Crawley is a beautiful city located in West Sussex, England. Though it doesn’t have an airstrip of its own, the nearest serving airport is Gatwick which is located 11km from the town. Gatwick airport connects both local and international flights from London. At the airport there are several car hire services which range from cheap sedans to luxurious, and expensive, SUVs.
While renting a car, be sure to understand your needs as far as your trip in West Sussex is concerned.
Things to Do in Crawley
Crawley has lots of attractions for both kids and adults. If you are holidaying with your kids, here are some places you will definitely enjoy.
- The Arctic Jungle - this is for your kids to enjoy. The Arctic Jungle is an arcade that has over 60 different games your kids can have a blast in. It’s only a 0.46km stretch from the main town in your car hire.
- Tilgate Park and Nature Center - this is an open nature trail you can take a stroll with your family. Just pick one morning and drive the 2km distance to this amazing place and take a refreshing walk while enjoying some of the scenery in the area like the lake.
- The Huxleys Experience - this has to be the most beautiful place in the entire West Sussex region. The Huxleys Experience is a conservative for both horticultural work and bird rearing. It started out as a private hobby for the horticulturalist Julian Ford but now it is open to public for viewing. You need to visit this place in the summer when the roses are blossoming a beautiful color over the horizon, blending in with indigenous birds chirping and flying around.
- Horsham Museum - this museum sits near the Crawly causeway and tucked within a beautiful street in Sussex. This building has treasure that dates back to the 14th century, which will be great to learn about. It is also said that you can wed here; so why not make this your wedding destination with the one you love.
- Horsham Produce Market - its only an 11km drive to this ever busy market, which has some of the best local produce in West Sussex. There are over 50 stalls to visit and get a crafted item or fresh produce.
You will definitely enjoy your stay in Crawley exploring the best sites in your car hire as well as mixing with the friendly locals.