Welcome to Southgate

Southgate is a small village located in the West Sussex region of England. It is situated near the town of Crawley and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Leonard's Church, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Southgate is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Plough, is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and serves a range of traditional British dishes and locally brewed beers. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent academic standards and supportive teaching staff.

Despite its rural location, Southgate is well-connected to the rest of the region. The village is located just a few miles from Gatwick Airport, which provides easy access to destinations across the UK and Europe. The nearby town of Crawley also offers excellent transport links, with regular train services to London and other major cities. Overall, Southgate is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life, while still being within easy reach of all the amenities and attractions of the wider region.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.2°C

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Wind: 8.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Southgate Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Taylor	Barrington Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6DG 1293525966 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
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
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
Thomas Bennett Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Smith	Ashdown Drive Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5AD 01293526255 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
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
Holy Trinity C Of E Secondary School Crawley Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Revd Chrissie Millwood	Buckswood Drive Gossops Green Crawley West Sussex RH11 8JE 01293423690 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
Broadfield East Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Sian Markham	Vulcan Close Broadfield Crawley West Sussex RH11 9PD 01293406940 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 0.40 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 1.17 Miles

Three Bridges Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 1.48 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 3.15 Miles

Balcombe London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ 4.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 Buxton House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.24 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 East Park House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.24 Miles
Gatwick Airport Cars 01293 400700 Buxton House/East Pk, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 0.24 Miles
Crawley Car Co Ltd 01293 535555 Crawley Railway Station, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 0.32 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 43 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BQ 0.38 Miles
A1 Cars Taxi And Private Hire 01293 404848 55 High St, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BQ 0.38 Miles
Metro Cars 01293 415415 50-54 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BT 0.38 Miles
United Cars 01293 429429 9 Grand Parade, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BU 0.44 Miles
Electronic Taxi Meters 07976 366726 126 Ifield Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7BW 0.62 Miles
M+M Taxis 07860 256974 Wheelchair Accessible, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BB 0.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Malthouse Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barley Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southgate Parade P O Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hunter Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakehurst Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crawley Station Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Goffs Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Way Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Forester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Head Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Business Box Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Asda Store Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northgate Surgery 01293 547315	14 Haslett Avenue West Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HS
Woodlands&Clerklands Partnership 01293 517092	Woodlands Surgery Tilgate Way Tilgate, Crawley West Sussex RH10 5BW
Southgate Medical Group 01293 223666	137 Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 6TE
Furnace Green Surgery 01293 611063	50 The Glade Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6JN
Coachmans Medical Practice 01293 583320	Lansbury Road Broadfield Crawley West Sussex RH11 9JA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Fleming Way
Fleming Way
Crawley
RH10 9NS
01293 545252
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Crawley Veterinary Clinic
2 Forester Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6EG 01293 539898 0.37 miles

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Medivet Three Bridges
51 Three Bridges Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1JJ 01293 531791 three.bridges@medivet.co.uk Website 0.72 miles

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Medivet Northgate
Windmill Court London Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 8NA 01293 521182 northgate@medivet.co.uk Website 1.09 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 1.14 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 1.67 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 1.82 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 1.50 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 7.64 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 9.21 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 10.03 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 10.26 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 10.96 miles 1 Mile North Of Dorking, 2.5 Miles South Of Leatherhead On The A24.

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Weather Forecast

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