Gatwick: More Than Just Flying
Gatwick: More Than Just Flying
So Gatwick is nothing much more than an airport correct? Actually no Gatwick has a lot more to offer than simply being one of the major airports in the whole of the UK. Its simply that most people only visit the area when they are flying somewhere else for their holidays!
But Gatwick does actually have a lot more to offer plenty in fact to keep you amused if you are looking for a day out somewhere a bit different. You might be surprised by what is on offer here.
For starters and in keeping with the aviation theme there is the Gatwick Aviation Museum. You can walk among such great planes as the Hawker the de Havilland and many more. Indeed if you prefer the old days to the kinds of planes flying out of Gatwick every day you should definitely try this museum for size.
If you like the idea of wandering around a town that is packed with history give nearby Crawley a try. Crawley is situated only a few miles south of Gatwick Airport and people lived here as far back as the Stone Age. As such plenty of items from centuries gone by have been found in the area giving a unique insight into what it used to be like. In fact if you would like to see how the town has developed from its earliest beginnings including the many items that have survived through to the present day pay a visit to the Crawley Museum Centre. The building itself is stunning but it reveals many secrets from Crawleys distant past.
Nowadays people from the surrounding areas come to the area to go shopping; it is a major area to visit for many people not just those who live in the immediate area.
But if shopping and browsing arent your type of activity perhaps you would prefer to go to the races for a day? Lingfield Racecourse is just a short drive away from the airport and the racing calendar runs through a significant portion of the year.
Gatwick isnt one of the obvious choices when it comes to spending a few hours away from home. But if you are travelling abroad on holiday and dont fancy going straight to the airport in the early hours of the morning then you can enjoy spending some time in the surrounding area.
So whether you decide to do some exploring before you set off travelling or if you’re simply looking for something to do when staying at one of the Gatwick Airport hotels it is good to know that you have options when in the area.
About the writer: Victoria Cochrane writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote but should be considered professional content.
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