Billingshurst Library

Afternoon rain got you stuck for ideas with the kids? This well-run local library in the heart of Billingshurst village offers exactly what you'd expect - and sometimes that's precisely what you need. The children's section is properly stocked with picture books and activity packs, while parents can grab a coffee and browse the local history collection or catch up on newspapers.

Families staying at nearby campsites like Sumners Ponds Fishery or Slinfold Caravan Club will find this a decent rainy-day backup plan. It's nothing fancy, but the staff are friendly and there's usually a craft session or story time running during school holidays. Allow an hour, maybe two if the little ones get properly absorbed in the books.

The library sits right on Billingshurst's main shopping street, so you can easily combine a visit with picking up supplies or grabbing lunch. It's a five-minute drive from most of the holiday parks around Horsham, making it handy when the weather turns. Not exactly a destination in itself, but sometimes a warm, quiet space with free Wi-Fi and toilets is exactly what a family holiday needs.