Drusillas Park
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Loved this place...we weren't sure it would be worth it as we have a two year old and the entrance is quite expensive and it is hard to keep her amused for more than an hour. However we were staying in Hastings for the week and it was recommended...we were not disappointed!! As kids are back to school it was really quiet which was great- no queues. Can imagine it gets really busy in holidays so may be a bit different at these times. Our daughter loved it, lots of animals to see, we fed the birds, rode the hello kitty cars and had lots of fun in the play areas. Great fun even for little ones and would definitely visit again!
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I heard a lot of Drusillas Park from my colleague and friends and definitely didn't disappoint with it. There is plenty things to do here. First you have the zoo, small but reasonable size.
Then you got play area for all ages and soft play area for younger kids. They even have wet play area too. On top of that, you have Thomas & Friends train ride and Hello Kitty Secret Garden. I have to say I'm a little disappoint with the Hello Kitty Secret Garden. I was hopping for more than just a couple of ride and some photo opportunity,
The price is slightly more expensive compared to other zoo but is reasonable especially they have theme park and rides which other zoo doesn't. Would definitely recommend to visit.
Then you got play area for all ages and soft play area for younger kids. They even have wet play area too. On top of that, you have Thomas & Friends train ride and Hello Kitty Secret Garden. I have to say I'm a little disappoint with the Hello Kitty Secret Garden. I was hopping for more than just a couple of ride and some photo opportunity,
The price is slightly more expensive compared to other zoo but is reasonable especially they have theme park and rides which other zoo doesn't. Would definitely recommend to visit.
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Had a wonderful day here with my young family. Paid for my daughter to be a zoo keeper for the day for her birthday. She had the most fantastic day and it was well worth the money. Julie (her zoo keeper) was amazing and bonded with my daughter very quickly. My daughter is keen to come back and have another zoo keeper day! We spent the remainder of the afternoon in the attraction side of the park. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our toddler loved feeding the birds and was keen to be a zoo keeper too! Will definitely be doing the 3 hour journey to visit again very soon!
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Visited with two children aged 4 and 7 , who both absolutely loved the whole day. They actually enjoyed the zoo part as much as the park as i was worried they would rush through the animals so they could play but no they were kept entertained by frequent challenges throughout the animals such as the screaming box and the poles to climb . The staff were courteous and knowledgable about the animals and all seemed to be very good with children (sounds daft but you would be surprised how many places like this people dont) . The day was expensive and if you live near i would recommend getting a pass of some kind , and going every day . Overall great day out kind staff and lots to do
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The park was ok but that's it. For the money we paid I would have preferred chessington. I feel like it charges like its on the same level as better places not too far away. Would never go back or
Recommend. Average is all I can say.
Recommend. Average is all I can say.
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What a great place Drusillas is. Great fun for all the family. Fanatic small zoo for the family. Great splash pools X 2 for the kids
Only gripe is price as a little expensive for what it is but used tesco club card vouchers
If your children are over 11 then it's not for them as better for the younger children
Only gripe is price as a little expensive for what it is but used tesco club card vouchers
If your children are over 11 then it's not for them as better for the younger children
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Have been coming here for years since my son was small. Visited today with my youngest who is now 9. Had a great time so much to do and one of the guaranteed places for a great day out and a nice end to the summer holidays. Two things that really make this place exceptional are the lovely staff who are really friendly and you can tell they are well looked after, happy staff equals happy customers! Secondly they are constantly redeveloping and improving the attractions. We haven't been for a while but now there is a fantastic new splash area so don't forget swimming costumes and towels. I will be sad when my daughter outgrows this place as have had many many happy times here, today included.
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If you're in the area this is a must do! We took our 18 month old girl and she had a wonderful time.
Love the fact that's it's a zoo, play park and mini theme park all in one. There's so much to do for all ages.
For the 2 of us (adults) it was £34 as baby's are free, but if you get your tickets online the day before then you can save yourself £4.
Packing a picnic is also a good idea, as well as swimming costumes and towels for the kiddies so they can play in the Water Park area. It definitely takes up a full day so though I feel the price is a bit steep do you get lots to entertain you.
Love the fact that's it's a zoo, play park and mini theme park all in one. There's so much to do for all ages.
For the 2 of us (adults) it was £34 as baby's are free, but if you get your tickets online the day before then you can save yourself £4.
Packing a picnic is also a good idea, as well as swimming costumes and towels for the kiddies so they can play in the Water Park area. It definitely takes up a full day so though I feel the price is a bit steep do you get lots to entertain you.
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We go to Drusillas every year, and this year I have been three times so far, driving in from Portsmouth each time.
We keep returning for many reasons, but it all boils down to one - I have never been to a zoo where the animals seem so happy and so well looked after. It is a real joy to go to a zoo and see that the animals are not miserable, and there has been a significant effort made to recreate their natural environments. All the animals (where appropriate) have indoor and outdoor areas, so they can take advantage of the sun, and take shelter from the rain.
The olympic trail is a really great way to engage kids in learning about animals - and my husband too ;) he loves collecting the stamps.
Yes, there are optional extras. But you don't have to pay for these. And yes, the food in the cafe can be expensive. How do you think they pay for all the fantastic activities? You are not forced to purchase anything from them, and the zoo does not object to you bringing in your own picnic if you want to. In fact, the picnic area is only a short walk from the car park, so you can even leave your food in the car til you are ready to eat, pop out and get it, then come back and sit down.
It is quite simply our favourite zoo ever.
We keep returning for many reasons, but it all boils down to one - I have never been to a zoo where the animals seem so happy and so well looked after. It is a real joy to go to a zoo and see that the animals are not miserable, and there has been a significant effort made to recreate their natural environments. All the animals (where appropriate) have indoor and outdoor areas, so they can take advantage of the sun, and take shelter from the rain.
The olympic trail is a really great way to engage kids in learning about animals - and my husband too ;) he loves collecting the stamps.
Yes, there are optional extras. But you don't have to pay for these. And yes, the food in the cafe can be expensive. How do you think they pay for all the fantastic activities? You are not forced to purchase anything from them, and the zoo does not object to you bringing in your own picnic if you want to. In fact, the picnic area is only a short walk from the car park, so you can even leave your food in the car til you are ready to eat, pop out and get it, then come back and sit down.
It is quite simply our favourite zoo ever.
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We visited Drusillas Park with friends and our kids, it was a great day out with plenty to do and see.
The kids enjoyed all the rides especially the little ones who could go on everything, nothing really for older children though. with indoor and outdoor play areas and two little water parks this keeps all happy, throw in a lovely little zoo and its brilliant way to spend the day.
Staff were also brilliant, I saw one lad who was on his way for a break stop to pick up a few bits of rubbish that someone had left on the floor.
pricing was ok (use your tesco vouchers for entry)
only down side is that Thomas is going at the end of season but they have plans for a safari train and new rides.
The kids enjoyed all the rides especially the little ones who could go on everything, nothing really for older children though. with indoor and outdoor play areas and two little water parks this keeps all happy, throw in a lovely little zoo and its brilliant way to spend the day.
Staff were also brilliant, I saw one lad who was on his way for a break stop to pick up a few bits of rubbish that someone had left on the floor.
pricing was ok (use your tesco vouchers for entry)
only down side is that Thomas is going at the end of season but they have plans for a safari train and new rides.
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I visited with daughter and grandaughter who is 5. Drusillas has something for all ages. Obviously the Hello Kitty Secret Garden was a hit with gentle rides and photo opportunities in Kittys bedroom! Queues were minimal. The Splash area was thoroughly enjoyed, also. The zoo was impressive with booklets encouraging children to obtain a stamp ticking off animals they have seen.And lots of interactive stuff encouraging them to learn about the animals they saw. Saw many species that even I at 63 had never seen before! Plenty of food outlets, and a great picnic area with tables and even high chairs available. Plenty of playground stuff to keep the kids happy, with ample seating to allow adults to rest whilst keeping a close eye. This is the last year that Thomas the Tank Engine will be there, which is a shame. The train ride is a short one, but hey, it IS Thomas after all! Definately worth a visit, and we will definately be returning.
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We visited Drusillas with our two children and love it there.
The animals are well looked after and the Thomas Train ride is brilliant.
The Hello Kitty rides are a great addition and the huge play area is a perfect way to end the day.
The only thing I would say is the additional charges for the climbing wall and giant slide are a bit steep.
Will definitely return :-)
The animals are well looked after and the Thomas Train ride is brilliant.
The Hello Kitty rides are a great addition and the huge play area is a perfect way to end the day.
The only thing I would say is the additional charges for the climbing wall and giant slide are a bit steep.
Will definitely return :-)
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We went with 5 kids aged between 3 and 8 and it's fair to say we were all pleasantly surprised how great Drusillas Park is. Luckily we booked on the net making about a 10% saving but it was worth every penny. The whole zoo though not huge was extremely interactive and the kids had the best time hunting for animals to fill their stamp book.
At the end of the zoo there was a fabulously huge playground for the kids and they could have spent the entire day there if we let them! All in all the zoo was fabulous, the kids loved it and the parents loved it too.
We bought our own lunch with us so I can't comment on the food.
At the end of the zoo there was a fabulously huge playground for the kids and they could have spent the entire day there if we let them! All in all the zoo was fabulous, the kids loved it and the parents loved it too.
We bought our own lunch with us so I can't comment on the food.
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We had a great family day out at Drusillas, our 4 yr old grandaughter enjoyed everything. There is so much to do and see, everything is easy to find and walk to all the animals were happy and well looked after. The whole site is very clean and tidy the bathrooms clean. We enjoyed lunch which was very nice and well made I honestly can't fault the place! The staff were so friendly and helpful, a great day out.
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They have made this a good place to go for children,but it is to much money for adults as all they can do is watch the kids.beware that the main cafe closes at 4.00pm.
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Visited Drusillas today with my 5 year old and 10 month old. There is so much variety for the kids including rides, splash park, zoo and farm animals with lots of interesting interactive extras for the kids along the way. Definitely worth a visit
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Very clean and well managed site. So much to do and such terrific staff.Very busy day but only took 5 minutes to get served at the oasis cafe. Excellent food and at very good prices. Cant wait till the next visit
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We went here for our littles girls 5th birthday along with our other daughter (11 months) myself and my partner! We all had such a lovely day!
We started off with a coffee that I thought was reasonably priced and the places to eat were clean and quirky.
My daughter visited hello kitty's beauty parlour to have a face paint and the staff were very welcoming and chatty. We went on to explore hello kitty's garden which was perfect for my daughter as she could go on all the rides alone or with one of us. Another great thing was we could take the baby on the rides to. The staff in hello kittys garden were all lovely and jolly. The waiting times for the rides was at 10mins maximum, another great thing!
We went on to dig for gold, for a small free you can collect gold in return for a medal (happy 5 year old)
For food we went to the oasis cafe, again reasonably priced for burgers, hot dogs etc!
We thought the playgrounds were amazing but a little busy on this day! We went in to the bananas one that was a little less busy and was perfect for our little girl.
Good amount of animals, enough to keep a young child interested . Our youngest also loved the animals.
Gift shop again is reasonably priced, lots of choices and friendly staff!
Thank you for a lovely day, it made my little girls day tand we will defo be back
We started off with a coffee that I thought was reasonably priced and the places to eat were clean and quirky.
My daughter visited hello kitty's beauty parlour to have a face paint and the staff were very welcoming and chatty. We went on to explore hello kitty's garden which was perfect for my daughter as she could go on all the rides alone or with one of us. Another great thing was we could take the baby on the rides to. The staff in hello kittys garden were all lovely and jolly. The waiting times for the rides was at 10mins maximum, another great thing!
We went on to dig for gold, for a small free you can collect gold in return for a medal (happy 5 year old)
For food we went to the oasis cafe, again reasonably priced for burgers, hot dogs etc!
We thought the playgrounds were amazing but a little busy on this day! We went in to the bananas one that was a little less busy and was perfect for our little girl.
Good amount of animals, enough to keep a young child interested . Our youngest also loved the animals.
Gift shop again is reasonably priced, lots of choices and friendly staff!
Thank you for a lovely day, it made my little girls day tand we will defo be back
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We had a lovely day out for my 6 year olds birthday. Paid with Tesco clubcard and voucher was quickly scanned at gate. Kids enjoyed all rides and water park sections were a welcome relief on a hot day. We went round the zoo after lunch and it wasn't very busy. Would definitely recommend for children under 10.
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Visited during holiday in Hastings. Had purchased tickets in advance using Tesco clubcards vouchers, otherwise would have been a bit too pricey. Arrived just after 10am and already people were queuing to get in. Was a bit congested when going through first set of animals as it works on a route through the park. Our daughter loved getting the stampers when she'd seen the animals.
Playground area was fantastic, plenty of choices for different age groups. We ate in Oasis Cafe which was pretty decent and reasonably priced (especially when they have a captured market) kids food bag was good and the face mask was a little surprise! Really fast service and organised for the volume of customers.
The splash area was great. Our 4year old loved it. Lots of jumping and laughing from all the kids which was great to see.
Park seemed clean and tidy.
Extra cost for the inflatable slide was a bit disappointing, especially if you had paid full park price to get in.
All in all a good day out and would recommend.
Playground area was fantastic, plenty of choices for different age groups. We ate in Oasis Cafe which was pretty decent and reasonably priced (especially when they have a captured market) kids food bag was good and the face mask was a little surprise! Really fast service and organised for the volume of customers.
The splash area was great. Our 4year old loved it. Lots of jumping and laughing from all the kids which was great to see.
Park seemed clean and tidy.
Extra cost for the inflatable slide was a bit disappointing, especially if you had paid full park price to get in.
All in all a good day out and would recommend.
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We visited Drusilla's with children aged between 3 and 14. It is a Fantastic venue, kids really enjoyed looking at the wide range of animals and had a book to stamp at each enclosure. There are lots of displays throughout the animal areas that are interactive and teach the children about the animals. The play area is wonderful but big and very busy so can be difficult to keep track of small children. We particularly enjoyed the explorers lagoon which is a shallow pool designed for young children. You can also ride in Thomas the tank engine train. We had a great day out and will definitely visit again.
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We went with our 5 year old daughter to Drusillas Park near Eastbourne on 30 August 2016. There are lots of fun things to do for kids. These include a zoo, plenty of climbing frames, a water park area with various sprinklers and shower devices, a paddling pool, a miniature train, a maze, swings and slides, and a hello kitty area with 3 rides for small children, to name just some of those on offer. There are also a variety of eating facilities. Our daughter loved the five hours we spent there, and other kids were also clearly having a great time. As a parent, the major disappointment was being expected to pay extra, on top of the entrance fees, for our daughter to use some of the attractions, including a giant (Penguin) slide (£3.50 for 6 goes), face painting (£4.50!), and panning for gold (£4.00 if memory serves). Hence the title of my review. Charging once, at reasonable rates, is fine, charging twice smacks of ripping people off, especially given that the face painting, which took about 5 minutes to do, works out at a rate of £54 per hour! In fairness, my wife disagrees with me on this point.
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Good fun for a 6 year old and a 12 year old both boys. Enough activities to keep both busy.
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Great Place for Everyone, especially young children. Expensive to get in but worth the money due to the amount of facillities available. Extremely clean despite being peak season. Friendly staff and I don't know how you manage it but Practically Wasp free!!!! Well Done Drucillas I will be back soon!!!
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What a great find. A lovely little zoo plus huge outside play area, slightly smaller indoor play area, splash park, paddling pool and small fairground all included in the price of £92.00 for 3 adults, 1 child and 2 toddlers (Under 2s are free). A great day out and apart from the giant inflatable slide and rock climbing wall everything is included in the entrance price. We took a picnic, but the on site food looked good and at a reasonable price. Plenty of seating and all very clean. A pity we live so far away otherwise we'd be annual pass holders in a heart beat. If you're in the area on holiday definitely set a day aside for a visit.
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