England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shirley works well as a base: 5 minutes from South Croydon, 5km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
Shirley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,296, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shirley 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 Shirley to your route.
Shirley is an area of south London, England, within the London Borough of Croydon. It lies north of Spring Park and Addington, east of Addiscombe, south of Monks Orchard and west of West Wickham, and 10 miles south-southeast of Charing Cross. Prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965, Shirley was in theRead more
administrative county of Surrey.
The Shirley area is split into Shirley proper (centred on Wickham Road), Shirley Oaks (to the north) and Upper Shirley (to the west); the suburbs of Monks Orchard and Spring Park are sometimes also considered to be sub-districts of Shirley.
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Shirley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3776 latitude, -0.0496 longitude.
Shirley has a population of approximately 14,296 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, one of London's most recognizable structures.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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Historic 11th-century castle and fortress that has served as royal palace, prison, and home of the Crown Jewels.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
15 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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