England, United Kingdom · Europe
Purley works well as a base: 5 minutes from Whyteleafe, 10km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Purley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 72,000, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Purley 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 Purley to your route.
Purley railway station is in the London Borough of Croydon on the Brighton Main Line, 13 miles 29 chains (21.50 km) measured from London Bridge (15 miles 13 chains (24.40 km) from Charing Cross), in London fare zone 6. It is a junction, with branches to Caterham and Tattenham Corner.
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Purley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3368 latitude, -0.1120 longitude.
Purley has a population of approximately 72,000 people, making it a town 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
17 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
18 km · about 20 min drive
museum
World-renowned museum in a stunning Romanesque terracotta building, housing 80 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years of life on Earth.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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