Beyond Brighton
Tilgate Park
Lakes, woods and a zoo
About Tilgate Park
Tilgate Park, owned by Crawley Borough Council since 1966 and open to the public since 1978, has lakes, lawns, gardens and miles of woodland paths. Watersports on the lake include rowing boats, pedalos, canoes and paddleboards, and the nature centre, founded in 1966, became Tilgate Zoo in 2025.
Why it's on our list
- Lakes and woods
- Tilgate Zoo
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tilgate Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Tilgate Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Airports
- Gatwick Airport4.1 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 22 min