About Things To Do In Croydon

Located in south London, Croydon is a lively place full of entertainment and activities. From eating at a pop-up food mall to be able to bounce on 100 trampolines, there are a large variety of activities to do in Croydon. You can take a stroll through the lovely woodland with plenty of beautiful flowers and then take use of the Coach House Café's beautiful courtyard for coffee and cake.

One of the best things to do in Croydon is visiting the Boxpark, the pop-up mall's southern London counterpart to Shoreditch, which serves as a foodie's heaven. You can spend your time enjoying delicious meals from more than 40 different restaurants and even click the perfect food pictures to post on Instagram. Some of the most popular activities to do in croydon include visiting Bao Bao's authentic Tawainese street food and Kothu Kothu's Sri Lankan specialties. The Ludoquist is the ideal cafe for spending a rainy afternoon as it has a vast range of board games and fun activities to do in croydon. You can play these games while enjoying a freshly baked pizza or a wonderful cup of coffee brewed with beans from south London-based, small-batch roaster called Volcano Coffee.

Things To Do In Croydon

From trying out different street food at Boxpark to participating in Oxygen Freejumping there are a lot of fun things to do in Croydon. You can take a stroll along the Coombe Woods, choose to play board games at The Ludoquist or just go shopping at Surrey Street Market.

Enjoy At Boxpark
Enjoy At Boxpark

Boxpark Croydon is Boxpark Shoreditch's satellite in south London. Similar to Boxpark Shoreditch, Boxpark Croydon has a fantastic assortment of street food, including vegan pizza and bao buns. Along with this, there are many other activities to do in croydon like going for cinema screenings, watch live shows and comedy performances for entertainment, explore art exhibitions etc.


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Bounce Away At The Trampoline Park
Bounce Away At The Trampoline Park

Among many fun activities to do in Croydon, visiting this trampoline park is the most popular one. Feel free to jump, flip, and bounce at indoor trampoline park and make memories for a lifetime. You can jump on the 150 connected trampolines during family-friendly sessions; explore the dodgeball courts along with exploring the foam pit and a huge airbag that is there to help you improve your jumping technique.


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Take A Stroll In Coombe Wood
Take A Stroll In Coombe Wood

Coombe Wood, which spans more than 14 acres, is only one of numerous parks in Croydon. A trip through this lovely woodland and its lovely gardens is ideal, followed by coffee and cake at the Coach House Cafe. This peaceful section of Croydon is the perfect spot to get away from the constant hustle and bustle of the city, whether you want to have a quiet picnic afternoon or want to take the kids to explore the ponds and gardens this should be on your list of the activities to do in Croydon.


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Play A Board Game At The Ludoquist
Play A Board Game At The Ludoquist

The Ludoquist is a quirky and happening decorated café that offers more than 1400 board games to play. Conveniently placed on the high street this is one of the most unique things to do in Croydon. Additionally, there is a sizable selection of craft beers, as well as hearty cuisine and locally produced coffee available at this place.


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Visit Wandle Park
Visit Wandle Park

Visiting Wandle Park is another one of the most popular things to do in Croydon. The Wandle River flows through the middle of this 21-acre park, which also boasts a skate park, a bandstand, a children's play area, and a rose garden. It's the ideal spot to have a picnic break with your friends and family and have a relaxed yet beautiful time with them.


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Shop At Surrey Street Market
Shop At Surrey Street Market

The oldest street market in London has a variety of Caribbean and Asian stalls selling fruit and vegetables. Since 1276, Surrey Street Market has been open every day of the week. On Sundays, there are artisan foods, crafts, and entertainment inviting loads of visitors, which makes it one of the popular things to do in croydon.


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Discover Croydon’s Art Scene
Discover Croydon’s Art Scene

Keep a look out for spectacular street art as you stroll through Croydon's Art Quarter which is one of the best things to do in Croydon, close to East Croydon train station, in this south London brough.


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Get Entertained At Matthew’s Yard
Get Entertained At Matthew’s Yard

In the center of West Croydon, Matthew's Yard is a lively center for the arts. There is always something intriguing happening at this location, which hosts a diverse range of events, including craft classes and movie screenings in the evening. Additionally, it has two restaurants, an art gallery, a live music venue, a crowdfunded theater, and more making it one of the most happening activities to do in Croydon.


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Go on A shopping Spree At The High Street
Go on A shopping Spree At The High Street

The vibrant main street in Croydon is home to some of the nation's most well-known retailers making shopping one of the best things to do in croydon. In the heart of the city, at the Centrale & Whitgift Centre, a sizable retail complex, you can find restaurants, home goods shops, and other establishments in addition to high street fashion mainstays like H&M, Next, and Zara.


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Watch Live Music At The Oval Tavern
Watch Live Music At The Oval Tavern

The Oval Tavern, which is only a short distance from East Croydon station, features live music virtually every night of the week, as well as live jazz on Sundays. It's a cozy place that the locals adore since it has a large selection of regional brews on tap and a full meal to match. One of the most fun things to do in Croydon is to visit this place, explore the beer garden and dine.


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Learn More About Croydon’s History With A Museum Visit
Learn More About Croydon’s History With A Museum Visit

Visit the acclaimed Museum of Croydon in the Croydon Clocktower to learn more about the town's past, present, and future through its extensive collection of cultural and historical artifacts. A modest museum honoring Croydon airport, which shut down in 1959, is called the Croydon Airport Visitor Center. The airport itself was formerly the main and only international airport in Britain and was essential in the growth of international air travel following the First World War. The tourist center, housed in the oldest air traffic control tower in the world, has interactive exhibits and displays that trace the development of the airport. Out of all the activities, this is one of the most insightful activities to do in Croydon.


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See A Game At Selhurst Park
See A Game At Selhurst Park

Selhurst Park is located in Selhurst and has served as the home ground of Crystal Palace Football Club since 1924. Situated just a 20-minute train journey away from Croydon – it is a place worth visiting on matchday. Visiting this attraction is considered as one of the most popular things to do in Croydon.


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