Drusillas Park - Events: Make a date in your diary!

Drusillas Park
Alfriston Road
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5QS
t: 01323 874100
f: 01323 874101
e: info@drusillas.co.uk

Events
Make a date in your diary!

March Phobias Day Sunday 21^st March Experts will be displaying some of their most commonly feared animals in the Discovery Centre. The aim of the day is to try and overcome visitors’ phobias, as well as being fun and informative.

April Easter Eggstravaganza Good Friday 2nd April – Bank Holiday Monday 5th April Unearth the items left by the Easter bunnies in Drusillas eggscavation site and claim a chocolate surprise. Moregg the giant egg laying chicken will also be at the Park to ensure there is no 'fowl' play! Peppa Pig & George Tuesday 6^th & Wednesday 7^th April in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig has a day out at Drusillas Park, with her brother George. The cheeky pair will be making appearances at intervals throughout the two days. Appearance of the Fat Controller Friday 9^th April The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Monday 12^th April The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Scooby-Doo™ Wednesday 14^th April Crime solving Scooby-Doo™ will be coming to meet budding detectives at various intervals throughout the day. Come and investigate with the cowardly hero but don't forget the Scooby snacks. Zoinks!

May Appearance of the Fat Controller Bank Holiday Monday 3^rd May The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Fifi and Bumble from ‘Fifi and the Flowertots’™ Bank Holiday Monday 31^st May A blooming marvellous time will be had by all, as Fifi Forget-Me-Not and her friend Bumble fly into Drusillas to enchant visitors around the Park. Sowing the seeds of excitement, the Flowertots favourites will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day.

June Bart & Homer Simpson Wednesday 2^nd June Jetting in from Springfield for their first appearance at the Park, Bart and Homer Simpson will be adding their unique brand of attitude to the Drusillas mix for a truly animated day out. The dysfunctional father and son duo will be appearing at intervals throughout the day; so don’t forget the date. D’oh! Appearance of the Fat Controller Thursday 3^rd June The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 6^th June The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Reptile Weekend Saturday 19^th and Sunday 20^th June Reptile experts will take up residence in the Discovery Centre displaying their collection of exotic animals and providing an insight into the lives of these fascinating creatures.

July Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 25^th July The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Bella and Jake from the Tweenies Tuesday 27^th July Meet Bella and Jake as they bring ‘Tweenie Time’ to Drusillas and all the laughter, fun and mischief that comes with it, to create another ‘fab-a-roony’ day out at the Park. They will be meeting and greeting visitors at various intervals throughout the day. Appearance of the Fat Controller Thursday 29^th July The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page.

August Shaun the Sheep & Timmy Tuesday 3^rd August Shaun the Sheep and Timmy will be flocking to Drusillas to make a special guest appearance. The two woolly wonders will be meeting and greeting visitors at intervals throughout the day. Ewe’d be crazy to miss it! Humungousaur from Ben 10 Alien Force Wednesday 4^th August Invading Drusillas for one day only, Ben 10 brings Alien Force to the Park as the colossal Humungousaur. The super-powered alien will be stomping in to meet visitors at intervals throughout the day, guaranteeing an extra-terrestrial time. Appearance of the Fat Controller Thursday 5^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 8^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Dora the Explorer & Diego Tuesday 10^th August Pack your rucksack and set sail for Drusillas Park to say ‘hola’ to Nick Jr’s Dora the Explorer as she embarks on another fun-filled adventure, with her cousin Diego. They will be meeting and greeting visitors at various intervals throughout the day. Four Arms from Ben 10 Wednesday 11^th August Turning the control dial of the Omnitrix watch, Ben 10 will smash into Drusillas Park transformed as the formidable four arms. The super powered alien will be appearing at intervals throughout the day, making a visit to Drusillas truly out of this world. Appearance of the Fat Controller Friday 13^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 15^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Monday 16^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Peppa Pig & George Tuesday 17^th & Wednesday 18^th August Join in the excitement and snorts of laughter as the lovable Peppa Pig has a day out at Drusillas Park, with her brother George. The cheeky pair will be making appearances at intervals throughout the two days. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 22^nd August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Barney Tuesday 24^th August Barney, the purple dinosaur will be moving and grooving to the Drusillas beat, adding to another Super-dee-duper day at the Park. Enjoy some meet and greet magic, as the cuddly Tyrannosaurus Rex appears at intervals throughout the day. Sportacus UK Actor – officially approved by LAZYTOWN Wednesday 25^th August The UK’s official Sportacus will visit Drusillas to whip up a frenzy of fun and entertain visitors at the Park with his lively antics. So grab your goggles and meet the UK’s superhero as he greets visitors at intervals throughout the day. Appearance of the Fat Controller Friday 27^th August The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Thomas & Friends’ 65^th Anniversary Celebration Day Bank Holiday Monday 30^th August Make tracks to Drusillas Park this summer and celebrate Thomas & Friends™ 65th anniversary in style. Plus the Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion as he alights at the Park.

September Phobias Day Sunday 19^th September Experts will be displaying some of their most commonly feared animals in the Discovery Centre. The aim of the day is to try and overcome visitors’ phobias, as well as being fun and informative.

October Halloween Shriek Week Saturday 23^rd – Sunday 31^st October If you are bored of all your local haunts, stake out the fun at Drusillas Park over the Halloween period. We’ve conjured up some fang-tastically spooky surprises to keep your little horrors half term happy. Creepy Crawlies Sunday 24^th October Creep down to Drusillas and meet some amazing mini monsters. The Discovery Centre, open between 11am and 4pm, will be swarming with weird insects, slimy molluscs and scary spiders. Experts from the British Tarantula Society will be available to answer your questions. Appearance of the Fat Controller Wednesday 27^th October The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 31^st October The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page.

November and December Santa’s Christmas Cottage Saturday 4^th December onwards (weekends only) Saturday 11^th to Thursday 23^rd December (daily) Visit Santa and his elves hard at work making all the presents. His cosy cottage is crammed full of toys that the elves have built and for a small additional charge, children can meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift. Appearance of the Fat Controller Sunday 5^th & Sunday 19^th December The Fat Controller himself will be causing a locomotion, when he alights at the Park to take control of the efficient running of the railway. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the Thomas & Friends™ page. What Does Santa Do After Christmas? Monday 27^th December to Sunday 2^nd January Ever wondered what Santa does after Christmas? Do the elves go home, does the grotto become grotty? Come to Drusillas and see Mr and Mrs Claus relaxing in their cottage after another busy Christmas.

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