| Attractions within a half hour (or so) drive
of Horsted Keynes. If the attraction has a web site it can be found by clicking
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Notes in italic are the personal opinions of the webmasters. |
ASHDOWN FOREST LLAMA FARM
Wych Cross,
Forest Row,
East Sussex.
01825 712040This is something completely different! A working llama
farm in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Open to the public daily except
25/26 December, 10:00 - 17:00.
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ASHDOWN FOREST
Ashdown Forest covers 6,400 acres of the High Weald although in ancient times it
spread over twice its present area. Winnie The Pooh was "born" near here more
than 70 years ago, his first public appearence being in a fete in Forest Row.
You can actually visit the Hundred Acre Wood, play Pooh Sticks on Pooh Bridge,
see the Secret Place etc. All are free but bring your walking boots and a drink.
This is totally untouched English countryside with wonderful views. No souvenir
stalls! A Japanese phrase book would be helpful as many of the visitors seem
to be from there! The website is
informative but rather over commercialised, prepare for a long download with too
many frames and lots of adverts.
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BLUEBELL
RAILWAY
Sheffield Park station,
Sheffield Park,
Uckfield,
East Sussex.
01825 722370Please see our web page about the Bluebell
on this link.
A "must see" if in this area.
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BURSTYE FARM
Ardingly
01444-483376Fancy "plucking" a sheep! At Burstye Fram you will find a
flock of Soays sheep, a breed dating back to Bronze Age. Soays are totally
unlike the modern big white woolly sheep. They are not shorn by
machine - they are plucked by hand! The wool is short stapled and varies
from exceedingly fine (suitable for handspinning for garments) to quite coarse
and kempy (ideal for rugs and wall hangings). Every sheep is different.
Give Ann Knowles a ring for more details.
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DRUSILLAS PARK - ZOO
Alfriston,
East Sussex.
01323 874100
http://www.drusillas.co.uk/One of
the best zoos in the country with a large assortment of animals and activities
for the kids. Take the main road from Lewes to Eastbourne and you can't miss it.
Unless you are a very myopic driver! Like many attractions the prices have
increased recently by rather more than inflation! 2 Adults and 2 kids £43.00 !
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EAST GRINSTEAD TOWN MUSEUM
East Court,
East Grinstead,
West Sussex.
01342 323636Open Wednesday and Saturday only. 14:00 - 18:00 Nice little
museum where you can spend and hour or two looking at the artefacts. Free.
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GODSTONE FARM
Godstone,
Surrey. RH9 8LX
Tel: +44 (0)1883 742546 Fax: +44(0)1 740380
Now this really is a hidden gem. If you are in the area with children you really
should visit. The kids will love this farm where touching and petting the
animals is actively encouraged. Some of the cages open and the kids can go
inside with the animals. You will have to drag them away from the huge outside
adventure playground. Bring a towel as there is a wet sand play area and a water
slide - they WILL get wet! Still quite reasonably priced (although this is another attraction that has increased its prices by rather more than inflation - in this case nearly 20% in the last year alone). They get lots of visitors but there is plenty of room to absorb them. Kids £5.65 each and they can bring an
adult in with them for £2.
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HEAVEN FARM
Furners Green,
Danehill,
Uckfield,
East Sussex.
01825 790226No further details as they haven't bothered to reply
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NUTLEY WINDMILL
Nutley,
Uckfield,
East Sussex.
01435 873367Open March - September on the last Sunday of each month.
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PRIEST HOUSE
North Lane,
West Hoathly,
West Sussex.
01342 810479Standing in the beautiful surroundings of a traditional cottage
garden on the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Priest House is an early 15th century
timber-framed hall-house with a dramatic roof of Horsham stone. If you want
somewhere quiet to look around with some beautiful views then this is it.
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SUSSEX PAST
Sussex Past/Sussex Archaeological Society
Bull House,
92 High Street,
Lewes,
BN7 1XH
01273 486260
Fax 01273 486990The Sussex Archaeological Society have a number of
attractions in the area. If you are interested in iron smelting (lots of people
are ;-) then they are the experts!
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SHEFFIELD PARK
TN22 3QX
Tel:01825 790231 Fax: 01825 791264The nearby village of Sheffield
Park is not only the home of The Bluebell Railway but also the original home of
Lord Sheffield. The gardens were laid out by "Capability" brown and attract
visitors from all over the world. Very popular attraction. Combined Bluebell
Railway and admission ticket available and recommended if travelling a fair
distance.
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WAKEHURST PLACE
Ardingly,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex.
RH17 6TN
Tel: +44 (0)1444 894018 Email:
msb@kew.org
A Branch of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Wakehurst Place is
the home of the Millennium Seed Bank which aims to preserve more than 24,000
plant species. The whole project cost £80 million, fortunately the National
Lottery met the majority of the bill.
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WEALDEN IRONWORKING CENTRE HORAM
Horam Manor Farm
Horam
Heathfield
East Sussex
01435 813716Somewhere different, where you can see how iron ore was turned
into cannons and the railings outside St. Paul's Cathedral in London. There was
a huge ironworking industry around the village and many local place names
reflect this. Very Interesting for those who like industrial archaeology.
Also please see the entry for Sussex Past
above.
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WEIRWOOD RESERVOIR
Saint Hill,
West Sussex.
01273 481654A large man made reservoir with sailing, sail boarding, and other
water sports at one end with a nature reserve at the other. A large variety
of birds to keep the "twitchers" happy!
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