Where in East Sussex is Drusillas Park?

Alfriston
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.

How much does it cost to go to Drusillas?

23p a day
Visitor Information and Opening Times | Drusillas Park. Hang out with us all year round for only 23p a day!

Is drusillas changing its name?

Drusillas Park to change century-old name to Smith Land For the first time in 97 years, family attraction Drusillas Park has announced it will be changing its name. From the 1st May it will be known as Smith Land as it heads into a new era under the leadership of new Managing Directors.

What age is Drusillas Park for?

Drusillas is aimed primarily at families with children under the age of 12 years old although our animals have universal appeal. All the play areas are specifically designed for children 12 years or under. How long can you spend at Drusillas? On average families spend between 4-6 hours in the Park.

Is Drusillas Park ethical?

We are members of BIAZA (The British Association of Zoos and Aquaria) and EAZA (The European Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Our keepers and our management team work to high ethical standards to ensure Drusillas remains one of the best zoos in the country both for visitors and for our animals.

Does Brighton have a zoo?

There are 21 Brighton zoos and wildlife parks to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

Can you take dogs to drusillas?

Balls of solidified palm oil can cause dehydration, vomiting and diarrhoea when eaten by dogs and animals. There have also been reports of blockages in the guts of animals that have consumed the toxic substance. PLEASE keep your eyes out for this stuff and make sure you keep your dogs and animals away from it.

What is Flexi ticket drusillas?

If you want to buy admission to the Park but want flexibility on the date of visit then you can purchase flexi-ticket which are valid for 12 months and can be used on any day throughout the year.

What nationality is the name Drusilla?

English
Drusilla is an English female given name coming from the Roman Drusus which itself derived from the Greek drosos (dew). It has the meaning “fruitful” or “dewy-eyed”.

Do you pay for the rides at Drusillas?

All the rides are included in the normal price of entry for both day visitors and Annual Members. Please note there maybe some disruption with these rides in periods of bad weather such as high winds, snow or very heavy rain.

What is the sea in Brighton?

the English Channel
Brighton lies between the South Downs and the English Channel to the north and south, respectively.

What does Drucilla mean?

strong
The name Drucilla is girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “strong”. Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.