Thornton Heath Area Guide
A locals' guide to Thornton Heath
Where do Thornton Heath locals go?
Norwood Grove House
Known locally as the "White House", Norwood Grove House and its well-tended formal gardens were opened in 1926 by the future King Edward VIII. It is the centrepiece of Norwood Grove itself; a large expanse of grass from which you can overlook Streatham and its surrounding areas. It is thoroughly underutilised and all the better for it!Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
norbury,
croydon,
waddon,
crystal palace,
norwood,
hackbridge,
west norwood,
streatham,
shirley oaks,
and south croydon
Did you know?
"Poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived in Dagnell Park, South Norwood, SE25."
You can be at London Victoria or London Bridge in less than half an hour from West Norwood Station.
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Stephanie Kele
I do not know of a better park in London with more to offer than Brockwell Park - a lido, BMX track, miniature railway, tennis courts...
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Jon Purvis
A great mix of independent and high street stores gives Balham a real community feel that always impresses my clients.
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Chris Campbell
Explore Thornton Heath
What locals say about Thornton Heath
“Thornton Heath is a central location to Purley Way, which is a hive of activity. It has kids space, a large indoor play area for families with children, Ikea, a Vue cinema, a shopping complex next door to Ikea – which also houses lots of dine in restaurants, and for the older children there is a large arcade area, which houses an American diner restaurant. Thornton Heath is well worth the look.”
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Activities near Thornton Heath
Across The Square
On a cold December day 1917, Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed Bedford Square to the home of Millicent Fawcett to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. As the patroness of the Bloomsbury Group, Ottolines vast circle of friends includes Prime Ministers and novelists, painters and philosophers whilst Millicent has dedicated her life to the crusade for womens suffrage. Full of drama and laughter, Across the Square is an imagined conversation between two sharply contrasting women. Will they find common ground, shared values? Two differing world views are about to collide over a glass of sherry.Read more
Graveney Gig Night
The Graveney Gig Night is a chance for the Pop and Rock musicians of the school to perform to parents, friends and students in a relaxed evening around cabaret seating with a bar and refreshments.Read more
Bushcraft for families in Sydenham Hill Wood
About the event A fun workshop for families living in Southwark. Learn how to make shelters and light tiny fires as well as other crafts in the woodland. Particularly suited to primary aged children but you are welcome to bring your older or younger ones too. Only one free family learning course on this programme per academic year.Read more
Winter Concert 2026
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary atCroydon Symphonic Band's annual winter concert. It's sure to be a superb evening and we want you to be there! The featured work we will be performing at this concert is Gershwins Piano Concerto in F and we have the fabulous and very talented Ophelia Gordon [https://www.opheliagordon.com] taking on this epic, jazz-infused portrait of New York in the roaring '20's, together with music by some of the best British composers of wind band music including Nigel Hess, Laurie Johnson, Joseph Horovitz and Australian composer, Percy Grainger. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring live music to the community from one of the best concert bands in the UK!Read more
Saturday Comedy With Matt Foster & Friends
Award-winning Canadian comedian MATT FOSTER headlines tonight's show with special guest CALLUM MACKENZIE plus LOUIS BEER, FRAN LONGSTAFF and two more carefully curated comedians. Tickets can be reserved online for £12 (plus ticket agent fee) until 7pm on the day of the show. Door price tickets are £15. PLEASE NOTE: We are an intimate boutique comedy theatre bar, so TICKET HOLDERS MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 7.45 in order to get your drinks and be seated for the smooth running of the show and everyone's enjoyment. Anyone arriving after 8pm will interrupt the show and may be turned away. SEATING IS FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED, so early arrival is recommended. PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE are strongly advised to arrive at 7pm so that you may be seated together. Fresh hot popcorn, sweets and snacks are available at the bar. We do not accept cash at the bar or box office, CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Line-ups are subject to change. We are a woman-owned, gay-friendly, trans-inclusive venue where everyone is welcome. Our comedians are carefully curated to reflect our inclusive principles, and we ask that guests respect the comedians by not interrupting the performances. Hecklers will be removed with no refunds offered. Filming during the show is not permitted. We have installed a state-of-the-art ventilation system which delivers 500 litres of fresh air per second, making us one of the best ventilated small venues in the country. We do ask that if you are feeling unwell or test positive for Covid, please stay at home and we will be happy to reschedule your visit up to 3pm on the day of the show.Read more
The Habits by Jack Bradfield
South London Theatre presents: The Habits by Jack Bradfield A tender look at who we are, and who we wish we were, in the face of bereavement, The Habits is equal parts charming, nerdy humour and bittersweet family tragedy, set among a group of fantasy gamers. Director: Jo Boniface Running time: (Estimate) Two hours including a 15-minute interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00; please arrive on time, as we're unable to allow latecomers. Smoke effects Flashing lights Recommended ages 14+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18 . Trigger Warnings: Talk of suicide, grief, and mental health Cast: Jess: Phoebe Masters-Crutch Dennis: Bob Callender Bev: Debra Hensman Maryn: Stephanie Riley Milo:Tom Mitchell Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type.Read more
The Khronos Show
An evening of dynamic dance showcasing the athleticism and power of Khronos Agoria, Khronos Girls, our youth companies, and our outstanding alumni. Presented by The BRIT School Limited. This is a PG eventRead more
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