Eastbourne Bandstand in Dorset is one of the busiest bandstand in the UK, hosting around 150 events each year.

Be part of something historic and explore The Ritual Year through the seasons. 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.
There are six delightful period gardens that have been recreated to show the transition of gardens from the early 16th century through to the late 19th century. They show the herbs, vegetables and plants that would have met the needs of rural households. Each garden represents the period of the house and the social status of the householder.
Visitors can enjoy a changing programme of domestic and craft demonstrations, including cooking in our Tudor kitchen, milling in our working watermill, blacksmithing in our Victorian smithy, plus seasonal demonstrations.
Whether you are 5 or 95, there is something for everyone at our award winning, Dog Friendly Museum. Open 2 January to 23 December, 10am to 5pm from 1 March to 31 October and 10am to 4pm all other times. Our onsite café is open daily from 10am.
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Eastbourne Bandstand in Dorset is one of the busiest bandstand in the UK, hosting around 150 events each year.
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.
Tranquil and picturesque, Borde Hill has been planted with passion by five generations of the Stephenson Clarke family.
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
“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.
There is so much to explore at Newhaven Fort, including the vast, echoing tunnels built into the chalk cliffs. Stroll along the ramparts and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast. The cliff-top gun emplacements are sure to fire any imagination!
The Heritage Trail and Gardens at Paradise Park are the perfect day out for all ages. The Museum of Life is one of the finest exhibitions of its type in the country with life size moving dinosaurs and a spectacular collection of fossils, minerals and crystals.
Delight in the sweeping herbaceous borders, elegant rose and historic walled gardens, the productive kitchen garden, enchanting woodland paths and tranquil vistas that form this award winning garden.