Is parking free at Tilgate Park?

Is parking free at Tilgate Park?

Car parking Daytime charges apply in the main car park and the Fisherman’s car park. Prices and times can be found in Fees and Charges. New options to pay for parking are available via our paying for car parks page. We have some provision for disabled drivers, minibuses and coaches.

Where is Crawley in the United Kingdom?

West Sussex
Crawley ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a large town and borough in West Sussex, England. It is 28 miles (45 km) south of London, 18 miles (29 km) north of Brighton and Hove, and 32 miles (51 km) north-east of the county town of Chichester.

Is there animals at Tilgate Park?

Tilgate Nature Centre is located in Tilgate Park and houses over 100 different species, from otters to owls, tapir to terrapins, reindeer to raccoon dogs.

Who owns Tilgate Park?

Tilgate Park Tilgate Lake was thought to have been constructed in the early 17th century for the iron industry. The park was purchased by the council in 1966, when renovation work started so it could be opened to the public, which it did in 1978.

How much is it to park at Tilgate Park?

Parking

Vehicle Charge (all day)
Car £1.10 per hour or £5.50 for the day
Disabled Drivers* FREE
Minibus* Free for groups booking in advance
Coach* Free for groups booking in advance

Is BBQ allowed in Tilgate Park?

over a year ago. No you cannot use BBQs in this park. There are a few signs to confirm this, the most prominent being on the side of the Watersports hut down by the lake.

Is Crawley in south London?

Where is Crawley? Crawley in West Sussex is about halfway between London and Brighton, and about 3 miles south of Gatwick Airport. The town is bisected by the A23, and is skirted by the M23.

Is Crawley a safe place to live?

Crawley is the most dangerous major towns in West Sussex, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of West Sussex’s 161 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Crawley in 2021 was 93 crimes per 1,000 people.

Are dogs allowed at Tilgate Park?

Crawley Borough Council has introduced two great features at Tilgate Park perfect for dogs and their owners! The Hound Ground is a new, secure paddock which is perfect for you and your fluffy friend.

Can you swim in Tilgate Park?

Tilgate is a fantastic facility with a beautiful lake perfect for open water swimming. A swim session costs £8 per visit. All swimmers must wear their NOWCA Safety Wristband every time they swim.

Can dogs swim in tilgate Lake?

3 answers. Yes – there is a dig bathing area. Walk to the lake. Go along the path on top of the “wall” and the dog bathing area is marked.

Do dogs have to be on the lead at Tilgate Park?

The proposed PSPO will require all dogs to be on a lead at all times in the park and no dogs will be allowed in the children’s playground, Walled Garden or Tilgate Nature Centre.

Is Crawley a nice area to live?

Crawley has been ranked as the fourth best area to move to in the entirety of the UK. Research conducted by mortgage advisors has revealed the best places to live in the UK.

What is the best area in Crawley?

Furnace Green: 366. Statistically Crawley’s best neighbourhood to live if you like peace, quiet and a certain degree of security, Furnace Green saw the fewest crimes over the 12 months.

Is parking free at K2?

Free car parking, including disabled bays close to the main entrance, is available but usually fills up early when the K2 Leisure Centre is hosting toy or wedding fairs.

Can you feed ducks at Tilgate Park?

At the bottom of the nature centre there is a walking platform which leads you out over another lake and a number of different species of duck and swan. These ones can not be fed as they are managed by the centre.

How much does it cost to park at Tilgate Park?

What are the rough areas of Crawley?

The most dangerous places to live in Crawley according to crime…

  1. Crawley town centre – 962.
  2. Broadfield – 569.
  3. West Green – 484.
  4. Three Bridges – 449. Police at Three Bridges station, Crawley (Image: Spotted Crawley)
  5. Southgate – 429. Southgate makes it in at number 5 on the list (Image: pstonier)
  • August 21, 2022