England, United Kingdom · Europe
Croydon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Shirley, 5km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Croydon is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 173,314, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Croydon sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Croydon to your route.
The Island (also known as Newgate Tower, and previously ISLAND and IYLO) is a residential skyscraper in the London Borough of Croydon, London. In 2018, the building's 17th-floor penthouse apartment was described as the "most expensive flat in Croydon".
The building was designed to have 20 floors of apartments and aRead more
roof height of 61 metres (200 ft). The tower is elliptical in plan comprising two equal halves which appear to "slide" past one another. The architects of the building are Darling Associates Architecture, with a number of other firms working on the building including Phoenix Logistics, E3 Property International, Lancsville Construction, Jones Lang LaSalle, Matthew Consultants, Macfarlane Wilder, Scott Wilson, Scott Wilson, Cole Jarman Associates and DP9.
The tower is part of the Croydon Vision 2020 regeneration plan for Croydon to add to its goal of being "London's Third City".
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Croydon is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3833 latitude, -0.1000 longitude.
Croydon has a population of approximately 173,314 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
12 km · about 25 min drive
film location
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
12 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
13 km · about 25 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
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