Croydon Neighbourhood Wanderings: East Croydon

From characterful parks and vibrant markets to cultural landmarks, discover Croydon's fascinating stories led by Saira Niazi

From characterful parks and vibrant markets to cultural landmarks, Croydon is full of hidden gems and fascinating stories.

Discover them on these interactive walking tours – and share your own memories along the way, guided by Saira Niazi.

Each tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes visits to a range of local spaces.

East Croydon Wandering

Wednesday 29 April, 5pm – 7.30pm

Discover the neighbourhood’s hidden gems and stories. Starting at East Croydon station, we’ll walk towards Boxpark, where shipping containers echoing Croydon’s industrial past signal modern street food culture. From there we’ll head to Fairfield Halls, South London’s largest arts centre taking in the gardens before heading towards the Whitgift Centre, down Caithness Walk towards Oval Road – a historic residential street known for its unique symmetrical layout and landmark education and social sites. The walk will end at the Oval Pub.

Meeting point: East Croydon Station outside Costa Coffee (CR0 1LF)

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Stops: Boxpark, Fairfield Halls, Whitgift Centre, Oval Road ending at the Oval Tavern (CR0 6BG)

About Saira Niazi

Saira Niazi is a south London based writer, renegade guide and founder of the Living London project. She connects up hidden gems and brings them to life through storytelling and anecdotes of people and places. She also leads workshops on tour creation, enabling communities to share the stories that matter to them. She has been leading walks for more than 10 years, and has worked in co-production with groups across London and beyond.