Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
It's the best coffee shop in Croydon by far! Winner of more than one award and it's easy to see why, seasonal menus and great tasty fresh food and superb coffee with warm friendly service. Also my sister owns it, so demand a 10% discount if you visit :)
Crushed Bean
81 High StIt's the best coffee shop in Croydon by far! Winner of more than one award and it's easy to see why, seasonal menus and great tasty fresh food and superb coffee with warm friendly service. Also my sister owns it, so demand a 10% discount if you visit :)
Superb West-End quality Italian food with a large menu, but don't worry everything is tasty here. My favourite is the seafood linguine and the house red wine is superb. Lovely atmosphere, it's always bustling!
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Bagatti's Italian
56-58 S EndSuperb West-End quality Italian food with a large menu, but don't worry everything is tasty here. My favourite is the seafood linguine and the house red wine is superb. Lovely atmosphere, it's always bustling!
The Codfather
206 London RdTakeaway fish and chips. Unfussy but delicious and they deliver to the flat.
Unbelievable authentic Sri Lankan food at amazing prices - we go here regularly. Food is authentically spicy but ask the waiter if you want it more mild. Also does an amazing lunch. Try the traditional dosa for lunch, pancake with potato/meat filling. And then have the unbelievable, filling and delicious lamb biryani in the evening. In fact I love everything here!
Tindli by Chef Karnavar
5-7 Saint James's RoadUnbelievable authentic Sri Lankan food at amazing prices - we go here regularly. Food is authentically spicy but ask the waiter if you want it more mild. Also does an amazing lunch. Try the traditional dosa for lunch, pancake with potato/meat filling. And then have the unbelievable, filling and delicious lamb biryani in the evening. In fact I love everything here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Memory Box
88 High StCocktails and dancing, really cute venue under Croydon flyover
It's not a bar, it's the oldest pub in Croydon. Built in the 1500s, the pub has been refiurbished since, but still has an old wobbly floor and antique bar. Worth a visit for a drink and to see the photographs of Prince Charles pulling pints of beer here before!
Dog & Bull
24 Surrey StIt's not a bar, it's the oldest pub in Croydon. Built in the 1500s, the pub has been refiurbished since, but still has an old wobbly floor and antique bar. Worth a visit for a drink and to see the photographs of Prince Charles pulling pints of beer here before!
Entertainment & Activities
Unexpected fun for all the family. Amongst other things try walking along a wooden plank 100 metres in the air, fighting orcs with an virtual bow and arrow. It's amazing!
Limitless-VR
79 High StUnexpected fun for all the family. Amongst other things try walking along a wooden plank 100 metres in the air, fighting orcs with an virtual bow and arrow. It's amazing!
Big cinema, nestled in the bar area, opposite 5 guys burger and other chain restaurants
Grants of Croydon
14 Middle StBig cinema, nestled in the bar area, opposite 5 guys burger and other chain restaurants
Selhurst Park Stadium station
Holmesdale RoadThe home of the Eagles, Crystal Palace!
Everything Else
It's one of the first airports in the world, featuring the first round the world flight. It's a visitor centre and conference centre hotel but the first Sunday of every month they run free guided tours!
Croydon Airport Visitor Centre
Purley WayIt's one of the first airports in the world, featuring the first round the world flight. It's a visitor centre and conference centre hotel but the first Sunday of every month they run free guided tours!
Shopping
The oldest market in London held every day in iconic Surrey Street which is in the centre of town. On a week day the market sells fresh fruit, vegetables and plants. At the weekend the market turns in to a food lover's paradise. A must visit for all foodies.
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Surrey Street
Surrey StreetThe oldest market in London held every day in iconic Surrey Street which is in the centre of town. On a week day the market sells fresh fruit, vegetables and plants. At the weekend the market turns in to a food lover's paradise. A must visit for all foodies.
The biggest and the best Ikea in the UK! Used to be an old coal power station, so you can see the old towers from miles away! Easily reachable on the tram.
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IKEA Croydon
Purley WayThe biggest and the best Ikea in the UK! Used to be an old coal power station, so you can see the old towers from miles away! Easily reachable on the tram.
Great selection of mainstream high street shops such as H&M, Next, Topshop, Marks and Spencers etc. And the bonus is you can walk home with all your shopping in less than 10 minutes!
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Centrale Shopping Centre
21 N EndGreat selection of mainstream high street shops such as H&M, Next, Topshop, Marks and Spencers etc. And the bonus is you can walk home with all your shopping in less than 10 minutes!
Iconic old shopping centre, one of the oldest shopping malls in the UK.
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Whitgift Centre
Iconic old shopping centre, one of the oldest shopping malls in the UK.
Marks & Spencer Croydon
116 N EndThe best place for good quality food
Essentials
Lidl
99 London RdReally close to the flat, good range of products, affordable prices
Small Tescos, short walk from the flat, good range of essential products
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Tesco Express
South EndSmall Tescos, short walk from the flat, good range of essential products
Getting Around
24 hour trains to central London and Gatwick. Very regular service during normal operating hours, but trains also run through the night. Average 15 minutes to Victoria, London Bridge and Gatwick airport.
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East Croydon Station (Stop E1)
24 hour trains to central London and Gatwick. Very regular service during normal operating hours, but trains also run through the night. Average 15 minutes to Victoria, London Bridge and Gatwick airport.
West Croydon station is on the Overground which connects South and North London as well as the tram service. Trendy East London is reachable in 35 minutes.
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West Croydon Rail Station
London RoadWest Croydon station is on the Overground which connects South and North London as well as the tram service. Trendy East London is reachable in 35 minutes.