Memorial Gardens

The Memorial Gardens near Crawley are a proper spot for a quiet walk if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks and need to stretch your legs without venturing far. It's a nature reserve rather than a manicured park, which means you get genuine woodland and meadow space instead of rose beds and ornamental ponds. The paths wind through decent-sized patches of trees, and depending on the season you'll spot wildflowers and the odd bird if you're patient. Nothing spectacular, but genuinely peaceful.

Walkers will find it pleasant enough for an hour or so, though it won't set your heart racing. The ground can get muddy after rain, so decent shoes are worth bringing. If you're stopping off between Gatwick and the Sussex countryside, it breaks up a journey reasonably well. Worth Forest Glamping and Sunset Tree Camping are both well-rated and only a few miles away, making this a logical add-on if you fancy a walk before settling in for the evening.

Families with young kids might find it a touch dull unless they're keen on spotting wildlife, and there's not much infrastructure to speak of - you're here for the walk, not for facilities. Worth checking locally before you visit about exact opening times and whether there's any admission charge. It's the sort of place that's genuinely useful for a caravan park stay but not a reason to plan a trip around.