Our Hopscotch Journey
Created by: Hopscotch Preston Park
Location: Withdean Sports Complex
Nursery is where so many firsts begin. First friendships, first stories, first creative discoveries and first moments of growing in confidence.
Our bench celebrates every child’s journey through our nursery, from their very first sensory marks in Blue Room to the imaginative storytelling and creative expression of Preschool. Every child brings their own ideas, personality and creativity, helping to make our nursery community unique.
The colours, patterns and artwork woven throughout the bench tell the story of children growing, learning, creating and belonging together. It also includes drawings from parents and carers, celebrating that this journey is one we share with families every step of the way.
Opening times
Monday – 06:00 – 22:00
Tuesday – 06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday – 06:00 – 22:00
Thursday – 06:00 – 22:00
Friday – 06:00 – 22:00
Saturday – 07:00 – 18:00
Sunday – 07:00 – 18:00
Accessibility
Accessing the sculpture
The sculpture will be situated inside Withdean Sports Complex. There is a ramp leading off of Withdean Road up to the car park, where the entrance is a few yards further down, noticeable by the largely glass front. Likewise, you can enter by car from Tongdean Lane, where the entrance will be on your right.
The paving by the entrance is flat and in good condition.
Public transport
Buses: The nearest bus stop is Withdean Sports Complex. More frequent bus routes serve Tongdean Lane East (5, 5A, 17, 270) and Tongdean Lane West (27, 77).
Trains: Local and national trains are available from Preston Park station. This is a 1.4km walk along a busy road (London Road). All platforms and trains are accessible with ramps and extra support available at request. There are also accessible ticket barriers. This is a 1.4km distance and around a 21-minute journey.
Bikes: The nearest Beryl Bay to the sculpture is Withdean Sports Complez.
There are cycle racks outside the centre.
What to expect from the location
Noise Levels – 4/10.
Withdean Sports Complex is a leisure centre, so expect that it may be busy and noisy, particularly when there are classes and activity. Later in the evenings it may be quieter.
Parking
Directly outside Withdean Sports Complex
The nearest Blue Badge parking bay is outside the entrance. Alternatively, you can use a Blue Badge on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours as long as no loading restrictions are in force.
Facilities
The nearest public toilets will be within the Sports Complex
The nearest changing place will be at Preston Park. This is a 2km distance and a long journey. We recommend using local bus services to access this Changing place toilet.
Facilities
The nearest public toilets will be located in Withdean Sports Complex itself. Please note that you will need a membership card to access these. These are both male, female, and accessible toilets.
Alternatively, you can use the public toilets at Preston Park, where there is also a changing place available. This is around a 25-minute journery and a 2.1km distance away. This is open 10am-6pm in the summer months and 10am-4pm in the winter months. The changing place requires a RADAR key for access and includes an adult sized wall mounted bench which is height adjustable, ceiling hoist and loop hoist, peninsular toilet, height adjustable washbasin, emergency alarm, privacy screen, accessible shower, colostomy shelf.
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