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25 things to do in Croydon, London

Croydon sits in south London, covering neighbourhoods like Purley, South Croydon, Thornton Heath. We track 25 places worth visiting here The mix leans towards games, outdoor, food & drinks. It works well for couples, families, work teams, whether you're planning an after-work drink, a weekend day out or a group social.

Activities

25 venues

Most popular

Games

Best for

couples, families, work teams

Typical budget

££

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Top picks in Croydon

Purley Karaoke Booths — Nightlife in Purley, London
🔥 Hyped🎤 Nightlife
£22/head

Purley Karaoke Booths

Purley · Karaoke Rooms

4.3·Google

Private karaoke booths in Purley with table service, the fastest way to break the ice.

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4–20·37m travelCroydon
Purley Summer Terrace — Seasonal in Purley, London
☀️ Seasonal
£20/head

Purley Summer Terrace

Purley · Summer Terrace

4.5·Google

Sun-trap terrace in Purley with frozen cocktails, big tables and a summer-only barbecue.

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4–40·36m travelCroydon
Purley Escape Rooms — Games in Purley, London
🔐 Games
£32/head

Purley Escape Rooms

Purley · Escape Room

4.7·Google

Sixty-minute themed rooms in Purley, splitable into teams for a proper head-to-head.

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3–18·33m travelCroydon
Boxpark Croydon Street Food — Food & Drinks in Croydon, London
🍜 Food & Drinks
£22/head

Boxpark Croydon Street Food

Croydon · Restaurant

4.5·Google

Shipping-container street-food market with 40+ vendors and a sports bar.

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4–40·35m travelCroydon
BoxPark Croydon Social — Food & Drinks in Croydon, London
🍔 Food & Drinks
£22/head

BoxPark Croydon Social

Croydon · Restaurant

4.5·Google

Shipping-container food hall with 35+ kitchens, sports screens and DJs.

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6–40·40m travelCroydon
Purley Late Bar — Nightlife in Purley, London
🍸 Nightlife
£21/head

Purley Late Bar

Purley · Late Bar

4.7·Google

Purley's go-to late licence, proper cocktails, low lighting and DJs from ten.

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4–30·34m travelCroydon
Purley Afternoon Tea — Luxury in Purley, London
🫖 Luxury
£55/head

Purley Afternoon Tea

Purley · Afternoon Tea

4.6·Google

Proper stands, scones and free-flowing tea in a grand Purley room, book a window table.

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2–20·33m travelCroydon
Purley Chef's Table — Luxury in Purley, London
🥂 Luxury
£87/head

Purley Chef's Table

Purley · Chef's Table

4.9·Google

Multi-course tasting menu cooked in front of you at a standout Purley kitchen counter.

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2–14·35m travelCroydon

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About Croydon

Popular areas

Purley, South Croydon, Thornton Heath

Postcodes

CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, CR9, SE25

Region

South London

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