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Things to do in East Sussex

East Sussex's main towns are seaside resorts and the main industry is tourism. East Sussex has a mixture of seaside resorts with laid-back beach life backed by unspoilt countryside. Visitors can enjoy a selection that includes historic castles such as Herstmonceux Castle, scenic Steam railway lines like the Bluebell line or wander around the many historic houses with parkland gardens. East Sussex offers traditional attractions, historic heritage sites, wild and sophisticated city life along with the relaxing countryside retreats all within its borders.

Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway

Hastings Castle

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Animal Attractions

Brighton Sea Life Centre
Drusillas Park - Eastbourne
Mohair Centre - Lewes
Ashdown Forest Llama Park - Forest Row
Blackberry Farm - Whitesmith
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre - Eastbourne
Theatre

Dela Warr Pavilion - Bexhill
Komedia - Brighton
St Mary-in-the-Castle - Hastings
Theatre Royal - Brighton
White Rock Theatre - Hastings
University of Brighton Gallery & Sallis Benney Theatre
Museums & Exhibitions

Battle Abbey & Battlefield - Battle
Bateman's - Etchingham
'How we lived then' Museum of shops - Eastbourne

A Smuggler's Adventure - Hastings

Bignor Roman Villa & Museum - nr Pulborough
Anne of Cleves House - Lewes
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum - Lewes
Michelham Priory - Hailsham
The Observatory Science Centre - Herstmonceux
Brighton Toy & Model Museum


Theme Parks / Adventure Playgrounds


Knockhatch Adventure Park - Hailsham

Treasure Island - Eastbourne
Fort Fun - Eastbourne


Boat & Train trips

Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park
Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden to Bodiam
Allchorn Pleasure Boats - Eastbourne
The Lavender Line - Isfield
Sussex Coast - Newhaven
Volks Railway - Brighton
Sports & Leisure

Golf courses in East Sussex
Cycle routes in East Sussex
Hove Lagoon Watersports
Brighton Racecourse
Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
Orb360 - Brighton
Nivea Sun Yellowave Beach Sports - Brighton
SailnetUK - Brighton
Board 360 - Brighton
Bowlplex - Brighton
Lloyds lanes - Eastbourne
Evolution Climbing Centre - Crowborough
Laser Quest - Eastbourne
Knockhill Mountain board centre - Hailsham
Swimming / Fun pools

Aztec Fun Pools - Burgess Hill
Uckfield Leisure Centre - Uckfield
Soverign Centre Leisure Pool - Eastbourne
King Alfred Leisure Centre - Hove
Freedom Leisure Centre - Hailsham
Bexhill Leisure Pool and Ten Pin Bowling

Historic Sites

Bodiam Castle - Bodiam
Hastings Castle & 1066 story - Hastings
Newhaven Fort - Newhaven
Bolebroke Castle - Hartfield
Herstmonceux Castle - Hailsham
Lewes Castle
The Royal Pavilion
Parks / Gardens / Nature

Emberton Country Park - Emberton
Stoneywish Nature Reserve - Ditchling

Seven Sisters Country Park - Exceat

Paradise Park - Newhaven
Bedgebury Forest - Farnham
Deers Leep Park - East Grinstead
Borde Hill Garden - Haywards Heath
Pashley Manor Gardens - Ticehurst
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Towns / Villages / Special Places

Brighton Pier
Guided Tours / Walks

Sightseeing Tour
Helifly (UK) - Shoreham on Sea
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Herstmonceux Castle
Herstmonceux Castle