It wouldn’t be a UK holiday without the odd downpour, but don’t let the rain put a dampener on your holiday fun as there are loads of things to do and places to see that don’t require wellies!
All of our cottages come with Wifi, games consoles, DVD’s, books and a selection of board games to keep you entertained for when the heavens open, but you didn’t come on holiday to stay indoors, so we have come up with a few wet weather ideas where you’ll find inspiration for family days out – sorry, days in – and keeping the children entertained during the odd downpour.
Stay dry in some of the oldest fortresses in the world. Explore classic fairytale castles like Bodiam, Dover and Hever. Discover the many art galleries or what better way to perk yourself up on a rainy day than indulging in a bit of retail relaxation?
If its raining cats and dogs and you don’t fancy a wet walk on Camber Sands then find out what is lurking beneath the waves with a trip to Hastings historic old town and visit the Blue Reef Aquarium where you will find over 40 naturally-themed displays, including giant tropical ocean displays where you will come face to face with everything from seahorses to sharks! The centrepiece of the aquarium is the giant underwater tunnel giving you and your little soldiers a close encounter with hundreds of tropical fish.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery A varied and exciting collection spanning many themes and ages with children specifically in mind.
Yesterday’s World Bringing the Past to Life. An amazing journey through history with life-size street scenes and shop displays! It’s a Great Value Day Out the whole family will enjoy!
Shipwreck Museum With fascinating family-friendly exhibits of local historic shipwrecks, and a Cretaceous gallery with everything from dioramas and footprints to fossils and a preserved 138 million-year-old fish!
Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre Clambers Soft Play Centre – climbing frame, scramble nets, Tarzan ropes, swing bags, ball ponds and a slide with a special play area for the smaller customer.
Smugglers Adventure Journey deep into the heart of Hastings’ historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clements Caves. Join notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back through time to the heyday of smuggling.
1066 Story in Hastings Castle Enter the medieval siege tent and enjoy the fascinating history of Britain’s first Norman castle and the story of the Battle of Hastings told in a spectacular audiovisual show. Dynamic sound effects and thrilling images take you from 1066 to World War II.
Bexhill Leisure Centre – offers a great swimming experience for the whole family. The pool has a flume and wave machine making it the ideal place for having fun in the water – they also offer soft play, parties and kids activities.
The occasional rain shower is part of England’s charm. It’s also the reason we have such a great array of things to do indoors. When a dark cloud appears, some of these attractions might be just the thing to keep the kids entertained.
So take a break at White Sand and enjoy the great indoors!
