[Football] Recommendations for a pre-match day-out in Croydon?

faoileán

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• Sep 27, 2021

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When I go to away matches I like to get there early and see the sights. Obviously I'm looking forward to seeing Palace's new mega stand, but can anyone recommend the other top attractions I should look forward to seeing in Croydon?

 

beorhthelm

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• Sep 27, 2021

• #2

the train north to London.

 

Baker lite

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Just passed through enemy territory, lashing down with rain.
Best advice for a day out in Croydon is don’t have one there, carry on to Central London, have a day on the slosh in some good old London boozers, jump on the rattler south about an hour and a half before KO.[emoji481][emoji481][emoji1303]

 

Creaky

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• Sep 27, 2021

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I can recommend Boxpark, (George St), for food.

Fabulous selection of street food from around the world.

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/croydon/

 

ConfusedGloryHunter

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It would appear you will not have enough hours to fit it all in: https://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/21-brilliant-things-croydon-before-1081624

Although the weather doesn't really suit most of them.

 

brightn'ove

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Creaky said:

I can recommend Boxpark, (George St), for food.

Fabulous selection of street food from around the world.

https://www.boxpark.co.uk/croydon/

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There is a Fatto a Mano in there as well if you fancy some home comforts

 

Superphil

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Is it PotG?

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• Sep 27, 2021

• #8

Local street art to be enjoyed

 

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• Sep 27, 2021

• #9

Horniman Museum and Gardens isn't too far away if you were looking for sensible suggestions!

 

sparkie

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You won't have much time left over if you go on a guided tour of that new stand.

 

Bry Nylon

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A few fans milling around outside already by the look of things:

 

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Croydon sewage works
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=croydon+sewage+works&sxsrf=AOaemvKOwX_6xpoVhKq8XInzlmeALd_3WA%3A1632690962634&source=hp&ei=EuNQYcuhJI-RlwSfoLHoDg&oq=Croydon+sewa&gs_lcp=ChFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBABGAAyBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBQghEKABMgUIIRCgATIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABOgcIIxDqAhAnOg0ILhDHARCjAhDqAhAnOgcILhDqAhAnOgQIIxAnOggILhCxAxCDAToOCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAEIAEELEDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToICC4QgAQQsQM6CwguEIAEEMcBENEDOgsILhCABBCxAxCDAToICAAQsQMQgwE6BQgAEIAEOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoOCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQrwE6CwguEIAEELEDEJMCOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToRCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQrwEQkwI6BQguEIAEOg4ILhCABBDHARCvARCTAjoICAAQgAQQyQNQ1hVY7GlgknVoAXAAeAGAAXmIAegHkgEDOC4zmAEAoAEBsAEP&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#lkt=LocalPoiReviews&trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:16577553415238866675,rc_q:Beddington%2520Water%2520Treatment%2520Works,ru_q:Beddington%2520Water%2520Treatment%2520Works,trex_idtAGRc

Got good reviews too

 

faoileán

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Wow thanks for the tips so far; I didn't know Croydon was such a cultural hot-spot. I've heard The Whitgift Centre is also lovely...

 

Nobby Cybergoat

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My recommendation for having a pre match day out in Croydon?

Don't have a pre match day out in Croydon

Think SAS. Get in. Get out

 

peterward

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Bry Nylon said:

A few fans milling around outside already by the look of things:

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Gotta admire Steve Parrish.... The blonde illusionist has been selling them the same bullshit and hot air for years and they still keep believing.

From brand new stadium, to brand new stands.... what next? brand new block.

At least it gives the cpfc design department a days work once every few years.

Do they save the copy paste fans for the next "all new" selhurst design

 

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The views from the flyover are wonderful.

 

Psychobilly freakout

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Usually for the rest of the country November the 5th is Bonfire night, however in Croydon, it can occur randomly, such a wonderful sight to see Croydon up in flames, the locals really put on a show...

Tonight could be your lucky night....

 

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Happy Exile

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Bry Nylon said:

A few fans milling around outside already by the look of things:

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Good to see they didn't spend too much of the ringfenced money on the graphic design. The guy with the no 42 shirt and his girlfriend appear at least twice, as do the blokes in the 11 and 18 shirts. I hope the "ultras" wrote one of their snotty entitled letters during breaktime too after seeing they weren't shown in the image.

 

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Psychobilly freakout said:

Usually for the rest of the country November the 5th is Bonfire night, however in Croydon, it can occur randomly, such a wonderful sight to see Croydon up in flames, the locals really put on a show...

Tonight could be your lucky night....

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Even better at sea.

 

ConfusedGloryHunter

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Psychobilly freakout said:

Usually for the rest of the country November the 5th is Bonfire night, however in Croydon, it can occur randomly, such a wonderful sight to see Croydon up in flames, the locals really put on a show...

Tonight could be your lucky night....

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I have a theory that the recent petrol panic buying is entirely due to the Croydon locals preparing their response should they lose tonight.