Lowfield Heath

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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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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. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Manor Royal Business Park
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Tilgate Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tilgate Park, a lovely green space in Crawley. Savor 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

Tulley's Farm

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

Tulley's Farm

Hawth Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Hawth Theatre on 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 visit to Crawley, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at County Mall Shopping Centre. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

County Mall Shopping Centre

Things to do

Oxford: Bus Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport

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

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London Gatwick Airport Lounge; Club Aspire South Terminal

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London Gatwick Airport Lounge; Club Aspire South Terminal
Coach Transfer - Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Drop-off Points

Coach Transfer - Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)

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Surrey Hills full day tour with local guide

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Crawley

St Mary Magdalene parish church, Rusper, West Sussex, seen from the southeast

Rusper

Gatwick

Gatwick

One of a series of photos chronicling the development of Crawley New Town's 14th residential neighbourhood, Forge Wood. This three-photo panorama shows a large field on the south side of the public footpath leading from Balcombe Road (opposite the Steers Lane junction) past Toovies Farm, across the M23 and eventually to Copthorne. This land will be developed with housing as part of Phase 2 of the Forge Wood neighbourhood.

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