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Things to do in Crawley

Crawley has 32 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and play centres. It sits in West Sussex, South East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 21 are free to visit, 11 are indoor options for a wet day, 21 are outdoors and 25 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Crawley include Tilgate Zoo, Wallaby Enclosure, Doll's House Museum, Cuckfield Museum and Crawley Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Chichester is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Crawley

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Waterlea Adventure Playground (closed) and Millpond Adventure Playground.
    19 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Doll's House Museum and Cuckfield Museum.
    7 places
  3. 03
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Adventure Centre and Treasure Chest Indoor Play.
    2 places
  4. 04
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Tilgate Zoo and Wallaby Enclosure.
    2 places
  5. 05
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Hollywood Bowl.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Kids Kiosk.
    1 place

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids25Indoor Things to Do11

Places in Crawley

Cherry Lane Adventure Playground

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Crawley?

This guide maps 32 places to visit in and around Crawley. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Crawley?

Recognisable names near Crawley include Tilgate Zoo, Wallaby Enclosure, Doll's House Museum and Cuckfield Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Crawley?

21 of the places listed for Crawley are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Crawley on a rainy day?

11 indoor options are recorded near Crawley — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Crawley kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.