10 Fun Activities & Games in East Sussex That You Shouldn't Miss

April 25, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in East Sussex, United Kingdom including The Painting Pottery Cafe, 1066 Target Sports, Handmade Mysteries - Lady Chastity's Reserve, The Source Park, Polowood Shooting Ground, Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton, Pier Pressure Brighton Escape Rooms, Encryption Escape Rooms, Alexandra Park, Adventure Golf Hastings.
Restaurants in East Sussex

1. The Painting Pottery Cafe

31 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YB England +44 1273 628952 [email protected] http://www.paintingpotterycafe.co.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 156 reviews

The Painting Pottery Cafe

We are just a short walk from the train Station, in the North Laine area of Brighton. We love to help individuals or groups spend an hour or two in our fun creative environment. You can choose from 100s of ceramic items to paint or try your hand at throwing a pot. Everyone, no matter their age or ability, enjoys their experience and has something handmade and unique to show for it. If you are not local then we can post your items or you can use acrylic paints for decorative pieces and take away the same day. We also hold exhibitions from local makers and artists. Booking advisable.

Reviewed By akcpicken

My boyfriend bought us evening class spaces to make soup bowl and garnish bowls. This was a loose theme - you were encouraged to get as creative as you wanted with the design and function of the bowls. We got to try different styles of pottery making with pinch pot creations, mould made bowls and we got to learn the basics of pottery wheels and 'throw' our own bowl/mug/jug. I found the pottery making evening one of the most relaxing things I've done in a long time. There was no pressure of be good first time - there was as much clay as you wanted and needed and no time pressure, the evening didn't feel rushed at all. We went back a few weeks later and got paint our pieces and we are very happy with the results! The staff were so friendly, welcoming and encouraging to everyone, it was a lovely atmosphere to learn in.

2. 1066 Target Sports

Sedlescombe Road North 1066 Business Centre, Hastings TN37 7PB England +44 1424 728949 [email protected] http://www.1066targetsports.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 714 reviews

1066 Target Sports

1066 Target Sports is the UK's largest indoor family friendly target sports venue. Housed in The Alternative Adventures Centre just off the A21. We offer a range of activities, from our famous Experience Packages, with a choice of 6 activities ranging from Live Fire, Archery, Crossbow, Axe Throwing to Catapult and Air Rifle! Our experienced instructors will get you time throwing axes, shooting arrows, slinging catapults and firing rifles in no time! Participants can choose to take part in any number of the 6 Activities we have available. With each activity lasting approximately 30 minutes, your Target Sports experience can last between 30 minutes to 3 hours. Making it an amazing day out or night out for the whole family. With a range of other activities on site including The Fallout Airsoft, Nerf Wars and new activities and experiences coming soon you’ll be sure to find something for everyone!

Reviewed By RAMPANTRABBITT

Went there today (30th December 2019) with my 2 boys aged 12 and 10 and 2 of my nieces aged 14 and 25... we all had a Fantastic day, all the staff were excellent friendly and helpful it's great for all ages as I'm 40 myself and still gave the kids competition ???? would definitely go again

3. Handmade Mysteries - Lady Chastity's Reserve

60-61 London Road, Brighton BN1 1ND England +44 20 7867 3736 [email protected] http://www.handmademysteries.com/the-worlds-end-brighton
Excellent
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5.0 based on 455 reviews

Handmade Mysteries - Lady Chastity's Reserve

An immersive experience that challenges you and friends with a hilarious hour of solving clues to unravel the sticky story of Lady Chastity. This bold new game takes place in the depths of England's finest drinking establishments. Brighton's version of Lady Chastity's Reserve takes place in the World's End pub, large enough for teams of up to 6 people. Will your team win Chastity's fabled aphrodisiac wine? Hurry, she doesn't suffer idiots gladly.

Reviewed By natskib1 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Really enjoyed this game from the moment our host Gabriel (Imogen) collected us. Fun and funny and just the right level of difficulty.

4. The Source Park

Source Park White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JL England +44 1424 238360 [email protected] http://www.sourcebmx.com/sourcepark
Excellent
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5.0 based on 96 reviews

The Source Park

The Source Park is the largest underground BMX and Skateboard Park in the World. Home to 2 massive parks in a unique former Victorian Turkish Baths under Hastings promenade, it won Historic England's 2017 award for the 'Best Rescue of a historic building'. The skatepark attracts some of the best riders in the World as well as beginners of all ages and ability. Entry is free for spectators and can be ridden by BMXers, Skateboarders and Scooter riders - pricing is from £5 off-peak for riders but check the website for session prices as they do vary. Member receive £2 discount per session and membership is just £40 a year . It also houses a huge BMX/Skate shop and Hastings most unique cafe which offers the best spectating in the house! Introductory sessions and lessons are available but must be booked in advance.

Reviewed By vickyr223 - County Durham, United Kingdom

If you have a scoot/skate/bike mad kiddo - or you are one yourself visit Source My son loves this place The staff are on hand, helpful, patient - it feels like a 'safe' place to take your child Value for money Take a coat with you if you are watching (in the colder months) - can be a bit chilly upstairs Parking in Hastings... as with busy places - nightmare

5. Polowood Shooting Ground

Ridge Road St Mary's Farm, Brighton BN1 9PN England +44 7818 203871 [email protected] http://www.claypigeonshootingbrighton.co.uk
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Polowood Shooting Ground

Clay pigeon shooting in Brighton - and a whole lot more! As well as aiming at clays and shooting air rifles, you can also fire off some arrows with our Archery Experiences and even lob a few axes too at this clay shoot ground just in-land from Brighton. We’ve got a whole range of experiences for you to choose from, so you can pick the shoot ‘em up day to suit you. Polowood shooting ground is tucked away amongst grazing farmland and woods at the foot of the lovely South Downs hills. You leave touristy Brighton behind when you hit the narrow country lane running along the bottom of the ridge that takes you to the farm estate base. It’s a pretty stunning entrance, to say the least and sets the scene for the rest of the your clay pigeon shooting day. Indeed, it’s all very countrified round these parts, with a trusty Landy often being used to transport guests around the 10 acre site. A warm welcome from Polowood shoot’s owner Gary and it’s straight into the clay pigeon shooting. This is the mainstay of this shooting ground and there’s an excellent variety of stands and shooting styles.

Reviewed By PeterGRDixon

An excellent day with a group of four and our own instructor with Archery, Axes, and Air Rifles. Our instructors Pip and Nathan were brilliant and personable giving us a relaxed and fun experience whilst giving all the information and enthusiasm we needed. Amazing facilities for the activities with a variety of axes/knives for throwing and lots of air rifle targets, with good competition set ups as well. Toilet facilities and tea/coffee with refreshments were a bonus. Will definitely come again!

6. Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton

31 York Place The Hobgoblin, Brighton BN1 4GU England +44 1273 025525 [email protected] http://www.bewilderbox.co.uk
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5.0 based on 1,124 reviews

Bewilder Box Escape Room Brighton

Bewilder Box is an immersive team game like no other! Work together to solve puzzles and take part in an immersive story.

Reviewed By benjaminp813

We loved experiencing another frankly awesome BewilderBox escape room, ‘JUDGEMENT DAVE’, at The Brunswick pub! Absolutely cracking madcap host (the hilarious ‘TummyTubes’), brilliantly engaging challenges & puzzles (extremely satisfying when you solve them!!), and so awesome to have Red Dwarf legend Mr Norman Lovett involved! We all highly recommend it!! ????????‍????????????????‍????????????????????????????‍????????????⚡️????????????‍♀️⏱????????????‍????????????????⛓????⌨️⏳

7. Pier Pressure Brighton Escape Rooms

33 Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FG England +44 1273 220388 [email protected] http://pierpressure.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,356 reviews

Pier Pressure Brighton Escape Rooms

Be the hero and save the day at Pier Pressure, Brighton's biggest escape room venue. We've created locally themed puzzle games and you can pick an experience from one of Brighton's golden eras. Also home of the UK's top rated escape room 2019.

Reviewed By DougalS3

Absolutely fantastic We were a few minutes late due to pancakes down the road but got a fantastic welcome and a quick brief before we were taken to our room and introduced to our host the energetic DJ Dollymix She gave us the low down and a few helpful ideas and in we went Well it was awesome we soon found some clues and running around laughing singing and dancing to the incredible music the puzzles were varied and a lot of fun We managed to escape with 3 seconds to spare earning the nick of time stamp and a badge Photos taken and staff checked we enjoyed our time We will definitely be back to take on some of the other rooms soon

8. Encryption Escape Rooms

Uckfield Road, Upper Clayhill Unit 1, Banff Farm, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5RR England +44 1273 814696 [email protected] http://Www.encryptionescaperooms.co.uk
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5.0 based on 87 reviews

Encryption Escape Rooms

Covid Secure Immersive Family Fun. Interactive escape rooms for all ages situation in a rural location, including a tea rooms with seating outside overlooking the wonderful South Downs. Plenty of free on site parking, and Tea Rooms Solve the puzzels and riddles in our themed rooms and escape within one hour!

Reviewed By 713mattl - Laughton, United Kingdom

Great escape room. have comepleted a couple of escape rooms previously and this ranks up with the ebst of them. The Host is great, really encouraging and helpful. All in all cannot recommend enough. Did as a family of 4 inc 2 teenagers and pitched at the right level for all of us.

9. Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park St. Helens Road, Hastings TN34 2EL England
Excellent
73%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 721 reviews

Alexandra Park

Reviewed By DeniseT36

This is my local park and I think it is the best thing about Hastings! It is huge and varied from wild areas, ornamental flower beds, ponds -one with fishing, wild life including very cheeky squirrels, bowling greens, tennis courts and multisports hard surface area, a super cafe with outdoor seating, toilets, rare trees including champion trees, bandstand, a stream runs through it's great length and there is even a kiddies miniature railway with limited opening times sadly. Just try it when you visit Hastings, you won't be disappointed.It is a day out on it's own but I suggest not trying to see it all on one visit!

10. Adventure Golf Hastings

Seafront Sturdee Place, Hastings TN34 3AJ England +44 1424 437227 http://www.hastingsadventuregolf.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 500 reviews

Adventure Golf Hastings

Hastings Adventure Golf, is in fact a complex of no less than three, 18-hole miniature golf courses, providing facilities suitable for players of all ages. This is the national centre for Miniature Golf in the UK and the home of the annual World Crazy Golf Championships every October. With our site complex we also operate an ice cream kiosk, Chocolate shop and the Beach Retreat cafe where we produce our own Gelato Ice Cream which is sold across the site.

Reviewed By ryanjV3910MW

I was so impressed today by how well maintained and interactive the mini golf courses were, and for the asking price, a bargain, especially if you get the unlimited mini golf and fish and chips meal for £20! I honestly only have one criticism, I love my fish and chips and I felt gutted like the battered cod not to be able to eat it because I am a peskitarian, the chips had beef dripping in them I wasnt able to order it, as they had no meat free alternative for the chips. All they need to do is offer chips that are cooked differently and I'm very happy. Other than that, fantastic place!

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