Tilgate Park in Crawley offers stunning lakes, lawns and gardens plus miles of woodland and bridleways for long, leisurely walks. There's also a large children's play area. For a small fee, you can explore the zoo. Go Ape! is also based at the park.placeholder image
Tilgate Park in Crawley offers stunning lakes, lawns and gardens plus miles of woodland and bridleways for long, leisurely walks. There's also a large children's play area. For a small fee, you can explore the zoo. Go Ape! is also based at the park.

Here are 10 of the best free parks in Sussex to visit with kids this Easter

Katherine Hollisey-McLean
By Katherine Hollisey-McLean

Editor/Content editor/Columnist

Published 4th Apr 2023, 15:26 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2025, 14:46 BST

With the weather starting to brighten up at this time of year, we’ve taken a look at 10 of the best free parks to visit in Sussex.

So, take a look at the amazing spots across our county that will not cost you a penny to visit.

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Southwater Country Park, near Horsham, has the epic Dinosaur Island play area, and The Quarry, a natural conservation area home to lizards, kingfishers and butterflies. There is also a large café and a watersports centre.

9. Southwater Country Park

Southwater Country Park, near Horsham, has the epic Dinosaur Island play area, and The Quarry, a natural conservation area home to lizards, kingfishers and butterflies. There is also a large café and a watersports centre. Photo: Pic S Robards SR2111271

Goffs Park is set in over 20 hectares of woodland, lawns and conservation habitats. It is the oldest park in Crawley. It offers a lovely park with woods, a big pond, playground and pitch and putt golf. And of course the fun ride on train for the youngsters (and adults!)

10. Goffs Park, Crawley

Goffs Park is set in over 20 hectares of woodland, lawns and conservation habitats. It is the oldest park in Crawley. It offers a lovely park with woods, a big pond, playground and pitch and putt golf. And of course the fun ride on train for the youngsters (and adults!) Photo: Johnston Press

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