Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham BN27 3GD
Knockhatch Adventure Park
experience · Wildlife watching
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5.2
Wildland
Half day
Time
Paid
Cost
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Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.2A family adventure park combining animal encounters—including a bookable capybara experience—with indoor and outdoor play attractions.
Knockhatch is a family-focused attraction rather than a wild landscape. Its animal collection and bookable capybara encounter give it a wildlife angle, but the wider offer is centred on rides and play.
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The experience
Allow around 3–4 hours for the park, according to Trip.com; Tripadvisor describes visits as longer than three hours. A separately bookable capybara encounter lasts 30 minutes and includes park entry for participants. Check current availability before travelling.
Things to do
Meet the capybaras
The bookable encounter introduces visitors to the capybara family group and their individual behaviours. The venue says the animals can choose how much to engage.
30 minutes
See the animal collection
Tripadvisor describes a collection including emus, owls, llamas, meerkats and wallabies. Confirm what is available on the day.
Explore the play and water attractions
The supplied park description mentions soft play, waterslides and a rowing lake. These are attractions, not evidence of permission to swim or paddle; check current opening information.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 30 minutes for the capybara experience; park entry is also required for spectators.
A short capybara encounter
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Check availability and book the capybara experience through the official website.
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Allow for the park-entry arrangements described by the venue.
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Meet the capybaras and learn about their family group and individual quirks.
Half day · Around 3–4 hours; Trip.com’s recommended sightseeing time.
Make a half day of the park
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Check the official “What’s Open” page before setting off.
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Explore the animal collection, which Tripadvisor lists as including emus, owls, llamas, meerkats and wallabies.
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Choose from the play and water attractions described in the supplied park information, subject to current availability.
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Consider booking the capybara experience separately if it is available and suits your group.
Hidden details
Capybara experience access and clothing requirements — The official experience page specifies fully enclosed shoes, long trousers and a full-sleeved top. It also says the experience is suitable for wheelchair access; check the page for current booking and age conditions.
When to go
· Check current opening and attraction availability before travelling.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season. The official FAQ advises visitors to check which attractions will be open.
Check the forecast and the park’s current attraction information before visiting.
What to look for
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The animal collection includes owls, emus, llamas, meerkats and wallabies, according to Tripadvisor. The official site also describes a capybara encounter
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check which animals and attractions are available on your visit.
Best time to go
Check current attraction availability before visiting; the park’s attractions may vary.
Check the official “What’s Open” information before visiting, as the supplied FAQ says not all attractions are necessarily open.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Groups · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Phone
Website
Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5:30pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5:30pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5:30pm
- Thursday: 10am-5:30pm
- Friday: 10am-5:30pm
- Saturday: 10am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 10am-5:30pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A paid-entry adventure park in Hailsham. Check the official website for current entry, booking and attraction availability.
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Parking
A wheelchair-accessible car park is listed in the supplied business information. Check before visiting for parking arrangements and any charges.
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Toilets
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is listed in the supplied business information. Check before visiting for current facilities.
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Food & drink
The official FAQ addresses food and drink availability, but the supplied excerpt does not confirm current provision. Check before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied business information lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. The official capybara experience page says that experience is suitable for wheelchair access; check with the park about access to other attractions.
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Cost
Paid
Water
A rowing lake and water attractions are mentioned in the supplied source row; no swimming or paddling permission is evidenced.
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