Gatwick, England Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

The airport at Gatwick is the second largest in the country, next to Heathrow in London. It is located about 40 miles south of London and boasts the busiest single runway in the world. If you are just passing through, you will find plenty here to keep you occupied while you wait. There are executive lounges as well as conference and business meeting facilities. Each of the terminals has many stores for your shopping enjoyment as well as a fine array of restaurants.

Take time to visit the Gatwick Aviation Museum, where you will see a unique collection of British aircraft from the Second World War to the 1970s. In the nearby towns you can visit many different attractions, such as the 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey. You can explore the abbey built by William the Conqueror. Enjoy the tales of Peter Rabbit at the Celebration of Peter Rabbit, where you can explore MacGregor's Garden and have tea. Follow the bunny trail to see some of the many bunnies that live here.

At the Tudors Cottage and Manor, you can get a real taste of what it was like to live in Tudor times. You can taste the food that was common for meals. Learn about medieval recipes and hear the music that was popular centuries ago.

There is a wealth of attractions for you to visit within a 15 mile radius of Gatwick airport and with the many modern accommodations that are conveniently close by, you can enjoy a delightful stop over for a night or a week.