A family suggested day out:

Drusillas Park & Middle Farm

Hop on the Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus from Alfriston to the award-winning Drusillas Park Zoo offering a great day out for all the family, conveniently located at the A27-Alfriston Roundabout. There is a wide variety of animals in naturalistic environments and dynamic adventure play areas. Also a restaurant is located at the park but please check opening times.

Drusillas Park contacts:
T: 01323 874 100
E-mail: info@drusillas.co.uk,
Web: http://www.drusillas.co.uk

Back on the Ramblerbus you can then travel to Middle Farm, passionate producers and purveyors of the finest local food and drink available, offering a unique welcome to the Sussex countryside for the whole family.  The Farm has an outdoor playground and a hay play barn, a nature trail around the farm and a picnic area.  For adults a national collection of Cider and Perry is on offer to taste, compare and buy

Tel: 01323 811 411
E-mail: info@middlefarm.com
Web: www.middlefarm.com

Both these attractions have be travelled to and from on the Cuckmere Community Bus service http://www.cuckmerebus.freeuk.com Or call Tel: 01323 870032. 

Finish the day with a indulgent meal at one of the many high quality pubs and restuarants in Alfriston village while enjoying a glass or two of fine wine, once the children drop into bed from a fun and educational day. 

A relaxing suggested day out:

Begin the day with a relaxing stroll around the shops in the village to pick up some gifts, or purchase some local goodies.  Then head to Alfriston Clergy House, the 14th-Century Wealden house, located on Alfriston green, the first building purchased by the National Trust.  The clergy house and surrounding area truly boast what is best about British idyllic villages.   

Later onto the Cuckmere Community bus that takes you to the English Wine Centre nearby to Alfriston. This is a retail outlet for English and world wines, with wine tastings offered through a informal tour.  After catch the Ramblerbus back to Alfriston to enjoy a meal in your accommodation establishment or choose from the range offered in the village. 

An active suggested day out: Distance 8 miles, strenuous, steep hills and stiles, 4.5 hours. 

Start at the famous Beachy Head cliffs, which mark the start of the South Downs Way, which offer stunning views of Eastbourne and the surrounding area.  Take a look in the Beachy Head Countryside Centre offering a free experience of interactive displays about the wildlife and history of the area, plus a giftshop.

Proceed along the coast to Seven Sisters Country Park and stop for lunch.  On arrival to Seven Sisters take a trip to the Visitor Centre for a range of information on the Park with exciting displays and exhibitions. There is also a shop with leaflets, maps and souvenirs on sale.  Break for a well-earned lunch at Exceat Farmhouse, locally produced food never tasted so good.

From Seven Sisters either walk back to Alfriston via The Long Man of Wilmington route or jump on the Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus back. Sit back and relax in one of the local pubs for a drink and a delicious, well-deserved meal. 

Above are only examples as the area has numerous possibilities for great days out by public transport! If you would like advice or more information on all the areas attractions please contact the Sustainable Transport and Tourism Officer, Sian Townsend by email: stownsend@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk   

Additional walking information can be found at http://www.visitsouthdowns.com or call 01323 874302 For the South Downs National Trail website visit http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk

The Beachy Head Countryside Centre: 01323 737 273 http://www.beachyhead.org.uk

Exceat Farmhouse: 01323 870 218 for further details on the menu or email: sallydavies@exceatfarmhouse.co.uk