Family facilities – North Terminal
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Family facilities – North Terminal
Travelling with children doesn't have to be a challenge. You'll find everything you need to keep kids happy at the airport, from baby changing rooms to pre-flight entertainment.
Servisair Wentworth Lounge
Both adults and those travelling with families can now get their trip off to a flying start. Whether you're travelling on business or for pleasure, in the Servisair Wentworth Lounge, you'll enjoy service and hospitality for up to three hours before your flight with facilities including:
- Comfortable seating with peace and quiet.
- Complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks*.
- Internet access, computer points, phone and fax*.
- Self contained “Fun Zone” area with soft play, video games, etc. (from September 2008)
- Television and a selection of newspapers and magazines.
Book into the Servisair Executive Lounge.
* Please note that an extra charge is made for champagne, internet access, phones and fax.
Food and other essentialsMost restaurants and bars provide high chairs and children's menus. Child-friendly restaurants are easy to find, and Garfunkel's (after security control) has a full children's menu complete with activity pack.
Boots pharmacy (branches before and after security) supplies baby essentials including nappies, formula milk and baby wipes.
Baby changing facilitiesSpecially equipped rooms for feeding and changing babies are indicated by either a bottle sign or a babycare symbol. Changing facilities are provided in the check-in area, en route to the gates, in the transfer area and after passport control in arrivals. There are also fold-down tables provided in some male and female toilets.
EntertainmentReading matter and toys
WHSmith and World News offer a wide range of magazines, comics and puzzle books to keep youngsters entertained in the departure lounge and in the air. There's also a branch of the world-famous Hamleys toy store in the departure lounge, after security.
Arcade entertainment
GameGrid provides the best in arcade entertainment including ice hockey, table football and computer games. There are branches before and after security, and in arrivals.
Gatwick parking optionsAll our Gatwick parking options are family-friendly – compare them on our parking options pages to see which suits you best.
Why not try out the Gatwick Valet Parking service, where staff park your car for you. Drop your car off on the terminal forecourt and pick it up there when you return. It's perfect for families.
Book Gatwick Valet Parking now.
Watching the planesThere are plenty of spots in the North Terminal where youngsters can watch the action on the airfield and taxiways. Try Garfunkel's, Costa, Starbucks, Brasserie Chez Gérard or Aqua Bar (all on the upper level, after security). If your flight leaves from Pier 6 (Gates 101 - 113), you can even watch planes passing under the bridge on your way.