Location: Crawley
Top Things to do in Crawley
Top 10 Free Things to do in Crawley, England
Crawley ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a town and borough in West Sussex, England. It is 28 miles (45 km) south of Charing Cross (London), 18 miles (29 km) north of Brighton and Hove, and 32 miles (51 km) north-east of the county town of Chichester. Crawley covers an area of 17.36 square miles (44.96 km) and had a population of 106,597 at the time of the 2011 Census.
Restaurants in Crawley
1. Tilgate Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,335 reviews
Reviewed By TravellingGuy35
Amazing place with a great natural vibe, The walled garden is delightful and the children loved playing there... Also some great walking trails Really enjoy it here and visit it often.
2. Brewery Shades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Cheekynix - Crawley, United Kingdom
Traditional proper English Pub, beams, ghost and loads of Character, great history as it used to be a !5th century gaol.. Wonderful walk back in time in Crawley which is quite a new town, but on the historical High Street which has some lovely old buildings, definitely a good place to explore if in the area, wonderful staff, they will make you feel welcome and tell you all about the place, at least try the homemade scotch eggs if your trying the main meals, you won t be sorry.. And any of the ten real ales is woth a go but they are happy to give tasters...result...
3. Buchan Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Buchan Country Park is 170 acres of countryside on Crawley's doorstep and a Green Flag Award winning Country Park. Owned and managed by West Sussex County Council, it is a haven for quiet recreation and a variety of wildlife. The waters at Buchan are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the variety of dragonfly species. The park is an ideal place for walking, wildlife watching or enjoying a picnic. We have a permanent orienteering course, 2 way-marked trails and sculpture dotted around the park. The Rangers and the Friends of Buchan Country Park run a variety of events throughout the year. Lose yourself amongst the birch trees, wander around the heath and linger in the meadow, Buchan Park has plenty to offer.
Reviewed By leetemum - Worthing, United Kingdom
Beautiful Park. Pleased to see that the toilets are now reopen and they have also added a coffee mobile unit just past the car park. Had a lovely walk with the children and dogs plus had a picnic. Plenty of picnic tables and bins around. Very little dog poo been left too due to loads of bins and the poo fairy posters. My kids love it here and we visited here several times since June.
4. Ifield Mill Pond and Bewbush Water Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 5-in-the-bed - Crawley, United Kingdom
My kids love Ifield Mill pond, , call it Auckland, it is so quiet and clean, full with all typed of birds and ducks, we go and feed the ducks and have a little picnic on the bench, lots to learn about, my kids are 7, 5 and 3 and always ask to go here, it's free and the fresh air is so good for them, it's safe and all the people we have met are super friendly, mainly dog walkers, the good thing is there is a little tesco up the hill, so no need to make a picnic, you can just grab some sandwiches and a drink from there, even some bread of something for the ducks, so a really good back up for a park, also there is a park and another duck pond at the shop, so it turns into a nice little morning out, Ifield west is clean and safe, it's a hidden gem, also a little bit of history to learn about with the museum there too. Highly recommend it for young families looking for a cheap morning out the house.
5. Goffs Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Goffs Park pitch and putt is an 18-hole course, open to people of all ages and abilities. This year the course opened on 20 April 2016 and will remain open until late October. Playing times are from 12pm to 6pm. There is also a 9-hole putting green, with plastic clubs available for young children (a small fee may be charged for use of the putting green). we also have a play area for the children, climbing wall, zip wire, pond and a mini steam railway that runs 2pm - 5pm Sundays for 30p a ride Refreshments, confectionery and ice creams
Reviewed By Happyoutdoorswoth
Beautiful and quiet a family place. Has a nicely sized duck pond, 2 play areas, walking/jogging track, and plenty of greenery to sooth your eyes! Miniature railway for kids (and grownups) runs from Easter to autumn! Luckily a few minutes walk from our house, so our little happy place
6. Crawley Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Crawley Museum is a independent local history museum, which tells the history of the town through objects and their stories. Our collections include objects from Crawley prehistory, its medieval settlement, the Victorian town and the 20th Century New Town development. Items on permanent display include our 1903 Rex Forecar and a Bronze Age sword. We also have a temporary exhibition space. This hosts a variety of displays which change regularly. We also collect contemporary objects. We celebrate Crawley’s communities today through our oral history collections, temporary exhibitions and community engagement projects. We are fully accessible to wheelchair users. We welcome children as visitors. Due to Covid-19 we have made a number of changes to keep our visitors and volunteers safe. All visitors need to wear face coverings unless they are exempt. We are a free museum but welcome a donation if you can afford it as it helps to pay our running costs.
7. Worth Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Danny20142014 - Crawley, United Kingdom
Worth park has a massive renovation. Has mainly two parts. Nature small lake with many ducks and the Victorian garden. Ample free parking and full circle takes 30-45 mins. So it is good for clean your head. Enjoy!
8. Crawley Memorial Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By JulietteG181 - London, United Kingdom
Wonderful gardens in the town centre good to go and sit during a lunch break or in between a very busy shopping trip . Situated in the town centre it’s a great location to sit and contemplate your next move have your lunch or just chill out from the busy town centre.
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10. Old Punch Bowl
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
The Old Punch Bowl is situated on the High Street in Crawley, just a couple of minutes from the main shopping centre. We offer great service and a menu with a wide range of quality traditional pub food all served from 11am. There are also various events and parties held throughout the month, with DJ's on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday nights. The Old Punch Bowl is brilliant place to meet up with friends and enjoy excellent food and a fun and welcoming pub atmosphere at all times.
Reviewed By The_Waltons_100 - Hinckley, United Kingdom
We should have been in tenerife by now. Holiday cancelled so we ended up here. Chicken wings and haloumi platter, a couple of cheeky chardonnay and Damien looked after us, what a star! Lovely lunch, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Will come again next time we fly out of gatwick
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