Blackmill Lane, Norton, Westergate, near Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0JP
Aldingbourne Country Centre
Mixed-habitat reserve
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5.5
Wildland
Half day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.5A family day out with an open farm and woodland walks, run by the Aldingbourne Trust as a place where adults with learning disabilities and autism can develop work and life skills.
The centre’s strongest distinction is the combination of outdoor family activities with the Trust’s social-enterprise work. It offers a woodland walk alongside an open farm, play areas and a maze, but the evidence does not establish a large or especially wild landscape.
Family-buzz
Find your way
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The experience
Choose among the open farm, woodland walk, maze, play areas and mini golf. The centre also has a Quarry Cafe and social-enterprise activities; check the current visitor information before setting out.
Things to do
Visit the open farm
Explore the open farm, one of the centre’s advertised attractions.
Take the woodland walk
Follow the centre’s woodland walk; the supplied sources do not give its distance or route details.
Try the maze or mini golf
The maze and mini golf are among the family activities listed for the centre.
Stop at the Quarry Cafe
The supplied sources describe the cafe as serving homemade lunches, cakes and drinks.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick visit: choose an outdoor highlight
- 01
Pick one activity to focus on, such as the woodland walk, open farm, maze or outdoor play area.
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Finish with a stop at the Quarry Cafe if it suits your visit.
Half day · More than 3 hours
Make a half day of it
- 01
Explore the open farm and choose from the centre’s listed family activities, including the maze, mini golf and play areas.
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Take the woodland walk or spend time in the community garden.
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Pause at the Quarry Cafe for lunch, a drink or cake.
Verified history
The supplied West Sussex County Council listing describes the centre as a rural day service and community resource run independently of the council. It says the Aldingbourne Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and autism through vocational training, social enterprise and opportunities to develop practical and life skills.
Hidden details
A day out with a social-enterprise purpose — The Trust’s social enterprises include catering, hospitality, horticulture, woodwork, crafts and performing arts, according to the supplied council listing.
When to go
· Check current event and visitor information; the supplied sources do not establish a best time of day.
The centre’s website says there is plenty to see and do throughout the year. Specific seasonal highlights are not detailed in the supplied evidence.
Check the forecast and current visitor information. The supplied sources do not specify weather-dependent access or operating arrangements.
What to look for
Look out for the contrast between the woodland walk and the centre’s open-farm and play activities. The sources also describe a community garden and social-enterprise work.
Best time to go
All year, according to the centre’s website; check for seasonal events and current opening information.
The centre’s website describes attractions and activities throughout the year. Check current opening information and event details before visiting.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Groups
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-4pm
- Tuesday: 10am-4pm
- Wednesday: 10am-4pm
- Thursday: 10am-4pm
- Friday: 10am-4pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: 10am-4pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A public family day-out centre with an open farm, woodland walks, outdoor play, mini golf and a maze. Day visitors pay a small charge; check current prices and details before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible toilet listed in the source row; confirm current facilities before visiting.
Food & drink
Quarry Cafe serves home-cooked lunches, cakes, tea and coffee, according to the supplied sources.
Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Check the centre’s accessibility guide for details relevant to your visit.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Aldingbourne Country Centre
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
Place photograph6.8Boxgrove Priory
Church Lane, Boxgrove, near Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EE
2.3 km away
Source image7.2Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve
Funtington, near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9BP
10.7 km away
