Places to visit near

Croydon

Croydon is a city in Greater London district, Greater London, United Kingdom of about 173,314 people. Within 50 km by road there are 286 places to visit: 87 parks, 75 churches and 35 museums. The must-see places are Croydon Mosque & Islamic Centre, Wandle Park and Museum of Croydon.

51.3833° N, 0.1000° WPop. 173,314

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Within 30 km286 places
Within 50 km286
Must-see286
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Croydon

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:15 pm

30 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Croydon
  2. Mitcham Commonpark · 45 min
  3. Streatham Commonpark · 45 min
  4. St John the Evangelistchurch · 30 min
  5. Addington Hillshill · 45 min
  6. Roundshaw Downspark · 45 min
  7. Back in Croydon
Today’s loopCroydonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Croydon?

Croydon Mosque & Islamic Centre (mosque, about 1 km), Wandle Park (park, about 2 km), Museum of Croydon (museum, about 2 km), Queen's Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Addiscombe Railway Park (park, about 2 km), St Andrew (church, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Croydon?

286 places on Spotwander: 87 parks, 75 churches, 35 museums, 31 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Croydon?

Wandle Park, about 2 km by road; Queen's Gardens (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Croydon?

St Andrew, about 2 km by road; Holy Innocents (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Croydon?

Start in Croydon, visit Mitcham Common, then Streatham Common, then St John the Evangelist, then Addington Hills, then Roundshaw Downs, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.