Crawley: Tilgate Nature Centre

A charming little zoo in Tilgate park, with very reasonably priced entry. Local farm animals are just the beginning: they've also got lemurs, meerkats, wallabies, and an array of others from across the globe. There's also Tilgate park to explore when you're done: with lakes and miles of woodland walks to enjoy.

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Getting there: this one's best by car.