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South Croydon works well as a base: 5 minutes from Shirley, 7km from Crystal Palace Circuit.
South Croydon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 55,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Shirley, about 4 km away.
South Croydon in south London is the area surrounding the valley south of central Croydon and running as far south as the former Red Deer public house on the Brighton Road. It is bounded by Waddon to the West and Selsdon and Sanderstead to the East. It is part of the South Croydon (CR2) post town and in the LondonRead more
Borough of Croydon.
The area was developed in the 19th century out of land lying in two ancient manors, Croham and Haling. The names of these can still be seen in the area today, and the locations of the manor houses can be found in the Croham Manor Road conservation area and in Whitgift School. Much of the land of South Croydon has been associated through the years with the Whitgift Foundation whose charitable work has benefited and influenced Croydon since its foundation in 1596.
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Within an hour or so of South Croydon: Crystal Palace Circuit (7 km), SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters) (14 km), Tate Britain (15 km), Westminster Abbey (15 km).
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
South Croydon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Shirley.
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Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
7 km · about 15 min drive
film location
The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.
15 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.
15 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
A motorcycle-focused coffee shop and workspace in London bringing together the riding and creative communities.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Tells the stories of people's experiences of modern conflict from World War I to the present day.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Home to pioneering scientific achievements including Stephenson's Rocket and the Apollo 10 command module.
16 km · about 20 min drive
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
April to October
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![A striking building on the road towards Purley, topped with a big red deer, obviously. Doesn't look great otherwise.
Address: 279 Brighton Road.
Owner: Mitchells and Butlers [Arena Pubs].
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Beer in the Evening
Dead Pubs (history)](https://prod-images.planyourroadtrips.com/img/city-images/south-croydon-gb-513622--942/0-Red_Deer__South_Croydon__CR2__2770907084_.jpg?w=1080&q=80&f=webp)
