Nature & outdoors · Shirley
Addington Hills
A massive expanse of wild heathland and oak woodlands. Features a viewing platform offering spectacular panoramic views of the London skyline.
Croydon · for families
Things to do in Croydon
A hand-picked guide to real days out with the kids — free and budget-friendly first, sorted by weather, age and what's nearby.
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Nature & outdoors · Croydon
Coombe Wood
A peaceful woodland garden featuring giant trees, ornamental shrubberies, a pond, woodland walking paths, and a popular tea room.
Story time & libraries · Croydon
Croydon Central Library
A large central library featuring a dedicated children's department, homework support clubs, computer access, and weekly Baby Bounce rhyme times.
Parks & playgrounds · Croydon
Lloyd Park
A large park featuring an updated children's playground, disc golf course, outdoor gym, sports pitches, and a popular café.
Museums & culture · Croydon
Museum of Croydon
A local history museum inside Croydon Clocktower. Features interactive displays showing local heritage, art galleries, and holiday craft workshops.
Parks & playgrounds · Purley Way
Purley Way Playing Fields
Massive playing fields offering football pitches, an outdoor gym, children's play areas, and space for kite flying.
Sports & active · Purley Way
Purley Way Skate Park
A concrete skate park featuring ramps, pipes, and boxes for skateboard, BMX, and scooter riders.
Nature & outdoors · South Norwood
South Norwood Country Park
A 125-acre park featuring wetland habitats, wildflower meadows, self-guided nature trails, a children's play area, and a visitor centre.
Story time & libraries · Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath Library Story Time
Offers children's books, homework helper sessions, and weekly rhyme times for babies and toddlers in Thornton Heath.
Parks & playgrounds · Croydon
Wandle Park
Features a children's play area, water pump play, a concrete skate park, a bandstand, tennis courts, and paths along the restored River Wandle.
Sports & active · Croydon
Wandle Park Junior parkrun
A weekly, free 2km timed outdoor run for kids aged 4 to 14 years. A great way to get kids running in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
Sports & active · South Norwood
Croydon Sports Arena Sessions
Offers athletics training, youth sports groups, and holiday active camps on the running track.
Performing arts · Croydon
Fairfield Halls Children's Shows
A major arts centre hosting touring children's theatre shows, musical stage adaptations, youth music ensembles, and pantomimes.
Indoor & soft play · Croydon Town Centre
Flip Out Croydon
A massive indoor adventure trampoline park featuring a stunt zone, inflatable obstacle course, laser maze, ninja warrior runs, and mini-golf.
Indoor & soft play · Waddon
Kidspace Croydon
One of the UK's biggest indoor adventure play centres (30,000+ sq ft) with a multi-level wooden play frame, a giant soft-ball arena ("Thunderdome City") and go-karts, plus a separate area for under-5s. Suits ages roughly 0-12; over-13s aren't admitted to the play equipment.
Sports & active · Purley Way
Oxygen Activeplay Croydon
A large indoor trampoline park featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, giant airbag jumps, and dedicated toddler soft play sessions.
Arts & crafts · Croydon
The Ludoquist
A popular board game café featuring a massive library of over 1,400 games. A fun, interactive spot for family games or teenager groups.
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