Ayman’s guidebook for the local area
Food Scene
London is known for its great food options and that includes the options you have locally in Croydon to the vast options you have if you travel into Central London.
Tiger Tiger Croydon
16 High StGreat food and great atmosphere
Preto Croydon
38-40 High StUnlimited spit roasted meat, if that's your thing this is the place to try.
Plenty of options for food from around the world, this place is like a food street market with seating area right in the middle.
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Boxpark
99 George StPlenty of options for food from around the world, this place is like a food street market with seating area right in the middle.
Nando's East Croydon
95 George StreetNearest place to have that cheeky Nandos
JRC Global Buffet Croydon
Beddington Farm RoadLocal buffet which has food from all over the world
Shopping
Whitgift Centre (Stop WM) station
For a quick shop, visit the whitgift centre
IKEA Croydon
Purley WayThe local ikea store that I’m sure everyone knows about.
Purley Way
Purley WayMany shops in the area but you’ll need to catch the tram to get to this area or a taxi.
Essentials
For all of your everyday needs, the Co-op is less than 5 minutes away.
Co-op Food - Selhurst - Selhurst Road
38 Selhurst RdFor all of your everyday needs, the Co-op is less than 5 minutes away.
If you need a local supermarket to do a shop with more items than the local shops, lidl is only a ten minute walk away.
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Lidl
222-224 Streatham High RdIf you need a local supermarket to do a shop with more items than the local shops, lidl is only a ten minute walk away.
Getting Around
About 20 minute walk from the house and takes about 15-20 minutes to get to London Victoria or London Bridge on the fast trains.
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East Croydon station
About 20 minute walk from the house and takes about 15-20 minutes to get to London Victoria or London Bridge on the fast trains.
Neighbourhoods
Selhurst is a small area situated in Croydon. Like any area in London Selhurst has its local businesses where you can get a decent takeaway or a nice fry up one morning at the local cafe. There are a few pubs in the area you can visit and a local co-op to buy your essentials or do a quick food shop. Social distancing and wearing face masks is required in most business although it’s not enforced.
Selhurst
Selhurst is a small area situated in Croydon. Like any area in London Selhurst has its local businesses where you can get a decent takeaway or a nice fry up one morning at the local cafe. There are a few pubs in the area you can visit and a local co-op to buy your essentials or do a quick food shop. Social distancing and wearing face masks is required in most business although it’s not enforced.
Entertainment
Things to do in the area
Vue Cinema
21 Hesterman WayOne of two cinemas in the area to watch the latest movies
Vue Cinema Croydon - Croydon Grants
14 High StThe other local cinema
From movies played at night to the big football matches, there’s always something to do here every night. Sometimes they also have live performances.
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Boxpark
99 George StFrom movies played at night to the big football matches, there’s always something to do here every night. Sometimes they also have live performances.
Råd om byen
Skikke og kultur
Covid-19 requirements
At the moment government guidelines require you to wear a face mask when you go to shops or get public transport. There can be fines given for breach of these rules just to give you a heads up. Also there is currently a 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants so you may want to try and get everything done before than as they tend to start asking people to leave.
Any of the above is subject to change and I'll try and keep it updated but apologies if I forget.