Plan your visit to Tilgate Park
Getting here
Tilgate Park is located on Tilgate Drive, 含羞草社区, West Sussex RH10 5PQ.
Metrobus service 2 runs to the park on weekends and Bank Holidays. Monday to Friday it stops at K2 含羞草社区, a 15 to 20 minute walk from Tilgate Park.
Opening times
The Nature Centre and Walled Garden:
- 27 March to 30 October 2022 from 10am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
- Open the rest of the year from 10am to 4pm (last entry at 3pm)
- Closed on Christmas day (25 December)
- Boxing day 10am to 1pm (last entry at 12pm)
The Walled Garden is locked at closing.
Car parking
Daytime charges apply in the main car park and the Fisherman鈥檚 car park. Prices and times can be found in Fees and Charges. New options to pay for parking are available via our paying for car parks page.
We have some provision for disabled drivers, minibuses and coaches. A few extra spaces are also located next to the Nature Centre.
There is a 2.1m height restriction in all Tilgate Park car parks.
Coach tours and school visits
Group packages start from 拢6 per person and include:
- Free coach parking
- Meet and greet service
- Entrance to park and nature centre
- Complimentary pass for organiser or driver
Group catering can be booked at the Walled Garden caf茅 with historical talks and guided tours also available at additional cost.
Minimum group size is 20. Email tilgate@crawley.gov.uk to book your visit or for more information.
Park rules
- Barbecues are not allowed
- Dogs must be kept on lead around Tilgate Lake at all times
- Dogs are not permitted in the Nature Centre, Walled Garden or play area
- Cycling is allowed on the bridleways on the park鈥檚 perimeters and along the roadway to the Nature Centre