Croydon has been historically associated with
Surrey but is now officially part of London. It's one of the premier shopping
destinations in the south, with the impressive Whitgift Centre, Centrale and the
last remaining Allders. It's also an excellent place to do business with many
large companies choosing to locate their Head Office there. Trains regularly run
into central London and the area is also served by London's only tram system.
The Fairfield Halls is the town's largest theatre, and nightlife is available in
abundance. Such is the scale of Croydon as a town in terms of shopping, leisure
and business, it's no surprise many people wish to see it acquire City status in
its own right. If you are visiting Croydon, consider the serviced apartments
below...