Local Attractions at Gatwick

Gatwick Aviation Museum

Located very close to Gatwick Airport is the Gatwick Aviation Museum. Featuring classic aircraft such as the English Electric Lightning, Hawker Harrier and Gloster Meteor, the museum fields an impressive collection of over 20 aircraft from various eras in aviation.

There are no specialist disabled facilities at the museum however the outside exhibits are on flat ground and although not all areas of the museum are possible for wheelchairs most will be suitable.

Entry Prices: adults: £3.50, children (5-16): £2.50

All proceeds go to the museum and assist in keeping the aircraft in good condition. Annual membership is available at a cost of £13 which gives entry to the museum for one year, with members receive regular newsletters and updates.

Opening times: 2, 9, 23 September, 7 October (10am - 4pm), if you wish to visit outside of these dates then the museum asks that you contact them before visiting. This is to enable the owner to arrange for someone to show you around the aircraft and exhibits.

Gatwick Aviation Museum,
Vallance By-Ways,
Lowfield Heath Road,
Charlwood,
Surrey,
RH6 0BT

email: gpvgat@aol.com
Tel: 01293 862915
Mobile: 07836 666817
When telephoning please ask to speak to Peter Vallance

Approximate distance/time from Gatwick Airport: 4.3 miles, 9 minutes

Crawley Museum Centre

The Crawley Museum Centre contains exhibits illustrating life in the area from the Bronze Age to the present day. There are many artefacts from the iron age that have been excavated from local sites. There are also costumes and textiles on display, as well as science and technology based themes.

Crawley Museum Centre,
Goffs Park House,
Old Horsham Road,
Southgate,
Crawley,
West Sussex,
RH11 8PE

e-mail: office@crawleymuseum.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 01293 539 088

Approximate distance/time from Gatwick Airport: 5.2 miles, 10 minutes

The Hawth Theatre

Opened in 1988 The Hawth Theatre hosts an extremely diverse range of music, comedy and theatre productions. Located in a beautiful 38 acre woodland there is something here for everyone, and being only a short drive from Gatwick Airport and minutes from the M23 makes this an ideal venue to visit if you have some spare time on your hands.

Hawth Theatre,
Hawth Avenue,
Crawley,
West Sussex,
RH10 6YZ.

Box Office 01293 553636
Administration 01293 552941
Mini-com 01293 539418
Fax 01293 533362
email: info@hawth.co.uk

For more information on local attractions please contact Crawley Tourist Information on 01293 545322 or fax on 01293 545319 or email vip@countymail.co.uk

Approximate distance/time from Gatwick Airport: 4.7 miles, 10 minutes