Local Information

K2 Crawley
K2 Crawley is a new state of the art leisure centre which opened on 14 November 2005 and is operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Crawley Borough Council. Freedom Leisure is a not-for-profit leisure trust, operating 14 leisure sites across Sussex.

With more than 40 sports and activities on offer at K2 Crawley, you can enjoy anything from an energetic workout in the fitness centre to an invigorating swim in the 50 metre pool; or why not scale the 12 metre climbing wall? For something more relaxing, you can unwind in the sauna or meet your friends in the café. K2 Crawley has something for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or ability.

Look on the Facilities page for more information on all the activities on offer, including High Sports and Hawth Gymnastics. To find other clubs who are based at K2 Crawley, have a look in the Community Directory.

County Mall Shopping Centre
Whatever makes your Christmas....
Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 19th November 6-9pm
Join us for festive fun and see our mystery soap star light up County Mall
Santa’s Grotto Opening Saturday 21st November 11am
Come along to the opening of our Christmas Grotto where we will be joined by the cast of Cinderella showing at the Hawth.
Pre book for your Grotto experience at www.bookfatherchristmas.com/go.php?go=countymall

Eating Out

Shimla Indian Restaurant at The Apple Tree  Indian  Crawley  0.16 miles
Shin Mai  Chinese  Crawley  0.27 miles
Saffron Brasserie  French  Crawley  0.28 miles
Taj Mahal  Indian  Crawley  0.3 miles
Gallucci  Italian  Crawley  0.61 miles
Cube Restaurant  Modern British  Crawley  0.8 miles
Arts Grill Restaurant  Brasserie  Crawley  1.49 miles
La Brasserie  French  Gatwick  3.3 miles
Le Cafe  Mediterranean  Gatwick  3.3 miles
Gatwick Oriental  Chinese  London  3.35 miles
Ruspers Restaurant  Modern European  Horley  4.6 miles

 

The Hawth Theatre
The Hawth Theatre is one of the south's liveliest arts venues playing host to an exciting and diverse mix of theatre, dance, music, comedy, concerts, film and visual arts.

 

Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is Britain's second busiest airport, linking London with destinations from Accra to Zürich. Whether you're jetting away to the sun or flying in for business, you'll find everything here to make your journey easy and enjoyable.

 

County Oak Retail Park, Crawley, West Sussex
The largest of several small retail parks in Crawley that are situated away from the town centre. Carpets, Furniture, Consumer electronics and electrical items, Office supplies, motoring and cycling spares, pet supplies, and a motor vehicle tyre and exhaust replacement service are all represented.

Crawley Museum
Crawley Museum Centre is the town’s repository for artefacts and archives. Based in a park setting, in an annexe to Goffs Park House in Southgate, Crawley, this local history Museum has collections that illustrate Crawley's history - from the Stone Age to the New Town. It has permanent exhibitions and a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions. It is also the start of a continual learning process for families and children.

Ifield Watermill
Ifield Water Mill is a 19th-century weatherboarded watermill in the Ifield neighbourhood of Crawley, a town and borough in West Sussex, England. Built on the site of an earlier, smaller flour mill, which itself replaced an iron forge—one of many in the Crawley area—it fell into disuse in the 1930s. The local council, which acquired the land for housing development in the 1970s, leased the mill to local enthusiasts, who restored it to working order.

Tulleys Farm
Here at Tulleys Farm, near Turners Hill in the beautiful West Sussex countryside, we pride ourselves on offering the very best in shopping, eating, pick your own and family fun.
The Farm Shop, with its in-house deli, stocks a superb range of high-quality food and drink. We place strong emphasis on sourcing local food where possible and, to celebrate the best in seasonal fare, regular tasting events are held throughout the year. The shop also has a range of quality giftware, greetings cards, pet and garden products and plants.

Nymans
Nymans is one of the great gardens of the Sussex Weald and is internationally famous for its beauty and collection of rare plants. It is the achievement of three generations of the Messel family over a period of over a hundred years. Nymans was one of the first gardens to come to the National Trust when it was bequeathed into its care in 1953.

Gatwick Aviation Museum
This Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British Aircraft from the "golden age" of British aircraft manufacture. From the end of WWII until the 1970's British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day.

In this collection there are examples from the major manufacturers of this period. Amongst the list are classic names, English Electric, Avro, de Havilland, Hawker, Fairey, Blackburn, Percival.

Copthorne Golf Club
Home to an English Seniors Champion in Doug Arnold, County Champions and also a record breaking 6-times winning Scratch Golf Team, in the Regional "PavIT" knockout competition, and yet with strong and vibrant Ladies and Junior sections, Copthorne offers something within easy reach for everyone.

Just a mile drive off the M23, towards East Grinstead, the golf course is easily accessible and tees up a great deal for members, guests and visitors alike.

Wakehurst Place
A vast and varied garden with plants from around the world, Wakehurst Place is internationally renowned for its combination of formal botanic gardens, extensive tree collections and its vital plant conservation work. Enjoy wonderful views across the woodland and lakes, and explore the wider estate with walks through the Loder Valley nature reserve, wetlands conservation area and sweeping woodland valleys. Wakehurst Place is a globally important site for plant conservation and research, with more than a billion seeds collected so far for future preservation. Visit the Millennium Seed Bank to see this project in action at the laboratory viewing area and interactive, touch-screen exhibition.

Ardingly Reservoir
Water sports are fun! Whether you're young, old, beginner or experienced, you'll be welcome. Over the past 23 years, we have introduced thousands to the thrill and challenge of sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Our experienced staff are patient and enthusiastic. The centre uses up-to-date and well maintained equipment. The Reservoir provides a large expanse of fresh water, offering an ideal teaching environment, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and Chichester Harbour provides an ideal progression with 11 mile of navigable water on the edge of the Solent.