Open House Festival

North Croydon Music Heritage Walking Tour

community/cultural

Do not know, 1914

Thornton Heath Library, 190 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath, Croydon

The Northern Croydon tour explores the hometown of Stormzy and Nadia Rose while also visiting The BRIT School and the home of Avril Coleridge Taylor as well as famed recording studios that played a role in Indie, new-wave, reggae and more. This tour highlights the buildings, ranges, diversity, expression, history, art, and passion that has made Croydon a music hub.

Getting there

Train

Thornton Heath

Bus

198, 250, 450

Additional travel info

Tour ends at The Brit School, Selhurst, near Selhurst station and bus route 75 and 157

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

This tour is step-free but involves crossing some busy roads. The tour ends on a quieter road

What you can expect

Public seating and benches are limited

About

Clothing and footwear

We recommend you wear comfortable shoes for this 1.5 hr walking tour and dress weather appropriately. We encourage you to bring drinking water, although shops may be open to purchase drinks on the route.

Online presence

stanleyarts.org

www.instagram.com/stanleyarts.uk

www.facebook.com/stanleyarts.uk

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