Open House Festival

Purley Way History Tour

walk/tour

Do not know, 1928

Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ

This tour will give an insight into the many different eras and building styles represented on one of Croydon's busiest streets- from Victorian industry, the World Wars, 1930s trade, Brutalism and even a ghost swimming pool.

Getting there

Train

Purley, Waddon

Bus

119, 407

Additional travel info

Tour ends near to Wandle Park tram stop

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

This tour is step-free but takes place on a busy road, crossing at traffic lights

What you can expect

Purley Way is a busy and noisy road but the tour ends in a quieter park with trees and green space

About

Clothing and footwear

Please wear comfortable shoes for a 1.5 hr walk and weather appropriate clothing. Please bring your own drink/refreshments as the tour will only pass by shops at the end of the walk

Online presence

stanleyarts.org

www.instagram.com/stanleyarts.uk

www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk

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