Transport Rides
Most children are thrilled to travel around on different modes of transport. Fortunately, there are opportunities for kids and their families to enjoy Brighton, its coastline and the Sussex countryside by travelling in either a steam train, an electric train, an open top bus, a pleasure boat, a Brighton tuktuk and even a plane.
Bluebell Railway
SHEFFIELD PARK
This is a very popular attraction for families living in and visiting Sussex. Children love riding in a real steam train through the countryside. Look out for the family fun weekends and special activities for kids in the summer holidays, plus the Santa Specials at Christmas.
01825 720825 for the timetable
Bus Trip to Devil’s Dyke
BRIGHTON
Why not take a bus up to Devil's Dyke? During the summer (until 31 August) the buses are usually open top so you can really admire the views as the bus works its way through Brighton and up onto the downs. Check out special deals which enable children to travel free.
The no. 77 bus can be boarded at Brighton Pier as well as other places throughout the city. See the link below for further details.
Plane Trip
SHOREHAM
Children from the age of 5 can take a pleasure flight over Brighton & Hove, where they will enjoy the fantastic aerial views of the Sussex coastline plus a guided tour. Flights travel as far as Beachy Head to the East and Portsmouth to the West. Be sure to take your camera. Flights take off from Shoreham airport.
07918 902721
Volks Railway
BRIGHTON
Kids will love to take a ride on this Victorian railway, the oldest operating electric railway in the world. You can board at the Aquarium and travel along the seafront as far as the Marina, or catch it at any of the stops in between. CLOSES FOR THE WINTER – please check their website for closure dates.
01273 292718