England, United Kingdom · Europe
South Croydon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Shirley, 7km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
South Croydon is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 55,198, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, South 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 South Croydon to your route.
South Croydon in south London is the area surrounding the valley south of central Croydon and running as far south as the former Red Deer public house on the Brighton Road. It is bounded by Waddon to the West and Selsdon and Sanderstead to the East. It is part of the South Croydon (CR2) post town and in the LondonRead more
Borough of Croydon.
The area was developed in the 19th century out of land lying in two ancient manors, Croham and Haling. The names of these can still be seen in the area today, and the locations of the manor houses can be found in the Croham Manor Road conservation area and in Whitgift School. Much of the land of South Croydon has been associated through the years with the Whitgift Foundation whose charitable work has benefited and influenced Croydon since its foundation in 1596.
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South Croydon is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3622 latitude, -0.0942 longitude.
South Croydon has a population of approximately 55,198 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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
16 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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