Worth Park Gardens

Address: Worth Park Ave, Crawley RH10 3DJ

Location

Worth Park Gardens are located at Pound Hill, in Crawley, and cover eight hectares of land. Throughout the park, visitors will find information plaques that share details about the park's history and its various trees and plant life. Some of the trees throughout the park date back to the 1840s.

The park is open 24 hours a day.

History

The park was originally a medieval deer park. The Worth Park Estate was purchased by Sir Joseph Montefiore in 1850. Joseph died in 1880, and the house and garden were remodelled by his son Francis Abraham Montefiore.

Ridley's Court, in Worth Park, dates back to 1882 and has been Grade II listed. The area around the lake obtained status as a Site of Nature Conservation Importance in 1992 and is habitat to a large variety of fauna and several rare plants. Two Pulhamite rock structures and the fountain and pond basin have also been listed.

What's There?

At Worth Park, you will find:

• Visitor centre

• Victorian fountain

• Gardens

• Meadow

• Arboretum

• Lake with circular walk

• Croquet lawns and a tennis court

• Ridley's Court

• Public toilets

Kelly's Coffee

Located at the park entrance, visitors will find Kelly's Coffee, serving quality coffee and a good range of cakes, pastries, and biscuits from a converted horsebox.

200 year old tree, growing in Worth Park Lake

Rileys Court

Parking

There is a small car park located near the park's entrance, just outside Rileys Court. Parking is free, and there are three disabled parking spaces. Parking spaces can be limited during peak seasons.

There is also roadside parking in the surrounding neighbourhood.

When visiting the lake, there are also a few parking spaces along Selwyn Close.

Accessibility

The gardens have smooth paths that allow easy access for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and parents with pushchairs. The outer path is fully accessible, enabling visitors to navigate around areas with stairs.

Benches are conveniently placed throughout the park, approximately every 50 metres.

There are on-site public toilets, near Rileys Court.

The main car park is about 400 metres from the lake. Visitors will need to cross one road to reach the lake.

Please note that there is a gentle incline when returning from the lake.

Conclusion

Worth Park is a wonderful place to relax, offering a mix of wildlife, history, and a tranquil atmosphere. It has plenty of space for dog walkers and families with young children to enjoy. However, please be cautious of the road located at the far end of the gardens near the lake.

The gardens feature smooth paths and numerous places to sit and rest, making Worth Park accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities.