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Knockhatch Adventure Park

Hailsham, United Kingdom•4.6(3.7k)•Playground, Theme Park, Zoo

Experience thrilling rides, exotic animals, water splash pads, and indoor/outdoor play areas across 361 days a year in Sussex.

Knockhatch Adventure Park is Sussex's premier family destination, offering a comprehensive day out with something for every age. The park features a Jungle Kingdom zoo where visitors can encounter capybaras, lemurs, meerkats, and owls through both casual observation and dedicated animal keeper experiences. The zoo includes a daily owl display arena showcasing impressive birds of prey. Beyond the animals, Knockhatch delivers adventure through thrilling rides like the Wave Runner 2 and Blackbeard's Buccaneer, outdoor splash pads including Jungle Splash, and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. The Lost World Playbarn offers indoor entertainment with slides and attractions, while multiple playgrounds cater to younger children. The park also operates a Forest School program for preschool through primary-aged children on select days. Open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM nearly year-round, Knockhatch is designed for families with young children (ages 0-10 particularly well-catered for) and is pushchair-friendly. The Hungry Toad Cafe provides food and refreshment options throughout the park. Special experiences like animal encounters, capybara meetings, lemur interactions, meerkat experiences, and owl encounters can be pre-booked or purchased on-site, adding memorable interactive elements to visits.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:30
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:30
Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 10 years

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Hungry Toad Cafe

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Google Reviews

4.6(3.7k reviews)
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Vicky Strange

Vicky Strange

a month ago

An amazing place with lots to do. A bit disappointed that the rides are only open at certain times of the day which means walking around trying to find what's open..better and clearer signage of rides needs to be improved as alot were hidden and we missed them.. a map of the whole park would also be a good help so you can see what's actually there. Some of the ice cream and drinks stations were not open either. The toilets in the restaurant were bad, urine on the floor and smelt awful! There seemed to be very few staff operating rides, maybe that's the reason why the rides were only open at certain times (usually for an hour, then closed for 90 mins, then re opened for another hour) We took our own packed lunch and plenty of seating areas to eat inside and outside. Reasonably priced for what it was considering the restricted ride times..

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Frank Jiggens

Frank Jiggens

a month ago

Great little zoo/ park ,very clean and tidy ,staff and keepers were knowledgeable about ther job and the animals in there charge. We had the Capybara experience which was great fun . Prices were very reasonable and good value, parking good. 5 star rating from us .

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Sandra Doyle

Sandra Doyle

3 months ago

Amazing day out - if you have energetic children this place is amazing. So many activities to keep them going all day, we actually ran out of time so will need to go back again ! Really clean facilities. Very friendly staff. Plenty of picnic areas. The carpark fills up fast but there is additional overflow parking a short walk away.

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Jason Cross

Jason Cross

5 months ago

We got our tickets by using Tesco vouchers which was great for the 4 of us. The queue to get in was quite long because it was so busy due to it being half term but it didn't take too long to get it in. There are so many things to do here. Lots of different playgrounds, inside and out, that kept us all very entertained. The best one was the giant wooden castle which was outside and perfect to let the kids run around in whilst you sit there having a coffee. Whilst there, we squeezed in seeing as many animals as we could which were all lovely to see. Meerkats were our favourite. I'd highly recommend this place if you have kids and we are looking forward to our next visit

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David Blackstone

David Blackstone

5 months ago

Fab fun for all ages! Dinosaurs, dragons castle, bouncy fun and animals..what more could you want? Slides were closed due to weather but plenty of stuff to do. Only slight negative was Thetford hut by the dragon castle was busy and one girl trying her best at busy time. Queued for 30 mins but no pasties left which was a shame. Kids loved it.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

Events at Knockhatch Adventure Park

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Knockhatch Adventure Park

Is Knockhatch Adventure Park free to visit?

Knockhatch Adventure Park is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Knockhatch Adventure Park suitable for?

Knockhatch Adventure Park is suitable from newborn up to age 10.

Is Knockhatch Adventure Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

Is there parking at Knockhatch Adventure Park?

Yes — Knockhatch Adventure Park has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Knockhatch Adventure Park?

Yes, Hungry Toad Cafe is on site at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

Is Knockhatch Adventure Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Knockhatch Adventure Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Knockhatch Adventure Park?

Knockhatch Adventure Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Knockhatch Adventure Park by public transport?

Knockhatch Adventure Park is well-served by public transport.
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