Croydon
Croydon
Welcome to Croydon! This vibrant and eclectic borough in south London is a great place to explore, with plenty of things to see and do.
Start off by checking out the town centre, where you’ll find a great selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. If you’re looking for something a bit more traditional, head to the Croydon Palace or the Whitgift Shopping Centre. For something a bit more contemporary, check out the Boxpark or East Croydon Shopping Centre.
If you’re feeling adventurous, why not head out to one of Croydon’s parks? Wandle Park is a great place for a walk or a picnic, while Lloyd Park has a playground and an open-air pool. Coulsdon Manor Park is also worth a visit - it’s home to an impressive 18th century manor house.
If you’re interested in history, be sure to visit Croydon Clocktower. This imposing tower was built in 1807 and is now home to a museum and art gallery. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something a bit more modern, check out the new Croydon Tramlink station. This sleek and stylish station is perfect for getting around the borough.
So what are you waiting for? Start exploring Croydon today!
Created: 13 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Croydon
Local History around Croydon
There are some historic monuments around including:
Newe (or Wide) Ditch, RiddlesdownRoman villa E of Beddington ParkRegular aggregate field system, associated trackway and Anglo-Saxon barrow field on Farthing Down, 490m east of Hooley FarmCroham Hurst round barrowSurrey Iron Railway embankment, approximately 130m south west of Lion Green Road, CoulsdonGroup of seven World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF KenleyLate Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, CarshaltonGroup of four World War II fighter pens at the former airfield of RAF KenleySt John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley RoadElmers End moated site, South NorwoodDovecote, Beddington Park.Wildlife in and Around Croydon
Mammals found in Croydon
There have been 35 species of mammals recorded in the croydon area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Birds found in Croydon
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the croydon area.
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Blue-crowned Parakeet (Aratinga acuticaudata) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Cape Teal (Anas capensis) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Dark-bellied Brent Goose (Branta bernicla subsp. bernicla) |
| Emperor Goose (Anser canagicus) |
