What's Open?

Drusillas is open every day of the year except 24th, 25th, 26th December

The attractions available vary depending on the time of year, so please check what is open on the day of your visit so you can plan your day.

Please note on days when visitor numbers are low, such as term time weekdays, we operate the rides on a rotational basis. Entrance prices are reduced on these days to reflect our offering. You can see specific ride times here.

Drusillas Opening Times

Drusillas Park is open every day of the year, with the exception of 24th, 25th, and 26th December.

Standard Opening Hours	10am - 5pm Last admission 4pm
Summertime Holiday Opening Hours (Early May bank holiday, May half term, Easter holidays, and Summer holidays only)	10am - 6pm Last admission 5pm
Car Park Close	15 minutes after closing
School Holiday Dates	Run in line with East Sussex School Holidays

Ticket Prices

Our ticket prices vary throughout the year to reflect our seasonal offerings, see below for our pricing calendar

Pricing Calendar

Always check our special offers page before booking!

Don't forget you save 20% off our gate price when you pre-book online by midnight the day before.

Zoo Opening Times

Unlimited access to our Zoo is included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members

Zoo Route

Daily all year round

10am - park closing

Rainforest Walkthrough

Daily all year round

10am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours)

10am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Lemurland

Daily: from Feb half term to Oct half term

Weekends & school holidays only: Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec

11am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours)

11am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Lory Landing

Daily: from Feb half term to Oct half term

Weekends & school holidays only: Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec

11am - 3.30pm (standard opening hours)

11am - 4pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Animal Feeding Times & Keeper Talks

See our animals at their most active during feeding times:

Feeding Times

Ride Opening Times

Unlimited rides are included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members

First ride of the day	11am
Last ride of the day	4.15pm (standard opening hours) 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)
Weekends & East Sussex School Holidays	Rides run continuously
Term time weekdays & Winter weekends	Rides run on rotation. Entrance prices reduced

For ride rotation times please see below

Ride Rotation Times

Play Opening Times

Unlimited use of our Play Areas is included for both Day Visitors and Annual Members

Amazon Adventure (indoor softplay)	Daily 10am - Park close
Go Wild! (outdoor play, 6-12 years)	Daily 10am - Park close
Go Bananas! (outdoor play, 5 years and under)	Daily 10am - Park close
Mungo's Adventure Maze	Daily 10am - Park close
House of Fun (toddler rides & gaming arcade)	Daily 10am - Park close
Get Wet! splash pad 5th Apr - 30th Sep only	Daily 10am - Park close
Dino Dig (fossil hunting)	Daily 10am - Park close

Optional Activities

We also have a number of optional attractions available for visitors who wish to include these in their day. Each of these activities require additional tickets and are not included with standard Day Tickets.

SPARK - Sensory Experience

Fridays, Weekends, and East Sussex School Holidays: all year round

10.30am - 4pm (standard opening hours)

10.30am - 5pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

SEND session: 10.30am every day SPARK is open

Penguin Plunge

Weekends & school holidays: 18th Jan - 2nd Nov only (weather permitting)

Closed 1st Jan - 17th Jan / 3rd Nov - 31st Dec

11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours)

11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Vertical Limit

Weekends & school holidays all year round (weather permitting)

11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours)

11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Panning for Gold

Weekends & school holidays: Feb half term - Oct half term only (weather permitting)

Closed 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd Nov - 31st Dec

11am - 4.45pm (standard opening hours)

11am - 5.45pm (Summertime holiday opening hours)

Food Opening Times

Explorer's Cafe + Starbucks

Daily all year round

10am - Park closing

hot food 12pm - 4pm

Amazon Adventure Cafe + Starbucks

Daily all year round

10am - Park closing

Oasis Cafe

Weekends & school holidays only

Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov

10am - Park closing

hot food 11.30am - 30 mins before Park closing

The Doughnut Factory

Weekends & school holidays only

Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov

10am - one hour before Park closing

Candyland

Weekends & school holidays: Easter hols - Summer hols only

10am - Park closing

Starbucks Takeaway

Weekends & school holidays only: all year round

10am - 15 mins before Park closing

Retail Opening Times

Mungo's Trading Post

Daily all year round

10am - Park closing

Toy Safari

Weekends & school holidays only

Closed: 6th Jan - 14th Feb / 3rd - 21st Nov

10am - Park closing

Teddy's Jungle Safari

School holidays Feb half term - Summer hols & weekends in June

10am - Park closing

Directions & Public Transport

Our address is:
Drusillas Park
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5QS

Drusillas is situated just off the A27 near Alfriston.
We are approximately 6 miles from Eastbourne and 12 miles from Brighton.
We are located on Alfriston Road. Click on the map for our precise location.
Car Parking is free for all visitors and there is plenty of parking onsite. We also have four EV charger points in our car park (subject to availability)
We advise customers who are taking the train to go to Polegate station and take a taxi, they have a taxi rank situated directly outside.
Alternatively Berwick station is approx 1 mile from us and is a 20-30 minute walk along the public footpaths

Bus Services:

Cuckmere Buses call at Drusillas with the following services:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Service 24 from Eastbourne and Polegate
Saturdays: Service 25 from Eastbourne, Polegate and Lewes.
Sundays and Bank Holidays: Service 26 from Eastbourne, Polegate and Seaford.
Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays during British Summer Time: an hourly service, known as The Rambler, from Berwick Station and Seaford.