Discover the iconic architectural landmarks, hidden gems, and pockets of Croydon history that the CR0 postcode has to offer.
Join historic tours of the Museum of Croydon, David Lean Cinema, and Croydon Town Hall, housed in its unique Victorian-style, Grade II listed building. Or head over to Fairfield Halls for modernist architecture and Croydon Urban Room in the Whitgift Centre to uncover the past, present and future of Croydon town centre.
Finish your day in Croydon with a visit to the Caravan Gallery, a portable photography exhibition that spotlights the streets, buildings, and communities that shape Croydon. On your stroll around town, see if you can spot the new mural by South London artist Vic Lee that celebrates 750 years of Surrey Street Market, one of London’s oldest continuous markets.
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
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. See our website for further details of specific events.
Croydon Placemaking Team, 2024
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
Step inside Fairfield Halls for Open House Festival and explore one of Croydon’s most iconic buildings. Discover its history, uncover what happens behind the scenes, learn how productions and events are delivered across the venue, enjoy guided tours, and take part in activities throughout the day.
Robert Atkinson and Partners, 1962
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.
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A new mural celebrating the 750th anniversary of Croydon’s Street Market, A 1276 Royal Charter granted Croydon a weekly market which ran in the triangle around what we now know as Surrey Street, it is one of the oldest continuous markets in London. Commissioned from South London artist Vic Lee, the mural will share the surprising stories, facts and memories from the market’s remarkable history.
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.
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.
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.