Hailsham Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
The market town of Hailsham, located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, was originally known as an agricultural centre. The population today (2010) is just over 20,000.
The Knockhatch Adventure Park is set in 80 acres of Sussex countryside and offers a range of outdoor and indoor activities including a large adventure playground, a reptile house, go-karting, laser games and an indoor soft play area. Other attractions include the Bungee Trampolines, the Demon Drop Slide and the Tractor Rides which provide a great way to see all the many different animals around the park, from deer to llamas. Another popular attraction is the children’s farm and the Birds of Prey Centre, which offers the exciting chance to view these impressive creatures either up close or in their daily flying displays. There are also refreshments available on site, if you feel peckish.
Arlington Stadium in Hailsham features a raceway offering short circuit motor racing at its best. Speeding of hot rods and stock cars. Great family entertainment. The stadium is situated in open countryside along with catering and licensed bar facilities. The season runs from Easter to September.
The Cuckoo Trail is an acclaimed route through the Wealden countryside. It follows the route of the former railway line, formerly known as the Cuckoo Line linking Polegate, Hailsham, Horam and Heathfield. Excellent for walking, cycling, horse riding and people with disabilities. This 13 mile surfaced path through the Sussex countryside is mostly traffic free and a safe route for walkers and cyclists of all ages, with bridle sections of the Cuckoo Trail accessible for horse-riders. There are a number of benches and picnic tables en route providing visitors with places to rest.
Hailsham has a wide range of shops and is the centre for many of the surrounding villages. Visit the High Street and the precincts of Vicarage Field and The Quintins, which provide all of Hailsham's needs.
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