Children on the sleigh at a Christmas trail — Family days out in Sussex | © National Trust/Laurence Perry

Family-friendly places to visit in Sussex

Discover great places for family days out with the National Trust in Sussex this winter, including Nymans, Bodiam Castle, Petworth and more. Whether you’re popping in for a couple of hours or planning a bigger adventure, you’ll find acres of space, natural play areas and cosy cafés.

Three giant nutcracker soldiers standing guard at Nymans in West Sussex

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A Nutcracker Christmas at Nymans

Explore The Nutcracker at Nymans this Christmas, with costumes from Matthew Bourne's production Nutcracker!, a trail in the garden and a house sumptuously decorated for a fairy tale Christmas. From Saturday 18 November until Monday 1 January 2024, 10am - 4pm.

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Christmas with Mouse and Mole at Sheffield Park

Take a winter wander around the garden with the enchanting Mouse and Mole as you join in their irrepressible excitement for the festive season and help them prepare for Christmas.

The enchanted winter forest in the Marble Hall at Petworth, West Sussex

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Christmas at Petworth House

Explore Petworth House, festively decorated with Christmas trees, and don't miss choirs and a magical late opening.

A child looking at a Christmas tree in the house at Nymans

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Nymans

There’s plenty for families to see and do at Nymans. Patter along the paths in the garden. Spotter sheets will keep little ones happy while our seasonal trails in the garden and walks in the woods are fun for everyone.

Woman photographing a little girl on the lawns by the house in October, Petworth House and Park, West Sussex.

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Petworth House and Park

Petworth Park is an exciting place for families to explore. Roam through acres of parkland and look out for the fallow deer herd. The ancient tree trail includes hollow trunks big enough to crawl inside, plus there are games and activities every school holidays.

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Sheffield Park

Whether you are visiting with friends or family, there are plenty of new things to discover and fun ways to get active in nature at Sheffield Park and Garden.

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Standen House and Garden

Find out the family-friendly things to do on a day out at Standen, from taking a walk in the woodland and building a den to seasonal trails to follow in the house and garden.

The cliffs in twilight at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Sussex

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Birling Gap

There’s so much for you and your family to see and do at Birling Gap. Hunt for ocean finds along the strand line and look for fossils on the beach. Don't forget pop in to the café for an ice cream or a slice of cake too.

A boy and a girl building a den in woodland

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Uppark

Uppark’s short woodland walk is perfect for first time explorers and developing den building skills. Or hunt for bugs in the mini meadow. In the house you can go ‘below stairs’ to discover tunnels and find out how the servants lived.