Explore mature gardens with a Victorian bandstand, seasonal flowers, and an unsupervised play area in Crawley's town centre.

Memorial Gardens is a charming urban park located on College Road in Crawley's town centre, featuring a selection of mature trees, shrubs, and flowers arranged around a large circular planting bed. The garden showcases interesting specimen trees including Sweet Gum and Dawn Redwood, which display wonderful autumn colours, alongside the impressive Balm of Gilead and the delicate Handkerchief Tree with its distinctive white spring flowers. The garden was thoughtfully designed by Martyn Hird and includes a striking Victorian bandstand that adds historical character to the space. Families visiting Memorial Gardens will find an unsupervised play area suitable for children of various ages, making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The park is easily accessible from Crawley train station (approximately five minutes' walk) and nearby bus stations served by Metrobus. Ample parking is available in nearby car parks including County Mall, Parkside, Kingsway, and Town Hall, making it convenient for visitors arriving by car. The combination of horticultural interest, play facilities, and accessible location makes Memorial Gardens a welcoming destination for families seeking free outdoor activities.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Caleb Foong

6 months ago

A small garden in Crawley town. Well kept with many benches.

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Vincent Labreche

2 years ago

Great park in the heart of Crawley; It has a gazebo and a lot of nice trees; Nice of shops around; Recommended for the whole family.

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WJ Yen

3 years ago

A nice park with the right size, right next to the shopping centre. It could get pretty busy with kids during the day, but most kids are well-behaved and parents are quite responsible. The greens and benches are fantastic for people to relax. One thing I must emphasise that, there are so many bins in this park. Which is really ideal for picnic. Highly recommend for family.

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gaming 960

3 years ago

Nice and peaceful, near the county mall and perfect if visiting Crawley and want a peaceful place to stop and eat. Also close to parking for ease of access. Definitely recommend if in Crawley.

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Suresh Lax (SLK)

8 years ago

Lovely little park in the town centre, flanked by the County Mall, restaurants, Library and the Boulevard. Easy walk to the local bus station and Crawley train station.Not suited for jogging.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026