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Princes Park

1 ha

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.78003, 0.30613

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦25+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Starling
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Starling, Cormorant +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Starling, Cormorant +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Norfolk Aeshna, Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +37 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Smooth Sow-thistle, Daisy, Groundsel +282 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
South Downs Way (Inland Route)Walking route
Named routeRef SDWNational walking route
WealdwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
1066 Country Walk - South Downs LinkWalking route
Named routeRef 1006LRegional walking route
1066 Country WalkWalking route50 km
Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Station to Seafront cycle routeCycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
Stone Cross to Seafront Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Horsey CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Horsey Cycleway phase1B (due to be constructed)Cycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
Alternative, Old South Downs Way Bridleway RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Garden in Princes Park

📷 Paul Gillett · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Garden in Princes Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Princes ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Gildredge ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Hampden ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Shinewater ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Helen GardenUrban park4 km→🌱Carpet GardensUrban park1.8 km→