Chesworth Farm, Horsham

Chesworth Farm is a large open green space just a short walk from Horsham town centre. Reviews describe it as a peaceful, surprisingly wild place with footpaths, bridleways, wet grassland and a zigzag bridge near the waterfall and waterways. It’s very much a walk-and-look-around spot rather than a packed-out attraction. For families, the appeal is the space and the wildlife feel. There’s a Wildlife Garden near the Volunteer Centre with ponds, bug hotels and pollinator planting, and people mention cows, sheep, goats and even llamas. The main paths are said to be wheelchair accessible, with boards and bridges over damp sections, so it can work well for buggies and younger children if the weather behaves. The downside is that it’s basically an outdoor walk, so don’t expect café comforts, toilets or shiny visitor-centre extras from the reviews provided. Muddy patches are likely, some fields close during bird breeding season, and dog mess sounds like a recurrent irritation. Brilliant for a free, low-key runabout; less brilliant if you were hoping for a full day out with facilities.