Family Days Out in East Sussex

65 family-friendly activities — zoos, theme parks, soft play, museums and more.

Bodiam Castle
Ages 4–14

Castles & Forts · Rother, East Sussex

4.7 (7,957)
Free
Hastings Pier
Ages 0–12

Parks & Playgrounds · Hastings, East Sussex

4.1 (5,724)
Free
Battle Abbey
Ages 4–14

Castles & Forts · Battle, East Sussex

4.6 (4,482)
Free
Bateman's
Ages 4–14

Museums · Rother, East Sussex

4.7 (3,279)
Free
Hastings Aquarium
Ages 2–12

Aquariums · Hastings, East Sussex

4.2 (3,032)
See website
Seven Sisters
Ages 2–16

Viewpoints & Picnic Spots · Wealden, East Sussex

4.8 (2,852)
Free
Pevensey Castle
Ages 4–14

Castles & Forts · Wealden, East Sussex

4.5 (2,647)
Free
Princes Park
Ages 0–12

Parks & Playgrounds · Eastbourne, East Sussex

4.5 (1,967)
Free
Lewes Castle
Ages 4–14

Castles & Forts · Lewes, East Sussex

4.5 (1,730)
Free
Congress Theatre
Ages 4–16

Theatre · Eastbourne, East Sussex

4.6 (1,676)
See website
Smugglers Adventure
Ages 0–12

Parks & Playgrounds · Hastings, East Sussex

4.2 (1,442)
Free
tenpin
Ages 4–16

Bowling · Eastbourne, East Sussex

4.1 (1,313)
See website
Helen Garden
Ages 1–10

Parks & Playgrounds · Eastbourne, East Sussex

4.6 (1,167)
Free
Blackberry Farm Park
Ages 4–16

Theme Parks & Amusements · Wealden, East Sussex

4.5 (1,098)
See website

Planning a family day out in East Sussex?

East Sussex has something for every family — from indoor soft play and rainy-day museums to outdoor adventure parks, zoos, and farm attractions. Whether you're looking for free things to do with kids or a special occasion treat, our 65-strong guide covers the best family-friendly activities across East Sussex.

Use the filters above to browse by activity type, or search by town to find activities close to home. Many listings include age ranges, pricing information, and opening hours so you can plan your trip before you go.