10 Best Things to Do in Crawley

Tilgate Park is a lovely park where you'll find a walled garden, a comprehensive nature center and a tree trail that shows off 30 different kinds of trees. The walled garden used to be a part of the Tilgate Estate, and it still retains much of its intricate landscaping for you to explore. Meanwhile, the nature center has more than 100 species of animals.

If you're looking for a bit to eat, this park is home to the Lakeside Cafe as well as a separate cafe by the walled gardens where you'll find sandwiches, beverages and ice cream. You can reach the park by heading about a mile and a half south from the town center.

Southern Pursuits is an outdoor event center where you'll find exciting things to do, including racing, shooting and even ax throwing. The racing takes on quite a few forms here, as you'll find quad bikes, off-road karts and hovercrafts you can test your skills with.

The more aim-oriented activities aren't limited solely to shooting and ax throwing. You'll also be able to try your hand at the ancient art of archery. You can find it all a few miles east of the town center near Rowfant.

Buchan Country Park is known primarily for its wildlife population, but you'll also find scenic walking paths and hidden artistic sculptures. Among the wildlife here, you'll find several fascinating specimens, such as dragonflies, grass snakes, adders, nightjars, and great crested grebes.

The walking area is well-maintained and is open to visitors bringing their pups along for the experience. Don't forget to check out the dog dip area of the pond that lets your dog enjoy a spot of bathing. You'll find this park on the west side of town in Bewbush.

County Mall Shopping Center is a comprehensive mall with all sorts of shops where you'll find fashion, books, furniture, electronics and food, among other offerings. You'll find more than 90 different stores in total, and the mall also has a soft play area for kids.

The food offerings are more than you'd typically expect from a mall. You'll find the standard food court, of course, but a handful of sit-down proper restaurants have made their home here as well. You can experience it for yourself in the town center just south of Memorial Gardens.

Worth Park is a protected green space that's simultaneously extravagant and naturally alluring with vibrant greenery and an immaculate Victorian garden. On the east side of the park, you'll find impressive landscaping with formal gardens that feature well-maintained walking paths and a fountain.

On the western side of the park, you'll find woodland and a lake along with open grassy neighborhoods to explore. Don't forget to check out the lawns as well for some croquet action. You'll find this park about 2.5 miles northeast of the town center.

Cherry Lane Adventure Playground is home to a variety of exciting activities, including a pool, sports neighborhoods, arts and crafts and play structures with a Wild West theme. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy the open outdoor neighborhoods, where you can embark on a miniature safari to see local wildlife like birds and small mammals.

Certain times of the year host special events, including days that have inflatable bouncing attractions and others with organized soccer games. Be sure to check their calendar before going to see what kind of adventure you and the little ones can expect. You'll find this playground on the northern edge of Langley Green.

K2 Crawley is a recreational center that features numerous facilities suitable for fun exercise and sports along with a few relaxation neighborhoods. Among the activities, you'll find an Olympic-size bathing pool, a climbing wall and a running track. A lawn bowling court and trampolines are present as well.

If you're looking to relax, be sure to visit the sauna and steam room or the hairdresser. You'll even find an osteopath clinic onsite that you can visit. The facility is located on the southwestern edge of Tilgate by the expressway.

The Hawth is a local theater offering diverse programs of arts and performance where you can see dancers, musicians, plays and movies. You'll find more than 350 performances held each year, including national touring acts and local productions. The productions held here can vary quite a bit even within each type of performance.

For example, musical performances cover several genres, including blues, jazz and folk, while acting performances can feature dramas, comedies and children's plays. You'll find this theater just a few steps east from Southgate Park.