Tilgate Park
Crawley, West Sussex
Crawley's Green Flag park, with lakes, lawns, woodland bridleways and a walled garden, at its most colourful when the rhododendrons bloom in spring. Within the park are Tilgate Zoo, Go Ape, watersports on the lake, a free maze and lakeside cafés, so it easily fills a day.
Highlights
- Tilgate Zoo with more than 100 animals
- Walled Garden with a free maze and lookout tower
- Go Ape treetop courses
- Pedalos, kayaks and paddleboards on the lake
- Free parkrun every Saturday at 9am
Good to know
- Dogs must be on leads around the lake and are not allowed in the zoo, walled garden or play area
- Barbecues are not allowed
- Last zoo entry is 5pm in summer and 3pm in winter
Getting there
Tilgate Park, Tilgate Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PQParking: Daytime charges in the main car park and the Fisherman's car park, with some spaces for disabled drivers, minibuses and coaches.
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