Lowfield Heath Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

On a sunny 15th May 2012, I spent the whole day walking around Crawley and the environs of Gatwick Airport. My route was as follows: Three Bridges > Northgate > Manor Royal > Lowfield Heath > Charlwood (all the way round the edge of Gatwick Airport!) > Povey Cross > Horley. According to Google Maps, this is about 10 miles! I've seen this Grade II*-listed church described as "the finest small Victorian church in Sussex", although it was actually in Surrey for its first 107 years (1867-1974)! William Burges, an important ecclesiastical architect whose other works included the Grade I-listed church of the same dedication in Brighton, was responsible. I believe it was originally a chapel of ease to St Nicholas' Church at Charlwood (an ancient church which he restored around the same time). It now has great importance as the only surviving original building in Lowfield Heath. The Diocese of Chichester made it redundant in 2004 and sold it to Seventh-day Adventists from Hackbridge, south London, in 2008. They instigated a church plant, and the church is now very busy with worshippers belonging to the "Horley-Gatwick Seventh-day Adventist Church". Here's their homepage... horleygatwick.adventistchurch.org.uk/
Photo by Matt Davis (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
On a sunny 15th May 2012, I spent the whole day walking around Crawley and the environs of Gatwick Airport. My route was as follows: Three Bridges > Northgate > Manor Royal > Lowfield Heath > Charlwood (all the way round the edge of Gatwick Airport!) > Povey Cross > Horley. According to Google Maps, this is about 10 miles! I've seen this Grade II*-listed church described as "the finest small Victorian church in Sussex", although it was actually in Surrey for its first 107 years (1867-1974)! William Burges, an important ecclesiastical architect whose other works included the Grade I-listed church of the same dedication in Brighton, was responsible. I believe it was originally a chapel of ease to St Nicholas' Church at Charlwood (an ancient church which he restored around the same time). It now has great importance as the only surviving original building in Lowfield Heath. The Diocese of Chichester made it redundant in 2004 and sold it to Seventh-day Adventists from Hackbridge, south London, in 2008. They instigated a church plant, and the church is now very busy with worshippers belonging to the "Horley-Gatwick Seventh-day Adventist Church". Here's their homepage... horleygatwick.adventistchurch.org.uk/
Photo by Matt Davis (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage (ref #363337)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage (ref #363337)
St Michael & All Angels Church. Church in historic village of Lowfield Heath. The church is approximately 500yds south of Gatwick Airport Runway, and little of the village remains. At the time of submission, no services were taking place in the church
Photo by Michael Tidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
CHURCH RD.LOWFIELD HEATH Crawley England
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The price is AU$146 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport

3 out of 5
South Terminal, Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is AU$185 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
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25 Mar - 26 Mar
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Our flight from Canada was delayed to the point where we arrived about half an hour before check out. We had time for a 3 hour layover before our next flight and the staff made sure we were able to sleep the whole time by providing a late checkout. We truly appreciated it!

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Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
South Terminal Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is AU$199 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$199
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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Check in staff great, room good, but occupants of adjacent rooms so noisy first thing in morning outside room

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Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
35 Morland Avenue Croydon England
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8.2/10 Very Good! (407 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable. Very polite and accommodating housekeeping staff. Accommodating reception staff.

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3.5 out of 5
8 Sutton Plaza Sutton England
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Hampton Suites Serviced Apartments

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4 out of 5
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7.8/10 Good! (237 reviews)
It was okay but tired furniture and rugs:carpets. Needs updating

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage

Manor Royal Business Park

After visiting Manor Royal Business Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Crawley. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Tilgate Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tilgate Park, a lovely green space in Crawley. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Tilgate Park

K2 Crawley Leisure Center

Enjoy an outing to K2 Crawley Leisure Center during your stay in Crawley. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Tulley's Farm

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Tulley's Farm

Hawth Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Hawth Theatre during your trip to Crawley. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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County Mall Shopping Centre

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AU$73
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