Family

With its mixture of animals, adventure park and seaside this is an ideal choice if you have young children. The car ride between each place isn’t too long.

Drusillas

Start your day at Drusillas, voted South East England’s number one attraction. A zoo, with an emphasis on interaction and conservation, and adventure park – it offers a fun day for the whole family. It is open every day (except at Christmas) from 10am.

• Where is it? Approximately seven miles west of Eastbourne, off the A27 near Alfriston.
• How do I get there? Travelling along the A27 from Eastbourne to Lewes, look out for signs to Alfriston. Drusillas is on the left, just past the roundabout.
• Nearest train station: Berwick – approximately one and a half miles away.
• Cost: There is an entry fee.
• More information: Drusillas website

Alfriston

After an exciting time at Drusillas, wind down with a gentle afternoon stroll through Alfriston. With its narrow streets and quaint cottages, this is a quintessential English village. There are numerous cafés serving light lunches and cream teas.

• Where is it? Approximately eight miles west of Eastbourne, off the A27.
• How do I get there? Carry on along the road from Drusillas, heading south. Alfriston is about one mile further on.
• Nearest train station: Berwick – approximately two and a half miles away.
• More information: Alfriston village website

Eastbourne

To end the day and use up the last of your children’s energy, pay a visit to the seaside. The beach between the pier and the Wish Tower has been awarded a Blue Flag for being safe and clean – perfect for a paddle or swim. If you haven’t got the energy to take to the water, you could just enjoy an ice cream on the historic pier.

• Where is it? At the eastern end of the A27.
• How do I get there? After leaving Alfriston, turn north and head back towards the A27. Turn right onto the A27 and follow the signs.
• Nearest train station: Eastbourne – approximately half a mile from the seafront.
• More information: Visit Eastbourne website and Blue Flag website.