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Things to do in Croydon

There are 42 things to do recorded in and around Croydon, with options spanning playgrounds, swimming pools and amusement arcades. Part of Greater London in London, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 30 are free to visit, 10 are indoor options for a wet day, 32 are outdoors and 42 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are South Norwood Leisure Centre, NSC 50m pool, Swimtime Swimming Lessons, Paddling Pool and Streatham Common Paddling Pool — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Bromley, Greenwich, London and Stratford are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Croydon

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including South Norwood Recreation Ground and Kidspace Adventures.
    30 places
  2. 02
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including South Norwood Leisure Centre and NSC 50m pool.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including The Heart of Gaming and Flip Out London.
    3 places
  4. 04
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Dragon Quest and Jurassic Golf.
    2 places
  5. 05
    Trampoline Parks
    Open-jump, dodgeball and fitness sessions — including Oxygen Freejumping.
    1 place
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including tenpin.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Croydon?

This guide maps 42 places to visit in and around Croydon. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Croydon?

Recognisable names near Croydon include South Norwood Leisure Centre, NSC 50m pool, Swimtime Swimming Lessons and Paddling Pool. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Croydon?

30 of the places listed for Croydon are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Croydon on a rainy day?

10 indoor options are recorded near Croydon — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Croydon kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.