Rockley Plumtree Club, Worthing

Advantages: Lots to do for young and old, Kids love it
Disadvantages: Traffic is bad in the summer and Bank holidays

...now the largest in West Sussex. There have been local discoveries such as Bronze Age tools, metal, coins and pottery from the Iron Age, Roman coins, tiles and pottery were also discovered in parts of the town. In 1807 Worthing had its first royal visit, Prince Regent who came to see his youthful daughter, Princess Charlotte. In 1890, the town received its Royal Charter and became the Borough of Worthing. Worthing is also known for the English bowls and Britain's has oldest croquet club. The Beach A mixture of sand and pebbles which runs along the promenade. You will find a lot of people having a stroll along the seafront, taking in all the views and sea air. The beach is perfect for water sports, such as wind-surfing and sailing, or if you prefer then you can just relax and sunbathe. You can always see people fishing on the beach... Read review

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Advantages: A lovely place for a short family break
Disadvantages: Our caravan was a long way from reception

...castle and trampolines; all in a very safe environment, and overlooked by one of the cafes. This meant the kids could play, while we sat and relaxed too. We did venture round the crazy golf, and had an hour on the tennis court, which was fantastic value at £ 2.50 for the hour, including racket and ball hire (although you did need to put down a £ 5.00 deposit.) There was a beach although really it was more of a makeshift affair with most of the excitement geared towards the lovely boats in the harbour. This is a self-catering holiday, but the very pleasant (and very clean) ‘club-house’, and the reasonably priced on-site shop; ensured that this was easily done, and food and supplies were very easily obtained. Rockley Park at night…. At night (which seems to start about 5 pm…) the action moves inside to the fairly varied club... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful periodic stations and rolling stock
Disadvantages: Is fairly short if you don't use the rover ticket option.

...Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is well worth the visit! In the heart of Bronte country is a small but lovely steam railway line, known as the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Despite its size and the area it runs through it is best known as the part of the filming location for the film The Railway Children. Although it operates mostly steam trains, it does also on occasion run diesel trains often used by the locals going into Keighley! As such there is a good concession rate if you do live within a certain postcode area, so it is worth checking up on. However, we visited as tourists, using Oxenhope as our destination station (you can have a round trip using any one of the main stations). Once we arrived we had some time to spare so went to have a look at some carriages and other rolling stock in a barn set off from the main... Read review

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