Local Reviews
In January 2024, Charmaine French said about Paradise Park
Lovely place to visit. Loads for kids to do. The cafe was very busy and food took quite a while to come out, but it was good. Note that if you go to the cafe or on the train, you seemingly have to go all the way out of the garden centre and show your ticket to get back in. Will definitely visit again.
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In January 2024, Ben McAdam said about Paradise Park
Update: returned after a few years now the kids are bigger and can enjoy more of whats on offer. Although dated in parts, it actually adds to the charm of the place. Its kind of nostalgic family day out.<br><br>In there you have a walk round of various different fossils and artifacts, some real some cast. From shark teeth to geodes. Dinosaurs and astronauts.<br><br>They have life-size dinosaurs and plenty of them, raptors, triceratops, t-rex and many more.<br><br>There is an earthquake simulator which is fun, although the little ones didn't enjoy it so much, I fully expect bigger ones would though!<br><br>Soft play and arcade games, working sit on train that does a loop outside of which you can also walk through route of you wanted, just, is quite difficult to fine how to get to the walking route as there isn't much signage. Some maps of the place are needed or better signage<br><br>Indoor cafe with good food and good selection of drinks. Enough choice for little ones which you don't often find. From ordering to delivery was 30 minutes (sunday).<br><br>There is even more to explore such as indoor botanicals and outside play area.<br><br>If you take out membership before you leave you get your day tickets refunded<br><br>It's a nice place but quite dated. Could do with a cash injection to bring it up to date
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In January 2024, Julie said about Paradise Park
Good range of plants and pots, in particular. Decent café with good choice.
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In February 2024, David Gee said about Paradise Park
It's my go-to shop for birthday cards as well as plants and garden accessories. Competitively priced. Not cheap - nowhere is round here - but good value.
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In February 2024, Karen Mansbridge said about Paradise Park
Nice garden centre
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In February 2024, Ian Baigrie said about Paradise Park
Easily a good family day out. Cafe is excellent, though I had to complain about an under cooked poached egg (the white was clear) it was dealt with very well indeed. Both indoor and outdoor play / explore areas are very big, ideal for 6 and overs. The entrance trail was actually interesting for our two but was a bit tired and could be better. There were two play areas outside that were being refurbished, hopefully finished for this summer. We will be returning.
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In February 2024, Dave Forrest said about Paradise Park
Lots to see and do. Prices creeping up but not too bad. Great day out for the kids
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In February 2024, Chantal M said about Paradise Park
What an amazing place for kids (and adults)! Really informative and well laid out. The kids I was with were a little young for all the written information to be read, but thoroughly enjoyed all the sights and the train ride at the end, capped the day off perfectly! Definitely recommend you go with kids or not!
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In February 2024, J G said about Paradise Park
Paradise Park has a lot of endearing features, some areas being updated from time to time but simple logistics seems to be lacking, the indoor area is quite tired and asks for yet more coinage after paying for an expensive entrance fee- annoyingly some machines ask for tokens, and others ask for tap and go! The layout is frustrating at times with areas of bottleneck passageways eg queues to the food stall blocking people trying to access the sole toilets. Many of the mechanical dinosaurs don't work, some of the info in the museum wasn't correct. The outside covered area was leaking it could do with more seating areas. There are minimal toilet and eating facilities, if you have to exit the area, you are channeled through the garden centre gift area - just what every parent needs. The site feels like a controlled maze. It would be nice to see a more reasonably tiered pricing system. There is a disconnect between the expensive fee and lack of facilities, meaning it's not quite a comfortable day out or even half day. The cynic might see Paradise Park is maximising profit, which leaves the wholesome elements such as the appreciation for local Sussex icons and the educational points of interest inauthentic. What does it value? History or profit, which is it? Overall a unique, but expensive site that lacks a bit of logistical love owed to its desire to maximise a small area.
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In February 2024, Dave Kennedy said about Paradise Park
Fabulous place. Great family day out. Really impressed with the content walking round. Loads to learn for children (and adults). Play area was great, couldn’t get my daughter out!! Cafe offered great selection of food and drinks.
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