Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Horley (2026): Services, Costs, Consultants & Insurance
A private hospital near Gatwick in Horley, Surrey — part of Spire Healthcare, with strengths in orthopaedics, eye surgery, endoscopy and diagnostics, plus a same-day private GP service. Here’s the full guide to its services, costs and how to be seen.
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Quick Overview
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a private hospital on Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey (RH6 0BB), right by Gatwick Airport — part of Spire Healthcare, the UK’s leading independent hospital group. It has 56 bedrooms (mostly en-suite), three operating theatres (two with laminar-flow clean air) and an endoscopy unit, and offers consultant-led private treatment across orthopaedics, ophthalmology (eye surgery), gynaecology, cardiology, ENT, general surgery, cosmetic surgery and paediatrics. There’s on-site imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a JAG-accredited endoscopy and bowel-care centre, a six-day physiotherapy service, and a same-day private GP service for adults and children.
It treats insured, self-pay and NHS (Patient Choice) patients, serving Horley, Crawley, Redhill, Reigate and East Grinstead. This independent guide covers its services, costs and how to be seen — for exact prices and consultants, always check directly with the hospital.
What this guide covers
If you’re considering private treatment near Gatwick or across Surrey, Spire Gatwick Park is one of the area’s established private hospitals. This in-depth 2026 guide covers its facilities, specialties and practicalities. Going Private UK is editorially independent and not affiliated with Spire Healthcare; we may earn commission when readers compare health cover through our links, which funds our research but doesn’t affect our analysis.
About Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
Spire Gatwick Park is part of Spire Healthcare — one of the UK’s largest independent hospital groups, with around 39 hospitals and over 3,800 consultants nationally. The hospital provides diagnostics, in-patient, day-case and out-patient care, working with experienced consultants (many of whom also practise in the NHS) to deliver personalised treatment with short waits. It’s regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and publishes outcomes data via PHIN (the Private Healthcare Information Network), so you can review its performance independently. The hospital treats self-funded, privately insured and NHS-funded patients (the latter under the government’s Patient Choice scheme).
Specialties & treatments
Spire Gatwick Park covers a broad range of specialties. Here’s an overview of what’s available and the kinds of treatment within each:
| Specialty | Examples of treatments |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedics | Hip & knee replacement, cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, carpal tunnel, Dupuytren’s, spinal/discectomy, sports injuries |
| Ophthalmology (eye) | Cataract removal, glaucoma, retinal/macular/corneal surgery, children’s squint correction |
| General surgery | Hernia repair, gallbladder, cyst removal, circumcision |
| Gynaecology | Colposcopy, D&C, endometriosis care, prolapse repair, women’s health |
| Cardiology | Cardiac CT & MRI, cardiomemo, cardioversion, cholesterol testing |
| ENT | Deviated septum (septoplasty), micro-suction, ear, nose & throat procedures |
| Cosmetic surgery | Ear pinning (pinnaplasty), chin implant, fat transfer and more |
| Children & young people | Outpatient & day-case care for ages 0–18 (consultations, minor surgery, casts, ECG, physio, X-ray) |
The hospital publishes a full A–Z of treatments; the list above is a representative sample. Below we look at its main strengths in more detail.
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics is a core strength — Spire is the UK’s largest independent provider of knee and hip operations by volume. At Gatwick Park, orthopaedic surgeons treat bone, joint and soft-tissue conditions through both surgery and less invasive options. Common procedures include hip replacement, knee replacement, cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren’s surgery and spinal procedures, alongside sports-injury care. Patients booked for hip or knee replacement are invited to a “Joint School” session covering preparation, the procedure and rehabilitation.
Eye surgery (ophthalmology)
Spire Gatwick Park has a dedicated ophthalmology service with a specialist eye-examination room. Its consultants treat a wide range of eye conditions, including cataract surgery, glaucoma, and complex retinal, macular and corneal surgery, plus squint correction for children. The hospital offers fast access to diagnostic tests, often arranging a consultant appointment within a few days.
💡 Cataract package
Spire Gatwick Park offers a standard self-pay cataract surgery package from around £2,000 per eye (monofocal lens), including the pre- and post-operative appointments. Bupa-insured patients may be able to use a full-pathway cataract package. Always confirm the current price and exactly what’s included — premium lenses cost more. See our guide to private cataract surgery.
Endoscopy & bowel care
The hospital has a dedicated endoscopy unit and is a Bupa-accredited bowel-diagnosis centre with JAG accreditation (the Joint Advisory Group standard awarded to high-quality endoscopy services). It offers procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy and CT colonography, with a multidisciplinary team reviewing cases — a reassuring sign of quality if you need investigation of bowel or digestive symptoms.
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Diagnostics & imaging
Fast diagnosis is one of the main reasons people go private, and Spire Gatwick Park has a full on-site imaging department:
- MRI — including cardiac MRI (see private MRI in Surrey)
- CT — including cardiac CT and CT colonography (see private CT in Surrey)
- Ultrasound and X-ray
- Pathology — blood tests and lab investigations
- Cardiac investigations — ECG, cardiomemo recording
Outpatient scan prices typically include contrast (where required) and reporting fees — confirm when booking. A dedicated scans-and-diagnostics line handles bookings.
Physiotherapy & sports injuries
The physiotherapy outpatient service runs six days a week and is staffed by HCPC-registered chartered physiotherapists. It covers musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports-injury rehabilitation, post-operative physiotherapy (working to each surgeon’s protocols), and specialist women’s and men’s pelvic health (the team are members of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy network). Physiotherapists can refer you on to a consultant and arrange X-ray, CT or MRI if needed. Initial assessments typically last 45–60 minutes.
Private GP service
Spire Gatwick Park offers a private GP service with same-day appointments for both adults and children, with a range of appointment times. It’s a fast route to assessment, prescriptions and, where needed, an onward referral to one of the hospital’s consultants — without an NHS wait. For how this compares more widely, see the best private GPs in Surrey and how to get a private referral.
Facilities & rooms
- 56 bedrooms across two wards and a day-care unit — the majority en-suite, with TV and WiFi
- 3 operating theatres (two with laminar-flow clean-air filtration)
- Dedicated endoscopy unit (JAG-accredited)
- Two outpatient areas with consulting rooms, minor-procedure treatment rooms and specialist rooms (including dedicated ophthalmology and gynaecology rooms)
- On-site imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray) and pathology
- On-site parking and step-free access
How to be seen & costs
You can be seen as an insured, self-pay or (for some treatments) NHS-funded patient under the Patient Choice scheme. Some services — the private GP, physiotherapy and many scans — can be booked directly; consultant treatment usually needs a referral. The hospital runs separate enquiry lines for self-pay, insured (PMI) bookings, scans/diagnostics, and physiotherapy.
💡 On pricing
Most fees are bespoke (consultant, procedure, tests, length of stay), so beyond fixed packages like the ~£2,000 cataract package, there’s no single price list. Note that consultation fees are set by the consultant for their time only, and tests, scans or procedures are charged separately. Spire offers fixed-price self-pay packages and finance options for many treatments — request a written quote. See our guides to the private hospital price list and paying upfront for private surgery.
Which insurers cover Spire Gatwick Park?
As a Spire Healthcare hospital, Gatwick Park is recognised by all the main UK insurers — including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA — though your access depends on your policy and hospital list (some plans use restricted lists that may or may not include it). Check:
- Your hospital list. Confirm Spire Gatwick Park is on your plan — see the Bupa and AXA hospital lists.
- Pre-authorisation. Get your insurer’s approval and a pre-authorisation code before booking.
- Referral. Most insurers need a referral — see how to get a private referral.
Location & parking
- Address: Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BB
- By car: just off the A23 near Gatwick Airport, with on-site parking
- By public transport: the number 100 bus stops on Povey Cross Road, running from Redhill, Crawley, Horley and Gatwick (South Terminal) station
- Catchment: Horley, Crawley, Redhill, Reigate, East Grinstead and the Surrey/Sussex border
- Telephone: 01293 785511 (with separate self-pay, insured, scans and physiotherapy lines)
The bottom line
Spire Gatwick Park Hospital is a well-equipped private hospital for Surrey and the Sussex border — 56 rooms, three theatres, on-site MRI/CT/ultrasound, a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, and genuine strengths in orthopaedics and eye surgery, plus a same-day private GP service. Its location by Gatwick makes it convenient across the region, and it treats insured, self-pay and NHS patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Spire Gatwick Park Hospital
Where is Spire Gatwick Park Hospital?
It’s on Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BB — just off the A23 near Gatwick Airport, with on-site parking. The number 100 bus stops outside, running from Redhill, Crawley, Horley and Gatwick South Terminal station. It serves Horley, Crawley, Redhill, Reigate and East Grinstead.
What is Spire Gatwick Park Hospital known for?
It’s part of Spire Healthcare, the UK’s largest independent provider of knee and hip operations, so orthopaedics is a key strength, along with eye surgery (cataract, glaucoma, retinal). It also offers general surgery, gynaecology, cardiology, ENT, cosmetic surgery, paediatrics, a JAG-accredited endoscopy and bowel-care centre, on-site diagnostics, physiotherapy and a private GP service.
What facilities does Spire Gatwick Park have?
The hospital has 56 bedrooms across two wards and a day-care unit (mostly en-suite, with TV and WiFi), three operating theatres (two with laminar-flow clean air), a dedicated endoscopy unit, two outpatient areas with specialist ophthalmology and gynaecology rooms, on-site MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray, and pathology.
How much does cataract surgery cost at Spire Gatwick Park?
The hospital offers a standard self-pay cataract surgery package from around £2,000 per eye with a monofocal lens, including pre- and post-operative appointments. Premium lenses cost more, and Bupa-insured patients may be able to use a full-pathway cataract package. Always confirm the current price and what’s included.
Which insurers cover Spire Gatwick Park?
As a Spire Healthcare hospital, it’s recognised by all the main UK insurers including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA, though access depends on your policy and hospital list. Always confirm it’s on your plan and get pre-authorisation before booking. You can also self-pay or, for some treatments, be treated as an NHS patient.
How much does treatment cost at Spire Gatwick Park?
Most fees are bespoke and depend on the consultant, procedure, tests and length of stay, so beyond fixed packages there’s no single price list. Consultation fees cover the consultant’s time only; tests and procedures are charged separately. Spire offers fixed-price self-pay packages and finance options — request a written quote.
Does Spire Gatwick Park have a private GP?
Yes — it offers a private GP service with same-day appointments for adults and children, with a range of appointment times. It’s a fast route to assessment, prescriptions and onward referral to a consultant if needed.
Can I be treated on the NHS at Spire Gatwick Park?
Yes, for some treatments — Spire treats a proportion of NHS patients under the government’s Patient Choice scheme, alongside insured and self-pay patients. Ask your GP whether you can choose Spire Gatwick Park for your NHS referral.
Related guides
- Nearby in Surrey: private hospitals in Surrey, Ashtead Hospital, Mount Alvernia Guildford & The Runnymede
- Diagnostics nearby: private MRI Surrey, CT scan Surrey & best private GP Surrey
- Treatments here: hip & knee replacement, cataract surgery & endoscopy
- Bupa & AXA hospital lists, the private hospitals hub & Spire St Anthony’s
- Spire Healthcare — Spire Gatwick Park Hospital pages (treatments A–Z, eye surgery, physiotherapy, private GP, cataract package); CQC inspection summary (wards, 56 rooms, 3 theatres, endoscopy unit); PHIN hospital profile; Bupa hospital finder (JAG/bowel-care & cataract pathway accreditation); address Povey Cross Road, Horley, RH6 0BB
- Going Private UK independent editorial research (2026)
⚠️ Important Disclaimer & Editorial Independence
Going Private UK is an independent editorial site. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Spire Healthcare or Spire Gatwick Park Hospital. Names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, used for descriptive purposes only. This guide is general information and is not medical advice.
Facilities, specialties, consultants, prices, packages and CQC ratings change over time — always confirm current details directly with the hospital before making any decision. The cataract package price (~£2,000) is indicative and subject to change; most other fees are bespoke and not published here. Insurance recognition and coverage vary by policy and treatment — confirm with your insurer, including any excess, restriction or surcharge. This is a private hospital and does not provide A&E/emergency care; for emergencies call 999 or go to an NHS A&E (such as East Surrey Hospital, Redhill).
Commercial relationships: Going Private UK may receive commission when readers compare health insurance through our links — this funds independent research but does not affect our analysis.
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