Knockhatch Adventure Park

In Hailsham, Knockhatch Adventure Park brings together activities that can otherwise compete for a family’s time: indoor play areas, outdoor spaces, rides, and animal habitats. The park includes areas such as Jungle Kingdom, a children’s farm, and an owl sanctuary, along with displays and animal encounters that may require advance booking or depend on the day’s schedule.

The variety makes it possible to alternate between active attractions and a slower break without relying on a single ride. There are play options for different ages, indoor spaces for rainy days, and picnic areas. Some experiences and attractions operate only on certain days, during particular seasons, or in suitable weather. Programs may also change for maintenance, so checking the official “What’s Open?” page before buying tickets helps set expectations for the date you choose.

Knockhatch is just off the A22, west of Hailsham and about nine miles north of Eastbourne. The park lists hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on 361 days a year, though its calendar includes closed days and attractions do not all run at the same times. It is a full-day outing, especially useful for families hoping to combine animals and play. Planning the drive and checking the daily schedule can help avoid arriving with expectations that differ from what is actually operating.