The sun finally came out for us today and my husband had some unusual time off, so we decided to venture out a little bit and take a drive to Horsham in West Sussex to visit Dinosaur Island.
We were super exited to follow the dinosaur footprints all the way down to the fabulous play area that had everything you could ask for.
There was a great sandpit with buckets to fill with sand and pull up and down, fabulous things to climb on and explore, along with brilliant swings and slides.
After we had worn ourselves out it in the playground we grabbed an ice cream and made our way down to the lake in the country park.
There was plenty of open space to set ourselves up to paddle in the lovely warm lake.
I could have sat here watching the kids paddle all day. They were more than happy splashing around and throwing pebbles for a good few hours.
We were a little unorganised today before we set out and only got a few hours over here.
Next time we will defiantly be packing a big picnic and making a whole day of it.
Wow this place looks like so much fun! Shame we don’t drive lol. x
Oh no what a shame, have a look at transport links as it’s well worth a visit x
I’ve never heard of the place, but it looks amazing! now on my to do list! x
Defiantly worth a trip, we had a fab time X
Looks like such a fun place to visit, so much to do x
It’s really great and you should give it a go if you get a chance x
Never heard of this place but it looks like a winner! Thanks for sharing #whatevertheweather
Looks like super fun! A little far for us but will keep it in mind if we’re ever down that way #whatevertheweather
It’s a great place if you are ever in the area x
I’d never come across this place but how much fun does that look – play, a lake and dinosaurs (nearly)?! Perfect. #whatevertheweather
It’s well worth a visit. All mine had a fantastic time X
OMG woman you were literally just down the road from me! I wrote about this when it first opened as the locals (me!) were all going a it crazy about having something new 🙂 next time we will have to hook up xx #Whatevertheweather
Ha ha, it’s so funny I thought the same thing when I saw your Abinger post the other day!!
We loved it at Dinosaur Island so will be back over the summer. Would love to meet up there with you X
There’s an actual Dinosaur Island? My son would love to go just because of the name. We went on a Dinosaur trail a few weeks ago and he loved it. Thanks for sharing #WhateverTheWeather
Looks like something fun for the ages to do. Too far for us. Lucky you to have it so close. #CountryKids
We are very lucky, we will defiantly be back x
wow so much to see and do, and what a gorgeous day for it #countrykids
Such a lovely place x
This place looks amazing! What a fabulous park to play in!
Gorgeous photos too, glad you had such good weather for it.
Thanks for linking up to #whatevertheweather 🙂 x
Thank you, it really is a fantastic park x
This definitely looks worth a full day next time. I think the children would enjoy it with or without the dinosaurs that play area looks amazing. I really like the idea of the musical section I’d like one of these at Coombe Mill in time. It looked like a perfect weather for a paddle in the lake too. I hope you make it back again this summer with your picnic. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
A music section like this would be perfect for Coombe Mill.
It was wonderful weather and we can’t wait to get back there soon xx
What a lovely place! My fave is that long slide! looks like fun! #countrykids
It really is such a cool place x
We had a great time here yesterday!
Thanks so much for the recommendation, we would never have known about it otherwise. We’ll definitely be going there again 🙂
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That’s fantastic I’m so glad you all had a good time X
Oh my god this place looks amazing! Yay for some husband time off!!!! It really does have everything here doesn’t it? I wish this was closer to me I’d be here all the time. It looks like you all had so much fun. But understandably so. What an incredible place. Thank you so much for linking it up with #whatevertheweather x
It’s such a lovely very place that we will be visiting again very soon I hope.
Thank you so much for passing by and commenting. I will be joining I. Again next week xx
Crikey. All that in the play area and a paddle-able lake? But what I really want to know is why is it called Dinosaur Island?
I know it’s great!! There are dinosaurs to sit in and some of the okay equipment is set out as dinosaurs. There is a massive volcano in the middle you can climb up x