Furnace Green

Settlement in Sussex Crawley

England

Furnace Green

The Hawth The Arts Centre in Crawley. Taken during the annual juggling convention held there (in 1999 in this case) — The Hawth Credit: Alan Simkins

Furnace Green is a residential neighborhood located in the town of Crawley, in the county of West Sussex, England. Situated on the eastern side of the town, Furnace Green is known for its tranquil atmosphere and its close proximity to green spaces.

The area primarily consists of a mix of semi-detached and terraced houses, providing a range of housing options for residents. The homes in Furnace Green are typically well-maintained and surrounded by small gardens, contributing to the overall pleasant aesthetic of the neighborhood.

Furnace Green benefits from its strategic location, offering easy access to various amenities and services. The nearby shopping center, The Hawth, provides a wide range of retail outlets, restaurants, and a cinema, ensuring residents have convenient access to entertainment and shopping options. Additionally, the neighborhood is well-served by local schools and health facilities, making it an attractive location for families.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Furnace Green's proximity to green spaces such as Tilgate Park and Buchan Country Park. These expansive parks offer picturesque walking trails, lakes, and wildlife, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Transportation in Furnace Green is convenient, with several bus routes connecting the neighborhood to other parts of Crawley and nearby towns. The neighborhood is also well-connected to major road networks, including the M23 motorway, making it easily accessible for commuters.

Overall, Furnace Green offers a peaceful residential environment with a range of amenities, making it an appealing place to live in Sussex.

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Furnace Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.109154/-0.169802 or Grid Reference TQ2836. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Hawth

The Arts Centre in Crawley. Taken during the annual juggling convention held there (in 1999 in this case)

Alan Simkins

Crawley shops

Always busy with a full range of shops.

Nigel Freeman

Road by Three Bridges station

The station at Three Bridges is on the London-Brighton line but this is also where trains heading off to Crawley or Horsham or the coast normally pass through. But I can see only one Bridge - where are the other two?

Nigel Freeman

Hawth Theatre

Council-built and owned Theatre opened in 1988

Michael of Crawley

Maidenbower Junior School

Built and opened as a Middle School in the late 1990s, it became a Junior School following the Crawley Schools' Re-organisation in 2004

Michael of Crawley

Crawley Signal Box

19th Century Signal Box on Horsham branch line. The box is now out of use following automation, although it is subject to a preservation order, and is cared for by a local society.

Michael of Crawley

Thomas Bennett Community College

Former buildings of the secondary school named for Sir Thomas Bennett, Chairman of Crawley New Town Development Corporation. The school was opened in 1959 and rebuilt on the same campus in 2004-5. The buildings shown were demolished in the summer of 2005.

Michael of Crawley

County Mall Shopping Centre

Shopping Mall opened in 1992

Michael of Crawley

Crawley College

College of Further Education

Michael of Crawley

Crawley Station

Crawley Station, with Overline House above. The station was relocated here in the late 1960s from a former site 500yds further west.

Michael of Crawley

Ye Olde Punche Bowle

A 15th century building which has many previous uses, including as a branch of Natwest Bank. It is currently in use as a public house

Michael of Crawley

Tilgate Lake, Tilgate Park, Crawley

Tilgate Park is the largest public park in Crawley. Before the development of the Crawley New Town, it was the home of the Campbell family. Malcolm Campbell developed and tested his designs of the "Bluebird" world water speed record holding boats on this lake in the 1930s and 40s.

Pete Chapman

Tilgate Parade, Tilgate, Crawley

Tilgate was one of Crawley New Town's original 12 neighbourhoods. Each neighbourhood had its own shops, pub, church etc. Tilgate Parade still commands a position at the centre of everyday life for many people in this neighbourhood (built mid-1950s).

Pete Chapman

Furnace Green Parade, Furnace Green, Crawley

At the centre of the local community, this local parade of shops provides access to most everyday needs for the residents of this Crawley neighbourhood. The style of the parade is slightly more modern than that of Tilgate (TQ2735) - late 1950s?

Pete Chapman

Worth Way, just before passing under B2036, Crawley

The disused railway between Crawley and East Grinstead was converted into a hard surfaced route for non-motorised traffic. Here we see the route heading towards E. Grinstead, just before passing under the Balcombe Road. The tunnel is not an original from the days when steam trains used to ply this route.

Pete Chapman

Tilgate Golf Course, Crawley

Grid square TQ2834 is dominated by most of an 18 hole golf course. This fine course is popular and the view here shows three ladies enjoying a round on a Friday afternoon.

Pete Chapman

Open Space in Residential Area of Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex

A grass covered square open space with a number of oak trees. This grid square has a high proportion of residential usage and holds approximately half of the housing in the Three Bridges neighbourhood of Crawley. Such open spaces are common throughout the various Crawley neighbourhoods.

Pete Chapman