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Holiday Activities Special

Fun Places to Go

Win a Family Ticket to DISNEY LIVE

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Contents • For Parents

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We hope you’ll enjoy reading this edition of the Family Grapevine. We have a great competition to win a family ticket for DISNEY LIVE at the Brighton Centre - see page 8. We’ve got a fantastic selection of holiday activities taking place during the summer holidays across Brighton & Hove from Drum Clubs to Multi-sports Camps and Film Workshops so we’re sure you’ll find plenty to keep your children busy during the holidays. Our Places to Go section contains loads of ideas for fantastic places to take the family this summer from free days out in the countryside to family farms, steam railways, museums and National Trust properties with regular family events - check out pages 16 - 19. You’ll find even more places to go and a local, day by day, events programme on our website: www.sussexfamilygrapevine.co.uk

Lots of Fun this Summer

Publishers & Editors Gill Evaroa and Katherine DanielSales Consultant - Nicola CoughlinThe Family GrapevinePO Box 145, Haywards Heath RH16 3ESGill - 01444 487748 Katherine - 01444 [email protected] [email protected]

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ContentsA-Z of Sport & Leisure . .11 - 15Antenatal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Babies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5Books, Toys & Gifts . . . . . .2 - 3Childminders & Babysitting . . 5Children’s Centres . . . . . . .4 - 5Childrenswear . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Daycare Nurseries . . . . . . .7 - 8Family Health & Wellbeing . . 4Holiday Activities . . . . . .10 - 11Independent Schools . . . . .8 - 9Nannies & Au Pairs . . . . . . . . 5Out of School Clubs . . . . . . . . 9Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4Places to Go . . . . . . . . . .16 - 19Pre-Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9Special Needs . . . . . . . . . 4 & 13Toddlers Timetable . . . . . .5 - 7Tutoring & Languages . . 7 & 10

CompetitionWin a family ticket to DISNEY LIVE. See page 8.

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Mother Funkers is a dance night for women who miss having a really good dance in a proper venue. There are four a year. The doors open at 7.30pm, the dance fl oor is full by 8.30pm, and it fi nishes at 11.30pm. The DJ respects good requests and plays quality classic and current tracks. MF is a very easy, happy night out. For venue, dates, ti cket and music info, the Mailing List, policy on nice dancing men and other FAQs: www.mother-funkers.com

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Fun for AdultsMother Funkers: early evening dancing for ladies who dance, 01273 555334Zumba with Me! classes across Brighton & Hove, 07709 341907

LibrariesColdean Library, 01273 296902Hangleton Library, 01273 296904Hollingbury Library, 01273 296908Hove Library, 01273 296937Jubilee Library, Brighton, 01273 290800Mile Oak Library, Portslade, 01273 296916Mobile Library Service, 01273 296914Moulsecoomb Library, 01273 296910Patcham Library, 01273 296912Portslade Library, 01273 296914Rottingdean Library, 01273 296918Saltdean Library, 01273 296920Westdene Library, 01273 296922Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924Woodingdean Library, 01273 296928

Books, Toys & GiftsBoy Wonder Gifts, on line retailer of gifts & partyware just for boys! 01273 582490Caricatures by Lesley Harvey, drawn from your favourite photo, 01323 898491 (see Places to Go)Cheeky Monkeys Shop, 124 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean BN2 8FB, 01273 302644Daisy Daisy, toys, fancy dress etc, 32 Sydney St, BN1 4EP, 01273 699006

Early Learning Centre, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 722189Honeycroft Children’s Shop & Cafe, Hove, BN3 3WF, new & used clothes, toys & gifts, 01273 220323North Park Farm Activity Toys, try before you buy Albourne, 01273 833643Parties Wrapped Up, Gifts & Party Supplies, 01435 830305Poppets Biz Kids Shop, 50 Blatchington Rd, Hove BN3 3YH, 01273 770 449The Book Nook, Hove, Independent Children’s Bookshop, 01273 911988Toby Tiger, 11 Gardner Street, Brighton, 01273 710610Wigwam, 267a Preston Drove, Brighton, 01273 505504Yummies, organic & fairtrade, 15 Bond Street, Brighton, 01273 738733

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ANIMAZING Talks, Displays & Birthday Parties featuring living Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Invertebrates

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For more information contact Lesley Harvey01323 898491

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Homes & GardensAnklebiterzigart, hand painted murals & wall hangings, 07786 057744KIDSPACE interiors, sculptured 3D murals, 07552 827830

PhotographersJo Wise Photograhy, 01903 201411Lucie Goodayle, 07429099956Mi Bewick Photography, 07968 715469NXPhotography, 07712 048459

Party VenuesBowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180Brighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, parties for 5yrs+, 01273 776209Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, bouncy castle & football, 01273 391683Funplex Soft Play (upto 11yrs); Laser Tag (6-14yrs), Bevendean, 01273 690888Hangleton Community Centre, Tiny Tim’s Soft Play, weekends, 01273 292 962King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, sports, swimming (under 8’s), mini mayhem toddler parties, 01273 290290Lagoon Watersports: dinghy sailing (6yrs+), windsurfing, kayaking, powerboating (8yrs+), 01273 424842Paint Pots, pottery painting, 39 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, 01273 696682Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, Brighton, 01273 628952Portslade Sports Centre, sports, bouncy castle, fun & games, toddler gym, 01273 411100Pottery House Café, Hove, 01273 773697

St Luke’s Swimming Pool, St Luke’s Terrace, BN2 9ZE, 01273 602385Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, football, trampolining, basketball, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, multsports, toddlers gym, 01273 731724Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs+, 01273 721338Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down, Near Uckfield, 01825 830509Withdean Sports Complex, tennis parties, 01273 542100Yellowave Beach Sports, climbing wall, volleyball, fooball, rugby, 01273 672222

Party EntertainmentAce Tec Leisure, personalised disco parties & games, 5yrs+, 01273 430431Adventure Unlimited, adventure parties for all ages, 01273 681058Angels’n’Divas, Pamper Parties for girls 4-14yrs, 01273 434000Animazing, talks, displays & birthday parties, 07743 675253Artyfacts, creative art parties catered to your child’s imagination, 07989 472760Aunty Freckles - Face Painting & Balloons, 01273 846758

Battle Storm 7 Laser Tag, Funplex, Bevendean, 6-14yrs, 01273 690888Big Bead Boutique, Dyke Rd, jewellery making parties, 7yrs+, 01273 383983Birthday Dance Parties, 07910 193695 Brillo the Clown, 01273 584544Children’s Parties Sussex, 2 - 11yrs, all themes covered, 01273 327551Creative Clay Parties, Circle Studio, Southover St, 7yrs, 07963 691369Dandelion Puppets, parties for 3-8yrs, 01273 857482Delish, make soaps, bath bombs & lip balms, from 6yrs+, 01273 328136Demolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 0845 3386225Dinki Dance Parties, 01273 463120Dotty Children’s Party Fun, 01273 502744Dotty Spotty-Sox ...for a perfectly potty party... 3-9yrs, 07989 745284Emporium Parties Brighton, 3yrs - teenagers, 01273 915444Fairy Dust Events, party entertaiment for boys & girls, 0800 433 4618Felicity Fairy & Muddlehead the Pixie, 07779 220729

Glitter Chix, make-over parties with games & party bags, 3 - 11yrs, 07787 558938Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900Hatt Adventures, abseiling, rock climbing, raft building & bushcraft parties, 8yrs+, 01273 358359Huff Puffin, fit fun parties, afternoons & weekends, 3 - 5yrs, 07919 985007Hula Hoop Parties, 5yrs+, 07503 932543Jonathan Cann - Magic, Punch & Judy, 01444 230409Kukizu Circus Parties, 5yrs+, let your children do the clowning, 01273 510586Little Kickers Football Parties, 01293 226201Little Pickles Parties, music parties for little ones, 01273 273675Long Tall Silly, music parties for 21st century kids, 07877 037109Miss Sparkle, themed parties: dance, games, magic etc, 0-8yrs, 07944 301948Mr Pumpkin, The Children’s Entertainer, 01903 525902Parties Of Their Own, themed parties for 4-11yrs, 01273 733337

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Party Entertainment (continued)Party-Tales, parties inspired by your child’s favourite story, 4-10yrs, 01273 736823Pete’s Magic: Magical entertainment for kids & grown ups! 01273 844136Photoshoot Parties, Southdown Studio, Falmer, 8-80yrs, 01273 358283Potty the Pirate, magic, puppets, balloons & songs, 2-9yrs, 01273 220299Rondo the Magic Clown, 01273 307905Science Wizards, hands-on science parties, 5-12yrs, 08456 521215Storytime Puppets the magical world of fairy tales, 01273 846885Sussex Princess Parties, princess & fairy parties, pamper & craft parties, 07954 967798Tatty Bumpkin, magical adventures for 2-7yrs, 08456 808041VIP-Kidz, very important parties for all ages! 01273 704888Zip Zap Boing, for parties that burst with fun! 07891 670114

Bouncy Castles Ace Tec Leisure, wide selection of inflatables for parties & fund raising events, 01273 430431Brighton Bouncy Castles, 07809 121852Speedy Inflatables, 01444 882126

Fancy DressCrafty Jac, bespoke fancy dress costumes, 07775 438920

Party Food & CakesMad Hatter Party Food, fun kids party food, cupcakes & birthday cakes delivered ready to serve, 01825 891367

Face PaintingAnklebiterz, 07786 057744Celestielle Face Painting, 07779 613982

Happy Cheeks, 01273 729345Nam Nams Face Painting, 07832 291595

Party SuppliesAce Tec Leisure, anything from candy floss to a rodeo bull! 01273 430431Parties Wrapped Up, Gifts & Party Supplies, 01435 830305Tea Cups & Tiaras, child-size tables & chairs & themed party décor kits for hire, 07749 573509

Special Needs & Learning DifficultiesAmaze, information, support & advice for parents of children with special needs aged 0 - 19yrs, 01273 772289 (Mon-Thu 9.30am-noon)Barnardo’s Brighton & Hove Link Plus, offering family based care for disabled children, 01273 295179Belltree Music Therapy Centre, 01273 681691Children’s Disability Services, 01273 265825Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties Clinic, Hove. Fridays, 01273 775559Early-Birds Bliss Support Group, for parents whose children have spent time in the neo natal unit, 07832 350332Little Darlings, Hollingdean Community Centre, 0-7yrs, Wed 3.30-6pm, 07799 414837Special Educational Needs Team 0-25yrs, 01273 293552Story Magic, sensory book sessions at Jubilee & Hove libraries, check for dates, 01273 296960Sweet Peas, Tarner Children’s Centre, Fri 12-3pm, pre-schoolers, year round, 07810 568662Triangle Services, intensive support for children with complex needs, 01273 305888

Whoopsadaisy, conductive education sessions for children with motor disorders, 07588 555761

Special Needs SchoolsAlternative Education Centre: emotional & behaviorial support, 01273 604472Cedar Centre, Lynchet Close, Brighton, BN1 7FP, 01273 558622Downs Park School, Foredown Rd, Brighton, BN41 2FU, 4-16yrs, 01273 417448Downs View School & Downs View Link College, Warren Rd, Woodingdean, BN2 6BB, 5-18yrs, 01273 601680Hamilton Lodge School for Deaf Children, Walpole Rd, Brighton, BN2 0LS, 01273 682362Hillside School, 4 Down Road, Portslade BN41 2SU 4 - 16yrs, 01273 416979Patcham House School, 7 Old London Rd, BN1 8XR 11 - 16yrs, 01273 551028

Fostering and AdoptionBrighton & Hove Adoption & Permanent Team, 01273 295444

Antenatal Groups/SupportDaisy Birthing, active birth classes, 01273 780713Gentle Water Birthing Pools, 01273 622001NCT Brighton & Hove, general enquries: 0844 2436062; antenatal classes, 0844 243 6914NCT Home Birth Support Group, monthly meetings/info sessions, 0844 2436062Parentskool: antenatal class, a crash course in having a baby, 01273 620401Sussex Hypnobirthing, classes in Hove or your own home, 07919153743

Maternity WearMamissima Mother & Child, 82 North Road, Brighton, 01273 626676Yummy Mummy Maternity, 161A Portland Rd, Hove, 01273 327892

Midwives & DoulasDoula Choice, post-natal doula, 07881 772123

Ante/Postnatal ExerciseBuggyfit, Brighton & Hove, 07500 081227Daisy Birth, Hove, antenatal classes & birth preparation, 01273 249751Mel Campbell Prenatal Yoga, 077 7649 0156Mother & Baby Yoga, Dyke Rd Natural Heath Clinic, Tue am & home groups, 01273 479303Mummyfit, Hove, 01273 473771Ora Yoga, Pregnancy, Postnatal & Baby/Toddler Yoga, Hove, 07742 089789Revitalise Pregnancy, Baby & Parent Yoga, Church Rd, Hove, 01273 738389Yoga2shape, pregnancy & mother/baby yoga, Preston Circus, 07912 443998

Baby Naming CeremoniesBaby & toddler naming ceremonies, 07769 904724

NappiesCheekies Nappies, home collection laundry service, 01903 784291

BreastfeedingAssociation of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline, 08444 122949Bosum Buddies, Whitehawk Roundabout Children’s Centre, Fri pm, 01273 290300Hanover Breastfeeding drop-in, Tue am, Community Centre, 01273 204213Hollingdean Breastfeeding drop-in, Thu pm, Children’s Centre, 01273 295623Hove Breastfeeding drop-in, Polyclinic, Nevill Avenue, Wed pm, 01273 290211NCT, Breastfeeding Line, 0300 330 0771Portslade Breastfeeding drop-in, Tue pm, Children’s Centre, 01273 294062West Hove Breastfeeding drop-in, Mon pm, Children’s Centre, 01273 266011

Baby & ChildrenswearCat & Mouse, Hove, designer clothes, pop up shop on Thu, 01273 504947Charlie Barley, 17 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, 01273 774000JoJo Maman Bebe Ltd, Gardner Street BN1 1UN, 01273 625682Klodhoppers, children’s shoes 103 Blatchington Rd, Hove, 01273 711132Shoozoo, 35b Montefiore Road, Hove BN3 1RD, 01273 735896Smarty Pants, Baby Boutique & Hair Salon, 37 St Leonards Gardens, Hove, 01273 204611Yummies, organic & fairtrade, 15 Bond Street, Brighton, 01273 738733

Baby Groups & SupportBaby Group at Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA Mon 10-30am-12.30pm & Tue 2.30-3.30, 0-18mths, 01273 386300Baby Sensory: learning & development classes, 0-13mths, 07732 222044Cry-sis helpline for crying, sleepless & very demanding babies, 08451 228669Daisy Baby, support for mums with babies 6wks-6mths, 01273 780713Mamas Clinic & Playgroup at Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, chill, play & support, Mon 12.30pm, 07908 949419Mother & Baby Yoga, Dyke Rd Natural Heath Clinic, 01273 479303NCT Café Baby, Book Nook, Hove, Wed 1.30am for mums to be or mums with babes in arms, 0844 243 6062Prenatal Yoga Classes, Aloka Studio, East St, Brighton, 07776 490156

Baby SigningBaby Signers: Classes in your own home, 07702 273913Little Monkey Signers, Hove & Seven Dials, 6-18mths, 01273 727088Sing & Sign, venues throughout Brighton & Hove, 01273 540266

Baby MassageDeborah Wade, 07811 864255Forget-Me-Knot, 1-2-1, 07811 958943From the Seed, Fiveways, 07970 773030Pamper Pod, Fiveways, 01273 561548Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, 07908 949419

Baby EquipmentGreat Expectations, Lewes Road, independent baby shop, 01273 622993

Children’s CentresBevendean Children’s Centre, Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton, 01273 696347City View Children’s Centre, Brighton General Hospital, 01273 265890Coldean Children’s Centre, Kenwards, Brighton, 01273 294917Conway Court Children’s Centre, Clarendon Road, Hove, 01273 266011Cornerstone Community & Children’s Centre, Hove, BN3 2FL, 01273 327757


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Dad’s GroupsOld Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, Mon 10am-11.30am, 01273 540779Dad’s Stay & Play drop-in, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Fri 10am-noon, 01273 294040Families Need Fathers, 0207 613 5060Fathers Involvement Worker - Dad’s Groups, 01273 294097

Childcare AdviceFamily Information Service, phone or drop in at Town Hall, 01273 293545

Childminders/BabysittingBeccys Happy Children, childminders in Portslade, 01273 233902Little Angels Childminding, 07853100084Sitters for experienced, reliable evening and daytime babysitters, 08447 367367

Nannies & Au PairsA2Z Au Pairs, 08456 445506Abacus Au Pair Agency, 01273 203803Bunnies of Brighton: Nannies, au pairs etc temps & permanent, 01273 505001Kiwioz Nannies, daily & live in nannies, mothers helps & babysitters, 01273 722119Tigerlily Childcare, 01273 862410Tinies Childcare, 01273 557671

Toddlers TimetableToddler Groups usually operate during termtime only and times may change so please check before going along for the first time. Children’s Centre groups often run year round.

Toddlers Monday amBaby Boogie, Coldean Library, 1st Mon of month, 01273 296902Baby Boogie, Rottingdean Library, 2nd Mon of month, 01273 296918Central United Reform Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove (under 3’s), 9.15-11.30am, 01273 881348 Charlie’s Music Time (6mths-4yrs), St Matthias Church Hall, Hollingbury 9.30Childminder’s drop-in, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 9.15-11am, 01273 294040Jumping Gym, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 10am-2pm, 01273 540779Messy Melodies, St Lukes Hall, Exeter St, 9.30-10.30am, 07881 720283Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs, 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300Picture & Story Time, Hove Museum, 2-5yrs, 03000 290900Rock & Rhyme, Hollingbury Library, 3rd Mon of month, 01273 296908St Martins Young Adventurers Toddler Groups, Lewes Rd 9.30-11.30amStay & Play drop-in, Bevendean Children’s Centre, 9am-noon, 01273 595347Stories, art & singing, Woodingdean Library, 01273 296928Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 10-11.45am, 01273 597660

Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, 9am-1.30pm, 01273 238111

Toddlers Monday pmBaby & You, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, 01273 295272Baby Boogie, Woodingdean Library, 3rd Mon of month, 01273 296928Hand by Hand Chinese Parent & Toddler Group, Hollingdean Community Centre, 07909 521899Little Lambs Toddlers, Good Shepherds Church Hall, Hangleton, BN3 8ER 12.30 -2.15pm, 01273 933631Parent & Child Group for people interested in Montessori ideas, 0-2yrs, 1.30-3pm, 01273 702485St Luke’s Toddlers, 16/17 Exeter Street BN1 5PG, 1.15-3pm, Do you know?

Toddlers Tuesday amBaby Boogie or Stories, Art & Singing, Moulsecoomb Library, 01273 296910Baby Boogie, 1st Tue; Stories, 2nd Tue, Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924Baby Boogie, Patcham Library, 2nd Tue of month, 01273 296912Baby Boogie, Portslade Library, 3rd Tue of month, 01273 296914Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 9am-3pm (open school hols from 10am), 01273 540779Central United Reform Church, Ventnor Villas, Hove (under 3’s), 9.15-11.30am, 01273 881348 Jolly Tots, Gloucester Place Baptist Church, BN1 4AA 10-11.30am, 01273 410383Kiddiewinks Toddlers & lunch, Hollingdean Community Centre, 12.30-2.15pm, 01273 236160 or 552071Les bidous des Franglophones, bilingual French parents & toddler group, Patcham, www.lesfranglophones.co.uk

Mischief Makers, Salvation Army, Sackville Rd, Hove BN3 3 HD, 10-11.30am, 01273 328395Mosaic Drop-in Group for black & mixed parentage families, Hollingbury Children’s Centre 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623Movers & Shakers, Hollingdean Community Centre, 9.45-11.30am, 01273 236160 or 07708 052 724Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs 9.30-12.30, 01273 386300Pebbles Drop-In Playgroup, South Portslade Community Centre, Church Rd BN41 1LB, 10am-12noon, 07985 245224St Martins Young Adventurers, Lewes Rd, 9.30-11.30am, just come alongStories & Play, Moulsecoomb Library, 10-11.30am, 01273 294040Sunbeams Toddlers, North St, Portslade BN41 1DG, 10am-12noon, 01273 433433Tadpoles, Holland Rd Baptist Church, BN3 1JN, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111Twinkle Twinkle Music Group, Westdene, Brighton, 01273 416360

Toddlers Tuesday pmBaby Boogie, Saldean Library, 1st Tue of month, 01273 296920Baby Boogie, Westdene Library, 3rd Tue of month, 01273 296922Baby Jam, St Martin’s Hall, Lewes Rd, BN2 3HQ, 2-2.45pm, 01273 601123Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amParent Led Crawlers & Toddlers, Hangleton Park Children’s Centre, Harnsworth Crescent, 01273 295272Toddlers & You, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Hodshrove Lane, 12.30-2.30pm, 01273 294040

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Toddlers Wednesday amBaby Boogie, 2nd & 4th Wed 10.15am & noon; Rock & Rhyme, 1st & 3rd Wed 10.15am, Hove Library, 01273 296937Buggy Friendly Health Walk, Hangleton Children’s Centre, 01273 295272Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amChatterbox, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, 01273 294040Dizzy Tilly Kids, St Martins Hall, Londridge Avenue, Saltdean 9.30am-12.15pm, 01273 308706Hanover Toddler Drop in, Community Centre, 07720 705803Noah’s Ark, Hounsom Memorial United Reform Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove 9.30am-noon, 01273 730480Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA18mths-3yrs 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300Parent & Toddler Yoga, Unity Studio, 130 Lewes Rd 9.30-11am, 07957 336718Squibs Toddlers Group, Ascension Church Hall, Mill Rise, Westdene, 9.45-11.30am, 01273 503357St George’s Baby & Toddlers, St George’s RC Hall, Court Farm Rd, Hove, 10am-noon, 01273 505022St Martins Young Adventurers, Lewes Rd 9.30-11.30, just come alongStay & Play, Coldean Children’s Centre, 9-11am, 01273 294917Stay & Play, Bevendean Children’s Centre, 9am-noon, 01273 595347Stay & Play, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, 10.30-11.30am, 01273 295623Stories for pre-school children, Jubilee Library, 10.15am, 01273 296960Sunbeam Toddlers, St Richard’s, Egmont Rd, Hove, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 235721Tiddlywinks, Bishop Hannington Church, Hove 9.45-11.15am, 01273 507562

Toddlers Wednesday pmCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amLittle Lambs, Church of Good Shepherd, Dyke Rd, Hove 1.30-3pm, 07711 368230Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Road, Woodingdean, 1-3.15pm, 01273 680541Parent & Toddlers, Meadowview Playschool, Community Centre, BN2 4NF, 1pm, 01273 687563Parents & Child Groups for people interested in Montessori ideas, 0-2yrs, 1.30-3pm, 01273 702485Stay & Play, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 1.15-2.45pm, 01273 294040Super Happy Fun Time, Hanover Community Centre, Brighton 1.30-2.30pm, 07832 223536Teddy Andrew’s Toddler Group, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Hove 1-2.30pm, 07858 484964Toddlers, Holland Rd Baptist Church, BN3 1JN 12.45-3pm, 01273 732111 Toddlers, Stanford Avenue Methodist Church, Hollingbury,1.45pm

Toddlers Thursday amBaby Boogie, Hangleton Library, 4th Thu, 10.15-10.45am, 01273 296904Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 1st & 3rd Thu, 10.15 & 11.45am, 01273 290800Carden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amDragonflies Toddlers, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park 10am-12am, 01273 505946Hippy Kids, South Portslade Community Centre, messy play, art, drama & yoga, 01273 233902Little Lights Toddlers Singing, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick St, BN42 4NA, 9.30-11am, 01273 597660

Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs 9.30-12.30, 01273 386300Picture & Story Time, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 2-5yrs, 03000 290900Stay & Play Drop In, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 294040Stories, Craft & Singing, Coldean Library, 01273 296902Sunbeams Toddlers, North St, Portslade BN41 1DG 10am-noon, 01273 433433Tadpoles, Holland Rd Baptist Church, BN3 1JN, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 732111Tearaway Tots, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Off St James St, BN2 1RL, 10am-12noon, 01273 605502Toddler Group, St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Anne Street BN1 4GP, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 692463

Toddlers Thursday pmCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury,see Tue amPlay sessions with stories, art & singing, Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924Stay & Play, Coldean Children’s Centre 1-3pm, 01273 294917Stay & Play, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 1-3pm, 01273 294040Woodchips U6s, Hollingbury residents only, 4-5pm, 07729 985293www.bubhub.org informal group meeting outside where possible, 07979 497758

Toddlers Friday amCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amFriday Morning Playgroup, St Joseph’s Hall, Milton Rd, off Elm Grove, 9.30-11.30am, 01273 264639Little Hearties, Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Hove BN3 3BF, fortnightly 9.30-11am, 07786272455Parent & Child, Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RA,18mths-3yrs, 9.30am-12.30pm, 01273 386300St Martins Young Adventurers Toddler Groups, Lewes Rd, 9.30-11.30amStories at Patcham Library, 2nd Fri of month, 01273 296912Story time at Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, interactive sessions using humour & movement, 07908 949419Story Time, Hove Library, 10.15am, 01273 296937Teddy Bears, Southwick Methodist Church, Southwick Street BN42 4NA, 10-11.45am, 01273 597660

Toddlers Friday pmCarden Tots, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, see Tue amDorothy Stringer Toddlers, Brighton BN1 6QG, 1.30-3pm, 01273 506981Jump for Joy, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm, 01273 294040Little Chicks at Saltdean Pre-school, BN2 8HA, 1.15-2.45pm, 01273 307973Messy Melodies, St Leonards Scout Hut, Glebe Villas, West Hove 9.30 -10-30am & 11am-12noon, 07881 720283Polka Tots, Hove Methodist Church, Portland Rd, Hove 2-4pm, 01273 324600St Nick’s Chicks, St Nicolas’s Church, Dyke Rd, 1.15-2.45pm, 01273 308607

Toddlers Saturday amDad’s Baby Boogie, Jubilee Library, 2nd Sat of month (not Aug), 01273 290800Social Parents Brighton, 2pm at a different location weekly, 07572 954994

Toddler Arts & CraftsMessy Melodies: Creative Group for Under 6s, 07881 720283Red Jelly, creative, messy arts & crafts, Hove Methodist Church, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri am & Sat pm monthly, 01273 930013Workshops for the Imagination, art & music, Hanover, 2-3yrs, 01273 818325

Toddler DanceBeacon Ballet School, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs+, 01273 557124CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2½-5yrs, 07803 002073Dance Movement, Wendy Whatling School of Dance, Dyke Road, 3yrs+, 01273 735834Diddi Dance, Hove, funky dance classes for girls & boys, 07730 576597Dinky Dancers, toddler dancing classes, Hove, walking-4yrs, 01273 463120Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, baby ballet, tap & street, 2½-5yrs, 07545 145716

Italia Conti Performing Arts, Ralli Hall, 3-5yrs, Sat, 01273 321245Just Dance, Southwick, Brighton & Portslade, 3yrs+, 01273 595896Magic Moves, Hanover Community Centre & St Joseph’s Hall, Hanover, 2-4yrs, 01273 600126Mini Movers, Hollingbury Community Centre, Sat, 3yrs+, 07921 673132Mini Movers, West Hill Community Hall, Brighton BN1 3PS, 07886 798265Rox School Of Dance & Drama, Hove, dance & singing, 01273 208513Totsdance, Hove & Queens Park, 18mths-4yrs, 07817 398215

Toddler MusicDa Capo, Hanover Community Centre, Thu am, 07799 564620Da Capo with live guitar & piano, Under the Bridge Studio, Brighton station, Mon, Wed, Fri, 07799 564620Gymboree Play & Music, Churchill Square, Brighton, 01273 772900Hullabaloo! Woodingdean, Patcham, 01273 504002Kimbalu Music, Hove - Wed pm, Southwick - Fri am, 01273 464934Little Pickle Music Makers, 4mths - 4yrs, Hangleton, Hove & Portslade, 01273 273675Mini Music for babies & toddlers, Hove, Mon,Tue, Thu, Fri, 01273 326923Music for Aardvarks, Preston Park, Hove, Patcham, 6mths-5yrs, 07886 927081Talking Tots: vocabulary building & pre-literacy skills, 07827 697523Trivoli Music Workshops, 01273 563089Twinkle Twinkle, Westdene & Hove, 01273 416360

Toddler Sport & GymBrighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs+, 01273 776209Brighton & Hove Hockey Club, U5’s sessions, Sun am, Sussex Uni Sports Centre, Falmer, 01273 389945


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Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics, 3yrs+, Fri pm, 01273 391683Huff Puffin, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, Friday am, 07919 985007Little Kickers, Rottingdean, Patcham, Portslade, fun football training for ages 18mths - 7th birthday, 01293 226201Portslade Sports Centre, toddlers gym, Tue & Thu am, Fri pm, 01273 411100Rugby Tots, King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, Fri, 0845 313 3242Soccatots, All Saints Church Barn, Patcham, 18mths-5yrs, 01444 440234Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Toddlers Gym, drop in on Mon, Wed, Fri am, 01273 731724Tatty Bumpkin, Brighton, yoga inspired fun classes, 6wks-7yrs, 08456 808041Tumble Tots, Hove (Mon, Thu), Peacehaven (Wed), 01323 899840Tumbletime, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mon & Wed, 9am-1.30pm; Fri 9am-3pm, soft play and mini trampolines, 01273 238111Yoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, yoga, dance & story sessions, 07908 949419

Toddler LanguagesBuenos Dias Spanish classes for 6mths to 5yrs, 01273 323431Language Monkeys, language classes for children, Cbabiesafe Nursery & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246Les franglophones, Les Bidous, Tue am, Patcham, www.lesfranglophones.co.ukLittle Parrots French, Italian, Spanish Classes, 18mths+, Hanover Community Centre, 07741 065932

Toddlers Other GroupsCrafty Cooks Pre-School Cookery Classes, Hove, 2½-5yrs, 07989 344203Hove Children’s Book Group for pre-school children, 01273 272946

NCT Monthly Play Sessions at Gymboree & Portslade Toddler Gym, call for details, 0844 243 6062 (option 4)

Soft Play AreasFunplex, Brighton’s premier children’s indoor adventure centre, 01273 690888Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, toys & outdoor play area, 9am-3pm, Tue - Fri, 01273 540779Tiny Tims Soft Play, Hangleton Community Centre, Harmsworth Crescent, BN3 8BW, 01273 292962Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, up to 4’10”, 01273 721338ZT Kids Fit Skool & Healthy Café, Unit 1 Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 3-11yrs, 01273 202226

Toy LibrariesMoulsecoomb Children’s Centre Toy Library, Tue 11am-1pm, 01273 294040Stay & Play Drop-In, Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre, Thu 1-3pm, 01273 294040Stepping Stones Toy Library, Portslade, 01273 467980Whitehawk Library, 01273 296924

Daycare NurseriesAcorn Nursery,The Rise, Mile Oak Road, Portslade, BN41 2PY, 01273 293980Angmering Day Nursery, 22 Connaught Road, Hove BN3 3WB, 01273 933496Blueberry Nursery, 5 Davigdor Rd Hove BN3 1QB, 01273 733799Boomerang Kids, Saltdean Barn, Arundel Drive West, BN2 8SJ, 01273 390900Brighton Day Nursery, Brighton Marina, BN3 4FL, 01753 201122Cherry Tree Nursery, Hollingdean Children’s Centre, 01273 296052Daisy Chain, Falmer High School, BN1 9PW, 01273 272279

Early Years Nursery, 41 Dyke Rd Ave, Hove, BN3 6QA, 01273 500151Early Years Nursery, 44/46 Harrington Road, Brighton BN1 6RF, 01273 506455Footsteps Day Nursery, Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade BN41 1XR, 01273 779034Footsteps Day Nursery, 44 Cromwell Road, Hove BN3 3ER, 01273 416164Gingerbread Day Nursery, Arundel Drive West, Saltdean BN2 8SJ, 01273 307330Growing Up Green Day Nursery, 138 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton BN1 6HQ, 01273 551333Happy Days Nursery, Coleman Street, Brighton BN2 9SQ, 01273 694447Hillbury House Day Nursery, Denmark Villas, Hove BN3 3TH, 01273 730004Home from Home Nursery, New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4FL, 01273 245377Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, Peacehaven, Brighton & Hove, 01273 385577Joyland Nursery, 27 Grantham Road, Brighton BN1 6EE, 01273 554886Jump Star Nursery, Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE, 01273 290460Little Angels Nursery, 18 Whitethorne Drive, Brighton BN1 5LH, 01273 380067Little Earthworms Day Nursery, 387 Ditchling Rd, BN1 6NF, 01273 243182Little Oaks Nursery, 120 Stanford Ave, Brighton BN1 6FE, 01273 550120Little Oaks Nursery, 49a Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RT, 01273 772263Little Oaks Nursery, 89 Ishingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, 01273 694847Little People by the Sea, 41 Medina Villas, Hove BN3 2RP, 01273 204584My First Friends Nursery, Barn Rise, Westdene BN1 5EE 18mths-5yrs, 01273 541026

Oak Cottage Nursery, Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6DA, 01273 680541Officrèche, 52 Dyke Rd, BN1 3JB, flexible childcare & co-working onsite, 01273 434244One World Nursery, Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb Place, BN2 4GA, 01273 642021Orchard Day Nursery, Queens Park Road, BN2 OGL, 01273 622883Pepperpot Nursery, 39 Whippingham Road, Brighton BN2 3PF, 01273 928673Phoenix Nursery, Southover Street BN2 9WN, 01273 277016Pixies, 7 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN41 1XR, 01273 700556Playcare Nursery, 6 Windlesham Road, BN1 3AG, 01273 746316Poets Corner Nursery, 43 Shirley Street, Hove BN3 3WJ, 01273 735155Poppies At The Park, 131 Stapley Road, Hove BN3 7FG, 01273 430101Poppies Day Nursery, 8 West Way, Hangleton BN3 8LD, 01273 439999Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 109 New Church Rd, Hove BN3 4BD, 01273 227000Pumpkin Patch Nursery, 37 Preston Drove, BN1 6LA, 01273 554484Roundabout Nursery, Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, 01273 294780Royal Spa Nursery, Park Hill, Kemp Town, BN2 OBT 3-5yrs, 01273 607480St. George’s Nursery, St George’s Rd, Brighton BN2 1ED, 01273 530880Strawberry Hill Nursery, 19 Grantham Road, Brighton BN1 6EE, 01273 561100Sunflower Nursery, Bear Road, Brighton BN2 4DA, 01273 707581Sunshine Nursery, 151 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AG, 01273 680280

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Daycare (continued)Tarnerland Nursery School, Sussex Street, BN2 0AR, 01273 294199Teddy Bears Day Nursery, 59 Glebe Villas, Hove BN3 5SL, 01273 412100Tinysaurus Nursery, 142 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4JD, 01273 423666Wishing Tree Day Nursery, 14 Carden Ave, Patcham BN1 1NA, 01273 551515Wonder Years, 2 Surrenden Crescent, Preston Park BN1 6WF, 01273 553083Young Sussex, 165 Portland Rd, Hove BN3 5QJ, 01273 777001Young Sussex, 191-193 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TL, 01273 736948

Pre-School Nurseries Amigos Multi-Cultural Pre-School, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove 2-5yrs, 07835 635955Ark Pre-School, North Street, Portslade BN41 1DG, 01273 433433Baby Ducks Pre-School, 50 Glebe Villas, Hove BN3 5SN, 01273 911373Brighton Montessori Children’s House Nursery, 54 Queens Park Rise, BN2 9ZF, 2-4yrs, 01273 696373Burgess Hill School, Burgess Hill, RH15 OEG, 2½-4yrs, 01444 237008Church Hill Pre-School, Patcham, BN18YE, 2-5yrs, 01273 566864Coral Pre-School, Orchard Road, Hove, 01273 731262Ditchling Pre-School, Scout Hut, East End Lane, 2½-5yrs, 01273 846115Dolphins Pre-School, The Pavillion, Nevill Playing Fields, Hove BN3 7QD 2-5yrs, 01273 738328Dorothy Stringer Playgroup, Stringer Way, BN1 6QG, 2-5yrs, 01273 506981First Step Nursery, Longhill School, Rottingdean BN2 7FR, 01273 302449Fiveways Playcentre, 8 & 10 Florence Road, Brighton BN1 6DJ, 01273 500257Funland Pre-School, 38 Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7LD, 01273 821377Happy Tots PreSchool, 2 Rutland Rd, Hove BN3 5FF, 07906 173856Honeycroft Children’s Nursery, Sackville Rd, Hove, BN3 3WF, 01273 220323Kipling Lions Pre-School at Rudyard Kipling School, Woodingdean BN2 6RH 2-5yrs, 01273 309352La Casita, bilingual Spanish-English childcare, 4mths to 5yrs, Hove BN3 5QE, 01273 323431Little Ducklings, Hangleton Community Centre, Hove, 2-5yrs, 01273 248532Little England Petite France Bilingual Childcare, 34 Chanctonbury Rd, Hove, BN3 6EL, 07796 291100Little Lambs, Good Shepherds Church Hall, Hangleton, BN3 8ER, 01273 933631

Meadowview Playschool, Community Centre, BN2 4NF, 01273 687563Ovingdean Nursery, Ovingdean Rd, BN2 7BB 2½-5yrs, 01273 302991Parish Centre Pre-School, Portslade BN41 2LE, 2½-5yrs, 01273 430561Patcham Pre-School, 21 Old London Road, BN1 8XR 2½-5yrs, 01273 502122Preston Park Pre-School, 5 Surrenden Rd, 2-4yrs, 01273 557144Robins Nursery School, Eaton Road, Hove, 01273 725600Rottingdean Montessori Nursery School, Public Hall, Park Road, 01273 587425Saltdean Pre-School, Saltdean Vale, BN1 7BF 2-5yrs, 01273 307973Singing Tree Kindergarten, South Street, Falmer BN1 9PQ, 01273 386300Southwick Pre-School, 24 Southwick St, BN42 4TE 2½-5yrs, 07931104403St Joseph’s Pre-School, Davey Drive, Hollingdean BN1 7BF, 2½-5yrs, 01273 911438St Luke’s Pre-School, Queens Road, BN1 3XA, 01273 270 223Stepping Stones Playschool, Drove Rd, Portslade BN41 2PA, 01273 294076 Torah Academy Nursery, Hove BN3 4AD, 2-5yrs, 01273 328675Village Under 5’s Pre-School, Windlesham Close, Brighton BN41 2LY 2½-5yrs, 01273 430704Whiteway Pre-School, Rottingdean BN2 7HB, 2½-5yrs, 01273 307431

Education InformationEducation Otherwise - Information on home education, 0845 478 6345Schools Admission Team 4-16yrs, 01273 293653

Name Labels/SchoolwearKlassy Kids Schoolwear, direct to schools & parents, 01273 723395www.easy2name.com, 01635 298 326

Primary SchoolsAldrington CE Primary School, Balfour Road, BN1 6NE, 01273 542656Balfour Infant School, Balfour Road, BN1 6NE, 01273 500617Balfour Junior School, Balfour Rd, Brighton, BN1 6NE, 01273 553521Benfield Junior School, Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade, BN41 1XS, 01273 294950Bevendean Primary School, Hartington Rd BN2 3LJ, 01273 681292Bilingual Primary School, due to open Sept 2012, 01273 271291Carden Primary School, County Oak Avenue, BN1 8LU, 01273 293677Carlton Hill Primary School, Sussex Street, BN2 9HS, 01273 604966Coldean Primary School, Kenwards, Brighton, BN1 9EN, 01273 294914

Coombe Rd Primary School, Coombe Road, BN2 4ED, 01273 707878Cottesmore St Mary’s RC Primary School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6NB, 01273 555811Davigdor Infant School, Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RG, 01273 731397Downs Infant School, Ditchling Road, BN1 6JA, 01273 296868Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton BN1 6ED, 01273 558422Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3ES, 01273 708004Fairlight Primary School, St Leonards Road, BN2 3AJ, 01273 601270Goldstone Primary School, Freshfield Place, BN2 0BN, 01273 294851Hangleton Infant School, Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LF, 01273 294874Hangleton Junior School, Dale View, Hove BN3 8LF, 01273 294858Hertford Infant School, Hertford Road, BN1 7GF, 01273 552931Hertford Junior School, Lynchet Close, Brighton BN1 7FP, 01273 557341Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, BN1 1AL, 01273 323184Mile Oak Primary School, Graham Avenue, BN41 2WN, 01273 294880Moulsecoomb Primary School, The Highway, BN2 4PA, 01273 605700Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary, Rottingdean, BN2 7HA, 01273 306980Patcham Infant School, BN1 8WW, 01273 509766Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8TA, 01273 295020Peter Gladwin Primary School, Drove Road, BN41 2PA, 01273 294959Portslade Infant School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA, 01273 418850Queens Park Primary School, Freshfield Place, BN2 0BN, 01273 686822Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Chalkland Rise, BN2 6RH, 01273 303328Saltdean Primary School, Chiltington Way, Brighton, BN2 8HB, 01273 303358Somerhill Junior School, Somerhill Road, Hove BN3 1RP, 01273 739659St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Belfast Street, Hove, BN3 3YT, 01273 294800St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Ann Street, BN1 4GP, 01273 692463St Bernadettes RC Primary School, London Rd, BN1 6UT, 01273 553813St John the Baptist RC Primary School, Whitehawk Hill Rd, BN2 0AH, 01273 607924St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Davey Drive, BN1 7BF, 01273 556607St Luke’s Primary School, Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, 01273 675080St Margarets CE Primary, Whiteway Lane, BN2 7HB, 01273 303109St Mark’s CE Primary School, Manor Road, BN2 5EA, 01273 605588St Martin’s CE Primary School, Hartington Rd, BN2 3LJ, 01273 707114

St Mary Magdalen RC Primary School, Spring St, BN1 3EF, 01273 327533St Mary’s RC Primary School, Church Road, Portslade, BN41 1LB, 01273 418416St Nicolas’ CE Junior School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA, 01273 418026St Paul’s CE Primary School, St Nicholas Road, BN1 3LP, 01273 721001St Peters Community Infant School, Portslade, BN41 1LS, 01273 418069Stanford Infant School, Highcroft Villas, BN1 5PS, 01273 555240Stanford Junior School, Stanford Road, Brighton, BN1 5PR, 01273 565570West Blatchington Primary & Nursery School, Hangleton Way, BN3 8BN, 01273 770777West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA, 01273 733386West Hove Junior School, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA, 01273 295484Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN, 01273 294900Whitehawk Primary School, Brighton, BN2 5FL, 01273 681377Woodingdean Primary School, Warren Road, BN2 6BB, 01273 680811

Secondary SchoolsBlatchington Mill School & 6th Form College, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7BW, 11-18yrs, 01273 736244Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Lewes Road, BN1 9PW, 11-18yrs, 01273 691191Cardinal Newman Catholic School, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND, 11-18yrs, 01273 558551Dorothy Stringer School, Loder Rd, BN1 6PZ, 11-16yrs, 01273 852222Hove Park School, Hangleton Way, BN3 8AA, 11-18yrs, 01273 295000Longhill High School, Rottingdean, BN2 7FR, 11-16yrs, 01273 304086Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB, 01273 503908Portslade Aldridge Community Academy BN41 2WS, 11-18yrs, 01273 416300Self Managed Learning College, 7yrs+, 01273 703691 or 01273 270995Varndean School, Balfour Rd, BN1 6NP, 11-16yrs, 01273 561281

Independent SchoolsBrighton & Hove High School, Montpelier Road, Brighton BN1 3AT, Junior School, 5-11ys, 01273 280200; Senior School, 11-18yrs, 01273 280280Brighton & Hove Montessori School, 67 Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6FB, 01273 702485Brighton College Pre-Prep, Eastern Rd, BN2 0AL, 3-7yrs, 01273 704200 Brighton College Prep School, Sutherland Road, Brighton, BN2 0EQ, 7-13yrs, 01273 704259Brighton College, Eastern Road, BN2 0AL, 13-18yrs, 01273 704200Brighton Steiner School, Roedean Rd, BN2 5RA 0-16yrs, 01273 386300


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Burgess Hill School for Girls, RH15 OEG, 2½-18yrs, 01444 237008Deepdene School, Hove, BN3 4ED, 6mths-11yrs, 01273 418984Dharma School, Patcham, BN1 8TB 3-11yrs, 01273 502055Hurstpierpoint College, BN6 9JS, 4-18yrs, 01273 836936Lancing College Preparatory School at Mowden, The Droveway, Hove BN3 6LU 3-13yrs, 01273 503452Roedean School, Roedean Way, BN2 5RQ , girls, 11-18yrs, 01273 667500Self Managed Learning College for 7 - 16yrs who are not in school, 01273 703691 or 270995St Aubyns School, Rottingdean, BN2 7JN, 3-13yrs, 01273 302170St Christopher’s School, Hove BN3 4AD 4-13yrs, 01273 735404The Drive Prep School, 101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE, 8-16yrs, 01273 738444

The Montessori Place, 45 Cromwell Road, Hove BN3 3ER, 18 mths-12yrs, 01273 773764Windlesham School, Dyke Road, BN1 5AA, 3-13yrs, 01273 553645

TutoringEast Sussex Tutoring with Rachel Donoughue, 01273 249868Fleet Tutors, Private tuition in your home, 0845 6445452Kumon, Brighton, 01273 500887

Language ClassesArabic Language Tutor up to A Level, 07769260435Brighton & Hove Japanese Club, Sat language classes for children, [email protected] Dias Spanish Classes for 6mths to 5 yrs, after school & Saturday clubs, 01273 323431La Jolie Ronde, 5-7yrs, Hove, 01273 204775; Patcham, 01273 389594

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Language Monkeys, Cbabiesafe & Westows, Hove, 0333 3440246Les Franglophones, bilingual French lessons, Hove & Lewes, www.lesfranglophones.co.ukLittle Fidgets, French & Spanish, 2 - 11yrs, 01273 833340Little Parrots French, Italian, Spanish Classes, 18mths-11yrs, Hanover Community Centre, 07741 065932SRC Kalinka Russian Speaking Language Classes & Cultural Events, 07900 823100

Out of School ClubsBHIP Saturday Club, Fiveways Playcentre, Florence Rd, 5-11yrs, inclusion project club welcoming all children, 01273 295533Boomerang Kids, Saltdean, 5-11yrs, 01273 390900Brighton & Hove Montessori School ASC, 3 - 11yrs, 01273 702485Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove & Portslade, 4 -11yrs, 01273 733337Extratime, after school clubs for children with & without disability, Portslade, Queen’s Park, Woodingdean, 4yrs+, 01273 689687

Homework Club, Mon & Tue 3.30-5pm, Hove Library, 01273 296937; Jubilee Library, 01273 290800Honeycroft Afterschool & Holiday Club, St Barnabas Hall, Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 3WF, 01273 220323Orchard After School Club, Queens Park, 5-10yrs, 01273 622883Starfish Kids Club, Somerhill Junior School & Montpelier Baptist Church, Hove, 4-11yrs, 01273 719520Sussex Central YMCA, Playzone, Tue pm, 5-11yrs, 01273 731724Tarnerland ASC, The Playbase, Tarner Park, 4-11yrs, 01273 679900Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07801 869345

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Holiday Clubs & ActivitiesACT Summer School, 23 Jul-3 Aug, 7-17yrs, Kemp Town, 01273 818266Active Sports Academies, cricket, football, multisports holiday courses, Rottingdean, 08454 799948Aiming High for those with special needs & learning difficulties, Crew Club, Whitehawk, 13-19yrs, 05601 165690Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, workshops 6-18yrs, 01273 240308 or 07727 882824Barracudas Activity Day Camps at Patcham High School, 0845 1235299Benfield Junior School, Portslade, 4 - 11yrs, 01273 294950Boomerang Kids, Saltdean, 2 - 11yrs, 01273 390900Brighton & Hove City Council Summer Sports, sports tasters at reasonable cost, www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/holidayfun

Brighton & Hove Montessori School Holiday Club, Stanford Avenue, 3-16yrs, 01273 702485Brighton & Hove Music & Arts Summer School, Y2 - 18yrs, 01273 293524Brighton & Hove Tennis Camps, 4-11yrs, LA Fitness Hove, 07971 101507Brighton Dome Rockshop, 30 Jul-3 Aug, write music, form a band & perform at the Dome, 14 - 19yrs, 01273 260820Class Of Their Own, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Rottingdean & Shoreham, 4-11yrs, 01273 733337David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, tennis camps for all ages & abilities, 07900 410123Davigdor Infant School, Hove, 3-11yrs, 01273 731397Deepdene School, Hove BN3 4ED 6mths-11yrs, 01273 418984Dorothy Stringer Holiday Camp, Loder Road, 4-13yrs, 07954 281602

Downs Junior School, Rugby Road, Brighton, 4-11yrs, 01273 558422Drum Unity Holiday Drum Club, Hanover Community Centre, 25 Jul, 01273 640656Duke of York’s Cinema, 2 day film workshops, discussions, crafts, fun & film, 8-12yrs, 01273 818 549 Earwig Productions - Theatre Summer School Specialists, Falmer, Blatchington & Brighton, 7-17yrs, 01273 735725East Sussex Dance, Patcham, Strictly Summer School, 6-9 Aug, 9-12yrs, 07901 962163Elm Grove Playscheme, Brighton, 4-11yrs, 23 Jul-10 Aug, 07748 821786Extratime, playschemes for children with & without disability, Portslade, Queen’s Park, Woodingdean, 5-11yrs, 01273 689687 Extratime & Sussex Central YMCA run youth schemes for young people with special needs, 11-19yrs, 01273 689687

Goldmans Stage School Summer Schools, 6-10 Aug, 13-15 Aug, 01323 472391Goldstone Summer Playscheme, Hove, 5-11yrs, 01273 294851Hove Park First4Football, football camps, 5-13yrs, 07748 399347Hove Salvation Army Holiday Club, 5-12yrs, 01273 415938King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, holiday activities, 01273 290290Lagoon Watersports, activity weeks, 8yrs+ & water confident, Hove Lagoon, 01273 424842Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, 2012 Playscheme, sports, zoolab, cupcake making etc, 0-16yrs, 01903 524624Longhill School Holiday Activities Club at Deans Leisure Centre, Falmer Rd, 5-12yrs, 01273 391683Make a Music Video, 6-7 Aug, 8-14yrs, Under the Bridge Studios, Brighton Station, 07906 712553Moulsecoomb Summer Playscheme, Primary School, 4-11yrs, 01273 294039Our Lady of Lourdes School, Rottingdean, 4 - 11yrs, 01273 306980Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club Hove, 23-27 Jul & 20-24 Aug, 07974 086617Perform, Wizard of Oz Holiday Course, 4 - 8yrs, St Andrew’s Old Church Hall, Hove, 0845 400 4017Pied Piper, activity camps, 4-12yrs at Lancing Prep at Mowden, 01273 504485Portslade Sports Centre, Multisports for 8-12yrs; Fun Club: 4-8yrs, 01273 411100Preston Park Soccer School, 5-11yrs, 23-27 Jul, 20-24 Aug, 07971 266714Preston Tennis Club, holiday camps, 23-27 Jul, 30 Jul-3 Aug, 20-24 Aug, 07894 290325Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC, 4-14yrs, 01273 463355

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Queens Park Summer Scheme, Primary School, 4-11yrs, 07948 278135Saltdean Park Oval, Summer Tennis Camps, 5yrs+, 07794 922031South Coast Summer Activities, 5-16yrs, Sussex Uni Sports Centre-Falmer Campus, 01273 678228Southwick Leisure Centre, 2012 Playscheme, sports, zoolab, cupcake making etc, 0-16yrs, 01273 238111Sport Academies, Brighton College, all abilities, 3-15yrs, 0844 3358217Sports For Choices, activities for those with a visual imparment, 8-16yrs, 07786 238168St Luke’s Holiday Club, Queen’s Park Rise, 4-12yrs, 01273 675080Stanford Junior School holiday club, 4-11yrs, 01273 565570Starfish Playscheme, Somerhill Junior School, Hove, 4-11yrs, 01273 719520Super Camps, Brighton & Hove High School, multi activities, 4-14yrs, 01235 832222Sussex Central YMCA Holiday Activities, 13-17yrs, 01273 731724Tarnerland ASC, The Playbase, Tarner Park, 4-11yrs, 01273 679900Wadurs Leisure Centre, Shoreham, 2012 Playscheme, sports, zoolab, cupcake making etc, 0-16yrs, 01273 238000West Hove Infant School holiday club, 4-11yrs, 01273 733386Workshops for the Imagination, Hanover art workshops for 2-11yrs, 01273 818325Yellowave Beach Sports, volleyball, beach soccer, tag rugby, bouldering, 6yrs+, 01273 672222

AnglingBrighton Diver Charter Boat, sea fishing from Brighton Marina, 01273 301367Hove Deep Sea Anglers Club, Hove Lagoon, 01273 413000Seabreeze Charter Fishing & Diving, Brighton Marina, 07850 707572

ArcheryCounty Oak Archery Club, Blatchington Mill School, 13yrs+, 01273 592795

Arts & CraftsArt Classes at Hummingbird Studio, Preston Park, 7 - 14yrs, 07738 267913Art Room, Portland Rd, Hove, workshops for 6yrs - A level, 01273 240308Artworks (4 - 9yrs) & Art Club (10yrs+), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124Artyfacts, art classes & clubs, drop in at Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Wed 3.45pm, 07989 472760Big Bead Boutique, Dyke Road, jewellery making workshops 10yrs+ & parties 7yrs+, 01273 383983Creative Clay for Kids, Circle Studio, Southover St BN2 9UE, 07963 691369Fiveways Arts & Crafts, arts & crafts supplies shop, 01273 551600Paint Pots, pottery painting for all ages, 39 Trafalgar Street, 01273 696682Painting Pottery Café, North Laine, workshops, parties etc, 01273 628952Pottery House Café, Hove, drop in sessions & parties, 01273 773697Print Stitch Make! Art & textiles workshops, Hove, Y1-Y8, 07920 482310Workshops for the Imagination, art club, Hanover, 5-11yrs, 01273 818325

AthleticsBrighton & Hove City Athletic Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 01903 813878

Moulsecoomb & District Cricket Club, 13yrs+, 07939 235105Palmers Cricket Club, Hove, U12 & U14’s plus adult teams, 07767 754877Portslade Cricket Club, U10’s - U16’s plus adult teams, 07766 632336Portslade Sports Centre, cricket nets for hire, 01273 411100Rottingdean Cricket Club, U10, U11, U12 & U16 teams, U9 coaching, 01273 691161Southwick Cricket Club, U11, U12 & U16’s + adult teams, 07863 179036St Peters Cricket Club, Preston Park, U9 -U15’s & adult teams, 07824 516672Sussex County Cricket Club, Hove, 0844 2640202 (office); 0844 2640206 (tickets)Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 8yrs+, 07786 238168

Dance and DramaAct Now, Drama at The Happy Cell, Davigdor Rd, Hove, 4-15yrs, free trial lesson, 07886 593619ACT, professional theatre training & kid’s drama school, 6-18yrs, Kemp Town & Hove, 01273 818266ActAble Academy, development through drama, 4-16yrs, Hanover Community Centre, 07891 670114Alexandra Dance Academy, ballet, tap, modern, street jazz, Hanover, 3yrs+, 01273 565881Amazonas Capoeira, Brazilian dance, Children- Sat am, City Gate Community Centre, London Rd. + youth/adult, 07919 586299Beacon Ballet School, Cecchetti ballet, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 3yrs-adult, 01273 557124Bertram School of Dance, ballet & tap, Hanover Community Centre & Park Hill Evangelical Church Hall, 3yrs+, 01273 703328Brighton & Hove Dance Academy, ballet, jazz, creative dance, 3yrs+, B & H High School, 07500 724236Brighton & Hove Music & Arts, creative & contemporary dance, 11-18yrs, 01273 293524Brighton School of Samba, drumming, percussion & dance, 10yrs+, 07739 821075Brighton Theatre Group Youth, musical theatre, 7-18yrs, 07980 266660Carroll-Turner School of Dance, St Joseph’s Hall, off Elm Grove, ballet, modern, jazz & tap, 3yrs+, 01273 705798CDance, Hangleton Community Centre, fun, relaxed dance, 2½-8yrs, 07803 002073City Dance, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, street jazz, pop jazz, musical theatre, 8yrs+, 07921 673132Community Arts at Blatchington Mill School, Hove, 01273 736244 x229Dance Art Studio, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, Preston Park/Fiveways, 3yrs+, 01273 556313Debutots Early Years Drama, promotes fun interactive story telling sessions, 1-7yrs, 01273 245673East Sussex Dance, Patcham: Ballroom & Latin, 5-11yrs, 12-15yrs; Disco, U6’s, U8’s, U10’s, U14’s; Street Dance, 8-10yrs, 11-14yrs 07901 962163Elite Dance, St Bartholomew’s School, Ann St, ballet, tap, modern, jazz, street, 2½yrs - adult, 07545 145716Feel The Vibes Street & Freestyle Dance, Brighton, 4yrs+, 07702 258528Funky Feet: Ballet, Tap, Disco 3yrs-adult, 01273 273273Glee Kids, Brighton Unitarian Church Hall, BN1 1UF, 8-14yrs, 07803 709980

Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Phoenix Athletics & Triathlon Club, Withdean, 9yrs+, 01273 206418

BadmintonBrighton Bats, juniors: 8-16yrs, King Alfred & Portslade LC; teenagers & seniors - call for venues, 01273 330334King Alfred Leisure Centre, Tue pm, 8 -14yrs, 01273 290290Portslade Sports Centre, Tue pm, 8-16yrs, 01273 411100Southwick Leisure Centre, coaching for 7-16yrs, Sat am, 01273 238111 Stanford Penguins Badminton Club, Portslade Sports Centre, 11-16yrs, Mon, 07811 585174Virgin Brighton Badminton Club, 8-16yrs & adults, 07798 808626

BasketballBrighton Cougars Basketball Club, Dorothy Stringer, 5yrs+, 01273 561259Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Portslade Sports Centre, coaching for 8-12yrs, Thu pm, 01273 411100Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Basketball/Dodgeball, Fri, 8-11yrs, 01273 731724

Bowling and SkittlesBowlplex, Brighton Marina, 01273 818180Preston Bowls Club, Junior bowlers welcome, 7yrs+, 01273 540415 (opt 1)

Boxing and WrestlingBrighton & Hove Boxing Team, Hove, 8yrs - adult, 01903 520870Brighton City ABC, youth boxing at Wilson Avenue Gym, 07891 794559Fit 2 Box, Southwick Leisure Centre, Mon, 8-16yrs, 01273 238111The Stables Boxing Gym, Brighton Racecourse, Little Monkeys Boxing Club, Sat pm, 8-15yrs, 01273 683559Whitehawk ABC, 10yrs+, 07738 527677ZT Fight Skool, Unit 7, Hove Business Park, 4yrs - adult, 01273 202226

ChessSussex Junior Chess, all ages & abilities welcome, 01342 315075

Circus and StuntsBandbazi Youth Circus Theatre, Brighton Youth Centre, 6yrs+, 01273 245584Circus Brighton, workshops, parties & events, 0800 4334618Circus Project, Hangleton Community Centre, 7yrs+, waiting list, 01273 884732Kukizu Circus Workshops for schools, clubs etc, 6yrs+, 01273 510586

CyclingBike for Life, training for children & young people, 4yrs+, 01273 676278Brighton & Hove City Council Road Safety Team, cycling courses in Hove Park, 01273 293847VC Jubilee Youth Development Cycling Club, 9 - 18yrs, 01273 843859

Climbing The Rock Court at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, 5yrs+, 01273 681058Yellowave Beach Sports, bouldering wall, 6yrs+, 01273 672222

CricketBrighton & Hove Cricket Club, U9-U16’s, men’s & women’s teams, 01273 555534Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, cricket course, 6-11yrs & cricket nets for hire, 01273 391683East Brighton Cricket Club, 15yrs+, 01273 502610Junior Sharks, Sussex County Cricket Club coaching, 6 - 14yrs, 01273 827135

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Classes on Wednesdays at Methodist Church Hall, Woodingdean, Brighton Classes in ballet, tap & street dance from 3yrs. Emphasis on FUN whilst encouraging potential to be achieved in a professional and friendly environment. All teachers fully I.S.T.D qualified.Brand New from September, adult tap & street jazz classes. Come along get fit and funky!

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Dance & Drama (continued)Goldmans Stage School, dance, drama & singing tuition, 3yrs+, 01323 472391Groovy Moves, 7-11yrs, Elm Grove School, BN2 3ES, 01273 600126Hampton Ballet Academy, Patcham, 4yrs -adult, 01444 257646Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy (5-8 years), 01444 458039Hove Dance Centre, Portslade, ballroom, latin, street/freestyle, 4yrs-adult, 01273 419900I Can Dance, after school dance clubs for schools, 07899 835358Italia Conti Performing Arts, acting, voice & dialect, Jazz, musical theatre, singing, 5-18yrs, termly on Sat, 01273 321245Junior Drama (7-11yrs) & Youth Theatre Group (11-16yrs), Beacon Arts, Knoyle Hall, Preston Park, 01273 557124

Just Dance Academy, Southwick, Portslade, Brighton: disco, freestyle, hip hop & street, 3yrs+, 01273 595896Kidsdance & Totsdance, Queens Park & Hove, 18mths-8yrs, 07817 398215Kudos, competition & peformance group, under 13yrs & 14-21yrs, by audition, 07900 681355LCAS School of Theatre Arts, gymnastic dance, jazz, street, drama, singing, 3-18yrs, Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, 07714 571706Little Luvvies Brighton, toddler-10yrs, Davigdor Rd, Hove, dance, sing & drama, 01273 737912Perform: drama, dance & singing classes, 4-12 yrs, 0845 400 4017Popdance UK, mix of street, jazz, pop, 7-16yrs, various venues, 01273 887474Portslade School of Dancing, ballet, tap & modern, 3yrs+, 01273 455212

Premier Dance Academy, freestyle, Hove, Southwick, 3yrs+, 07919 687600Radio Free Brighton, make radio shows & animations, 9yrs+, 07799 564620Reflexions Academy, Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, 5yrs+, 01273 549261Rox School Of Dance & Drama, Hove, musical theatre, ISTD modern tap, RAD ballet, street, 01273 208513Sammy Mason Dance School, Hangleton Community Centre, street, jazz, freestyle, 7yrs+, 07791 837488Stage Studio, street dance, singing, drama, Brighton Youth Centre, Sat am, 4-16yrs, 07907 477135Stagecoach Brighton, performing arts, Varndean School, 4-18yrs, 01273 559997Stagecoach Hove, performing arts, Blatchington Mill School, 4-18yrs, 01273 258318Stanford Avenue Players,Preston Park, 8yrs-adult, 01273 565896Street Dance Classes, 5-18yrs, The Happy Cell, Davigdor Rd, Hove, 07718 224234

Streetfunk, Hip Hop Dance. Brighton, Hove & Portslade, 4yrs-adult, 07554 434254Studioscape Singing & Performing Club, Woodingdean Youth Centre, Mon eve, U12 & 12-18yrs, 01273 600606


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Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Street Dance, Mon, 9-11yrs; Wed pm, 4-6yrs; Thu, 7-9yrs, Fri, 3-4yrs, 01273 731724T21 Dance, street & hiphop, Brighton Youth Centre, 5 - 21yrs, 07900 681355The Theatre Workshop, Brighton, Fri & Sat classes, 6 - 18yrs, 01273 733736Unique Streets, various venues including Mile Oak Community Centre, Wed, 5-14yrs, 07500 770065Wendy Whatling School Of Dance, Hove, tap, ballet, modern, street, LAMDA drama & singing, 3yrs+, 01273 735834Zumba with Me, classes across Brighton & Hove, 14yrs - adult, 07709 341907Zylo Performance, Street dance & drama clubs for primary schools, 07801 869345

Duke of EdinburghPortslade Village Centre, Thu eve, 01273 416838

FencingBrighton & Hove Fencing Club, Surrenden Road, 12yrs+, [email protected] Sports Centre, coaching for 10-17yrs, 01273 411100

FilmKids Film School, Brighton Film School, Ditchling Rd, 9-16yrs, Sat pm, 01273 413882

Fitness and ExerciseKing Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, junior gym sessions, 12-16yrs, 01273 290290Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Church St, junior gym, 01273 685692Southwick Leisure Centre Junior Fitness sessions, 12-16yrs, 01273 238111Withdean Sports Complex, junior gym sessions, 01273 542100ZT Fitness, junior & teen fitness, 7 Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 01273 202226

Football5 Ways Saturday Soccer School & Academy, Varndean College, Sat am, 4-14yrs, 01273 711395Albion in the Community, Saturday soccer clubs, after school clubs & holiday courses, 01273 878277Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, football course, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Fishersgate Flyers Youth FC, U6-U16, 01273 709633Hangleton Rangers Youth FC, U7-U16, boys & girls, 01273 709627Hawks Youth FC, U10-U16 boys; U11-U12, U18 girls, 01273 565728Hollingbury Hawks Colts FC, U10, U14, U16; Hollingbury Hawks Youth FC, U8-U16, mixed to U14, then boys only, [email protected] Park Colts, U6-U16, 01273 777379Hove Park First4Football, Sat am drop-in & after school clubs, 5-14yrs, 07748 399347Impulse Leisure Soccer School, Southwick Leisure Centre, Tue pm, 5yrs+, 01273 238111Little Kickers, Rottingdean, Patcham, Portslade, fun football training, 18mths - 7th birthday, 01293 226201Mile Oak Wanderers, 5-15yrs, boys & girls, 07810 501473Old Varndeanians Youth FC, U10 (mixed), U13 (girls), U16, U18 (boys), [email protected] United, U6-U16 boys, U14-U15 girls, 07966 014004Peacehaven Youth Football Club, U8-U18 teams, 07767 400055Portslade Sports Centre, football coaching, Mon, 5-8yrs, 01273 411100Preston Park Soccer School, Sat am drop-in, 4-12yrs, 07971266714

Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, BHASVIC, Portslade Sports Centre & Stanley Deason, 4-16yrs, 01273 463355Rottingdean Village FC, U6-U16, mixed to U13 then boys only, 01273 300413Southwick Rangers FC, U9-U16, mixed to U13 then boys only, 01273 422967Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Wed pm, 5-8yrs, 01273 731724Westows Indoor Play & Football Centre, Hove, 2yrs-adult, fun, coaching, leagues etc, 01273 721338Withdean Sports Complex, hire the stadium or 5 aside pitch, 01273 542100

GolfBenfield Valley 9-hole Golf Course, Hove, 01273 411358Brighton & Hove Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke Rd, junior memberships, 01273 556686Dyke Golf Club, junior memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 857260East Brighton Golf Club, memberships, coaching & competitions, 01273 603989Hollingbury Park Golf Course, Golf Academy for all ages, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 500086Roedean Cafe & Miniature Golf, 01273 570513Rottingdean Miniature Golf & Putting Course all ages, 01273 302127Waterhall Golf Course, reduced green fees for juniors, 01273 508658West Hove Golf Club, memberships, tournaments, coaching, 01273 413494

Gymnastics & TrampolineBrighton & Hove Gymnastic Club, next to Goldstone Retail Park, 3yrs-adults, 01273 776209Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, gymnastics academy, 3-11yrs, 01273 391683Hollingdean Gymnastics Club for girls 5yrs+, waiting list, 07795 008772I-Star Academy, rhythmic & aesthetic gymnastics, Brighton & Shoreham, 5yrs+, 07843 666251Portslade Sports Centre, gymnastics 5-15yrs, trampolining, 4-15yrs, 01273 411100Southwick Leisure Centre, trampolining, 5-16yrs, 01273 238111Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, 5-15yrs trampolining, Mon, Thu, , 01273 731724

HockeyBrighton & Hove Hockey Club, U5-U18 + adults, Sussex Uni Sports Centre Falmer, Sun am, 01273 389945Southwick Hockey Club, 11yrs+, Wed eve, Portslade Leisure Centre, 01273 592233

HorseridingChestnuts Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 503842Three Greys Riding School, Pyecombe, 01273 843536

International Family ClubsBilingual Family Group, Hangleton Children’s Centre for parents/carers with English as additional language & their pre-school children, 01273 295272English Class run by the Friends Centre at Hollingdean Children’s Centre, Fri am, with creche, 01273 810210Kimbap Club, Korean Playgroup, 10.30-12.30, 1st & 3rd Sat, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, 01273 776025Les Franglophones, French group, www.lesfranglophones.co.ukMosaic at Hollingdean Children’s Centre for black & mixed parentage, Tue 9.30-11.30am, 01273 295623

SRC Kalinka Russian speaking language classes & cultural events, 07900 823100Sussex Hungarian Cultural Association, 01323 431384 or 07869 323107

Leisure & Sport for Disabled & Special Needs ChildrenBHA Specials FC, Manor Centre, BN5 5EA, Thu eve, 15yrs+, 07919 051 848Cherish, youth groups & summer holiday scheme for learning disabled young people, 13-25yrs, 01273 295192Marlin Swimming Club, King Alfred, 5yrs+, 01273 416600Patcham FAB Club, for young people with special needs, 11-25yrs, Mon, 01273 293638Riding for the Disabled, 0845 4507046 (E Sx), 0845 4507047 (W Sx)Seagulls Specials, football, Portslade Sports Centre, 5yrs-adult, 07919 051848Spiral, sports, recreation & holidays for people with learning diifficulties & disabilities, 15yrs+, 01273 295180Sunday Soccer, Portslade Community College, 14yrs+, 07919 051 848Sussex Sharks Visually Impaired Cricket Club, 8yrs+, 07786 238168Sussex Wasps Disabled Sports Club, variety of sports, more drivers needed to go to competitions, 01273 701235SWBC Tigers, The Sussex Wheelchair Basketball Club, www.swbctigers.com

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DISNEY LIVE at the Brighton Centre

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Martial ArtsBrighton & Hove Taekwon-Do, venues across the city, 3yrs-adult, 01273 508120Brighton Aikido, Dorset Gardens, 8yrs+, 07785 948460Brighton Judo Club, St James’s St, BN2 1RU, 5yrs-adult, 01273 683780 Brighton Ki Society, Japanese martial art, Queen Square, 4yrs+, 01273 323315Chris Kents Kicks Martial Arts, Brighton & Hove venues, 3yrs+, 01273 673680DAN Taekwondo School, Rottingdean, 4yrs-adult, 07768 273907Dragon Style Kung Fu, Davigdor Infants School, Hove, 6yrs+, 07963 681880Kickboxing, Stanley Deason LC, Whitehawk, 9yrs+, 07831 413231Little Eagles Self Defence & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Hove, 4yrs - adult, 07970 828 636Little Ninjas & Junior Korean Karate, 3yrs+, St Martin’s School, Lewes Rd, 01323 873753Matt Fiddes Martial Arts @ Active 4 Less Hove & The Manor Brighton, 4yrs+, 0800 6127385Millwood Self Defence, Carlton Hill, 5-14yrs, 07522 18558Myojo Dojo, Queen Square & Kings Manor Community College, 6yrs+, 01273 415774Ryushinkan Traditional Karate, Dyke Rd, families from 6yrs+, otherwise 8yrs+, 07766 823049Sama Karate & Kickboxing, Portslade & Southwick, 4yrs+, 01903 767616



Martial Arts (continued) SAMA Karate & Kickboxing, Brighton & Hove, 5yrs+, 01273 239266Samurai Martial Arts Centre, Brighton, Ninja School, 4yrs+, 01273 570940Sussex Nam Pai Chuan, Kung Fu, 5-15yrs, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Mon & Thu, 07812 342058Tae-Jitsu, Portslade Sports Centre, Tue, Thu, 8yrs+, 07891 864272TAGB Tae Kwon Do, Hove, 4yrs+, 01797 222556ZT Fight Skool, Hove Business Park, BN3 6HA, 4yrs-adult, 01273 202226

Music GroupsBrighton & Hove Music & Arts, orchestras, bands, ensembles, 01273 293524Children’s Choir, 7-12yrs, 07720 771053Drum Unity, Saturday drum circle for families, The Blind Tiger Club, Brighton, 01273 640656Hullabaloo Community Quire, funky, feisty choir, www.hullabalooquire.orgSussex Central YMCA, Music Course, 8-11yrs, 01273 731724

Music TeachersBrighton & Hove Music & Arts, music lessons, choirs, rock/pop/digital music technology, 5yrs+, 01273 293524Brighton Music for Kids: choir, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, violin, Under the Bridge Studios, 07799 564620Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools: guitar drums, bass, keyboard, singing, 7yrs+, Varndean, Woodingdean, 07920 162489Sing Confidently! 1-2-1 Singing Lessons. Hove, 5 yrs+, 01273 242558Susanna Cassam Music Tuition, piano, guitar, singing, violin, clarinet, saxophone, flute, cello, 01273 504505

NetballBrighton Netball Club, U11’s - adult, club full with waiting list in operationDeans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, netball course, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683Hollingdean Hearts, 15yrs+, 01273 541030

OrienteeringSouthdown Orienteers, buggies upwards!, 07526 792817

PaintballDemolition Paintball Brighton, 10yrs+, 0845 3386225

Reading & StorytellingChatterbooks, Jubilee & Hove Libraries, 8-11yrs, 01273 290800 (Jubilee), 01273 290700 (Hove) (Call for dates)

Little Green Pig Writing Project, 07976 548856 (7-11yrs), 07870 996328 (12-18yrs)Story Time at The Book Nook, daily 4pm & Sat 11am & 3pm (unless special event), 01273 911988The Book Nook Book Club, Hove,11yrs+, 01273 911988

Rugby Brighton Blues Rugby, Waterhall, U6-U16, mixed until U12, 01273 562729Hove Rugby Club, U6-U18 plus adult teams, 01273 505103South Sussex Barbarians, girls rugby, Brighton, Lewes & Shoreham, 11-18yrs, 07747 565144

Skating Brighton Stormers Skater Hockey, 7yrs-adult, 07766 762364‘Da Roof’ Indoor Skate Park at Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, check for opening times, 8-19yrs, 01273 681368Giant Roller Disco, Southwick Leisure Centre, Sat pm, 01273 238111King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, roller disco, Sun pm, 01273 290290Skating at the Brighton Centre, 23 Jul-19 Aug, 0844 8471515

SnookerSnooker Coaching, Portslade Sports Centre, 8 - 16yrs, Tue pm, 01273 411100

SoftballBrighton Beachcombers Softball Club, Preston Park, 14yrs+, 07977 553284

Sports CentresDavid Lloyd Club, Brighton Marina, 01273 3666401Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, sports halls, studio, football pitch, junior pitch, 01273 391683King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, swimming, gym, sports halls, indoor bowls, 01273 290290Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, gym, sports hall, football pitch, 01273 622266Portslade Sports Centre, sports halls, football pitch, classes & coaching in lots of sports, 01273 411100Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, Whitehawk, sports hall, squash, gym, floodlit pitches, climbing wall, 01273 694281Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888Withdean Sports Complex, gym, tennis, squash, athletics, football, studio, 01273 542100

SquashPortslade Sports Centre, 01273 411100

Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Whitehawk, casual play & occasional tournaments, 01273 694281Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888Withdean Sports Complex, casual bookings, 01273 542100

Swimming and ScubaAquakiddies/Babies, Hilton Brighton Metropole, 0 - 4yrs, 01273 833101Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club, Prince Regent pool, U5-masters, swimming & synchro, 01273 841680Brighton Marina Divers, 14yrs+, 07910 354778Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, 7yrs+, life guard training, water-awareness programmes, 01273 323160Brighton Swimming School, Brighton College Nursery & Roedean venues, 1yr+, 01273 425745Flippers & Fins, babies, children & adult swimming, Brighton & Clayton venues, 01273 831382Karen Pickering Swim, Brighton College, Learn to Swim, 4yrs-adult & SwimSlim, 01273 245652King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, leisure pool, lane swimming & lessons 6mths+, 01273 290290Little Dippers, baby swimming, Upper Gardner Street, 0844 4820222Little Swim School, Brighton, preschool swimming & water safety, 01273 207992MXT Swimming School, all ages, Steyning, + intensive holiday courses, 07944 237614Peacehaven Swimming School, parent & baby swimming, 01273 583760Prince Regent Swimming Complex, BN1 1YA, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 685692

Seriously Fun Swimming School, at Roedean School, 4mths-3yrs, 0844 3511409Shiverers Swimming Club, King Alfred, 4yrs-masters, 01903 741481St Luke’s Swimming Pool, BN2 9ZE, lessons, lane swimming & fun sessions, 01273 602385Surrenden Swimming Pool, 25m pool, 01273 504858Swim UK, discounted lessons from teachers in training, , 01273 414214Water Babies, Thistle Hotel - Thu; Ovingdean Hall College - Fri & Sun, more venues coming, 01273 552454Water Nippers, 1 - 5yrs, 01273 621333WetWetWet Swim School, all ages to squad level, 01273 388247Young Ones Swimming School, private pool in Clayton, 5mths+, 01273 506008

Table TennisBrighton City Table Tennis Club U18’s, Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Fri eve, 07985 141788Hollingbury Table Tennis Club, 8yrs-adult, 01273 709612Pavilion Table Tennis Club, Shoreham Academy, 10yrs+, 01273 418031Portslade Sports Centre, casual bookings, 01273 411100

TennisBadgers Tennis Club, Kemp Town, coaching & holiday camps, 6yrs+, 01273 677795Brighton & Hove Tennis, Sat am & hol camps, 4-11yrs, LA Fitness Hove, 07971 101507David Ince Tennis, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove, 3yrs-adult, 07900 410123Deans Leisure Centre, Rottingdean, tennis courses, 6 - 11yrs, 01273 391683


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Beginners, intermediate & advanced - all ages * Fully insured & ASA or STA qualified teachersPools in Clayton & Brighton * Regular professional photo shoots - all swim schools welcome

Tel: 01273 831382 [email protected] * www.flipppersandfins.org

Dyke Park Lawn Tennis Club, after school coaching, 5yrs+, 07958 564641Grasshoppers LTC, Hove, junior & family memberships, 01273 771934 (clubroom)King Alfred Lawn Tennis Club, junior memberships, 01273 771649Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club, Hove, junior coaching & teams, 3yrs+, 07976 772537 or 07974 086617Preston LTC, Preston Drove, coaching & tournaments, 01273 505731Saltdean Tennis Club, junior memberships, coaching & holiday courses, 01273 305684Virgin Active Brighton Health & Racquet Club, Falmer, 01273 667888Withdean Complex, Tennis Academy, indoor & outdoor courts, 01273 542100

Uniformed GroupsBrighton & Hove Battalion Boys Brigade, girls very welcome, 6-18yrs, 07917 147991

Brighton & Hove District Scouts, 0845 300 1818 (general number)Brighton Air Cadets, 13-20yrs, Mon & Thu eves at TA Centre, Dyke Road, 01273 566226Hove & Adur Sea Cadets, Marmion Road, Tue & Thu eve, 10-18yrs, 01273 770656Sussex Army Cadet Force HQ, Y8-18yrs, 01273 552222

WatersportsBrighton Dive Centre, Marina Village, PADI training, 8yrs+, 01273 606068Brighton Sailing Club, Kings Rd Arches, 01273 321802 (Wed eve/Sun lunchtime)Brighton Watersports Company, scuba diving, kayaking, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, 01273 323160Lagoon Watersports, Brighton Marina & Hove Lagoon: sailing, power boat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, SUP, 01273 424842

Sussex Marine Water Sports, watercraft courses, 12yrs+, 01273 596660

YogaYoga Mamas, Upper Gardner St, yoga for children & teenagers, 07908 949419

Youth Clubs67 Centre, Moulsecoomb, Mon eve, 11-13yrs; Tue eve 13yrs+, 01273 293634Brighton Youth Centre, Edward St, Wed eve: 13-19yrs; Thu pm: 8-12yrs; Sat eve: 13-19yrs, 01273 681368Carden Park Youth Club, Old Boat Community Centre, Hollingbury, 12-18yrs, Wed eve, 01273 540779Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, Mon, Thu pm: 7-11yrs; Mon & Thu eve: 11-19yrs, 01273 608607Hangleton Youth Centre, Wed/Fri eve drop in, 13-19yrs, 01273 293638Java Club, Warren Way, Woodingdean, Fri eve, 11-16yrs, 01273 600606

Music Night, Crew Club, Coolham Drive, Whitehawk, 11yrs+, Tue, 01273 608607Patcham Youth Centre, Seniors club, Tue eve, 13-19yrs, 01273 293638Patcham Youth Group, 11-16yrs, Fri pm, 01273 293638Patcham’s Girls Group, Youth Centre, 11 -18yrs, Thu pm, 01273 293638Portslade Village Centre, Wed, 13yrs+, 01273 416838Sussex Central YMCA, Hove, Tue pm: 7-11yrs; Thu pm: 14-25yrs; Fri pm: 12-14yrs, 01273 731724Woodcraft Folk, youth organisation & education for social change, 0-21yrs, 15 groups across city, 07707 369890Woodingdean Youth Club, Community Centre, Tue pm: Y7-8; Thu eve: Y9-11 01273 600606

Is your club listed? Call or email your details.


Walks, Cycling & Open spaces

Abbots Wood, off A22 between Hailsham & Polegate, BBQ, walks etc, 01420 520212Ardingly Reservoir, RH17 6SQ, walks & limited cycling and horseriding.Arlington Reservoir & Osprey Trail 2½ mile circular walk, 01323 870810Arundel Castle, Gardens & Lakes, BN18 9AB, 01903 882173Ashdown Forest, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP, Norman deer hunting forest, now the largest free public access space in the SE, Forest Centre, 01342 823583 Beachy Head, walks, views & countryside centre, 01323 737273Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH, walking, cycling, fishing, model boating, boat trips, playground, crazy golf and hydro balling, 01892 890000Boating from The Anchor Inn, Barcombe, nr Lewes BN8 5EA, 01273 400414Boothland Wood, ancient woodland south of Uckfield for walks & cycling, 0345 6080193Californian style beach bikes for hire, Madeira Drive, open until end Sept, weather permitting, 07917 753794Chailey Common, walks & horse riding, no cycling, 0345 6080193Chesworth Farm, Horsham, BN18 9AB, walking, riding, cycling via network of footpaths & bridleways, Cuckoo Trail, bridleway running from Heathfield to Polegate, 01323 442667Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Rd, Poynings 01273 857712Forest Way and Worth Way, bridle & footpath running from East Grinstead to Groombridge, indirectly linked to the Worth Way from Three Bridges to East Grinstead.

Pooh Sticks Bridge and Pooh Corner Shop, Ashdown Forest, Hartfield on B2026, 01892 770456Railway Land Nature Reserve, Lewes, 25 acres of meadowland and woodland reclaimed from the old rail yards, 01273 484999 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, TN31 7TU, explore the saltmarsh, discover the local wildlife & history, information centre, open daily, 01797 227784Seven Sisters Country Park & Friston Forest, Exceat, between Seaford & East Dean off A259, walking, beach, rock pools, mountain bike hire, forest trails etc, 01273 482670South Downs National Park & South Downs WayStanmer Park, Falmer off the Lewes Rd, landscaped park with lots of walks plus Stanmer House, Church, Nourish Community Farm & Stanmer Forge (open on Sats), free, 01273 292929Tilgate Park, Crawley, woodland, lake, picnic area, playground, nature reserve, 01293 521168

Animals & NatureAshdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross, RH18 5JN, llama park, walks, café & shop, 01825 712040Brighton Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, BN2 1TB. 01273 604234 Drusillas Park, Alfriston Road just off the A27, BN26 5QS, zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100 Earnley Butterflies & Gardens, 133 Almodington Lane, near Chichester, PO20 7JR, 01243 512637Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre, Falcon Lodge, Sedgwick Lane, Horsham RH13 6QD, 01403 273458

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Tilgate ParkCrawley

A Crawley Borough Council park

Nature Centre, adventure playground, café, parkland, lakes,

woods, Smith & Western. See listings for fun activities

Fun day outfor the family

crawley.gov.uk/tilgatepark

62 acres of woodland & nature trailsWild camping & cookouts

Delicous organic caféHandcrafted wood products

Children’s activities & parties

Knockhatch Adventure Park, on A22 at Hailsham, BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, go karts, ski slope, 01323 442051National Cat Centre & Nature Trail, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, RH17 7TT, 2km trail, visitor centre and adoption centre, 01825 741330Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, between Ringmer & Halland, approx 1000 rescue animals including horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, chipmunks, tortoises, terrapins & exotic birds. Visitor centre, coffee shop, gift shop & picnic area, 01825 840252Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling BN6 8XH, meadows, wetlands & woodland full of native flowers & home to a wealth of wildlife. Farm animals & play area, 01273 843498Sussex Horse Rescue Sanctuary, Hempstead Lane, Uckfield, TN22 3DL Open Sun in summer, 01825 762010

Tilgate Park, Crawley, Nature centre, outdoor play area, Smith & Western restaurant. Arts and crafts activities for 3 - 8yrs every Tue and Thu during the summer holidays, 01293 521168Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ. 62 acres of woodland & nature trails, lots of children’s activities, 01825 830509Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Mill Street, Arundel, BN18 9PB. Open daily, 01903 883355 Woods Mill Countryside Centre, Henfield BN5 9SD, coppice woodland, meadows, lake, pre-bookable holiday activities, 01273 492630

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Family FarmsBlackberry Farm, Whitesmith, nr Lewes, BN8 6JD, family farm with over 200 animals & wildfowl, soft play barn, playgrounds, cafe, 01825 872912Blackstock Farm, Grove Hill, Hellingly Nr Hailsham, BN27 4HF, animals, nature trails, soft play, farm shop & cafe, 01323 848006


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Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Rd, Lewes BN7 3ND, family farm, café, farm shop, 01273 488450Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, RH10 4PE with maize maze (in season), small collection of furry animals, goats & small birds, café, farm shop, 01342 718472 Washbrooks Farm, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF, family farm, indoor & outdoor play areas, maize maze (in season) , jumping pillow, 01273 832201

Church Farm Tours at Coombes, near Lancing, book for group tours during the summer, open some Sundays and school holidays for individual bookings, 01273 452028Fishers Farm Park, Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG, animals, adventure playgrounds, 01403 700063Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Surrey RH9 8LX, family farm & play area, 01883 742546Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, nature walks, tea rooms, 01825 790226Holmbush Farmworld, Crawley Rd, Faygate, Nr Horsham RH12 4SE, family farm & playgrounds, 01293 851110Middle Farm Countryside Centre, Firle, BN8 6LJ, family farm, playground & play hay barn, 01323 811411Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, open for lambing & during school summer holidays, 01323 423207

Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA, moated story book castle & lots of family friendly events, 01580 830196Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP, adventure playground, woodland walks & children’s holiday activities in Aug, 01444 450326Chartwell, Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS , the much loved home of Winston Churchill, 01732 868381Charleston Farmhouse, Firle, Lewes BN8 6LL, the Bloomsbury group’s country home, 01323 811626Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, PO19 3QR, Roman palace with marvellous mosaics & family activities, 01243 785859Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds, BN27 1RN, gardens & woodland walks, 01323 834444Hever Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG. Gardens, maze, playground, water maze (take a change of clothes!), 01732 865224High Beeches Gardens, Handcross, RH17 6HQ, 01444 400589Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, BN27 3QS, 01323 844224Nymans House & Gardens, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EB. Kid’s activities in holidays & walks in the Millennium Wood, 01444 405250Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, Nr Pulborough RH20 4HS. Well-loved family home, 01903 742021Pevensey Castle, BN24 5LE. 16 centuries of history, 01323 762604Preston Manor, Preston Drove, BN1 6SD ‘upstairs, downstairs’ Edwardian manor house, 01273 292770Priest House, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP, Wealden Hall House, picnic in the garden, 01342 810479

THE 2012 AUTUMN SHOW & GAME FAIR ENJOY A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October from 9am – 5pm

South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex . Tel: 01444 892700Tickets: Adults £9, Senior/Student £7, Children £5, Family Ticket £23, Members FREE CAR PARKING FREE

Reduced price tickets available in advance on the website: www.autumnshow.org.uk

Historic Houses & Gardens

Alfriston Clergy House & gardens, The Tye, BN26 5TL, rare 14th-century Wealden ‘hall-house’ with children’s activities during holidays, 01323 870001Anne of Cleves House & Museum, High Street, Lewes, 01273 474610Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB, the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk, sweeping grounds & gardens, 01903 882173Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS, home of Rudyard Kipling, gardens, walks, watermill, café, 01435 882302Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland, BN8 5AF, house, wildfowl reserve, motor museum, miniature railway, 01825 840573Bignor Roman Villa, Bignor, RH20 1PH, 01798 869259

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Historic Houses & Gardens (continued)

Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE. Built for the Prince Regent & remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside & out, 03000 290900Sheffield Park & Garden, Nr Uckfield, TN22 3QX, gardens, historic cricket pitch, parkland, children’s holiday activities, 01825 790231Standen, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE, Arts & Crafts home with great views, woodland walks & family woodland play area, children’s activities during holidays, 01342 323029St. Mary’s House & Gardens, Bramber BN44 3WE, 15th century timber-framed house, 01903 816205Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, RH17 6TN, Kew in the Country, walks, Trunk Hopping play space, 01444 894066West Blatchington Windmill, Hove, traditional windmill, 01273 776017West Dean Gardens, Near Chichester, PO18 0QZ1, 01243 818210

Cuckfield Museum, Queens Hall, High Street, Cuckfield, local history museum, 01444 473630De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, contemporary arts venue with exhibitions, theatre, music, family events, 01424 229111Ditchling Museum, Church Lane, BN6 8TB, 01273 844744Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum, King Edward’s Parade, free, 01323 730717Hastings Castle, Hill Rd, TN34 3HY, visit the ruined castle, dungeons & learn about life under siege in 1066 country, 01424 781112 Henfield Museum, Coopers Way, High Street, BN5 9DB. 01273 492507Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Rd, BN3 4AB, 03000 290200How We Lived Then, Museum of Shops, Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NS, authentic shops, room-settings & displays, 01323 737143Hurstpierpoint Museum, Village Hall, 01273 834251Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, climb to the top of this 1000 year old Norman Castle for stunning views across Sussex, 01273 405730Marlipins Museum, Shoreham, the story of Shoreham’s maritime and local history, 01273 462994Music & Dolls’ Collection, Chichester, PO19 4HN, 01243 372646Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddys Hard, Heritage Way, Gosport PO12 4LE, 023 9250 5600Newhaven Fort, Fort Rd, BN9 9DS. Explore tunnels, gun emplacements, Blitz Shelter simulation, 01273 517622Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum, 07760 713422

Adventure & FunBrighton Palace Pier, 01273 609361Drusillas Park, Alfriston, zoo & extensive adventure playgrounds, 01323 874100Fort Fun Adventure Park, Eastbourne, aqua park, rides, indoor soft play, adventure golf, 01323 642833Harbour Park Amusement Park, Seafront, Littlehampton BN17 5LL. Free entry, 01903 721200In a Spin: Segways: 11yrs+; Urban Zorbing: 5yrs+, under the West Pier, closes end Sep, 0844 4148360 (10% discount with the Family Grapevine) Knockhatch Adventure Park, on A22 at Hailsham, BN27 3GD, animals, soft play, go karts, ski slope, 01323 442051Paradise Park, Newhaven, BN9 0DH, dinosaur museum, mini Sussex, miniature train, 01273 512123Summer Skating at the Brighton Centre, 23 Jul-19 Aug, 0844 8471515The Brighton Wheel, Daltons Bastion, Madeira Drive, BN2 1TB, 01273 722822Treasure Island, Eastbourne, Buccaneer’s soft play, adventure golf, outdoor adventure park and paddling lagoon, 01323 411077

Museums1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, Battle TN33 0AD, hands-on exhibits and spectacular film bring the drama of battle to life. Explore the atmospheric abbey ruins and take an audio tour. 01424 775705Amberley Working Museum, Ford, Arundel, BN18 9LT, vintage vehicles, village crafts & traditions, woodland walks, 01798 831370Booth Museum of Natural History, 194 Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 5AA. Natural history including magnificent display of stuffed birds, butterflies & fossils & bones dating back to dinosaur times, 03000 290900Brighton Fishing Museum, Kings Road Arches, The Lanes, BN1 1NB, 01273 723064Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion, 03000 290900Brighton Toy & Model Museum, under the arches of Brighton station, over 10,000 toys & models including 2 working model railways, 01273 749494Brooklands Aviation & Motor Museum, Weybridge, 01932 857381Buckley’s Yesterday’s World, Battle TN33 0AQ , life size street scenes & shop displays, 01424 775378

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Science CentresObservatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN, hands on science & workshops, 01323 832731South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre, Kingsham Rd, Chichester, PO19 8RP, 01243 774400

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Petworth Cottage Museum, 01798 342100Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Hampshire PO1 3LJ, 023 92778604Redoubt Fortress & Military Museum, Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. Part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon’s forces in the early 1800s, 01323 410300Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Rd, Fareham, PO17 6AN, 01329 233734Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9PX, 023 9281 9385Rye: Castle Museum & Ypres Tower, 01797 226728; Heritage Centre, 01797 226696Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower, BN25 1JH, local history museum with children’s events in school holidays, 01323 898222 Shipwreck Museum, Rock-a-Nore Rd, Hastings, TN34 3DW, explore shipwrecks, 01424 437452Smugglers Adventure, Hastings, TN34 3RG, explore the sandstone caves in search of smugglers, bootleggers & warring gangs – be prepared to be scared! 01424 422964Tangmere Miliary Aviation Museum, Near Chichester, PO20 2ES, 01243 790090Towner, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ, contemporary art museum with lots of family activities & events, Free, 01323 434670Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0EU. Historic buildings dismantled from their original location & reassembled woodland walks, picnics, 01243 811348

CampingBlackberry Wood, at the foot of the Downs near Hassocks & Plumpton, no phone bookings or enquiries.Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravanning Park, luxury park, near Bexhill, 01424 892361Fairfields Farm, Pevensey, BN24 5NG, 01323 763165Forest Garden, Ashurst Wood RH19 3PH. Yurt Camping, 07957 621672Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Uckfield, TN22 3RG, 01825 790226Horam Manor Touring Park, Horam, Heathfield TN21 OYD, 01435 813662Norman’s Bay, Near Pevensey, 01323 761190Saddlescombe Farm, just off the South Downs Way near Devils Dyke, 01273 857712Scotts Farm Campsite, West Wittering, within walking distance of the beach, 01243 671720Spring Barn Farm Park, Kingston Road, Lewes, 01273 488450Stoneywish Nature Reserve, Ditchling BN6 8XH, 01273 843498Washington Camping & Caravanning Park, Pulborough, 01903 892869

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Sat 21 Jul – Sun 2 SepSummer Holiday Family Fun (normal admission)Get involved in our games themed activities with the whole family. Sun 12 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 SepClassic Car Rally (normal admission)As well as visiting our beautiful landscape garden and parkland, you can enjoy a selection of classic cars at these Sunday rallies.

Mon 23 Jul - Mon 20 Aug (Mondays only)‘Make & Take’ children’s crafts (£3 plus normal admission)Arty opportunities for families.

Fri 24 AugOpen air theatre: The Railway Children (adult £16; child £8)E Nesbit’s classic family story with Heartbreak Productions. Booking essential on 0844 2491895

Time well spent Registered charity number 205846

Have fun in the summer...... at Sheffield Park ... at Standen

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldparkwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen

Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield TN22 4HJ, wild camping in beautiful woodland glades, complete with fire-pit & cooking grill, shelter & rustic furniture, 01825 830509Wowo Campsite, Wapsbourne Manor, Sheffield Park, complete with Mongolian yurts! 01825 723414

Outdoor PursuitsAdur Outdoor Activities Centre, Shoreham, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, watersports, 01273 462928Adventure Unlimited, activities for all ages, 01273 681058 Amazon Outdoor Events, Knockhatch Adventure Park, 11yrs+, 0844 2570433 Arena Pursuits, near Bewl Water, Lamberhurst, 6yrs+, 01580 879614 Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, watersports, climbing & residential centre, 8yrs+, 01892 890716 Blackland Farm, East Grinstead RH19 4HP, climbing, zipwire, abseiling, canoeing, archery, orienteering etc, 01342 810493Hatt Adventures, family climbing & kayaking adventures, 01273 358359The Outdoors Project, adventure activities, drop-in, afterschool & holidays, 6-12yrs, 079218 08392

Planes, Trains & BusesBeech Hurst Miniature Railway, Haywards Heath, run by volunteers on Saturdays & Wednesday afternoons, Sundays & Bank Holidays Bentley Miniature Railway, Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, near Halland, open at weekends, half terms and holidays in summer, 01825 870573Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes & Sheffield Park, volunteer preserved steam railway, 01825 720800Breeze Buses Open Top Bus Tours from Brighton, Devils Dyke, Stanmer Park, Ditchling Beacon, 01273 292480 Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park plus playground & lake, 01323 520229Goffs Park Miniature Railway, Southgate, Crawley, Sun pm, 01293 528612Lavender Line, preserved railway, Isfield near Uckfield, open Sun, bank holidays, 01825 750515Shoreham Airport, plane spotting & visitor centre, 01273 467373Volks Electric Railway, Madeira Drive, Brighton, 01273 292718

Fun Places to Go

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