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Gatwick airport local information. |
| If you’re flying from Gatwick Airport and are planning on arriving prior to your flight, consider adding a few extra days to your journey to explore some of the varied and award winning Gatwick local attractions. Here you will find local information in and around Gatwick Airport. |
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Local information on Gatwick Airport |
Gatwick Airport is the UK’s second largest airport and is one of the World’s finest. The Airport, with both a South Terminal for European flights, and the North Terminal for International long haul flights, offers facilities and services for every need of any passenger.
Conveniently situated directly off the M23, Gatwick Airport is easily accessible by road or rail. It also offers a coach service directly to Heathrow Airport.
There are a selection of hotels situated in the grounds of the Airport, including the prestigious Hilton located in the Airport’s South Terminal. Or the first class Sofitel located in the North Terminal. |
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Gatwick Local Attractions |
With Gatwick Airport conveniently located on the M23, both London and Brighton are easily accessible by road or rail. London and Brighton boast a huge amount of local attractions for the whole family. With London just 30 minutes away by train, and Brighton just 40 minutes away by train and car, there’s a wealth of local attractions to keep you and your family amused.
London Calling - take a trip up to London and enjoy a ‘flight’ on the London Eye, visit the historical Crown Jewels and Tower Bridge, take in a West End show or splash out on some world class shopping!
Brighton Belles - if you choose to visit Brighton why not visit the Royal Pavilion, the historic piers or the world famous ‘Laines’ for a fabulous selection of shopping. And you’ll be spoilt for choice with coffee shops and restaurants, many boasting sea views!
Fancy something a bit more relaxing? There’s a good selection of National Trust properties locally including Petworth House and Wakehurst Place. Along with some beautiful gardens like the fabulous Leonardslee Gardens that boast a stunning display of rhododendrons and azaleas or Listed Grade II Borde Hill Gardens and Park. Take a ride on the historic Bluebell Railway, taking you back to years gone |
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Gatwick Local Attractions |
London Eye – 0870 5000 600
Royal Pavilion – 01273 290900
Fisher’s Farm – 01403 700063
Bluebell Railway – 01825 720800
Borde Hill Gardens – 01442 412151
Leonardslee Gardens – 01403 891212
Petworth House & Park – 01798 342207
Wakehurst Place – 01444 894000
Horsham Tourism – 01403 211661
Brighton Tourism – 01273 292599
Crawley & East Grinstead Tourism – 01342 410121
Britain & London Visitor Centre – 0870 225 0930Rail Network
National Rail Enquiries – 0845 748 4950 |
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| by in the steam age era. If you’re travelling with young children be sure to check out Fisher’s Farm with it’s huge collection of farm animals to touch, along with adventure playgrounds and picturesque picnic grounds. The nearby South Downs offer panoramic views along the South coast. Plus there are many more nearby Gatwick local attractions. |
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Gatwick's Car Parking Options |
It is highly recommended, should passengers be travelling with small children or babies, persons with disabilities or special needs, business travellers in a hurry or those passengers travelling with heavy or oversized luggage i.e. sports equipment that Valet Meet & Greet Parking is pre-booked. This car parking service offers luxury service at affordable prices, and ensures a hassle-free start, and finish, to your holiday.
At Gatwick Airport this service is offered by market leader, Help-Me-Park.com. You can simply drive straight to the Airport Terminal, unload and move straight through to check-in with the Valet Meet & Greet car parking service.
The Help-Me-Park.com Rep will take your car to a safe & secure car park based near to Gatwick Airport. On your return your car will be ready and waiting for you directly outside the Airport Terminal so you can head straight off home. It’s simple, easy to book and hugely convenient.
Alternatively, Gatwick Airport can offer a choice of short stay or long stay car parking.
For those passengers departing Gatwick Airport for just a few days should consider the short stay car park, the same should be considered if persons are simple dropping off or collecting passengers from the Airport.
Those passengers travelling away for longer than a few days, consider Gatwick's long stay parking. This service provides a free transfer bus to and from the Airport Terminals. |
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Useful Numbers |
Hospitals
East Surrey Hospital (includes an A&E Dept.) – 01737 768511
Worthing Hospital (includes an A&E Dept.) – 01903 205111
NHS Direct – 0845 4647
Gatwick Hotels
Hilton Hotel – 01293 518080
Sofitel Hotel – 01293 567070
Local Attractions
London Eye – 0870 5000 600
Royal Pavilion – 01273 290900
Fisher’s Farm – 01403 700063
Bluebell Railway – 01825 720800
Borde Hill Gardens – 01442 412151
Leonardslee Gardens – 01403 891212
Petworth House & Park – 01798 342207
Wakehurst Place – 01444 894000
Tourist Information Centres
Horsham – 01403 211661
Brighton – 01273 292599
Crawley & East Grinstead – 01342 410121
Britain & London Visitor Centre – 0870 225 0930
Rail Network
National Rail Enquiries – 0845 748 4950 |
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