Crawley

Getting to Crawley

Crawley marks the midpoint of the M23/A23, which links London in the north to Brighton on the south coast. The A217 leads north to Reigate, and the A264 heads east to East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells, and west to Horsham. There are three relevant train stops for Crawley:

1. 01
   Crawley
2. 02
   Three Bridges

   While trains run directly and frequently from Gatwick and Three Bridges to Brighton, you will need to change in Three Bridges to Brighton when coming from Crawley Station.

3. 03
   Gatwick Airport

Worth seeing

1. 01
   Goffs Park

   There is a little model train Sundays in summer from 3PM, and the Crawley Museum with Stone Age and Bronze Age remains discovered in the area.

2. 02
   Gatwick Aviation Museum

   Vallance Byways Lowfield, Heath Rd, Charlwood, RH6 0BT (near Gatwick Airport),.

3. 03
   Crawley Museum

   103 High St, RH10 1DD (10–minute walk from the town centre), office@crawleymuseums.org.

4. 04
   Crawley Library

   Southgate Avenue, RH10 6HG (adjacent to the County Mall), crawley.library@westsussex.gov.uk.

Things to do

Football: Crawley Town were relegated in 2025 and now play soccer in League Two, the fourth tier. Their home ground Broadfield Stadium (capacity 6100) is by the A23 a mile south of town centre.

1. 01
   Buchan County Park

   Horsham Rd, RH11 9HQ (south of Crawley starting at the Broadfield outskirts stretching to the Pease Pottage village),.

2. 02
   Tilgate Park

   A large area with a mix of lakes, grassy areas and woodlands, with plenty of pleasant walks.

Where to eat

Along the High Street are pubs and restaurants featuring typical English pubs and bars, Italian chains like Pizza Express, Si and Bella Italia, two or three curry houses, Mexican, kebab kiosks and more. There are also a lot of cheaper takeaways in Crawley where you can order a meal for around £7 to £15 if you're on a budget.

1. 01
   Goffs Park Inn

   Walk or drive the High Street southwards until it becomes Brighton Road, cross the railway, and keep on Brighton Road until to the right turns Goff's Park Road.

2. 02
   Taj Mahal

   2-4 High St, RH10 1BJ (south of the High Street and west of Crawley railway station),.

3. 03
   Mo Lin
4. 04
   Troy Kebab House

   This place is often highly rated among locals as being the best kebab restaurant in the area.

5. 05
   West Green Fish Bar

   The place serves highly rated authentic fish & chips among locals.

Getting around Crawley the local way