Lowfield Heath

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On a sunny 15th May 2012, I spent the whole day walking around Crawley and the environs of Gatwick Airport. My route was as follows: Three Bridges > Northgate > Manor Royal > Lowfield Heath > Charlwood (all the way round the edge of Gatwick Airport!) > Povey Cross > Horley. According to Google Maps, this is about 10 miles! I've seen this Grade II*-listed church described as "the finest small Victorian church in Sussex", although it was actually in Surrey for its first 107 years (1867-1974)! William Burges, an important ecclesiastical architect whose other works included the Grade I-listed church of the same dedication in Brighton, was responsible. I believe it was originally a chapel of ease to St Nicholas' Church at Charlwood (an ancient church which he restored around the same time). It now has great importance as the only surviving original building in Lowfield Heath. The Diocese of Chichester made it redundant in 2004 and sold it to Seventh-day Adventists from Hackbridge, south London, in 2008. They instigated a church plant, and the church is now very busy with worshippers belonging to the "Horley-Gatwick Seventh-day Adventist Church". Here's their homepage... horleygatwick.adventistchurch.org.uk/
Photo by Matt Davis (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
On a sunny 15th May 2012, I spent the whole day walking around Crawley and the environs of Gatwick Airport. My route was as follows: Three Bridges > Northgate > Manor Royal > Lowfield Heath > Charlwood (all the way round the edge of Gatwick Airport!) > Povey Cross > Horley. According to Google Maps, this is about 10 miles! I've seen this Grade II*-listed church described as "the finest small Victorian church in Sussex", although it was actually in Surrey for its first 107 years (1867-1974)! William Burges, an important ecclesiastical architect whose other works included the Grade I-listed church of the same dedication in Brighton, was responsible. I believe it was originally a chapel of ease to St Nicholas' Church at Charlwood (an ancient church which he restored around the same time). It now has great importance as the only surviving original building in Lowfield Heath. The Diocese of Chichester made it redundant in 2004 and sold it to Seventh-day Adventists from Hackbridge, south London, in 2008. They instigated a church plant, and the church is now very busy with worshippers belonging to the "Horley-Gatwick Seventh-day Adventist Church". Here's their homepage... horleygatwick.adventistchurch.org.uk/
Photo by Matt Davis (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage (ref #363337)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage (ref #363337)
St Michael & All Angels Church. Church in historic village of Lowfield Heath. The church is approximately 500yds south of Gatwick Airport Runway, and little of the village remains. At the time of submission, no services were taking place in the church
Photo by Michael Tidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport

Radisson RED London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
CHURCH RD.LOWFIELD HEATH Crawley England
The price is ￥13,429 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
￥13,429
￥16,115 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (779 reviews)
No issues. One night stay prior to flight. Food in restaurant was good. Room clean. Staff helpful.

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Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport

Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport

3 out of 5
South Terminal, Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
Fully refundable
The price is ￥17,063 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
￥17,063
￥20,476 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,766 reviews)
It’s small and compact but perfect for an airport stay as it is the closest to the departure gate. It also offers discounts on airport restaurants

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Hilton London Gatwick Airport

Hilton London Gatwick Airport

4 out of 5
South Terminal Gatwick Airport Gatwick England
The price is ￥18,372 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
￥18,372
￥22,047 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatwick. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,086 reviews)
Walking distance from South Terminal, no need to worry about airport shuttles.

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Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point

Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point

3.5 out of 5
8 Sutton Plaza Sutton England
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8.8/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Room was clean and kitchen well stocked (no toaster). Super comfy beds

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Hampton Suites Serviced Apartments

Hampton Suites Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
Portsmouth Road Thames Ditton England
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7.8/10 Good! (237 reviews)
It was okay but tired furniture and rugs:carpets. Needs updating

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Flexistay Tulsi Aparthotel

Flexistay Tulsi Aparthotel

3 out of 5
256a High Street Croydon England
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7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)
Room was good, staff was nice

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, West Sussex, England. The former Anglican church in the former village of Lowfield Heath. Now a Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Listed at Grade II* by English Heritage

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