If you have just arrived at Gatwick Airport, a car rental Gatwick service provider is just what you need to help you get in and around the Gatwick area. There are lots of things to see and do!
1st stop: Guildford Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit, Guilford is a good place to start your journey. One of the architectural masterpieces of Sir Edward Maufe, it took 25 years to construct due to the interruption of World War II. With a height of 160 feet and of a Gothic style, the interior of the cathedral may be defined as noble and subtle. It has 12 classic bells, with the largest weighing in at about 1.5 tonnes. The cathedral has a beautiful garden named Seeds of Hope Children’s Garden.
2nd stop: Jerwood Gallery
If you want to learn more about British culture and arts, you can visit Jerwood Gallery. A contemporary museum located in Hastings, East Sussex, it was opened in March 2012. Operated by the Jerwood Foundation, the gallery boasts an exhibition and collection from the following artists:
- Rose Wylie – a British painter and a representative in the National Museum of Women in the Arts in 2010.
- Philip Guston – a well-known abstract expressionist in 1950.
- Marlow Moss – a British constructivist artist during the early 1900s.
- Sir Quentin Saxby Blake – an English cartoonist, writer and illustrator that was inaugurated as Children’s Laureate in 1999-2001.
3rd stop: Chessington World of Adventure
It’s time to have fun! Chessington World of Adventure combines a zoo, a theme park and a hotel complex. Located in Central London, England, this adventure haven was opened in 1987.
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Zoo
Featuring over 1,000 animals including sea lions, gorillas, lions, tigers, etc., the zoo is divided into different areas including Sealion Bay, Penguin Bay, Sea Life Centre, etc.
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Theme Park
The theme park area houses the Pirates Cove, Forbidden Kingdom, Market Square and Mexicana. It offers different rides and attractions including Dragon’s Fury, Scorpion Express, Black Buccaneer, Monkey Swinger and a lot more.
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Hotel Complex
Chessington has two on-site hotels: Safari Hotel and Azteca Hotel.
4th stop: Shopping Centre
Of course, an escapade will not be complete without shopping. There are three popular shopping centres near Gatwick airport. These are:
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Guildford
Lined with cobbled streets, Guildford’s shops display clothes, books and home decors. There are also restaurants and bars near the area.
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Lewes
A small yet progressive place for shoppers, all the items that you are looking for are widely available within the area.
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Royal Tunbridge Wells
Home to high quality boutiques, antique shops, bars and cafes, you can shop til you drop for jewellery, designer clothes and different gift choices in the Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Are you ready to make the most out of Gatwick and its neighbouring towns? Check the Choice Vehicle Rentals website and book a vehicle for your trip. For enquiries, please call 01293 825 149.
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