About Crawley
Located close to Gatwick Airport, Crawley is one of the fastest-growing towns in the south of England and is located between London and the Sussex coast.
On your doorstep
Crawley town centre, just 3.4 miles* from Forge Wood plays host to a variety of amenities including a large selection of supermarkets and shopping centres, as well as restaurants, bars, cinemas, entertainment, sports and leisure facilities. There are also weekly street markets selling everything from accessories and quality plants to fresh fruit, vegetables and cuts of meat. There is also a selection of schools for all ages close by. Forge Wood Primary School is a brand new two form entry primary school located in the heart of the Forge Wood development.
Catering to all your fitness and activity needs K2 leisure in Crawley includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, gym, sports courts and a 12-metre climbing wall.
Enjoying life at Forge Wood
Situated on the edge of Crawley town centre and borders Horley in Surrey, Forge Wood is set in a tree lined rural location and has access to a range of amenities that will please all. From a more immediate standpoint, you can take in the glorious countryside views from one of the local pubs and enjoy a bite to eat or head further into the town centre for something different.
Tilgate Park, the largest park in the area, has so much to offer from stunning lakes, lawns, golf course and gardens to miles of woodland and bridleways for long leisurely walks. Tilgate Park is also home to a local nature reserve for endangered species.
Getting out and about
Getting out and about is simple from Forge Wood - Crawley town centre is only a few miles away* while Gatwick Airport is less than a mile away*, for those wishing to travel further afield. Gatwick Train Station, Three Bridges Train Station and Crawley Train Station are all located nearby and are ideal for commuters as it offers quick services to main London train stations as well as surrounding town and cities. There is also easy access to the M23 motorway stretching from Crawley, Gatwick Airport and the M25 motorway with routes into London.
There are also 2 bus stops down Steers Lane with direct bus routes to Gatwick, Three Bridges Train Station, Crawley Station and the Town Centre.