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Attractions Near to Gatwick Airport
Being London's second largest airport, Gatwick Airport is a busy hub for travellers all year-round, and offers an excellent range of shops and services for its passengers.
- Shopping
- Eating and drinking
- Relaxing
- Things to do in the area
Shopping in Gatwick Airport
Shopping in the duty-free shops is an added advantage when flying from Gatwick, and there are a number of retail outlets in the terminals to browse - whether you are in the market for sunglasses and sun cream, a luxury gift from Harrods or a brand new outfit. Dixons, HMV, W.H.Smiths and Boots offer plenty of must-have travel goods and last-minute essentials, from electronics, music and games, to health and beauty items and the perfect holiday reading material.
Take advantage of the duty-free prices and choose from the latest fashions at All Saints, Monsoon, Mango, Next, Ted Baker or The Shoe Studio, or enjoy some unique items from Fat Face, La Senza or Glorious Britain. The 'best of the best' features a fine display of upscale performance cars such as Ferraris and BMW's, with raffle tickets available, whilst Glorious Britain offers quintessentially British items, great for gifts and souvenirs. There's also a unique Shop & Drop service at Gatwick Airport, where you can leave your items and collect them on your return from one location - a convenient way to shop before you fly off on holiday.
Eating and Drinking in Gatwick Airport
From grabbing a pre-flight drink, to enjoying a convivial meal together, Gatwick Airport has plenty of choice for eating and drinking, whatever your budget. Grab a coffee at Costa Coffee, Starbucks or Caffe Nero, or relax with a cocktail at the Bridge Bar, Aqua Bar, Lloyds No.1, the Red Lion, the Flying Horse or The Globe. For snacks and fast food, there's a good range of eateries, such as McDonalds, Pret a Manger, Shake-a-Hula or Eat, and for that leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner, find a table at Apostrophe, Cafe Rouge, Garfunkels, Joe's Kitchen, En Toast, Frankie and Benny's, Armadillo Cafe or the Caviar House for dine-in service.
Relaxation in Gatwick Airport
Surf the web on your laptop, with connections in the seats in the departure lounge, or use one of the airport's internet terminals. Massage chairs are located throughout the airport, and offer relief from the stress of travelling. To escape the crowds, buy a pass to one of the exclusive lounges, and enjoy the quiet relaxed atmosphere, with comfortable seating and complimentary drinks and snacks.
Parking Options at Gatwick Airport
Airparks offer a range of parking options at Gatwick Airport, including:
Attractions Around Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is located in West Sussex, just a few miles from Crawley. If you find yourself with time on your hands around the airport, the surrounding area is full of wonderful countryside, pubs, gardens, country houses and castles.
Crawley has a shopping centre, with almost 100 shops in which to browse, and the Crawley Museum Centre, Amberley Museum and Gatwick Aviation Museum offer an insight into the local area and the airport. Arundel Castle, Hever Castle, Nymans Gardens, Wakehurst Place and the World Wildfowl Trust can be toured, Lingfield Racecourse is accessible, and Brighton, with its famous pier, colourful town centre and quirky character, makes a fun day out on the coast.
Being 28 miles south of Central London, visitors can also make the journey to see some of the capital's top sights, with regular trains, buses and coaches running into town.
