Trains to Berwick
Berwick based in the Wealden district of East Sussex, offers long distance walks through the village and the South Downs Way.
Places to visit:
Drusillas Zoo Park
Drusillas is the perfect getaway for families with children, whether you are on holiday, enjoying a weekend break or simply having a day out with the kids. This isn't walkable from Berwick station but just 5 minutes by taxi or 126 bus which runs from the station to right outside the zoo - and totally worth your while if you love animals!
Trains to Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis is a small seaside town on the south coast of England in the county of West Sussex. The town can trace its roots back to when it was a small fishing village. The town still has its fishermen, operating small inshore boats from the town’s beaches.
Places to visit:
Butlins
A great family day out or holidays for the whole family, whether you’re looking for an adrenalin rush or just a dip in the pool. Bognor Regis Museum Fantastic exhibitions of historic wireless and radio equipment, the displays include crystal and value domestic wireless and television sets from the 1920s. 15 minutes walk from Bognor Regis station.
Trains to Fishbourne
Fishbourne was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations showing the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century.
Places to visit:
Fishbourne Roman Palace
The remains of one wing of the largest domestic Roman building yet found in Britain can be seen inside a cover building, with many impressive mosaic floors, underfloor heating systems, corridors and courtyards. 10 minutes walk from Fishbourne station.
Trains to Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath has so much to offer, including golf courses and leisure centres. It’s a town in within the historic County of Sussex, the name Hayward comes from Old English meaning an official who protected hedged enclosures from wandering livestock.
Places to visit:
Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line running between East Sussex and West Sussex, the steam trains are operated between Sheffield Park and Kingscote. This isn't walkable from the stations but just 15 minutes by taxi or 45 minutes by bus and you can take the 31 bus and then change at North Chailey to the 246 bus - just allow a bit longer for your journey. But worth it if you love trains - which we know you do!
Beech Hurst Park Miniature Railway
A half mile elevated train track, including tunnels and steaming bays. Great fun for the whole family and the kids will love it. 20 minutes walk from Haywards Heath station.
Scrase Valley Nature Reserve
15 acre woodland, with many rare plants; why not take a walk through the reserve and see if you can spot something rare. 20 minutes walk from Haywards Heath station or 14 minutes by bus 31 just outside the station.
Trains to Lewes
Lewes is packed with fun things to do all year round, from visiting museums and castles to seeing the medieval heart of the town.
Places to visit:
Lewes castle
Lewes castle is almost 1000 years old, and has so much to see and do. Why not climb to the top of the keep and look out for miles, fire a crossbow or even dress up like a Lady or Knight. 10 minutes walk from Lewes station.
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum
See the prehistoric reconstruction buildings including a wildfowl reserve with an amazing collection of ducks, geese, swans and a Motor Museum with a superb collection of vintage and classic cars. This isn't walkable from the station but just 15 minutes by taxi - and totally worth your while if you love nature!
