Guidebook for Thornton Heath
Food Scene
Same as any McDonalds in the UK, however has a small kids play area at the front and of course free wifi!
McDonald's Thornton Heath
943 London RdSame as any McDonalds in the UK, however has a small kids play area at the front and of course free wifi!
Arts & Culture
For those of you who like football, this is the closest stadium that you can go and watch matches.
16 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Football Club
Whitehorse LaneFor those of you who like football, this is the closest stadium that you can go and watch matches.
About 8 screen multiplex cinema in the heart of the entertainment zone. All the latest releases. Adult tickets are on average £8-9.50. You can however get some off peak deals if you check online.
15 locals recommend
Vue Cinema
21 Hesterman WayAbout 8 screen multiplex cinema in the heart of the entertainment zone. All the latest releases. Adult tickets are on average £8-9.50. You can however get some off peak deals if you check online.
A very large park near central Croydon which often hosts events and activities in Summer!
16 locals recommend
Lloyd Park
84 Coombe RdA very large park near central Croydon which often hosts events and activities in Summer!
Everything Else
Indoor shopping mall where you can find hundreds of shops.
50 locals recommend
Whitgift Centre (Stop WM) station
Indoor shopping mall where you can find hundreds of shops.
Here you can take direct trains to:
London Victoria (approx 19 mins)
London Bridge (27 mins)
Clapham Junction (12 mins)
London Waterloo ( 25 mins - change at Clapham Junction)
7 locals recommend
Norbury station
London RoadHere you can take direct trains to:
London Victoria (approx 19 mins)
London Bridge (27 mins)
Clapham Junction (12 mins)
London Waterloo ( 25 mins - change at Clapham Junction)
I think for about £7-15 you can do a day pass and use all the facilities at this fitness centre including swimming, steam room and sauna.
15 locals recommend
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Weybourne RoadI think for about £7-15 you can do a day pass and use all the facilities at this fitness centre including swimming, steam room and sauna.
Gatwick Airport
15 min fast train to East Croydon
Essentials
If you like reading, why not try the local library. Though small it is peaceful on off peak hours and they have free wifi too, you don't have to be a member.
Norbury Library
1 Beatrice AveIf you like reading, why not try the local library. Though small it is peaceful on off peak hours and they have free wifi too, you don't have to be a member.
A multi-storey library at the centre of Croydon where you can find any type of book you may be looking for! Lovely building with cafe and even an artsy cinema and exhibitions inside.
9 locals recommend
Croydon Central Library
A multi-storey library at the centre of Croydon where you can find any type of book you may be looking for! Lovely building with cafe and even an artsy cinema and exhibitions inside.
Shopping
The mecca of all things household! The famous Ikea is well-known in Croydon and if you are into home decor and gadgets, you may even want to wonder around here for hours just looking!
13 locals recommend
IKEA Croydon
Purley WayThe mecca of all things household! The famous Ikea is well-known in Croydon and if you are into home decor and gadgets, you may even want to wonder around here for hours just looking!