The Caravan Gallery is a unique documentary photography project and exhibition focused on Croydon's built environment. The Caravan Gallery photograph the sur/reality of everyday life and work with communities to explore people's connection to place, exhibiting their photographs of the area in a small caravan.

St Michael's is a Grade 1 listed building by architect J L Pearson. It was described by the poet John Betjeman as”one of Pearson’s loveliest churches” and Pevsner stated that “The interior is one of Pearson’s finest, and one of the most satisfying of its date anywhere”. There are particularly fine interior furnishings by eminent artists such as Bodley, Temple Moore and Comper.

J Loughborough Pearson, 1881

The Croydon Urban Room is a space to talk about the past, present and future of the Croydon town centre. Through conversa­tions, stories, exhibitions and events, the Urban Room brings together the views of those who live, work and visit the area to create a shared vision of the future and test new uses live in action.

Croydon Placemaking Team, 2024

Build a towering house of cards inspired by architects Charles and Ray Eames 1950s classic building toy- with cards specially produced from Pollock's vintage Toy Theatre scenery. Create a 3D paper garden to take home Or join architect Ambrose Gillick to build giant lightweight constructions. Suitable for all .

Tudor almshouses dating from 1596 and founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury John Whitgift. Chapel and Courtyard with original 16C clock.

Unknown, 1596

Medieval style church rebuilt by Sir George Gilbert Scott after 1867 fire. Tower & south porch are 15C. Large nave with open timber-work roof leads to chancel dominated by superb stained glass window & rich alabaster reredos.

Mediaeval/Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1870

The Caravan Gallery is a unique documentary photography project and exhibition focused on Croydon's built environment. The Caravan Gallery photograph the sur/reality of everyday life and work with communities to explore people's connection to place, exhibiting their photographs of the area in a small caravan.

Croydon Council's ambitious 1990s Croydon Clocktower project created a large new central library. Former Town Hall library and other spaces were then repurposed as arts venues which opened in 1995. These tours will outline how this was achieved, with particular emphasis on the David Lean Cinema, and will include a brief talk on the cinema's eventful history.

Tibbalds Monro, 1995

Explore the Museum of Croydon and Croydon Archives: - Join the Curator of the Museum of Croydon and the Borough Archivist of the Croydon Archives on an intimate guided tour of our stored, rarely seen collections. - Explore our current exhibitions with our expert staff, including Grayson Perry's Essex House Tapestries and a brand-new exhibition on Croydon's Architecture

Charles Henman, 1896

Drink in the hidden histories of Croydon’s historic pubs with Pub Historian Charo Havermans. This Open House, we’re letting you into the secrets and fascinating stories of some of Croydon’s most iconic and historic Public Houses. Join Pub Historian and tour guide Charo Havermans as she takes you to four historic pubs in the heart of Croydon.

Croydon Town Hall will be opened for a limited number of guided tours, providing rare access to this unique Victorian-style, Grade II listed building. Croydon Town Hall was designed by local architect Charles Henman and opened in 1896.

Charles Henman, 1896