Half-Term Adventures in
East Sussex
Looking for some family fun this May half-term? East Sussex is bursting with enchanting events and activities to delight kids and grown-ups alike. Here’s your guide to the top adventures happening from 24 May 2025.
How to Train Your Dragon Trail
at Bodiam Castle
📍 Bodiam Castle 📅 24 May – 7 September 2025
Embark on a dragon-training adventure inspired by Cressida Cowell’s beloved series. Explore the castle grounds, discover different dragon species, learn Dragonese, and uncover Viking secrets. Trail costs £3 with normal admission and includes a small prize.Click here for more info…
The Dinosaur That Pooped: A Rock Show! at White Rock Theatre
📍 Hastings 📅 29 May 2025, 12:30 PM & 3:30 PM
Join Danny and Dino on a quest to attend their favorite rock band’s final concert. This hilarious stage adaptation of the best-selling book series features catchy songs and a whole lot of prehistoric fun. Click here for more info
Centenary Bioblitz at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
📍 Goudhurst 📅 29 May 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM
Celebrate 100 years of Bedgebury with a day of discovery and exploration. Participate in wildlife surveys, meet conservation experts, and learn about the diverse species that call the forest home. A fantastic opportunity for budding naturalists and curious minds. Learn more…
Dragonfly Trail at Sissinghurst Castle Garden
📍 Cranbrook, Kent 📅 24 May – 1 June 2025
Explore the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle on a self-guided Dragonfly Trail. Search for dragonfly markers hidden among the blooms while learning fun facts about these fascinating insects. Designed for young explorers, with normal admission fees. National Trust members enter free. Learn More…
Woolly Week at the Rare
Breeds Centre
📍 Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent | 📅 24 May – 1 June 2025
Celebrate sheep during Woolly Week at the Rare Breeds Centre! Enjoy live sheep shearing, wool-spinning workshops, tractor rides, and a petting zoo. Fun for all ages, with standard admission fees. Click here to learn more…
Book a stay close by
With so much to do in the area why not stay a few days and take in our wonderful coastline and nearby attractions. To see which cottages are available visit here. We have properties in Camber, Rye, Winchelsea and Pett Level.