A guide to Crawley

Did you know?

  • 1.
    Crawley was a hub for the Iron industry, with areas such as Forge Farm and Furnace Plain.
  • 2.
    Was once home to famous writers, such as Frederick Knott and poet Francis Thompson.
  • 3.
    A Saxon village before growing into a small market town by the 13th century, selling mainly food and livestock.

Crawley Area

Unsurprisingly, Crawley’s recent economic growth has been connected to Gatwick International Airport, which is only a few miles north. The town has an abundance of high street shops in the town centre, and parks with plenty of facilities. For nature enthusiasts, much of the surrounding countryside which is only a few minutes away, is preserved by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.