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)
Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport

Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
CHURCH RD.LOWFIELD HEATH Crawley England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$142 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$142
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
Great experience, customer service was excellent and bar had a great selection.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport
Premier Inn London Gatwick South

Premier Inn London Gatwick South

3 out of 5
London Road Crawley England
The price is AU$107 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$107
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Crawley. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions TeamSport Karting Crawley and Cineworld ...
8/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
All good. Great value for money

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Premier Inn London Gatwick South
Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
South Terminal Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is AU$213 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$213
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,950 reviews)
Generally all ok. Used it because of convenience to LGW for early flight.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
35 Morland Avenue Croydon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Croydon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (399 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point

Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point

3.5 out of 5
8 Sutton Plaza Sutton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Sutton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
Excellent location & staff that are always willing to assist

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point
2-bed Apartment, Sleeps 4, Free Parking

2-bed Apartment, Sleeps 4, Free Parking

3.5 out of 5
Scarbrook Road Croydon England
Stay at this apartment in Croydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths.
2-bed Apartment, Sleeps 4, Free Parking
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Popular places to visit

Tilgate Park

Tilgate Park

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

Tilgate Park

K2 Crawley Leisure Center

You can take time to visit K2 Crawley Leisure Center during your travels to Crawley. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

K2 Crawley Leisure Center

Manor Royal Business Park

5/5(1 review)

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.

Manor Royal Business Park

Tulley's Farm

Enjoy an outing to Tulley's Farm during your stay in Turners Hill.

Tulley's Farm

Hawth Theatre

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Hawth Theatre

County Mall Shopping Centre

During your trip to Crawley, you can enjoy retail therapy at County Mall Shopping Centre. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

County Mall Shopping Centre

Activities

Plaza Premium Lounge at London Gatwick Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - North Terminal

AU$65
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - North Terminal
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London Gatwick Airport Lounge; Club Aspire South Terminal

AU$77
per adult
London Gatwick Airport Lounge; Club Aspire South Terminal
South Coast Tour

60 minute South Coast Helicopter Tour

AU$2,472
per traveller
60 minute South Coast Helicopter Tour
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