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Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
Hove Park is a large, well-maintained public park located in Hove, East Sussex. It features expansive green lawns, mature trees, a picturesque lake, and a variety of recreational facilities. The park is a popular destination for families, offering a large children's play area with equipment suitable for toddlers to older children, including swings, slides, and climbing frames.
Facilities include tennis courts, a bowling green, a skate park, and a café serving refreshments. The park also hosts regular events and has plenty of space for picnics, ball games, and leisurely walks. There are public toilets on site.
Practical tips: The park is free to enter and open daily from dawn to dusk. The café is usually open during daylight hours. Parking is available along the surrounding roads (pay and display). The park is easily accessible by bus from Brighton city centre.
What parents should know
Hove Park is a large, well-maintained public park located in Hove, East Sussex.
Value
Free entry and open dawn to dusk
Hove Park is free to enter and open daily from dawn to dusk, making it perfect for flexible family visits whenever suits your schedule.
Playground
Play area suits all ages
The large children's play area has equipment for toddlers through to older children, including swings, slides, and climbing frames.
Toilets
On-site toilets available
Public toilets are on site, which is essential when visiting with young children. Worth checking they're open during quieter times.
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