Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Crawley, England

Dive into another world with Tulleys' unique, immersive and challenging escape rooms, as you and your team work together to pick apart the clues, find the evidence, solves the puzzles and complete your mission within 60 minutes!

Buchan Country Park is 170 acres of countryside on Crawley's doorstep and a Green Flag Award winning Country Park. Owned and managed by West Sussex County Council, it is a haven for quiet recreation and a variety of wildlife. The waters at Buchan are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the variety of dragonfly species. The park is an ideal place for walking, wildlife watching or enjoying a picnic. We have a permanent orienteering course, 2 way-marked trails and sculpture dotted around the park. The Rangers and the Friends of Buchan Country Park run a variety of events throughout the year. Lose yourself amongst the birch trees, wander around the heath and linger in the meadow, Buchan Park has plenty to offer.

Our adventure in Sussex can be enjoyed by all. Not only can the over 10’s enjoy our classic Tree Top Adventure, but anyone over 1 metre can get off the ground and up in the trees with Tree Top Junior. It’s the latest Go Ape adventure to join the family tree aimed at junior Tarzans aged between 6-12 years old. Already a firm family favourite, aspiring Tarzans and Janes can swing, leap and zip their way through the forest on an hour-long adventure. Tilgate Park near Brighton has so much to offer from stunning lakes, lawns and gardens to miles of woodland for long leisurely walks.

Driver Wood Paintball is a family run business in a perfect location, close to main transport links for London & Brighton, offering a wide variety of activities to satisfy any adrenaline seeker. We cater for all ages and abilities from 8 years upwards whether taking part, organising a birthday party of just wanting to watch the action. If you’re a first timer we will give you the care and attention to help you feel at ease and get the best out of your adventure. With experienced, friendly, professional staff and some of the best facilities around, we can offer an exciting, fun and safe paintballing experience. The pricing structure is clear and easy to understand with no hidden extras. We have packages for all occasions., why not give it a shot !

Goffs Park pitch and putt is an 18-hole course, open to people of all ages and abilities. This year the course opened on 20 April 2016 and will remain open until late October. Playing times are from 12pm to 6pm. There is also a 9-hole putting green, with plastic clubs available for young children (a small fee may be charged for use of the putting green). we also have a play area for the children, climbing wall, zip wire, pond and a mini steam railway that runs 2pm - 5pm Sundays for 30p a ride Refreshments, confectionery and ice creams

Following months of re-development the Cherry Lane Adventure Playground is now complete. You can now come and see the transformation as the flagship adventure playground opens after an 18-month refurbishment. Explore the playground and its brand new equipment, splash in the water, dig in the mud, have fun in the trees and relax with friends!

Crawley Museum is a independent local history museum, which tells the history of the town through objects and their stories. Our collections include objects from Crawley prehistory, its medieval settlement, the Victorian town and the 20th Century New Town development. Items on permanent display include our 1903 Rex Forecar and a Bronze Age sword. We also have a temporary exhibition space. This hosts a variety of displays which change regularly. We also collect contemporary objects. We celebrate Crawley’s communities today through our oral history collections, temporary exhibitions and community engagement projects. We are fully accessible to wheelchair users. We welcome children as visitors. Due to Covid-19 we have made a number of changes to keep our visitors and volunteers safe. All visitors need to wear face coverings unless they are exempt. We are a free museum but welcome a donation if you can afford it as it helps to pay our running costs.