Croydon: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Croydon also has many golf courses, which take advantage of the beautiful scenery the city has to offer. In addition, there are also cinemas and pubs where you can have fun at night. So even though this is a small town, tourists will not find its shortcomings. Clocktower is part of the ensemble that includes Croydon Town Hall and Braithwaite Hall, a former theater and concert venue. With a neo-Baroque design, Croydon Clocktower rose between 1892 and 1896, and holds the Croydon Central Library in modern extensions, and the Croydon Museum, which we will discuss next.
Croydon Clocktower
DOWNTOWN
The downtown of Croydon is a busy area where you can find the public facilities and some tourist attractions. You can visit the museum of the downtown. This small interactive museum, Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, records several "firsts" that took place at Croydon Airport, including the first major civil aviation accident in England in 1924 and Amy Johnson's first female solo flight from Britain to Australia, leaving the airport in 1930.
Croydon Airport Visitor Centre
SHOPPING
Surrey Street Market, Monday to Saturday there are about 70 fruit and vegetable traders, while on Sundays you can visit the special craftsman market for international and specialty foods. If you have to choose one day to feel the noise and bustle of the London street market, make Saturday, which remains the busiest trading day.
FOOD & DRINK
British food, of course what the world knows is fish and potatoes or Fish & Chips. A menu of fish and chips is served with peas that are garnished with charming garnishes. There are also simple but delicious desserts. Eton Mess is a closing menu made from meringue, cream and mashed strawberries. You should try this food while on vacation in Croydon.
CULTURE
Croydon is a modern city that annually held many cultural events like Multicultural Festivals. Celebrate and enjoy a rich multicultural day in Croydon where more than a dozen countries will showcase their traditions and cultural heritage from all over the world, enjoy a multicultural dinner experience with live entertainment, street food provided by local shops, children's activities child, and many more.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best times to visit Croydon for ideal weather are June 11th to September 16th based on average temperature and humidity.
HOTEL
Hilton London Croydon is one of many comfortable places to stay in Croydon. Nobody booked a hotel on Croydon Peak expecting admiration or surprise, and there were no signs of that here. A smart hotel but carelessly best suited for whatever capital needs you want. You can also stay at Jurys Inn Croydon, a well situated hotel in Croydon. This hotel is warmly decorated rooms in a simple hotel featuring a conservative restaurant & relaxed bar.
Jurys Inn Croydon
Hilton London Croydon
RESTAURANT
If you are going to survey Croydon culinary lovers about the 'coolest' places to visit, Matthew's Yard will be placed on many lists. Located in a small niche not far from the Surrey Street market, this is a music room, coffee shop, bar, art gallery, flexible work space and many other things, all combined into one ever-expanding destination. Chennai Dosa serves traditional South Indian food with a special focus on sin, a type of South Indian pancake, and the choices are many.
Chennai Dosa
Matthew's Yard
CAFE
Beatbox is Boxpark's premier entertainment venue, with established DJ sets and will come on Thursday nights. Much of Boxpark's appeal comes from its cosmopolitan roadside food choices, with souvlaki, falafel, Taiwan pork buns, gourmet burgers, craft beer, Nashville hot chicken, tapas, Filipino snacks, and even artisan porridge on the menu. The Breakfast Club has cut a neon-filled road south of the river, offering a wake-up at breakfast Croydon burritos, avocado-smash on toast, plus all American fries and waffles from 8 am every day of the week.
The Breakfast Club Croydon
Boxpark Croydon
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
One important exception is the Treehouse which is clearly charming. It offers fairy-lit space and food choices that go far beyond standard pubs, think pan-sauteed sea bass with celeriac puree, and roast goose fat potatoes that accompany their delicious Sunday roasts. Dog & Bull is a class II registered pub with an excellent beer garden. It also offers an outstanding beer selection and has a pizza oven, smokers and barbecue.
Dog & Bull
Treehouse
INTERESTING PLACE
The Museum of Croydon is a one-size shop for everyone who wants to know more about Croydon and its history. Filled with enthusiastic and polite staff, this place is not only a museum but also an art gallery, library, cafe and even a pub. In the museum, there is a touch screen display to help you show around. Croydon Minster is a majestic and very tall cathedral that will captivate you at first sight. Located close to the city center, it is often difficult to find a parking space here. Looks more beautiful inside than outside.
Croydon Minster
Museum of Croydon
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
In Croydon, you can visit Shirley Windmill. You have to climb a few stairs and you will be given a tour at that place. It is not always in working condition. However, this is a beautiful place. If you want to walk through the trees or even ride a bicycle, you can visit Wandle Park Croydon. This place is easily reached by tram. There is a play area and a sand pit where children can spend a pleasant time. In addition, there is even a pond with ducks. You can run on the tracks and there is also enough space to play soccer if you wish.
Shirley Windmill
Wandle Park Croydon
