County Mall Shopping Centre
Crawley, Sussex · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
6.4/10
Variety 7 · Age Fit 6
Parents
6.9/10
Value 7 · Seating 7
A decent mall for a rainy-day browse, but it’s shopping, not a day out.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
County Mall is a standard indoor shopping centre in Crawley, with a mix of big-name shops and some independents. Reviews mention it being clean, tidy and nicely decorated, with plenty of places to eat and somewhere to sit down between shops. For families, the useful bits are the variety of shops, the food options and the attached parking. One reviewer also noted an adjacent park with a play area for children, which helps if you need to break up a shopping trip. It sounds like a sensible option for a wet day or a quick errand-heavy outing. The downsides are the usual mall ones: it’s lost some anchor stores, and a few reviewers feel it’s missing more well-known brands and a bit of buzz. Toilets were not obvious to one visitor except for the disabled toilet, so that’s worth bearing in mind. In short: handy, clean and functional, but not exactly a destination in its own right.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Big indoor shopping centre with a decent spread of shops, restaurants and seating. There’s parking attached, and one review mentions a nearby play area in the adjacent park. Good for a practical visit; less exciting if you’re hoping for proper family entertainment.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Indoor / outdoor mix
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Crawley, Sussex
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is there much for children to do?
Not much beyond shopping, eating and a nearby park play area mentioned by one reviewer.
Is it good for a rainy day?
Yes — it’s indoor, clean and has seating and food options.
Is parking easy?
Yes, reviews mention plenty of parking, with the South car park closest to lifts and escalators.
Are there toilets?
One reviewer only spotted the disabled toilet, so toilet facilities may be a bit unclear.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"clean and secure"
"plenty of dining options"
"good variety of shops"