Washbrooks Family Farm

If you’re anywhere near Hassocks with kids in tow, this place is worth knowing about. It’s a proper farm day out — think slides, climbing structures, and enough open grass to let the little ones properly run themselves ragged. The farm animals are a big hit, especially with the under-5s, and the staff genuinely seem to enjoy being there, which makes a difference. Picnic tables mean you can bring your own food and not feel pressured to spend a fortune, and there’s parking and baby changing sorted too. Good for anywhere between toddlers and about 12, though the younger ones tend to get the most out of it.