Dyers Almshouses

Dyers Almshouses is an Arts and Crafts residential complex in the Northgate area consisting of thirty terraced bungalows arranged in a horseshoe around a central garden with grass sections. Each unit contains a sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and private garden space.

The Worshipful Company of Dyers, an ancient craft guild, began building these residences in 1939 after moving from London to establish a new community. Development continued until 1971 to provide improved living conditions for people connected to the town.

The complex represents a long-standing tradition of supporting older people with local connections. Visitors can see how residents tend their own gardens and gather in the shared spaces.

The site is best explored on foot and connects easily to Crawley town center and railway stations nearby. The layout is straightforward, making it simple for visitors to navigate the grounds.

The homes were built for members of the Dyers guild, a medieval craft association whose legacy continues through this social housing project. This link to an ancient trade makes the complex a distinctive example of modern welfare responsibility.

Location: Crawley

Official opening: October 1940

GPS coordinates: 51.11840,-0.18700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23