What's Open?
Drusillas is open every day of the year except 24th, 25th, 26th December
The attractions available vary depending on the time of year, so please check what is open on the day of your visit so you can plan your day.
- ANNUAL RIDE CLOSURES: Our annual ride inspections and closures will take place from 7th January - 14th February, meaning our rides will be closed during this period. All other attractions across Drusillas will remain open, in line with our usual seasonal opening times. Ticket prices have been discounted by 33% during this period to reflect our reduced offering. Full details here
Please note on days when visitor numbers are low, such as term time weekdays, we operate the rides on a rotational basis. Entrance prices are reduced on these days to reflect our offering. You can see specific ride times here.
Drusillas Park is open every day of the year, with the exception of 24th, 25th, and 26th December.
| Standard Opening Hours |
10am - 5pm Last admission 4pm |
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Summertime Holiday Opening Hours (Early May bank holiday, May half term, Easter holidays, and Summer holidays only) |
10am - 6pm Last admission 5pm |
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Car Park Close |
15 minutes after closing |
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School Holiday Dates |
Run in line with East Sussex School Holidays |
Our ticket prices vary throughout the year to reflect our seasonal offerings, see below for our pricing calendar
Always check our special offers page before booking!
Don't forget you save 20% off our gate price when you pre-book online by midnight the day before.
Unlimited access to our Zoo is included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members
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Zoo Route Daily all year round |
10am - park closing |
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Rainforest Walkthrough Daily all year round |
10am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours) 10am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Lemurland Daily: from Feb half term to Oct half term Weekends & school holidays only: Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec |
11am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours) 11am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Lory Landing Daily: from Feb half term to Oct half term Weekends & school holidays only: Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec |
11am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours) 11am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
Animal Feeding Times & Keeper Talks
See our animals at their most active during feeding times:
- ANNUAL RIDE CLOSURES: Our annual ride inspections and closures will take place from 7th January - 14th February, meaning our rides will be closed during this period. All other attractions across Drusillas will remain open, in line with our usual seasonal opening times. Ticket prices have been discounted by 33% during this period to reflect our reduced offering.
Unlimited rides are included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members
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First ride of the day |
11am |
| Last ride of the day |
4.15pm (standard opening hours) 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Weekends & East Sussex School Holidays |
Rides run continuously |
| Term time weekdays & Winter weekends |
Rides run on rotation. Entrance prices reduced |
For ride rotation times please see below
Unlimited use of our Play Areas is included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members
| Amazon Adventure (indoor softplay) |
Daily 10am - Park close |
| Go Wild! (outdoor play, 6-12 years) |
Daily 10am - Park close |
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Go Bananas! (outdoor play, 5 years and under) |
Daily 10am - Park close |
| Mungo's Adventure Maze |
Daily 10am - Park close |
| House of Fun (toddler rides & gaming arcade) |
Daily 10am - Park close |
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Get Wet! splash pad 5th Apr - 30th Sep only |
Daily 10am - Park close |
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Dino Dig (fossil hunting) |
Daily 10am - Park close |
Optional Activities
We also have a number of optional attractions available for visitors who wish to include these in their day. Each of these activities require additional tickets and are not included with standard Day Tickets.
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SPARK - Sensory Experience Fridays, Weekends, and East Sussex School Holidays: all year round
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10.30am - 4pm (standard opening hours) 10.30am - 5pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) SEND session: 10.30am every day SPARK is open |
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Penguin Plunge Weekends & school holidays: 18th Jan - 2nd Nov only (weather permitting) Closed 1st Jan - 17th Jan / 3rd Nov - 31st Dec |
11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours) 11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Vertical Limit Weekends & school holidays all year round (weather permitting) |
11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours) 11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Panning for Gold Weekends & school holidays: Feb half term - Oct half term only (weather permitting) Closed 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd Nov - 31st Dec |
11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours) 11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours) |
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Explorer's Cafe + Starbucks Daily all year round |
10am - Park closing hot food 12pm - 4pm |
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Amazon Adventure Cafe + Starbucks Daily all year round |
10am - Park closing |
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Oasis Cafe Weekends & school holidays only Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov |
10am - Park closing hot food 11.30am - 30 mins before Park closing |
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The Doughnut Factory Weekends & school holidays only Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov |
10am - one hour before Park closing |
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Candyland Weekends & school holidays: Easter hols - Summer hols only |
10am - Park closing |
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Starbucks Takeaway Weekends & school holidays only: all year round |
10am - 15 mins before Park closing |
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Mungo's Trading Post Daily all year round |
10am - Park closing |
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Toy Safari Weekends & school holidays only Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov |
10am - Park closing |
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Teddy's Jungle Safari School holidays Feb half term - Summer hols / weekends in June |
10am - Park closing |
Our address is:
Drusillas Park
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5QS
- Drusillas is situated just off the A27 near Alfriston.
- We are approximately 6 miles from Eastbourne and 12 miles from Brighton.
- We are located on Alfriston Road. Click on the map for our precise location.
- Car Parking is free for all visitors and there is plenty of parking onsite. We also have four EV charger points in our car park (subject to availability)
- We advise customers who are taking the train to go to Polegate station and take a taxi, they have a taxi rank situated directly outside. Alternatively Berwick station is approx 1 mile from us and is a 20-30 minute walk along the public footpaths
Bus Services:
Cuckmere Buses call at Drusillas with the following services:
- Saturdays: Service 25 from Eastbourne, Polegate and Lewes.
- Sundays and Bank Holidays: Service 26 from Eastbourne, Polegate and Seaford.
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays during British Summer Time: an hourly service, known as The Rambler, from Berwick Station and Seaford.
Brighton & Hove Buses 11X Service
- Sundays and Public Holidays
- 29th March to 1st April 2024
- 9th June - 22nd September 2024
Drusillas Park App
Be sure to download the Drusillas Park app before your next visit to make the most of your day in the easiest way!
Features include: Digital Ticket Wallet, Interactive Map, Event & Ride Times, Animal Feeding Times, Book Tickets, and Special Offers.
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