Book : Haywards Heath:
Cuckfield, Uckfield, Crowborough, Mannings Heath, Forest Row,
Balcombe.
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Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, Halland, Lewes, East Sussex,
BN8 5AF. See our fascinating collection of over 1000 swans, geese
and ducks from all over the world, along with a superb collection
of gleaming Veteran, Edwardian and Vintage Cars and Motorcycles.
Miniature trains run on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
from Easter to October, and on East Sussex half terms, school
holidays and every Sunday in winter (weather permitting). www.bentley.org.uk.
About 3 miles south of Uckfield.
Ashdown Forest Llama Park,
Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JN. Tel: 01825 712040.
You can now take a llama for a relaxing walk in private grounds
set in the beautiful Ashdown Forest. Llamas are naturally intelligent
and inquisitive and love to go for walk. Sorry, no dogs (except
Guide Dogs) are allowed in the Park or Visitor Centre. www.llamapark.co.uk.
About 6 miles north of Uckfield.
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex, TN22
3QL. Tel: 01825 720825. One of the largest tourist attractions
in Sussex. Stations at East Grinstead (a special bus runs from
East Grinstead to Kingscote Station), Kingscote, Horsted Keynes
and Sheffield Park Station (East of Haywards Heath), the headquarters
and home to the small exhibits Museum, model railway, restaurant
and real ale bar, The Bessemer Arms. No public car parking at
Kingscote. www.bluebell-railway.co.uk. About 4 miles west of
Uckfield.
Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton,
East Sussex, BN7 3AL. Tel: 01273 890383. Plumpton Racecourse
is one of the most successful smaller jump racecourses in the
country, staging National Hunt meetings from September to May.
The corporate hospitality boxes, Paddock bar and restaurant have
wonderful panoramic views of the track. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk.
About 7 miles west of Uckfield.
Sheffield Park Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex TN22 3QX,
Telephone: 01825 790231. Magnificent 'Capability' Brown landscaped
garden with waterfalls, cascades and four large lakes. National
Trust. Charges apply. About 3 miles west of Uckfield.
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