Girl looking through binoculars — Family days out in Sussex | © National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor

Family-friendly places to visit in Sussex

Discover magical family days out this winter with the National Trust in Sussex, including Nymans, Bodiam Castle, Petworth and more. Whether you’re popping in for a couple of hours or planning a bigger adventure, you’ll find natural play areas, family trails and café stops.

Family exploring nature in the park at Petworth, West Sussex

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Petworth House and Park

Petworth Park is an exciting place for families to explore. Roam through acres of parkland and look out for the fallow deer herd. The ancient tree trail includes hollow trunks big enough to crawl inside, plus there are games and activities every school holidays.

Ducks and a family at Sheffield Park and Garden

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Sheffield Park and Garden

Whether you are visiting with friends or family, there are plenty of new things to discover and fun ways to get active in nature at Sheffield Park and Garden.

Three boys walking along a woodland trail at Hatchlands with their arms round each other.

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Standen House and Garden

Find family-friendly things to do at Standen, from walking in the woodland and building a den, to seasonal trails in the house and garden.

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Things to do with the kids at Nymans

Discover natural play in the Play Glade, activities and events in the school holidays and an ancient woodland and garden to discover, there's lots of fun for families at Nymans. Picnic anywhere in the garden, or pick up a snack from the cafe or kiosk. Baby change available by the house and in the cafe and car park.

The cliffs in twilight at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Sussex

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Birling Gap

There’s so much for you and your family to see and do at Birling Gap. Hunt for ocean finds along the strand line and look for fossils on the beach. Don't forget pop in to the café for an ice cream or a slice of cake too.

Visitors on the bridge, looking over the River Dudwell in the garden at Bateman's, East Sussex

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Bateman's

Planning a day out with family? There’s plenty of things to see and do waiting to be discovered at Bateman's.

Family playing on thrones in the courtyard at Bodiam Castle, East Sussex

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Family-friendly things to do at Bodiam Castle

Discover things to see and do on a family visit to Bodiam Castle. Join in with activities and let your imagination run riot in this Medieval setting.

Looking for a half term day out in Sussex that’ll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly trails and natural play areas.

An illustration of spring from the book 'A Story of the Seasons'.

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Nymans

Uncover 'A Story of the Seasons' with this nature-based trail around the garden featuring beautiful illustrations and extracts from the book of the same name. Free trail with normal admission. 15 Feb - 23 February, 10am - 4pm.

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Family-friendly things to do at Standen

Have an exciting adventure 'Finding the Old Oak Tree' on a trail with activities and a nature-inspired craft workshop. Booking essential, £4 with prize and workshop session. 15 Feb - 23 Feb, sessions running throughout the day.