Tilgate Park and Nature Centre

Voted number one children's attraction in Sussex by readers of the Evening Argus, there is something for everyone in Tilgate Park, and it is open all year round.

Opening Times

Nature Centre

10.00 - 18.00 during British Summer Time 7 days a week
10.00 - 16.00 Winter 7 days a week

Closed 25/12, 26/12 and 01/01

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Walled Garden

10.00 - 17.00 Mon-Sat
10.00 - 17.30 Sun & Bank Holidays

Closed 25/12, 26/12 and 01/01

Visit Walled Garden Page

Walled Garden Café

Summer hours

10.00 - 16.30 Mon - Fri

10.00 - 17.00 Weekends & Bank Holidays

Visit Café Page

Winter Hours

10.30 - 15.00 Mon - Fri

10.30 - 15.30 Weekends & Bank Holidays

Directions

By car: From M23/A23, take Pease Pottage exit and follow signs towards Crawley, then follow brown tourist signs to Tilgate Park (which also direct visitors entering Crawley from other directions).

Train: to Crawley or Three Bridges, then taxi to Park, or bus to Tilgate shops, followed by 10-minute walk up Titmus Drive.

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Main Car Park

Charges apply at the following times:

9.00 - 16.00 Winter (7 days)
9.00 - 18.00 Summer (7days)

Tilgate Park

The park has so much to offer:

• Car and Coach Parking
• Lakes, Lawns and Gardens
• Miles of Woodland Walks & Bridleways
• Nature Centre
• Walled Garden & Cafe
• Craft Units
• Picnic Areas (sorry, no barbecues)
• GreenZone environmental centre
• Toilets (incl. Disabled)
• Tilgate Forest Golf Centre
• Children's Play Areas

Please note the pub in Tilgate Park is currently closed.

Unusual Trees in the Park

Ornamental trees, some dating back to the 19th century, complement the natural woodland within the Park. Clickon the link for the self-guided Tilgate Tree Walk.

Bye-laws

• Sorry, barbecues are not allowed
• Dogs are not permitted in the Nature Centre, Walled Garden or Play Area.
• Cycling is allowed on the bridleways on the Park’s perimeters, and with care along the roadway to the Nature Centre, where a rack is provided.

Fishing and use of lakes

Tilgate Silt Lake may be fished by any holder of an Environment Agency rod licence, obtainable from Post Offices and fishing tackle shops. Patrol staff will then issue a day ticket (see Fees & Charges listing for latest prices)

For enquiries about canoeing or other lake activities, contact Tilgate Lake Association, Membership Secretary Mr. Keith Prior: keithprior@bigfoot.com