Crawley’s Tilgate Nature Centre reopens to visitors

A popular visitor attraction in Tilgate Park has reopened today (Monday, July 20) to visitors with pre-purchased tickets.
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Llamas at Tilgate Nature Centre SUS-200717-143004001

Crawley Borough Council’s Tilgate Nature Centre, which is home to more than 100 different species, has introduced a one-way system, hand sanitisers and an increased cleaning frequency to make the attraction safer to visit, as well as hand washing facilities at the entrance and exit.

Councillor Chris Mullins, cabinet member for wellbeing at Crawley Borough Council, said: “Tilgate Nature Centre is a wonderful attraction for all the family so I’m delighted that we are now able to reopen it safely.

“Book now. I know the animals have missed you.”

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A new pricing structure is in place, with a discount for Crawley residents.

The new prices, which are valid until Wednesday, March 31 2021, are £5 for Crawley adults, £4 for Crawley children, £6 for non-Crawley adults and £5 for non-Crawley children.

All under-twos go for free.

Every ticket has to be pre-purchased on the centre’s website, www.tilgatenaturecentre.co.uk, and will be available to buy online one week in advance.

The council has said the pre-purchased tickets will mean it can limit the number of people in the Nature Centre to ensure that social distancing guidance is complied with to keep staff, visitors and animals safe.

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The Discovery Room, Americas and Madagascar houses, and the shop are not open.

Free winter Wednesdays, from the first Wednesday after October half-term and the last Wednesday before February half-term, will now be free for Crawley residents only, and Crawley Borough Council will begin trialling annual family season passes from April next year.

For more details on the animals, a map and booking visit www.tilgatenaturecentre.co.uk.