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Stories Among the Trees: CANOPY Brings Croydon’s Gardens to Life
Croydon residents were invited to step into a world of trees and sound as CANOPY arrived at Queen’s Gardens during Croydon Harvest on 3 and 4 October 2026. The immersive

Werewolf Spotted in Croydon: Slack Magic Places Local Streets in the Spotlight
A werewolf on Croydon’s high street might usually raise a few concerns. In August, it drew cameras instead, as passers-by stopped to photograph an unusual visitor making its way through

Stories Among the Trees: CANOPY Brings Croydon’s Gardens to Life
Croydon residents were invited to step into a world of trees and sound as CANOPY arrived at Queen’s Gardens during Croydon Harvest on 3 and 4 October 2026. The immersive

Croydon Goes Giant: Tentacles, Sunflowers and More Take Over The Town
Croydon town centre was transformed into an open-air art gallery over the August bank holiday weekend, as seven giant inflatable sculptures appeared across the area. The free art trail, known

BOXPARK Croydon Marks Ten Years with Halloween Birthday Programme
BOXPARK Croydon marked its tenth anniversary on Saturday 31 October 2026 with a special Halloween celebration for families, football fans and music lovers to enjoy a day of entertainment. The

Next Chapter for Croydon: Major Plans for Whitgift Centre Transformation
A new park and a large public square could form part of an ambitious redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre. Early proposals from property developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) also include between 3,000

Excellence in Logistics: The Rise of ELB Partners on the National Stage
While much of the news often focuses on the town center, Croydon’s industrial sector is quietly setting national benchmarks for excellence. This was confirmed on February 12, 2026, when the

“Kindness is Key”: Princess of Wales Visits Croydon for Children’s Mental Health Week
The Princess of Wales made a high-profile visit to Croydon Thursday 12th February 2026, arriving at Castle Hill Academy in New Addington to mark the beginning of Children’s Mental Health

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 week, the Whitgift Centre has found itself at the centre
