Eastbourne Bandstand in Dorset is one of the busiest bandstand in the UK, hosting around 150 events each year.
This naturalistic garden, in a rural setting, provides a peaceful space to relax and appreciate the selection of unusual plants. It offers a sensory experience with bulbs, grasses, herbaceous and woody plants producing colour, texture and scent in all seasons. The wildflower meadow and ancient wood are not to be missed.
Attraction Facilities
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National Garden Scheme Day at Bates Green Garden October
04/10/2026
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
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Autumn Garden Tutorial with the Head Gardener, Emma Reece 2026
07/10/2026
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
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Fungal Foray. Bates Green Garden – Woodland Walks
01/10/2026
Bates Green Garden, Arlington BN26 6SH
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Forests, Lakes & BeachesTheme Parks & Outdoor Adventures
Go Ape Crawley
Go Ape Crawley offers an exhilarating escape into the treetops, perfect for families, friends, and adventure-seekers of all ages. A unique blend of high-octane thrills and immersive outdoor experiences.
Vineyards & Gardens
Tinwood Estate
Tinwood Estate produces world-class English Sparkling wine. Daily vineyard tours, regular events and luxury accommodation in Chichester, Sussex.
Farms, Zoos & Aquariums
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Experience wetland wildlife encounters and inspiring activities all year round at WWT Wetland Centre. Your visit supports vital work to restore wetlands and their wildlife.
Vineyards & GardensWalks & Tourism
Borde Hill Garden
Tranquil and picturesque, Borde Hill has been planted with passion by five generations of the Stephenson Clarke family.
Farms, Zoos & Aquariums
Sky Park Farm
Nestled in the beautiful South Downs, our family-owned farm preserves the local Harting heritage with our Devotion to Deer. Experience the beauty of majestic red, white, fallow, and sika deer.
Cinemas, Theatres & Rainy DayMuseums & Art Galleries
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is situated in a corner of the old Tangmere airfield, famed as an RAF fighter station from 1918 until Fighter Command left in 1958.
The Museum aims to promote public awareness of the United Kingdom’s military aviation heritage, educating present and future generations in military aviation.
Farms, Zoos & AquariumsTheme Parks & Outdoor Adventures
Drusillas Park
Make memories that last and enjoy a great family day out at the award-winning Drusillas Park.
Drusillas offers a loving home to over one hundred exotic animals, including sloths, and penguins!
Castles & Historic Houses
Petworth House & Park
Treasure house of art set amidst a 700 acre deer park designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. State rooms filled with paintings by artists including Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough, plus statues and wood carvings. Open daily (closed 24th /25 Dec).
Cinemas, Theatres & Rainy DayMuseums & Art GalleriesTheme Parks & Outdoor Adventures
Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway operates along an 11-mile track between Sheffield Park and the market town of East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote stations along the way.
Castles & Historic HousesCinemas, Theatres & Rainy DayMuseums & Art GalleriesWalks & Tourism
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. See what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses covering the 40 acre site.
Castles & Historic HousesWalks & Tourism
1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield
“March into history on the most famous battlefield in England. Follow in the footsteps of the armies of William the Conqueror and King Harold as they clashed in 1066, and discover how the Normans overcame the Saxons to seize the kingdom and change English history forever.