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bodiumBodiam Castle Robertsbridge  01580 830196 Every Wed & Thurs 30 July-28 Aug Knight & Princess academy, sessions include dressing up in a costume, craft activities & training on how to be a knight or princess, 5+yrs, need to book. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle/

New LegoLand  Windsor Pirates Landing gets a major re-vamp to become New Pirates Shores featuring Castaway Camp a new pirate adventure play area with more than 100 brand new Lego modes & themed features on the Pirate Falls Treasure Quest log flume ride, plus a new themed restaurant  plus lots more on offer. Every weekend in July, guests visiting the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort will be treated to special guest appearances from the stars of the smash hit blockbuster The LEGO® Movie, with Minifigure characters Emmet and Wyldstyle on hand to make everything awesome. Visit www.legoland.co.uk/en/Book/. Ticket prices start from £35.10 per adult, from £31.05 per child (free for under three’s) and from £132.30 for families (2 adults + 2 children)

Every Wed Heaven at Nutfield 19 High Street  www.heaven-nutfield.com.  Smiley Faces music group for babies & toddlers for up to 2yrs & 2-4yrs, there is also a playroom for under 5’s, a café & a crèche.

Sheffield Park and Garden Nr Haywards Heath East Sussex 0825 790231 24 July-4 Sept 50 things summertime challenge a range of holiday events 7 trails to see how inventive you can be with your 50 things list. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

14 July-14 Sept Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth  02392 857520 Super Saver family ticket on offer of a family visit offers a 20% saving on standard prices. www.spinnakertower.co.uk/

26 July-2 Sept Standen East Grinstead 01342 323029 50 things activity with family trails & activities, special events & craft days. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

29 July-28 Aug Royal Naval Submarine Museum   02392 545034 Summer hols activities with craft, living history, puzzles, challenges games & lots more. 29 July Submarine top trumps, fun game using cards. 31 July Life of HMS Alliance find out more about the life onboard. http://www.submarine-museum.co.uk/

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