Croydon and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Croydon and surrounding areas
Where do Croydon and surrounding areas locals go?
Shelverdine Goathouse
A charming and homely pub with a good vibe. There are different bar areas each with its own character. Good selection of keg and cask ales and a open kitchen serving good, reasonably priced food. The staff are very friendly and the service good. It has a quiz night on Mondays, compered by a charming and entertaining quiz master.Read more
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What locals say about Croydon and surrounding areas
“South Norwood is unpretentious, friendly, easy to get around and very green!”
Alison
“South Norwood is vibrant and diverse. Residents have a civic pride in the area, which has many unique and quirky features. In 1966 the stolen World Cup was found here by Pickles the dog â an event celebrated by the South Norwood Tourist Board last year. In Tennyson Road there is a blue plaque marking the place where Arthur Conan Doyle once lived. Culturally we have an annual arts festival organised by SNAF (South Norwood Arts Festival). The Sensible Garden is a little oasis of calm and tranquility, and for broader vistas, see South Norwood lakes and the Country Park. We also have a monthly street market at the Clocktower, a varied selection of drinking holes to suit every taste and pocket. We have great transport links and schools and our very own Love Lane won the Play Street of the Year award 2016 (London Adventure Play Awards) demonstrating the locals commitment to making South Norwood a great area to bring up a family.”
Carole
“I think that SE25 is so underrated....it has great transport links - trains to Victoria, London Bridge and Canary Wharf/ East London. South Norwood Country Park, lakes and the gym are all so handy. There are a few nice cafes - Yeha Noha, Coffee Craft, and pubs - Shelverdine Goat and The Portland Arms. We have a monthly market and a new gallery has just opened, too. It ticks all the boxes for me :) ”
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Activities near Croydon and surrounding areas
The Small Fakers: Small Faces Tribute
Tribute to the 60s English rock band from London.
The Rollin' Clones
Tribute to Mick Jagger & Co, celebrating 15 years of The Rollin' Clones and 50 years of music from The Rolling Stones.
The Rod Stewart Songbook
The songs of Rod Stewart are brought to life in this tribute.
Zippos Circus
Performance may include bright or flashing lighting, non-particle smoke effects, loud sound-effects Duration approx. two hours including an interval of approx. 15 mins. Light refreshments and circus souvenirs on sale We reserve the right to vary the content of the performance at any time. Doors generally open 30 - 45 minutes before show timeRead more
Glamstar
We are delighted to bring GLAMSTAR back to CryerArts. They will take you on a journey back to the seventies to re-live all the glitz and glamour of that iconic era of pop rock music. With all the glitter and colour of the outrageous costumes, and authentic renditions of the music, they will recreate the atmosphere of the glam rock era all in one night! Playing all the hits from artists such as T Rex, David Bowie, Queen, The Sweet, Mud, Mott the Hoople, Slade, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Steve Harley and many more, Glamstar will provide you with an evening of pure nostalgia and reminiscence of those heady days.Read more
Talon - The Acoustic Collection
TALON MUSIC PRESENTS TALON THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION HANDLE WITH CARE Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound. ESSENTIAL LISTENING IF YOU APPRECIATE GREAT MUSICIANSHIP, MAJOR LABEL PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND THE TIGHTEST HARMONIES YOU WILL HEAR THIS SIDE OF CROSBY STILLS NASH MAVERICK (The UKs Leading Country Music Magazine) ★★★★★ WWW.TALONACOUSTIC.CO.UKRead more
The Macaroons
The Macaroons South Londons most original band, performing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, latin and soul with a dash of European quirkiness. Their wide range of influences can take you from the streets of New Orleans and the beaches of Brazil to the nightclubs of Paris. They will be joined by outstanding London jazz pianist Caroline Cooper.Read more
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