London’s Gatwick is a highly convenient central location which is an ideal base to take in a leisurely itinerary of activities around the London country side. The essentially country yet mildly business-oriented and urban area of Gatwick offers a very peaceful location to unwind.
Nearby leisure activities include a touristy visit to London where popular attractions such as Madame Tussaude, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Eye of London can be visited. Another popular option is Brighton. This is a seaside city with plenty of recreational resorts and activities to keep you occupied. The Royal Pavilion at Brighton is old England at its best. However, the pier offers amusement rides and a true carnival atmosphere. Food of all sorts from little cafes, restaurants or even street vendors are available here and have proved to be immensely popular with both young and old alike.
If historical travel is your forte then the area around Gatwick is well-suited for that as well. The Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, Windsor Castle, Arundel Castle, and Leeds Castle are all within easy reach of Gatwick. Further on Chartwell, Winston Churchhill’s residence, and Ashdown Forest (scene of the famous Winnie the Pooh tales by A.A.Milne) are also among the significant sight-seeing options to choose from.
For the entertainment seeker, Gatwick and its outskirts offer the Chessington World of Adventure and LEGOLAND as theme parks.
For the sports enthusiast, racing tracks and golf courses are available aplenty. Jogging trails and farmyards where visitors are more than welcome and beautiful English scenery are all presented to delight the hearts of nature lovers.
When next seeking a Gatwick Hotel London, the Copthorne Hotel Resort Effingham Gatwick with its old school charm yet modern amenities is one of the best Gatwick Hotels to use as a base when exploring Gatwick.
