Charlwood
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Charlwood is a small village in southeastern Surrey, on the northwest perimeter of Gatwick Airport. It is close west of Horley although the largest nearby town is Crawley in West Sussex. The Surrey-Sussex border, delineated by the Sussex Border Path, runs along the northern perimeter of the airport and marks much of the village boundary.
Local government
Charlwood is located in Mole Valley although along with Hookwood, it has its own parish council[link]. The village is noted for having the highest council tax in the Mole Valley district.Features
Charlwood is the home of the Lowfield Heath Windmill which was moved from the village of Lowfield Heath when it was demolished in the 1970's to make room for the expansion of the airport.The village is centred around the "rec" which is currently (2005) in the process of having its children's playground redeveloped. The rec is the home of Charlwood F.C., Charlwood Village Residents F.C. and Ifield Cricket Club.
The village has its own infant school, a small number of shops and three pubs, as well as two hotels and numerous Bed and Breakfasts on its outskirts. It has a sister village in Hookwood, at the southern tip of the A217, between Charlwood and Horley.
Famous Residents
Philip Creswick of the boyband Big Fun was born in Charlwood.External links
- [Charlwood Parish Council]
- [Charlwood Village Infant School]
- [Charlwood FC]
- [Charlwood in Surrey Towns and Villages]
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