Welcome to Crawley

Crawley is a town located in West Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 28 miles south of London and is part of the Gatwick Diamond business district. The town has a population of around 110,000 people and is known for its diverse community, excellent transport links, and thriving economy.

One of the main attractions in Crawley is the historic High Street, which is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The street is lined with beautiful buildings, many of which date back to the 15th century. Visitors can also explore the town's rich history by visiting the Crawley Museum, which showcases the town's past through a range of exhibits and displays.

Crawley is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Tilgate Park and Buchan Country Park. These areas provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the town and offer a range of activities for visitors to enjoy, such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. Overall, Crawley is a vibrant and welcoming town that offers something for everyone, whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or simply looking for a great place to shop and dine.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Crawley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Samantha Winton	Southgate Drive Crawley West Sussex RH10 6HD 01293521009 School Website
Northgate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Harrison	Green Lane Northgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 8DX 01293526737 School Website
Three Bridges Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Trudy Emberson	Gales Place Three Bridges Crawley West Sussex RH10 1QG 01293524076 School Website
Southgate Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Taylor	Barrington Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6DG 1293525966 School Website
West Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hodgson	West Green Drive Crawley West Sussex RH11 7EL 01293526679 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Wise	Weald Drive Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6NU 01293529006 School Website
Hilltop Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mrs Abby Mcniven Mr Ross Farndon	Dichling Hill Southgate West Crawley West Sussex RH11 8QL 01293534314 School Website
The Oaks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Mainwaring	Loppets Road Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5DP 01293527473 School Website
St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School Crawley Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Ferry	St Wilfrid's Way Crawley West Sussex RH11 8PG 01293421421 School Website
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Managey Powys	Anderson Road Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5EA 1293525596 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 0.12 Miles

Three Bridges Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 0.99 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 1.43 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 3.60 Miles

Horley Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7NL 3.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Crawley Car Co Ltd 01293 535555 Crawley Railway Station, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 0.21 Miles
Paramount Airport Transfer 01293 545545 Kilnmead, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 8BH 0.27 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 Buxton House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.29 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 East Park House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.29 Miles
Gatwick Airport Cars 01293 400700 Buxton House/East Pk, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.29 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 43 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BQ 0.37 Miles
A1 Cars Taxi And Private Hire 01293 404848 55 High St, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BQ 0.37 Miles
Metro Cars 01293 415415 50-54 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BT 0.37 Miles
United Cars 01293 429429 9 Grand Parade, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BU 0.37 Miles
M+M Taxis 07860 256974 Wheelchair Accessible, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BB 0.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
County Mall Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Way Business Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crawley Station Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beechside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mitchells Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barley Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commonwealth Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Boulevard P O Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Business Box Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Old Head Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brewery Shades Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Brighton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Store Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ringwood Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northgate Surgery 01293 547315	14 Haslett Avenue West Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HS
Furnace Green Surgery 01293 611063	50 The Glade Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6JN
Woodlands&Clerklands Partnership 01293 517092	Woodlands Surgery Tilgate Way Tilgate, Crawley West Sussex RH10 5BW
Bridge Medical Centre 01293 526025	Bridge Medical Centre Wassand Cl, Three Bridges Crawley West Sussex RH10 1LL
Southgate Medical Group 01293 223666	137 Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 6TE

Local Stores

Tilgate Parade
1-2 Tilgate Parade
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 5EQ
01293 547908
Store Website
0.78 miles

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SPAR - Fleming Way
Fleming Way
Crawley
RH10 9NS
01293 545252
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Three Bridges
51 Three Bridges Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1JJ 01293 531791 three.bridges@medivet.co.uk Website 0.20 miles

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Crawley Veterinary Clinic
2 Forester Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6EG 01293 539898 0.55 miles

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Medivet Northgate
Windmill Court London Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 8NA 01293 521182 northgate@medivet.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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Medivet Maidenbower / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH 01293 884422 maidenbower@medivet.co.uk Website 1.35 miles
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Companion Care (Crawley) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Pets At Home, County Oak Retail Park London Road County Oak Crawley West Sussex RH11 7ST 01293 517 246 crawley@vets4pets.com Website 1.50 miles
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Medivet Gossops Green
202 Gossops Drive Gossops Green Crawley West Sussex RH11 8LD 01293 549687 gossops.green@medivet.co.uk Website 1.52 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 2.01 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

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Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 7.28 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 9.38 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 9.68 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 9.92 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Box Hill
Enjoy The Views Of The Surrey Hills, Pass By One Of Box Hill’S Oldest Buildings, The Fort, And Take In One Of Surrey’S Iconic Landmarks, The Stepping Stones. KT20 7LF 10.82 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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