamsportsclub.com

K2 Crawley, boys & girls, 4-12yrs, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

Kids’ All Star Sports, multi-sport camps throughout the school holidays for 5-12yrs, Horsham, kidsallstarsports.com

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Louise Ryrie School of Dance & Drama, workshops & summer school, Crawley, louiseryrieschool.co.uk BE

07786 244 698

Matthews Tennis Coaching, 4yrs+, matthewstenniscoaching.com

Natural Nurture Nursery, 2-8yrs, Billingshurst, naturalnurture.org

Out of Bounds Active Kids Holiday Camps during school holidays, all dates online, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see competition p19)

Perform, 4yrs+, drama, dance, singing, Horsham, perform.org.uk

Pied Piper Activities, 4-12yrs, multiactivity summer holiday camps, piedpiperactivities.co.uk (see advert)

Visit:

Pilates Passion, summer holiday Pilates workshops, 5-11yrs, Pound Hill, pilatespassion@outlook.com

(see advert)

Puffins Swim School, intensive courses in school holidays, 3yrs+ Pound Hill, puffins-swimschool.co.uk

Secret Garden Summer School, 4-9yrs, Slinfold, Horsham, 07487 375684 Soccer School, 5-12yrs, Crawley & Steyning, chelseasoccerschools.co.uk

South Coast Sports, 7-13yrs, girls’ football, Horsham, southcoastsports.org.uk

Southeast Kids Camps, 4-12yrs, Crawley, southeastkidscamps.co.uk

Southwater Watersports, wide range of watersports available, southwatersports.co.uk

Sport, arts & craft, 5-12yrs, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/ centres/the-bridge-leisure-centre

Springfit gymnastics & trampoline day camps, Copthorne, springfit.org

Steyning Leisure Centre, intensive swimming courses, placesleisure.org/ centres/steyning-leisure-centre

The Outdoors Project, fun holiday schemes, 5-12yrs, Crawley & Horsham, theoutdoorsproject.co.uk

Ultimate Activity Camps, summer camps 4-14yrs at Handcross Park School, ultimateactivity.co.uk (see advert facing page)

United Swimming Academy, holiday swim courses, unitedswimmingacademy.com 07391 420931 (see advert p13)

Wakoos Centre4Children, Station Road, Billingshurst, wakoosc4c.co.uk

Woods for Learning, Horsham, woodsforlearning.com

Summer Pilates Workshops for Children

Ages 5 - 11 yrs

8.30am - 12pm

Pound Hill

Weds 26th July

Weds 2nd, 9th, 30th Aug

Thurs 31st August

Stories, rhymes, games, Pilates £21 per child, per session. Book via pilatespassion@outlook.com

www.seas.org.uk WINtickets!

The Autumn Show & Game Fair & the South of England International Horse Trials are back together in Ardingly this year as one fantastic event.

For your chance of winning one of four Family Tickets, simply scan the QR code & follow the instructions:

T & C apply - One entry per household - Closes 8th Sept 23

facebook.com/crawleyandhorsham for additional online competitions, local event dates & information and more...

Sport & Leisure: Archery - Leisure Centres • Competition!

Phoenix Creative Arts, 4-19yrs, Horsham, phoenixcreativearts.co.uk

Archery

WIN a Family Ticket to Sheffield Park

Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead (see advert p20), girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/ centre/blackland-farm

Arts & Crafts

Art 4 All, art lessons, 7yrs+, Horsham, facebook.com/horshamart4all

Ceramic Shack, hand & foot prints & pottery painting, Horsham, ceramicshack.co.uk

Ceramic Spirit, ceramics lessons, 8yrs+, Horsham, ceramicspirit.co.uk

Athletics

Athletics track, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/centres/thebridge-leisure-centre

Crawley Parkour, 9yrs+, facebook.com/crawleyparkour

Badminton

K2 Crawley, 7yrs+, everyoneactive.com/ centre/k2-crawley

Climbing

Blackland Farm, rock climbing, boulder wall, zipwire & abseiling, East Grinstead (see advert p20), girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/ centre/blackland-farm

Climbing walls, K2 Crawley, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

Clip & Climb, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/centres/the-bridgeleisure-centre

Out of Bounds, 4yrs+, Clip n Climb, Adventure Nets, Rustington, out-ofbounds.co.uk (see competition p19)

Top Rock, clip & climb, bouldering & rope climbing, Crawley, everyoneactive. com/centre/k2-crawley/k2-climbingwith-top-rock

Cricket

Horsham Sports Club, horshamsportsclub.com

Dance & Drama

Ace Academy Of Irish Dance, Crawley, facebook.com/ aceacademyofirishdance

Act Too Arts Academy, Horsham, facebook.com/Acttoohorsham

Ariel Company Theatre, singing & LAMDA lessons, 4yrs+, Crawley & Horsham, arielct.co.uk

Cheneler School of Dance, 18mths+, Crawley & Horsham, chenelerdance.com

Dance In Style, dancewear shop, Horsham, glyndeplacedancestudio.co.uk

Desire2Dance, Bewbush, desire2dance.org.uk

Elsden School of Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, tap & modern, Southwater, facebook.com/elsdendance

Fi Steps Performing Arts, 3yrs+, Crawley, fisteps.com

Glynde Place Dance Studio, 2½yrs+, dance & musical theatre, Horsham, glyndeplacedancestudio.co.uk

Gracie Grooves, 2yrs+, Crawley Down, graciegrooves.com

Happy Feet Song and Dance Company, 3-18yrs, Copthorne, happyfeetcopthorne.co.uk

Horsham School of Dance, ballet, contemporary, tap, modern & musical theatre, horshamschoolofdance.co.uk

Inspire Academy of Dance, Copthorne, Crawley & Horsham, inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

JBA Dance, 3yrs+, ballet, tap & lyrical, Horsham, jba-dance.co.uk

KDF Academy of Dance, 2½yrs+, Broadbridge Heath, kdfacademyofdanceandfitness.co.uk

Kicks Dance, 18mths+, Crawley & Horsham, kicksdance.co.uk/horshamcrawley

Louise Ryrie School of Dance & Drama, 2½yrs+, Crawley, louiseryrieschool.co.uk

Musical Hands Performing Arts, dance classes, Maidenbower, Pound Hill & Three Bridges, musicalhands.co.uk

New Generation Performing Arts Church, 5-18yrs, Crawley, louiseryrieschool.co.uk

N-Vision Dance Schools, 3yrs+, freestyle, street, show, Crawley, facebook.com/nvisiondanceschools

Perform, 4-12yrs, Horsham, perform.org.uk

Platform Performance Group, theatre school with a contemporary approach, platformperformancegroup.com

Rhythm & Sole Street Dance, 3yrs+, Horsham, rhythmandsoledance.co.uk

Roshe School Crawley, 2yrs+, ballet, modern & tap, rosheschoolcrawley.felbridge.org.uk

Sandra Powell School of Dancing, ballet, 18mths+, Horsham, sandrapowellballet.co.uk

Showdown Theatre Arts, Horsham & Billingshurst, showdowntheatrearts.co.uk

Sophie’s Studio, 4yrs+, dance & musical theatre, Horsham, sophiesstudio.com

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, 4yrs+, Crawley, stagecoach.co.uk/crawley

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, 4yrs+, Horsham, stagecoach.co.uk/horsham

Stages Performing Arts, Crawley, stagesperformingarts.org

Starlets Dance Academy, ballet, tap, freestyle & drama, Horsham, facebook.com/starletsdanceacademy

Sussex Youth Theatre, 6-18yrs, Pulborough & Steyning, sussexyouththeatre.co.uk

The Hawth Youth Theatre, 7-18yrs, Crawley, parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth/take-part

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, Crawley, pqacademy.com

The Vincent Martin School of Dance & Musical Theatre (DMT), 4yrs+, Crawley, danceandmusicaltheatre.com

Vicky Michelle Academy of Dance,1½yrs+, Rudgwick & Billingshurst, vmadance.co.uk

West End Theatre Academy, Horsham & Billingshurst, westendtheatreacademy.co.uk

Fitness & Exercise

Bluecoat Sports, Junior Circuits 1015yrs & Teen Fit, 14-15yrs, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

Junior Gym Sessions, 11-15yrs, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/centres/the-bridgeleisure-centre

Football

ACB Football Coaching, 1-2-1 & group sessions, Horsham, acbfc.co.uk

Horsham Football Club Youth, horshamfc.co.uk

K2 Crawley, boys & girls, 5yrs+, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

Late Birthday Project, football coaching for players born January-August, Crawley, latebirthdayproject.co.uk/lbpcrawley-Tuesday

Little Kickers Football, 18mths-7yrs, Crawley & Horsham, littlekickers.co.uk

North Sussex Soccer Academy, Horsham, facebook.com/NSSAHorsham

Purely Sport, 3-7yrs, Saturday am, Billingshurst, purelysport-coaching.com

Sport4Kids, 18mths+, Horsham, sport4kids.biz

Golf

Rustington Golf Centre, 4yrs+, golf & junior coaching, out-of-bounds.co.uk (see competition p19)

Gymnastics & Trampoline

Bluecoat Sports, 8yrs+, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

Hawth Gymnastics Club, 5yrs+, Crawley, hawthgymnastics.co.uk

Horsham Gymnastics Centre, 3yrs+, hgc.org.uk

Infinity Gymnastics, Southwater, infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

Junior trampoline courses, The Bridge Leisure Centre, placesleisure.org/ centres/the-bridge-leisure-centre

Springfit gymnastics & trampoline club, 2yrs+, Crawley & Copthorne, springfit.org

Stars Gym Club, Storrington & Upper Beeding, starsgymclub.co.uk

Steyning Leisure Centre, 5yrs+, placesleisure.org/centres/steyningleisure-centre

Hockey

Horsham Sports Club, horshamsportsclub.com

Horseriding

Hillcrest Farm Riding School, Plummers Plain, hillcrestfarmstables.co.uk

Lessons & pony experiences, Billingshurst, princessponypartie. wixsite.com/website

Sweetland’s Farm, Billingshurst, sweetlandsfarm.co.uk

Karting & Quad Bikes

TeamSport, 8yrs+, go karting, Crawley, team-sport.co.uk/crawley

Leisure Centres

Billingshurst Leisure Centre, pool, gym & classes, placesleisure.org/centres/ billingshurst-leisure-centre

Bluecoat Sports, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

K2 Crawley, gym, pool & classes, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

Pavilions in the Park, pool, gym & classes, placesleisure.org/centres/thepavilions-in-the-park

Steyning Leisure Centre, pool, gym & classes, placesleisure.org/centres/ steyning-leisure-centre

The Bewbush Centre, everyoneactive. com/centre/the-bewbush-centre

The Bridge Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Heath, placesleisure.org/centres/thebridge-leisure-centre

The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham, theholbrookclub.co.uk

Martial Arts

Arun Taekwon-Do, Thakeham Village Hall, tkd.co.uk/clubs

Crawley Black Belt Academy, 4yrs+, crawley-karate.com

Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association, K2, Crawley, fska.co.uk

Horsham Mixed Martial Arts Academy, kids classes, horshammartialartsacademy.com

Karl James Taekwondo, Crawley, Horsham & Billingshurst, karljamestaekwondo.co.uk

Kung Fu Schools, 4yrs+, Crawley, crawleymartialarts.co.uk

Kung Fu Schools, 4yrs+, Horsham, kungfuschoolshorsham.co.uk

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, learning martial arts, self defence, respect discipline & building confidence, Crawley & Horsham, (see advert) facebook.com/mrwain.mattfiddes

Sama Southeast, karate & kickboxing, samasoutheast.co.uk

Sanshou UK, Chinese martial arts, facebook.com/sanshouuksanda

Music Groups & Tuition

Flute, piano & singing lessons, 6yrs+, Southwater, facebook.com/jayne.whitaker.5

Sport & Leisure: Martial Arts - Youth Clubs

Little Notes Choir, Horsham, littlenotes.co.uk/horsham-and-dorking Woodshed Music School, qualified teachers with years of experience, Horsham, 01403 336333

Rollerskating

Luv2Sk8 Roller Disco at local Leisure Centres, facebook.com/luv2sk8.rollerdisco

Roller Disco Crawley, 2 sessions every Friday, Bewbush Centre, facebook.com/ RollerDiscoCrawley

Rugby

& Mini Rugby

Pulborough RFC, Minis & upwards, pitchero.com/clubs/pulborough

Rugbytots, 2-7yrs, Crawley, Horsham & Billingshurst, rugbytots.co.uk

Squash

Bluecoat Sports, 5yrs+, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

Horsham Sports Club, horshamsportsclub.com

Swimming

Aquafins lessons, Cottesmore School, Pease Pottage, aquafins.co.uk

Billingshurst Leisure

Centre, swim lessons from birth, placesleisure.org/centres/billingshurstleisure-centre

Bluecoat Sports, from 3mths, Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, bluecoatsports.co.uk

Bubbles Swim School, from 8wks-10yrs, Barns Green, 01403 839139 bubbles-swimschool.co.uk (see advert)

Hippocampus Swim School from birth, hippocampuswim@gmail.com

Horsham Swim School, 0-11yrs, horshamswimschool.co.uk

Jellyfish Swim School, from 12mths, Copthorne, jellyfishswimschool.com

K2 Crawley, lessons & leisure pool, everyoneactive.com/centre/k2-crawley

MXT Swim School, 3mths+, Steyning & Storrington, mxtswimschool.com

Pavilions in the Park, placesleisure.org/ centres/the-pavilions-in-the-park

Puddle Ducks, 0-10yrs, West Grinstead, puddleducks.com

Puffins Swim School, from 3mths, Pound Hill, puffins-swimschool.co.uk

Steyning Leisure Centre, lessons from birth, placesleisure.org/centres/ steyning-leisure-centre

The Sussex Swim School, Lower Beeding & West Grinstead, thesussexswimschool.co.uk

United Swimming Academy, fun & focused, all ages & abilities, lessons from £10, free trial available, unitedswimmingacademy.com 07391 420931 (see advert)

WetWetWet Swim School, expert tuition for all abilities, Upper Beeding, wetwetwetswimschool.co.uk

Table Tennis

Crawley Table Tennis Club, 4yrs+, crawleycommunityttc.ttleagues.com

Ping Pong Parlour, Swan Walk, Horsham, pingengland.co.uk/tables/ swan-walk-ping-pong-parlour

Tennis

Horsham Sports Club, horshamsportsclub.com

The Holbrook Club, junior tennis coaching, Horsham, theholbrookclub.co.uk

Uniformed Groups

1015 Horsham Squadron Air Cadets, horshamaircadets.org

Crawley Sea Cadet Unit, sea-cadets.org/crawley

Horsham Sea Cadet Unit, sea-cadets.org/horsham

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers meet on various days & venues throughout Horsham & Crawley, register via girlguiding.org.uk

Sussex Army Cadet Force, armycadets.com/county/sussex-acf

Water Sports

Blackland Farm, canoes & kayaks, East Grinstead (see advert p20), girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/ centre/blackland-farm

Southwater Watersports, wide range of watersports available, southwatersports.co.uk

Tilgate Park Watersports, Tilgate Park, Crawley, tilgateparkwatersports.co.uk Youth Clubs

Bewbush Youth Club, facebook.com/ BewbushYouthCentreCCYS

Crawley FindItOut Centre, westsussex. gov.uk/education-children-andfamilies/your-space/places-to-go/ finditout-centres

Horsham FindItOut Centre, westsussex. gov.uk/education-children-andfamilies/your-space/places-to-go/ finditout-centres

Sussex Clubs for Young People, Y5-Y9, Upper Beeding Sports & Youth Hall, sheri.birch@sussexcyp.org.uk

Sussex Clubs for Young People, Y7 & above, Steyning Cuthman Centre, sheri.birch@sussexcyp.org.uk

Places to Visit Around Sussex

flying displays, gardens and Meet an Owl. Open on weekends in winter, 11am – 4pm, and from Easter – October half term from Wednesday – Saturday, plus bank holidays from 11am – 5pm and Sundays 11am – 4.30pm.

Family Farms

Coombes Farm near Lancing BN15 0RS. Working farm open for lambing visits in early January [7-29 January 2023] and spring [11 March-16 April 2023]. Ewes lambing, cows calving, tractor rides & stunning views. Maize Maze in August, weather permitting. Book online in advance for visits and group tours during the summer, open some Sundays and school holidays for individual bookings. See advert

Ferring Country Centre Rife Way, Ferring, Worthing BN12 5JZ –01903 245078. Meet the farm animals, walk the nature trails and enjoy the café, soft play and garden centre. Special Riding Therapy Unit for those with learning and physical disabilities. Open 7 days a week.

Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG – 01403 700063. Lots of animals, rides and adventure playgrounds, summer splash attack and beach, theatre, indoor soft play area for toddlers – 10 year olds, gift shop and regular seasonal events. Open every day 10am – 5pm or until dusk in winter.

Godstone Farm Surrey RH9 8LX. Indoor and outdoor play areas, ‘The World of Dinosaur Roar’, soft play, ride-ons, go karts, trampolines, farm animals, petting zoo, pony and tractor rides. See advert

Heaven Farm Furners Green, Uckfield TN22 3RG. 100-acre farm on the Greenwich Meridian, with nature walks, wallabies, deer, seasonal bluebell trail, tea room, indoor play barn, ice cream parlour, adventure golf and camping.

Tulleys Farm Turners Hill, Crawley RH10 4PE – 01342 718472. Metrobus 84. One of the country’s best rated Escape Room settings. Special seasonal events; PYO in summer and autumn, ice skating and Santa’s Grotto in winter.

Animals, Sealife and Nature

Arundel Wetland Centre Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PB – 01903 883355. Nature reserve in the South Downs with guided boat safaris through the wetland habitat. With adventure playground, children’s weekend and holiday activities and a visitor centre with gift shop and café. Open every day except Christmas Day 10am –4.30pm.

Donkey Walking Experiences East Clayton Farm, Storrington Road, Washington RH20 4AG. All walks are accompanied by a farm host who will guide you and help you manage your donkeys.

Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre at Hilliers Garden Centre, Brighton Road (A281), Horsham RH13 6QA – 01403 273458. Bird of prey

Pagham Harbour (RSPB) Local Nature Reserve, Selsey Road, Chichester PO20 7NE – 01243 641508. Protected wetland bird and wildlife habitat and visitor centre running child-friendly educational activities and events. Visitor Centre open daily 10am-4pm.

Pulborough Brooks (RSPB)

RH20 2EL – 01798 875851. Located in the Arun Valley nature reserve, includes plenty of nature-themed activities from bug hunting to den building and pond dipping to bird watching. With guided walks, café and shop. Good access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Visitor centre open every day 10am –4pm.

Tilgate Park, Crawley RH10 5PQ Metrobus 271 and 273. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports. Tilgate Nature Centre – 01293 521168 open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing.

Woods Mill Nature Reserve Henfield BN5 9SD – 01273 492630. Headquarters of Sussex Wildlife Trust and an environmental education centre with pre-bookable regular and holiday activities. The 47-acre nature reserve provides a peaceful setting comprising coppice woodland, meadows and a reed-fringed lake. Open all year, except for two weeks at Christmas, admission free, donations very welcome, no dogs except assistance dogs.

Walking, Cycling and Open Spaces

Aldingbourne Trust Country Centre Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester PO18 0JP – 01243 542075. Woodland walks, open farm, mini tractors, outdoor and indoor play areas, sand and water play areas and mini golf, with award-winning café. Open 7 days a week, 10am – 4pm.

Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex RH17 6SQ – 01444 892549. The Kingfisher Trail nature walk and limited cycling/horse riding. Ardingly Activity Centre water sports centre with pre-bookable activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and raft building.

Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel BN18 9AB – 01903 882173. Open 1st April – 31st October, Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, plus bank holidays and Mondays in August. With restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, and is home to priceless works of art; view paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.

Full List On Places to Visit

Ashdown Forest Centre Wych Cross RH18 5JP – 01342 823583

Metrobus 270. Once a Norman deer hunting forest, Ashdown Forest is now one of the largest free public access sites in the South East, and the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh. Walks, Forest Centre and riding with a permit.

Buchan Country Park Horsham Road, Crawley RH11 9HQ. Regularly recognised as one of the best green spaces in the UK, covering 170 acres. Great access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, numerous picnic sites, sculptures, plenty of wildlife, fishing via Crawley Angling Society. Free parking, donations welcomed.

Chesworth Farm Horsham RH13 0AA. Walks, Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Tots timetable, bridleways, cycling via a network of footpaths, main paths are wheelchair accessible, 90 acres, open all day, free entry.

Forest Way footpath, bridleway and cycle path running approx 10 miles from East Grinstead to Groombridge, with seats and picnic benches along the route. Indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Horsham Park a haven of green spaces with ducks on the lake, colourful flower-beds, a Sensory Garden and Human Nature Garden. There are tennis courts, football pitches, a large skate park, café, picnic benches and play area.

Horsham Pump Track a pump track is a type of off-road terrain for bike riders consisting of a circuit of banked turns and features. It is designed to be ridden without pedalling, riders ‘pump’ the features using the up and down movement of their body to make forward momentum. To visit the track use postcode RH12 1FF. Parking is available at The Bridge Leisure Centre which has free parking. You can then walk across the footbridge over the A24 into Highwood. Please be aware that many roads along the Boulevard and in the Highwood area have parking restrictions.

Knepp Safaris Dial Post RH13 8NN – 01403 713230. Visit one of the largest rewilding projects in lowland Britain. Encounter herds of wild ponies, cattle, deer and pigs as they roam 3,500 acres of Sussex, driving the forces of habitat regeneration. Plus, stay over in a treehouse, yurt, hut or camp in a wildflower meadow. South Downs National Park and South Downs Way, including Ditchling Beacon, which is the second highest point in the South Downs National Park with spectacular views across the Weald. As the name suggests, Ditchling Beacon was one of a chain of fires lit to warn of impending invasions. It was once an Iron Age hill-fort, with its steep northern slope used as a natural defence. It’s now managed by The National Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust. You can reach Ditchling Beacon via Breeze Buses which are open top in summer – weather permitting.

Tilgate Park Crawley RH10 5PQ Metrobus 271 and 273. Outdoor play area, hedge maze, tea shop, woodland and lakeside walks, Go Ape, Golf Centre, Smith and Western restaurant, fishing and water sports with Tilgate Watersports Tilgate Nature Centre –01293 521168 open winter 10am – 4pm, summer 10am – 6pm, last admission 1 hour before closing.

Warnham Nature Reserve Horsham – 01403 756238. Walks across

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the 92 acre site, wildlife, pond-dipping, cafe and Visitor Centre. Wolstonbury Hill in the South Downs, Pyecombe, has been an important landmark for thousands of years. Iron Age farmers grazed animals on its summit and the Romans left pottery remains on its slopes.

Worth Way – 01293 542088 A 7 mile long shared-use route from Three Bridges to East Grinstead used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders and indirectly linked to the Forest Way which continues to Groombridge.

Places of Historic Interest and Gardens

Arundel Castle and Gardens Arundel BN18 9AB – 01903 882173. Open 1st April – 31st October, Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, plus bank holidays and Mondays in August. With restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, and is home to priceless works of art; view paintings, furniture, tapestries, stained glass, china, clocks, sculpture, carving, heraldry and armour in stunning room settings.

It’s all about Country this summer! Activities including shoot outs, line dancing, crafty cactuses, lasso lessons, horse shoe throwing, pony grooming plus all the usual farmyard fun!

Places to Visit

Bignor Roman Villa Bignor RH20 1PH – 01798 869259. Discovered over 200 years ago, one of the largest Roman villas to be open to the public, with fine mosaics, tea room and gift shop. Open 9th April – 31st October Monday and Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm, open 7 days a week in August.

Fishbourne Roman Palace Roman Way, Chichester PO19 3QR – 01243 785859. Roman palace with the largest mosaics in situ in the UK, recreated formal gardens and family activities. Open March – September, 10am – 5pm, February, October and November, 10am – 4pm.

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Brighton Road, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP – 08718 733389. This magnificent Grade I listed garden was nearly lost forever and has been the subject of the largest garden restoration in England and possibly Europe. With Michelin starred restaurant, boutique hotel, sculpture trail, wallaby enclosure and art gallery. Open 364 days a year. See competition facing page

Nymans House and Gardens (National Trust) Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB – 01444 405250 Metrobus 271 and 273. Natural play trail, lovely walks in the Millennium Wood, cafe, gift shop, second-hand bookshop and family programmes in school holidays. Gardens open daily all year round. See website for dates for visiting the house. See advert back cover

Parham House and Gardens Pulborough RH20 4HS (for satnav use RH20 4HR) – 01903 742021. Well-loved family home; its foundation stone was laid in 1577 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. With collections of period furniture, needlework, clocks, paintings and award winning gardens.

Priest House North Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PP – 01342 810479. Early 15th century hall house with a traditional cottage garden. Once owned by Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves, Mary I and Elizabeth I. It is now furnished with 17th and 18th century country furniture and the garden is planted with over 170 culinary, medicinal and household herbs. Open March –October 10.30am – 5.30pm, open Sundays 12pm – 5.30pm. Closed Mondays except bank holidays.

Sheffield Park and Garden (National Trust) TN22 3QX – 01825 790231. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them. Each owner has left their impression, which can still be seen today in the layout of the lakes, the construction of Pulham Falls, the planting of Palm Walk and the many different tree and shrub species from around the world. Parkland open daily dawn till dusk, garden open daily between 10am – 5pm. See competition p12 Standen House and Garden (National Trust) West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE – 01342 323029 Metrobus 84. Arts and Crafts family home with Morris and Co interiors, great views and woodland walks. Open all year round. See advert back cover St. Mary’s House Bramber BN44 3WE – 01903 816205. Medieval house and 5 acres of gardens which are still lived in. Open May –September, Sundays and Thursdays, 2pm – 6pm, see website for opening dates and times of seasonal events.

Sussex Prairie Garden Henfield BN5 9AT – 01273 495902. Britain’s largest ‘Prairie’ or ‘Naturalistic’ garden, with eight acres of stunning garden to roam around. Open June to mid-October.

Wakehurst Gardens and Millennium Seed Bank Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN – 01444 894066 Metrobus 272. ‘Kew in the Country’, botanic gardens run by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With lots of walks, children especially love the rocky Himalayan Garden. Explore the Adventurous Journeys natural play spaces, Rock Walk and Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, plus restaurant, café, plant and gift shop. Open daily at 10am. Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU – 01243 811363. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, includes woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January – 23rd December, 10.30am – 6pm during summer and 10.30am – 4pm during winter, see website for details of seasonal events.

West Dean Gardens West Dean, near Chichester PO18 0QZ –01243 818210. Highlights include a 300-foot-long Edwardian pergola, newly restored Sunken Garden, walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouses and a beautiful parkland walk with views over the South Downs. Open May – September on Sundays and bank holidays only, 2.30pm – 5pm.

Museums and Galleries

Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre nr Arundel BN18 9LT – 01798 831370. Home to a collection of listed buildings and monuments linked to the area’s industrial past , many of which have been relocated from around Sussex. There are also vintage vehicles, rural crafts and woodland walks, plus many events planned throughout the year. Open February – October, Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm, November – January, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm.

Booth Museum of Natural History 194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA – 03000 290901. Quirky celebration of natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies and fossils, and bones dating from dinosaur times. Open Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 10am – 5pm, plus Wednesday 2pm – 5pm in term time and 10am – 5pm in school holidays, admission free.

Christ’s Hospital Museum Horsham RH13 0YP – 01403 247444. Christ’s Hospital Museum represents and celebrates the remarkable 465 year history of one of the oldest boarding schools in England. Open on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am – 4pm and during term time, call before visiting.

Crawley Museum 103 High Street, Crawley RH10 1DD – 01293 539088. Permanent displays of Crawley’s history, from the Stone Age to the development of the new town, plus changing exhibitions. Open Thursday – Saturday, 10.30am – 4pm, admission free.

East Grinstead Museum Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BJ – 01342 302233. Telling the story of East

Places to Visit - Competition!

Grinstead and the surrounding area from its early beginnings to the present day. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, admission is free, donations very welcome. See advert p21 Horsham Museum and Art Gallery 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE – 01403 254959. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has been collecting objects relating to Horsham and the wider District since 1893. Open Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, admission free. Marlipins Museum High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5DA –01273 462994. The story of Shoreham’s maritime and local history in the oldest secular (non-religious) building in Sussex. Open May – October, Tuesday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm, admission is free.

The Novium Museum Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH –01243 775888. Built over the remains of a Roman bath house and with three floors of fantastic exhibitions. The Novium Museum tells the fascinating story of Chichester District and its rich heritage. It looks after 500,000 artefacts, both on display and in storage. Located close to Chichester Cathedral and opposite Chichester Library. Open Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4.30pm and Saturday, 10am – 5pm, admission free.

Steyning Museum Church Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3YB – 01903 813333. The Museum tells the story of the local area from pre-history to the present day, with permanent and temporary displays. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm, admission is free.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum nr Chichester PO20 2ES –01243 790090. Home to an impressive display of historic aircraft and a unique collection of aviation memorabilia stretching from the First World War through to the Cold War. Among the many attractions are numerous interactive displays and several aircraft simulators for visitors to experience, plus the Cockpit Cafe. Open daily March to October, 10am – 5pm and February and November 10am – 4pm.

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU – 01243 811363. Fascinating collection of historic buildings dismantled from their original locations and reassembled in 40 acres of Sussex countryside, includes woodland walks, picnic areas and farm animals. Open January – 23rd December, 10.30am – 6pm during summer and 10.30am – 4pm during winter, see website for details of seasonal events.

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.

Railways, Buses and Boats

Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Beech Hurst Gardens, Haywards Heath RH16 4BB. Almost half a mile of track run by volunteers;

includes two tunnels and automatic colour signals. Operating 2pm – 5pm weekends and bank holidays from Easter – end September, plus Wednesdays during summer school holidays. See website or Facebook page for timetable which is published in spring each year.

Bentley Miniature Railway Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5AF – 0845 8672583. One mile of track run by volunteers. Trains run every weekend from Easter – end of September, plus October half term, mid-week operation during August and other East Sussex school holidays. See website for detailed timetable and details of seasonal events.

Bluebell Railway from East Grinstead to Sheffield Park Station TN22 3QL – 01825 720800. Volunteer preserved steam railway. See website for the timetable of train services and special and regular events.

Brighton Marina Watertours Pontoon 5, West Jetty, Brighton Marina BN2 5UP – 07836 262717. Tours run by Ross Boat Trips around the harbour, along the coast and to the Rampion Wind Farm, plus power boat rides in summer.

City Sightseeing Brighton. The tour will give you a real flavour of the city, offering views of the striking Royal Pavilion, Regency architecture, Brighton Marina, Victorian aquarium, famous Brighton Pier and i360 Observation Tower. Tours depart from the Palace Pier. Operating April – October, book online or via bus driver/street seller.

Goffs Park Light Railway Horsham Road, Southgate RH11 8PB –07517 184543. 1,250-foot-long elevated track miniature railway run by Crawley Model Engineers. Open Sundays and bank holiday Mondays 2pm – 5pm, late March – late October.

Lavender Line Isfield TN22 5XB – 01825 750515. Preserved railway, travels for a two-mile round trip between the village of Isfield and Worth Halt near Uckfield. At Isfield you will find the headquarters of the Lavender Line which includes the original Victorian station and signal box. Trains run from 11am – 5pm, Sundays, bank holidays, some weekdays in the summer and for

Places to Visit Around Sussex

special events, check public timetable for further information. Shoreham Harbour Lifeboats Kingston Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RN – 01273 596376. Visit the lifeboat station and its state of the art Tamar all weather lifeboat. The boathouse on Kingston Beach comprises a large boat hall, crew training room, drying facilities for wet kit, changing facilities and a viewing platform for the public. Open 10am – 2pm Monday – Friday and 10am – 4pm Saturday and Sunday, free to visit, donations very welcome.

South Downs Light Railway Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough RH20 1DS – 07518 753784. The trains take you on an exciting trip through the gardens from Stopham Road Station. Open March – September, see website for timetable of train running times and special events.

Uckfield and East Grinstead British Rail Lines Leave the car behind and explore Sussex by train – stopping at stations all over Sussex and along the Sussex coast.

Volks Electric Railway Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN –01273 292718. The UK’s oldest electric railway, hop on, hop off along the seashore, trains run from Easter – early November, dog friendly, see website for timetable.

Wey and Arun Canal Centre located behind the Onslow Arms in Loxwood RH14 0RD – 01483 505566. Operating March –October, runs every Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, subject to volunteer availability. All canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and small unpowered craft are welcome on the canal.

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.

Active Play and Bounce The Bridge Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3YS – 01403 211311. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 session times, soft play and bouncy castle suitable for walking – 4 years old.

CJ’s Play Café Three Bridges Road, Crawley RH10 1HL – 07824 161118. No admission fee, small charge for use of the soft play area, open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, close at 2pm on Tuesday, check Facebook page for weekend opening hours.

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.

Happyscamps Play Café 1st Floor, 12 Swan Walk, Horsham RH12 1HQ – 01403 754597. Indoor soft play for 0 – 5 year olds. Little Street Rudgwick, Horsham RH12 3JJ – 01403 451677. The indoor play town encourages role play and imagination and features a pizza parlour, beauty salon, supermarket, construction site and vets.

Mini Mayhem County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley RH10 1FD – 01293 538377. Family-run soft play and role play centre for 0 –

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10 year olds. With four fun areas, a separate area for under 5s, and babies under 1 away from the main play frame. Open Monday –Saturday 9am – 4.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4.30pm.

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, laser tag and adventure golf, plus cafe. Open 7 days a week.

See competition facing page

Springboard House 52 Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2EP – 01403 218888. Soft play, role play room and sensory room. Treasure Chest Faraday Road, Crawley RH10 9PX – 01293 549009. Soft play for children up to 11 years old, with cafe, open daily 9.30am – 5.30pm.

Adventure Parks and Family Fun

Black Cat Treasure Hunts fun and affordable walking, cycling or driving treasure hunt routes around Sussex for families and groups, choose a ready-to-use hunt or a personalised adventure.

Caddies Crawley Crawley Leisure Park, crazy golf, tasty burgers, and quirky cocktails at the Crazy Golf Restaurant & Bar.

Drusillas Park Alfriston just off the A27, BN26 5QS – 01323 874100. Zoo animals, interactive displays, extensive adventure playgrounds, rainforest-themed carousel ride, Safari Express Train and Hello Kitty Secret Garden including three children’s rides; a specially designed Hello Kitty car ride, a teacup ride and a ‘Reach for the Sky’ hopper ride. Plus restaurants, cafes and a splash park in the summer. Open every day 10am – 6pm in summer and 10am – 5pm in winter.

Globalls 1-5 The Village, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA – 01273 911510. Brighton’s very own 12-hole indoor ultraviolet crazy golf courses. Based on an aquatic theme, players can enjoy putting amongst wonderful life size neon glowing sculptures and vivid wall art. Fully air-conditioned, perfect for any day of the year. See website for opening times and dates.

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.

Hollywood Bowl Crawley RH10 8LR – 0844 826 1457. With 28 bowling lanes, a private VIP area, an American themed bar diner, an extensive amusements area and plenty of free parking.

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, Dragon Castle, go karts, outdoor playgrounds, new rides, jumping pillows, Wave Runner water slide and Pirates Cove paddling pool. Special features at Halloween and

Please refer to individual websites for further

Places to Visit - Competition!

Christmas, open 10am – 5.30pm 361 days of the year. 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, laser tag and adventure golf, plus cafe. Open 7 days a week. See competition

Southwater Country Park Southwater, Horsham RH13 9UN

01403 731218 Metrobus 98 and 398. Located next to the Downs Link off-road trail, with Visitor Centre, cafe and paddling beach. Stroll around to the Dinosaur Island playground or hire bikes, canoes or kayaks.

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. Treasure Trails – 01872 263692. The fun way to explore, trails available for multiple locations across Sussex.

Upside Down House Seafront, Brighton BN1 2LN – 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.

Outdoor Pursuits

Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP – 01342 810493. Wide range of outdoor activities including climbing, bouldering, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, low and high ropes and orienteering. See advert p20

Branching Out Adventures Halland, BN8 5AF – 01825 280250. Introducing you to the thrill of treetop activity and 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.

Extreme Ventures – 07835 528548. Outdoor climbing at Harrison Rocks, Groombridge, rock scrambling and rock climbing. 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

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

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.

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.

We also do birthday parties!

Packages start at £18 per person!

If you’re looking for something just a little bit different for your child’s birthday, why not book an adventure party with us?

School holidays packed full of fun and adventure at Blackland Farm activity centre

School holidays can seem like a very long time for parents – and even children! Skoolz out at Blackland Farm activity centre is the perfect way for girls and boys (aged 8 – 16-years-old) to have fun, get outdoors and be adventurous this summer! We’ve got an action-packed program lined up - activities across the week may include zipwire, canoeing, abseiling, archery, climbing, bushcraft and many more. Overseen by our trained instructors, these activities will run come rain or shine.

Where is it?

Blackland Farm activity centre, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex RH19 4HP

How much does it cost?

£35 per child, per day.

When is it running?

Skoolz out is running everyday throughout the summer holidays; Monday 24 July to Friday 1 September.

Your child can attend the entire week or just days of your choice. The fun and exciting activities will be running from 9am – 5pm each day. For those parents that need it, we do offer an extended day with drop off from 8am and collection by 6pm, for no additional charge.

How do I book a place?

Go to girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk and search ‘skoolz out’.

Alternatively, email blackland@girlguiding.org.uk or call 01342 810 493.

If you can’t make it this summer, Skoolz out will return on the following dates: October half-term: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October

July

Until Friday 21st July

Mog's Remarkable Adventures at Nymans Handcross, daily 10am4.30pm, book at nationaltrust. org.uk/visit/sussex/nymans

(see advert back cover)

Until Sunday 3rd September

Wizard of Oz musical at the London Palladium book at wizardofozmusical.com

(see competition p8)

Mon 3rd - Sun 30th July

Conker the Chameleon at Leonardslee Lower Beeding, Children's Activity Trail, daily 9am - 5pm, book at leonardsleegardens.co.uk

(see competition p17)

Fri 7th July - Sun 17th Sept

Rooted at Wakehurst

Ardingly, outdoor artwork & installation trail, book at kew.org/wakehurst

Saturday 8th July

SEND Friendly Activities at Out of Bounds 6 - 8pm, book at out-of-bounds.co.uk

(see competition p19)

Sat 8th July - Sun 3rd Sept

Summer Holidays at Standen

East Grinstead, daily 10am4.30pm, book at nationaltrust. org.uk/visit/sussex/standenhouse-and-garden

(see advert back cover)

Fri 21st July - Fri 1st Sept

Tree Champion at Wakehurst

Ardingly, children's trail, book at kew.org/wakehurst

Sat 22nd - Sun 30th July

Summer at Leonardslee

Lower Beeding, a week of entertainment & activities, daily 11am - 4pm, book at leonardsleegardens.co.uk

(see competition p17)

Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd Sept

Summer Holidays at Nymans Handcross, daily 10am - 5pm book at nationaltrust.org.uk/ visit/sussex/nymans

(see advert back cover)

Guide to What's On Locally

Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd Sept

Hay Down Hoe Down at Godstone Farm book at godstonefarm.co.uk

(see advert p15)

Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd Sept

Exotic Spots at Sheffield Park & Garden Family summer trail book at nationaltrust.org.uk/ visit/sussex/sheffield-parkand-garden

(see competition p12)

Sat 22nd July - Sun 3rd Sept

The Band of Bears at Borde Hill summer trail, daily 10am5pm, book at bordehill.co.uk

Sun 23rd July

Super Siblings Family Fun

Day 12-6pm Three Bridges

Football Club

Weds 26th - Thurs 27th July

Dragons & Mythical Beasts

The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham. com/whats-on

August

Throughout August

Maize Maze at Coombes

Farm Lancing, book at coombes.co.uk

(see advert p14)

Tuesday 1st August

Children's Activities Day at East Grinstead Museum

10.30am - 3pm, no need to book (see advert)

Fri 4th - Sun 6th August

Good Vibrations Society

Family Festival in Ashdown Forest, book at goodvibrationssociety.com

Saturday 5th August

Ardingly Summer Fest - The Big Family Day Out book at eventbrite.co.uk

Sat 5th - Sun 6th August

The Loxwood Joust

Medieval Festival, book at loxwoodjoust.co.uk

(see competition p3)

Friday 11th August

Bad Dad at Borde Hill outdoor theatre, 5.30pm, book at bordehill.co.uk

Sat 12th - Sun 13th August

The Loxwood Joust

Medieval Festival book at loxwoodjoust.co.uk

(see competition p3)

Tuesday 15th August

Children's Activities Day at East Grinstead Museum

10.30am - 3pm, no need to book (see advert)

Thurs 17th - Sun 20th Aug

Labyrinth Challenge at Leonardslee Lower Beeding, gigantic inflatable obstacle course, 9am - 6pm, book at leonardsleegardens.co.uk

Sat 19th - Sun 20th August

The Snail & the Whale The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham. com/whats-on

Tuesday 29th August

Children's Activities Day at East Grinstead Museum

10.30am - 3pm, no need to book (see advert)

Wednesday 30th August

Tales from Acorn Wood

The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham. com/whats-on

September

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd September

Floral Fringe Fair 10.30am5pm, Loxwood Meadows, all things vintage, steampunk & flowery, book at floralfringefair.co.uk

Fri 8th - Sun 10th September

Into the Trees Family Festival in Ashdown Forest, book at into-the-trees.co.uk

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Sept

Autumn Show & Horse Trials South of England

Showground, Ardingly, seas.org.uk (competition p11)

Mon 25th Sept - Fri 6th Oct

Burgess Hill Girls Whole School Open Fortnight, book at burgesshillgirls.com

October

Thurs 5th - Fri 6th October Stick Man The Capitol Theatre, Horsham, book via thecapitolhorsham.com/ whats-on/

Tuesday 24th October

Children's Activities Day at East Grinstead Museum 10.30am - 3pm, no need to book (see advert)

Tuesday 31st October

Halloween! See individual websites later in the year for details of special spooky events at Out of Bounds, Knockhatch, Borde Hill, Tulleys Farm & Heaven Farm. Later

in 2023...

Sat 18th - Sun 19th Nov

Winter Fair South of England Showground, Ardingly, book at seas.org.uk

Thurs 23rd Nov - Mon 1st Jan Glow Wild 10th Anniversary at Wakehurst Ardingly, winter lantern trail on selected evenings, book at kew.org/wakehurst

The winter issue, featuring events Nov 2023 - Feb 2024, will be out from early November

Things to do this Summer & Autumn

Nymans

Mog’s Remarkable Adventures

Sat 6 May – Fri 21 Jul, 10am–4.30pm, Normal admission

Join Mog the Forgetful Cat on her Remarkable Adventures at Nymans. Explore Mog’s world on this family trail around the garden.

Summer holidays at Nymans

Sat 22 Jul – Sun 3 Sept, 10am – 5pm, Normal admission

Active challenges and play points around the garden will keep the whole family occupied this summer. Try badminton and soft archery or have a go at the obstacle course.

Standen

Summer holidays at Standen

Sat 8 Jul – Sun 3 Sept, 10am–4.30pm, Normal admission, £3 trail. Become a Sketchbook Detective, try activities in the garden, enjoy getting creative in the woodland den and picnic on the lawns.

LEARN TO

LEARN TO FLOAT

Mog: 1970 © copyright Kerr Kneale Productions Ltd,

Photo: © National Trust/Annapurna Mellor

If you get in trouble in the water, don’t panic – follow these steps:

FLOAT