Days out near Chichester
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Right in the heart of the South Downs National Park, wander among a fascinating collection of nearly 50 buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake.
One of the south’s biggest gatherings of heavy horses: two unforgettable days of displays and demonstrations of horses at work on traditional tasks, and a wide variety of other working animals in action. This year with a special 'War Horse' theme.
There will be a Jubilee concert on the Place St Maur, performed by the Lancing Brass of the Royal British Legion, followed by the lighting of the Bognor Regis seafront beacon.
A unique 3 tier playframe in the shape of a giant airplane with mirror mazes, racing slides, a huge inflatable slide, bouncy castle, pool tables for teenagers and a special area for toddlers. Plus, of course, sofas and a cafe for parents.
Take a 20 minute candlelit tour of the supposedly haunted prison, hearing stories of Sussex ghosts and taking a ghostly walk around the old cells.
This stunning castle, and its 40 acres of sweeping grounds, is the seat of the Duke of Norfolk, packed full of history, interesting artefacts and artworks. It also has great special event days, which are perfect for a big family day out.
Look out over the River Arun, Littlehampton's harbour, and the sea from the 360° viewing tower, and then explore the many interactive exhibits in the Heritage Exhibition Centre.
60 acres of naturalised landscapes and wetland habitats, home to kingfishers, water voles and many hundreds of wildfowl. Attractions for young visitors include a pond skaters adventure and the tree creeper play area.
An experimental archaeological site where you will see ongoing re-construction of buildings based on real ancient sites, plus crops from prehistory, rare breeds of animal and ancient technologies.
Cowdray is a one of the most important remaining Tudor houses in England, now ruined. It was visited by both Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, and was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. It hosts many child-friendly events throughout the year.
36 acres focused on the industrial heritage of the south-east: crafts, historic buildings, vintage transport, a narrow guage railway, industry exhibitions, nature trails and more. A full day out!
Hampshire's largest country park, with open access to 1,400 acres of woodland and downland. It has adventure and tots playgrounds, bike and horse trails, barbecue hire, picnics and lots of nature! A great day out in the fresh air.
From the Royal Marines earliest days in 1664 through to their current operations, this Museum lets you find out what it takes to be a Marine, with lots of hands-on activities.
In Raiding Party, go ashore in a group to raid an enemy installation and place charges in the marked areas, but watch out, the enemy is watching! In Counter Insurgency, the enemy are planning to plant bombs in your local area; you have to stop them!
Experience life in Afghanistan for Royal Marines. Climb aboard a helicopter and see military vehicles! Try your hand at field cookery with ration packs. Brush up on first aid. And meet Royal Marines recently returned from Afghanistan...
26 lane tenpin bowling centre, with bar & grill, 13 American pool tables, video arcade and live host for music and dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Action Stations brings the modern Royal Navy directly to life with an exciting mixture of physical challenges, simulators and technological experiments. Your ticket also accesses the five other attractions in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
The Royal Navy's most famous warship, which is the world's oldest commissioned ship and a proud memorial to Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, Britain's greatest naval hero. Your ticket also accesses the 5 other attractions in the Historic Dockyard.
View the exceptional collection of thousands of personal, domestic and military objects found in the wreck of the Mary Rose, and from 2012 see the recovered hull as well. Your ticket also accesses the five other attractions in the Historic Dockyard.
The UK's only museum devoted to the ships and the men and women of the Royal Navy. Key themes are Nelson, Trafalgar and the 20th Century navy. Your ticket also accesses the five other attractions in the Historic Dockyard.
The reserve is a haven for wildlife, with lots of different habitats, including wetlands, woodlands and heathland, with viewing areas and hides. Volunteers are often on hand to help you spot and identify the birds.
Dive into history: you can go onboard a WWII submarine and hear a veteran submariner tell stories of life beneath the waves; climb inside the Royal Navy's first ever submarine; and peer into the only surviving WWII midget submarine.
An extensive collection of steam-driven fun: there's maybe the largest traditional fairground in Britain, narrow gauge and miniature steam railways, a large number of traction engines and road rollers, and a working steam farm. A big day out!
Magic shows, a face painter, bouncy castles and more, on a day specially designed for kids in the unique steam world of Hollycombe.
Mini-steam and diesel railway, running on a 440 yard elevated triple gauge track (5, 3½, and 2½ inch). Rides are provided for the public on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from April to October.
The centrepiece for this great day out is the Royal Navy Field Gun Competition, and there'll be parachute displays, motor cycle displays, a free funfair, free buses, the Royal Marines Band and more.
Fun, well maintained, crazy golf with plenty of tricky bumps, humps, bridges and tunnels to test you, close to the Worthing seafront. You can take a hole-by-hole look at the course on its website.
One of Fred's favourite days out, offering a great mix of farm animals, fun rides and adventure play for ages 2-11. New in 2011, there's a pirate galleon, mini-maze, separate zip lines for big and small kids, and fun hand-powered paddling boats.
Free 30 minute tours of the Grayshott commercial pottery. Watch how huge chunks of grey clay make their way through the many workshop processes until they finally emerge as pristine plates for your food or as a vibrant vase for a beautiful home or galler
This is a 280 meter outdoor karting track suitable for both experienced drivers and complete beginners.
This pleasure park close to the seafront offers pony rides, a summertime paddling pool, trikes, trampolines, a bouncy castle, indoor ball pool, children's play park, pirate motor boats, the 1 mile long 'Diddlys miniature train' and more.
Whether you’re a tourist visiting the UK with your family, or live locally and are taking time out with the kids, Fred’s Days Out provides a comprehensive what’s on guide plus in-depth information on attractions and places to visit: castles, exhibitions, events, indoor play, museums, shows, theme parks, tours, zoos and many, many, more things to do!
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