9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in West Sussex (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking to for a fun and free day out, then check out these things to do with the kids in West Sussex. Whether it's letting off steam at West Wittering Beach, or having fun with hands on learning at the Novium Museum, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
7 outdoor mystery trails to play in different towns in Horsham district. Download them from the website then visit and explore the towns to solve the puzzles, each trail takes about 2.5 hours. Great for families with kids 8+
Stunning panoramic views along the longest, deepest, and widest 'dry valley' in the UK. Legend says that the devil dug it to drown parishioners. Great for walking and burning off energy, there are also remains of iron age forts.
A seaside town with lots to do. Play on the sandy east beach which has a promenade and a seasonal lifeguard service, or head to the chilled west beach with its sand dune systems and ruins of the Littlehampton Napoleonic Fort. There's also Mewsbrook park with a playground and boating lake, and Brookfield Park with a wildflower meadow, woodland walks, and 3 play areas. There's also a skate park,
Situated between Haywoods Heath and Balcombe, the viaduct was built in 1838 to carry the London - Brighton line. It's a great place to take pictures, take note of the parking advice on the website. While you're there, stroll through the pretty town of Cuckfield, and check out the small museum there.
A peaceful reservoir, there's a kingfisher nature trail you can walk along the eastern shores.
Built over the remains of a Roman bath house, the museum tells the story of Chichester's rich history with more than 500, 000 artefacts. There's some great events including Roman Week in the May half term.
Learn about the history of a chalk pit turned into a National Plant collection, with a visitor centre, glasshouse, sensory garden, trails and activity packs. Check out whats on including Discovery Days.
Choose from Bognor's varied and wonderful beaches, visit the Bognor Museum, play in Hotham Park with its lake, playground and miniature railway. They sometimes have free performances from the bandstand. There's also a playground on the seafront, and water fountains to play in at Place st Maur.
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