Things to Do South East

The south east is full of interesting things to do from top attractions and activities to theatres and places of historical interest, plus coastal areas and areas of quaint country villages.

The south east is home to England’s capital, London, with its many iconic landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the London eye, to Camden Market, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament as well as the famous parks, west end theatre district and more. Many of the museums are free to enjoy and the majority of attractions are accessible for all. The older venues have also worked to improve their accessibility over recent years, so you’ll find that there are a whole host of fun activities you can get involved with, whether that’s doing some sight seeing, visiting an attraction, going to the theatre or doing some shopping while in the capital. If you choose to venture around the city using public transport make sure to grab yourself a tube map, as stations with pavement access and accessible platforms are clearly marked, otherwise, station staff are always happy to help and many of them have lifts to help those with mobility restrictions.

If you’re not heading into London, there are still plenty of delights in the other areas of the south east. For beach and coastal resorts, you can enjoy places like Clacton on Sea, Eastbourne, Brighton, Bognor and Portsmouth, as well as areas of Hampshire, where you can enjoy all the British sea side traditions. All these areas have much more going for them than just their proximity to the beach, you’ll also find shops, theatres, museums and more with many of them being proud of their inclusivity.

The south east has everything from royal palaces, like those in London and Windsor, to the white cliffs of Dover in neighbouring Kent, to great shopping districts like Brighton’s Lanes and Reading’s malls, to the historic areas of Bedfordshire and the quaint villages of Buckinghamshire. There are even wild horses to be found in the New Forest in Hampshire, which is also a pretty perfect spot for a picnic!

Wherever you are in the south east, you’ll be sure to find something to suit your tastes and budget and each attraction, shopping centre and site of interest will have worked to include as many accessibility provisions as possible, whether that’s hearing loops, admission for guide dogs, level floors or even staff that can communicate in BSL. Many of the top attractions and landmarks in this part of the country also offer concessions on entry for anyone travelling with a carer and spaces for blue badge holders are plentiful. Even regions that have a congestion charge have a concession for blue badge holders.

For those of you that love festivals, you’ll find a whole host of them covering every genre in the south east, from the famous Isle of Wight Festival, to Reading and the many events that take place in parks and seaside resorts all over the region. It isn’t just music either, you’ll find food festivals, literary festivals, comic cons, tattoo conventions, just about everything! The venues are happy to help anyone who has any accessibility concerns and often provide passes to avoid queues, as well as making sure that there are level floors, lifts and that service animals can attend.

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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is home to over 260 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes and are proudly...

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Visitors can discover more about Roald Dahl and unearth secrets about the people and places which...

Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo, Cromer, is home to over 200 tropical animals and birds. There is also a large,...

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Chichester Festival Theatre

Address

Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP

Telephone
01243 781312

BOX.OFFICE@CFT.ORG.UK

Chichester

Chichester Festival Theatre is committed to making sure everyone is able to enjoy the best possible experience. We were delighted to win Beautiful South Awards for Access and Inclusivity in 2017 and 2018 and continue to make accessibility part of...

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Colchester Zoo

Address

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

Telephone
01206 331292

enquiries@colchesterzoo.org

Colchester

Colchester Zoo is home to over 260 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes and are proudly listed as in the top 2 zoos in the UK as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Attractions.

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The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

Address

High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL

Telephone
01494 892192

admin@roalddahlmuseum.org

Great Missenden

Visitors can discover more about Roald Dahl and unearth secrets about the people and places which inspired Dahl's tales, read his hand written notes and visit a replica of his writing hut

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Amazona Zoo

Address

Hall Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JG

Telephone
01263 510741

imogen@amazonazoo.co.uk

Cromer

Amazona Zoo, Cromer, is home to over 200 tropical animals and birds. There is also a large, well-equipped indoor and outdoor play area, a cafe and a shop. New for the month of August 2017 is www.cromercamping.com.

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Hatfield House

Address

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ

Telephone
01707 287010

visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk

Hertfordshire

Splendid Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Childhood home of Elizabeth I.

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Guildford Museum

Address

Castle Arch, Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SX

Telephone
+44 (0)1483 444751

heritageservices@guildford.gov.uk

Guildford

Guildford Museum is a beautiful 17C building, adjacent to the castle grounds, housing archaeology, local history and needlework displays.

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Firstsite

Address

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

Telephone
01206 577067

info@firstsite.uk.net

Colchester

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary visual arts organisation.

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Priory House Heritage Centre

Address

33 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RZ

Telephone
01582 890270

prioryhouse@dunstable.gov.uk

Dunstable

Thirteenth century grade 2 listed building incorporating TIC, tea rooms & gift shop situated in the beautiful Priory Gardens.

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Wingham Wildlife Park

Address

Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury, CT3 1JL

Telephone
01227 720836

info@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk

Wingham

Take a walk on the wild side at Wingham Wildlife Park where you can see more species than any other zoo in Kent!

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Reading Museum

Address

Blagrave Street, Reading, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1QH

Telephone
+44 0118 9373400

mail@readingmuseum.org.uk

Reading

Twelve hands-on galleries including Roman Silchester, changing art gallery, Box Room, Britain's Bayeux Tapestry and the world's only biscuit gallery, Huntley & Palmers.

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RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve

Address

Rye Meads Visitor Centre, Rye Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8JS

Telephone
01992 708383

rye.meads@rspb.org.uk

Stanstead Abbotts

For a great day out, visit this delightful wetland nature reserve beside the River Lee. Suitable for all the family!

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The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre

Address

56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS

Telephone
+44 023 9247 2700

kates@thespring.co.uk

Havant

The Spring has a broad programme of entertainment including theatre shows, music, comedy nights, films, dance events, exhibitions and workshops. It is also a community museum telling the local story using a variety of medias.

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Somerleyton Hall and Gardens

Address

Somerleyton Hall, Lovingland, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ

Telephone
0871 222 4244

info@somerleyton.co.uk

Lovingland

12 acres of landscaped gardens to explore including our famous 1864 Yew hedge maze. Guided tours of the Hall. Homemade delights in the Kitchen Garden café. Children’s trail. Events throughout the summer.

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Easton Farm Park

Address

Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ

Telephone
01728 746475

info@eastonfarmpark.co.uk

Woodbridge

Award winning farm park set in 35 acres of beautiful Suffolk scenery. We offer a daily activities programme for the children including pony, pony and cart and train rides as well as the opportunity to meet some of our animals.

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Pavilion Theatre

Address

Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3PX

Telephone
+44 (0)1903 206206

theatres@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Worthing

Part of Worthing Theatres, the Pavilion Theatre is situated on the promenade at the entrance to Worthing’s pier and hosts a variety of theatre, dance, music and comedy as well as events including craft fairs, children’s workshops and corporate events

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Forest Garden Shovelstrode

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

East Grinstead

Forest Garden Shovelstrode is an inspirational place for people to learn about the principles of Forest Gardening and woodland crafts.

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RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve

Address

Main Road, Titchwell, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8BB

Telephone
01485 210779

paul.roney@rspb.org.uk

King's Lynn

Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems tucked away inside Titchwell’s treasure trove of natural delights.

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The Pines Garden, Tea Room & Museum

Address

Beach Road, St Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6DZ

Telephone
01304 851737

enquiries@baytrust.org.uk

Dover

Organically grown Pines Garden situated behind the White Cliffs has six acres of many fine features including a cascade and adjoining lake, grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden. Museum featuring local history, and Tea Room.

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The Observatory Science Centre

Address

Wartling Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Telephone
01323 832731

info@the-observatory.org

Hailsham

The Observatory Science Centre is one of the leading "hands-on" science centres with over 100 exhibits. As the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, with its domes and telescopes, visitors can savour its unique atmosphere.

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West Dean Gardens

Address

West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

Telephone
01243 818210

gardens@westdean.org.uk

Chichester

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs just 6 miles north of Chichester, West Dean Gardens is one of the greatest restored English gardens open to the public today.

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