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Autumnal outdoor activities in Sussex cont.
Observatory Science Centre Hawkerwood Hovercraft
Wildside Survival
Observatory Science Centre www. the-observatory. org
Stargazing is one of the few activities in the world that can make you truly appreciate the vastness of the universe, so when the Observatory Science Centre holds one of its famous open evenings, you should definitely make the time to visit. On a crisp, clear autumn evening the view into space is unparalleled, and thanks to the experts who will be guiding you, you will be able to see more than you ever realised was out there.
Hawkerwood Hovercraft www. hawkerwoodhovercraft. co. uk
At Hawkerwood Hovercraft in Crawley you can enjoy some adrenalin-pumping activities and the weather won’ t matter. Flying in a hovercraft will see you speeding along at one foot above the ground; it’ s an experience like no other. Visit for a taster session or a full track day and you’ ll soon understand just why hovercrafting can become so addictive!
Wildside Survival www. wildsidesurvival. co. uk
Bushcraft is a fun and fulfilling way to get right back to nature as you learn how to fend for yourself in the wilderness of Sussex. At Wildside Survival, you can try a number of different courses including a family bushcraft day, so that little ones can get involved. As well as this, there are courses on navigation, team building, survivalist skills and foraging; learn from the experts and see Sussex as it was always meant to be.
A Walk In The Park Wilderness Wood Plush Tents Glamping
A Walk In The Park www. nationaltrust. org. uk / lists / gardensand-parks-in-sussex
Wherever you live in the county, you won’ t be far from a country park. There are many of them to choose from, and each one offers something unique to the area, be that a perfect picnic setting, or a chance to see gardening techniques at their finest. For a simple, fun day exploring, Sussex’ s country parks are ideal. Some of the best include: Seven Sisters, Southwater, Buchan, Ditchling Common and Worth Way, and the National Trust website lists lots of other great options too.
Wilderness Wood www. wildernesswood. org
Wilderness Wood is 62 acres of award-winning woodland located in Hadlow Down, East Sussex, and there are events and workshops that run throughout the year there to explain what sustainability really is. Coming up over the autumn season you can learn about fungi( and whether eating them equals‘ death or dinner’); a Saxon quest for children; how to create a shelter in the woods; or,‘ mud pies and other recipes’.
Plush Tents Glamping www. plushtentsglamping. co. uk
Camping and autumn aren’ t often considered compatible – not when there’ s a risk of damp weather and mud. The creators of Plush Tents Glamping understand that camping isn’ t for everyone though, which is why they created Plush Tents- an opportunity for couples, families, non-campers and campers alike to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort. Plush Tents is set in a gorgeous location close to Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, but despite its back-to-nature location, you can still luxuriate in your favourite home comforts. Choose from a range of different tents including opulent yurts with cosy throws and a wood-burning stove, or the Lotus Bell pod with its heavenly real bed.
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