Park information
We are located in Crawley and set within 170 acres of beautiful countryside.
Car park and toilet opening times
The free car park and toilets are open 7 days a week, including bank holidays, from 7am to 8pm. These are Autumn opening hours until 1 November 2026.
You must only park within the marked bays.
At weekends and busy times you may find there are no parking spaces available. If the car park is full, do come back at another time.
If agreed in advance, there is free coach parking available.
Coffee shop opening times
The Coffee shop is open 5 days a week:
- Wednesday to Sunday - 9am to 3pm
These opening times are dependent on weather conditions on the day.
Bus travel to Buchan Country Park
Taking the bus is a great and environmentally friendly way to travel to the park. Bus routes to the park are:
- from Bewbush, you can take the route 3, 23 or 200 and get off at Dorsten Square stop
- from Broadfield, you can take the route 1 or Fastway 10 and get off at Pelham Drive stop
From there, you can follow the signs and pathways leading to the park. The walk to the park can take approximately 10 minutes.
Management and byelaws
West Sussex County Council purchased the site in 1969, and Buchan Country Park was officially opened to the public in 1982.
The park is designated a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and is of national importance for its dragonfly populations. In 1985 the lakes and surrounds were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Use of the country park is governed by the byelaws below.
Contact us
If you need to get in touch, you can email us at: countryside@westsussex.gov.uk