Local News
Swiftmania Hits the Whitgift: How Pop Culture is Spotlighting Croydon’s Regeneration
It is not often that a global superstar turns a local shopping centre into a pilgrimage site overnight. Yet, this…
Elevating the High Street: Grumpy Goose Café Expands to East Croydon
East Croydon’s culinary scene is about to get a major upgrade with the arrival of the Grumpy Goose Café. Announced…
Redefining the Wait: Croydon Selected to Pilot London’s Next-Generation Bus Shelters
The humble bus shelter is perhaps the most overlooked piece of infrastructure in our city. It is a functional necessity…
Events
Sunday Jazz at The Oval Tavern
The Oval Tavern is arguably the best pub in Croydon, and its Sunday Jazz sessions are legendary. Every Sunday lunchtime,…
Summer w/ Sika
As the summer draws to a close, Boxpark throws one last massive party. “Summer w/ Sika” is likely to be…
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!
If you have a toddler, this is the headline event of the summer. Peppa Pig returns to the stage with…
Crowdfunding
Turf Projects – Artist Support Fund
Turf is Croydon’s homegrown artists charity. As young creatives in 2013 we found a lack of opportunities and space in…
Croydon Community Energy (CCE)
Croydon Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, but despite the recommendation of community engagement (as part of the Croydon Climate…
Good Deed Feed
Harris & Bailey’s Mental Health Support
Tim Oldham, Hear Us Croydon CEO, pictured meeting staff on a visit to Harris and Bailey Croydon-based builders’ merchant Harris…
Jose Joseph’s Homeless Outreach
Jose Joseph, a trader at Surrey Street Market and chair of the Croydon Business Association, was honored with a Mayor’s…
Akram and the Palace for Life Foundation
Local teenager Akram has become a champion of community cohesion through his work as a football coach for the Palace…
Fact Files
Moving Croydon: The Tramlink Success
The Croydon Tramlink, launched in May 2000, marked the return of trams to London for the first time since 1952….
Natural Croydon: Rare Streams and Ancient Woods
Croydon possesses significant environmental assets, including the source of the River Wandle, an internationally rare chalk stream. While historically industrial…
Little Manhattan: The Architecture of Regeneration
In the mid-20th century, Croydon was reimagined as a futuristic office hub, earning the nickname “Little Manhattan” for its high-rise…
Reviews
Grumpy Goose: From Coulsdon Roots to East Croydon Buzz
Best for: Elevated comfort food and legendary cinnamon buns The “Grumpy Goose” has long been a Coulsdon favorite on Brighton…
Little Bay: An Explosion of Zany, Operatic Quirk
Best for: Modern European cuisine and a wild atmosphere For a truly memorable dinner, Little Bay in South Croydon is…
