Youth Activities

Free Play in Polegate

Note: Whilst the public is entitled to use the Council’s public open spaces, the Council is entitled to regulate organised sport. This includes the right of the Council to charge a fee for the use of the open space. Organised activities at the Council’s public open spaces, whether or not for payment, require the prior permission of the Town Council.

Polegate War Memorial Recreation Ground

  • Open access to grass field (please note many organised sports take place on the field and use should be with caution if football or cricket are being played)
  • Basketball hoop
  • Outdoor gym
  • Under 12’s play area
  • Polegate Town Football Club
  • Polegate Cricket Club
  • Public toilets
  • Changing places toilet
  • Open goal posts for casual play
  • Parking
  • NO DOGS ALLOWED

The Grounds are managed by Polegate War Memorial Recreation Ground CIC. Organised activities at the grounds, whether or not for payment, require the prior permission of the CIC.

Polegate War Memorial Recreation Ground Play Area – Wannock Road, Polegate

Ages 1-12

  • swings
  • toddler climbing frame
  • junior climbing frame
  • roundabout (suitable for disabled, toddlers and juniors)
  • toddler turnstile
  • rocking seesaw
  • Main surfaces are wet pour and grass
  • Benches
  • NO DOGS ALLOWED

Brightling Road Recreation Ground

  • Skate Park/Scooter Park ramps and railings (beginners)
  • Outdoor Gym
  • BMX Track – mud track
  • Woodland Area and meadow with picnic benches
  • Dogs Welcome On Leads (Please use dog bins provided)
  • Miniature Railway
  • Basketball court
  • Open field
  • Picnic area and benches

Polegate and District Model Engineering Club

View the Polegate and District Model Engineering Club website (opens in a new tab).

Mini Steam Railway rides for donations – May – Oct – 1st & 3rd Sunday’s of the month 2-5pm

Oakleaf Drive Recreation Ground

Includes equipment for under 12’s

  • Swings
  • Climbing equipment / slides for Junior and younger children
  • Gravity Bowl
  • Horse Springer
  • Main surface is play grade bark chip
  • NO DOGS ALLOWED

Cuckoo Trail

Open to all for biking, walking and horse riding in certain places

Links to Eastbourne, Hailsham, Heathfield and Abbotts Wood

www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks/cuckootrail (opens in a new tab).

South Downs National Park

Polegate has been designated a Gateway to the South Downs National Park.

Other Clubs

Little Kickers 2-5 year old football (opens in a new tab).

Karate Classes

Polegate Jnr School, Oakleaf Drive

Pathfinders

Children aged 11-14yrs. Thursdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm (Term-time only)

Playgroup/Nursery

Polegate Pre-School

Polegate Pre-School Playgroup is a charity lead organisation that has been running since 1964 at the Community Centre. It provides Childcare for all of Polegate. The children range from 2 to 5 years of age and the sessions run each morning Monday – Friday 9.00am – 12.45pm and Monday and Friday afternoons. They also run a Toddler group every Monday morning 9.15am-11am (term time only) £1.50 per family. More info is available via email at contact@polegatepreschool.co.uk below or on the website here (opens in a new tab).

Polegate School Nursery

Polegate school nursery is a school based nursery. It is open term time only, we are open the same days as Polegate School. The nursery provides childcare for 2-4year olds. For further info please go to the Polegate School website or call 01323 482404.

Willingdon School of Dancing

Willingdon School of Dancing offer a range of classes for all ages. Amogst others they teach Cecchetti Ballet, I.S.T.D Tap, Modern, Jazz and Greek. They also provide Freestyle/Disco, Limbering and Drama. They offer exams, festivals, concerts and competitions for all students.

Biannually they perform a School Show giving students a chance to perform on a large stage for family and friends.

Lessons are on Monday and Friday afternoons at the Polegate Community Centre and Saturdays at Christchurch, Seaside.

Ages from 2 years 6 months- no upper limit.

Weekly fees are available. Free taster lessons. Contact Glynis 0773538646

Polegate Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides

Whether your daughter wants to join Rainbows (5-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14) or Rangers (14-18), start her begin by registering her interest and finding out about units in your area.

Adventure, fun and friendship starts here.

If you would like to Volunteer to help, or your daughter would like to join in the fun and adventure you can go to Girl Guide website (opens in a new tab) and register your interest.

1st Polegate Beavers,Cubs and Scouts

They offer everyday adventure and activity to hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK. The Polegate section of Beaveers, Cubs and Scouts meet on a Friday at Polegate Community Centre.

There are fun and exciting activities and opportunities in each of the five sections:

  • Beavers (ages 6–8)
  • Cubs (ages 8-10½)
  • Scouts (ages 10½–14)
  • Explorer Scouts (ages 14–18)

To enrol your child, simply contact your local Group and make an enquiry via dc@eastbournescouts.org.uk or by viewing the East Sussex Scouts website (opens in a new tab).

St John’s Ambulance Badgers and Cadets

Willingdon Memorial Hall 6pm-7.30pm Tuesday

Dance House UK

Based at Willingdon Community School, DanceHouseUK offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and many other types of dance, and caters for all ages from toddler to adult. Telephone Natascia Mazzucato on 07812 897646 for details. Follow the link for the facebook page Dancehouse UK (opens in a new tab).

If you would like your Youth Activities included on this page please contact the office by phone 01323 488114 or email

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