Croydon

Whether you want shopping, culture, sports or just a hotel break, Croydon has something to suit every pocket. 

The 120-seat Victorian Warehouse Theatre is South London’s only producing theatre dedicated to new writing. Fairfield is home to the London Mozart Players, one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. The award-winning Croydon Clocktower houses a state-of-the-art library, the David Lean Cinema, three exhibition galleries, performance spaces, a café and tourist information centre.

Wander round the town centre, which boasts more undercover retail space than just about any other town in the UK. Explore high street shops or head for Surrey Street Market, founded in 1276. Visit Beanos, the largest second hand record shop in the UK. When you need refreshment, you can sample one of the 700 restaurants in the borough or try some of the 300 bars or clubs.  

Other attractions include Croydon Palace, the 1000 year old former residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury.   Alternatively, hop on one of the many trams or buses - Croydon’s transport links are excellent - and head to Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, a unique opportunity to step back into aviation history.   Another bus ride takes you to South Norwood Lake, where you can canoe or sail, or go to Happy Valley, just one of Croydon’s many open spaces, perfect for enjoying some peace and tranquillity.

A number of exciting town centre developments are planned for the future, expanding Croydon as a leading business, retail and cultural hub in the South East.