About Croydon
Croydon has shopping, entertainment, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, heritage and parks and open spaces. The town is an ideal base for exploring London and South East England with excellent public transport and road links. By train from East Croydon, central London is just 20 minutes train ride away with Brighton under an hour.
You will find large 4 star hotels and travel accommodation, to family run bed and breakfasts and self-catering apartments to suit all budgets.
Dining out is easy with the choice of a wide variety of cuisine; American dining through to Turkish is on offer. South Croydon now consists of many choices for every taste.
Croydon is located between London and the South. Historically a part of Surrey, Croydon expanded during the middle ages as a market town and a centre for charcoal production, leather tanning, crocuses and brewing.
During the day visitors can visit the splendid Queen's Gardens, which is located in the grounds of the Old Croydon Central railway station by the Town Hall Victorian building.
Live entertainment can be found at the Fairfield Halls and the Warehouse Theatre to enjoy a play or a live show.
Croydon is a strong business centre, however, the area offers huge arears of green park space with easy access to the beauty of the North Downs and further south into the Surrey countryside.
Four swimming pools, numerous sports clubs and thirteen libraries complete the enjoyment of living in Croydon.
About London
To leave your home is to be surrounded with buildings, images, people, atmosphere and history.
There is so much to do in London and you just simply can’t do it all, and for most it would be near impossible, being a strapped for cash student and all.
Transport
A bike is the cheapest way to travel. You will need a strong bike lock, if possible use both a chain and a D-lock to insure no one runs off with your bike. Cycling is perhaps not such a great idea though, if you’re not very confident on a bike, as with London traffic, it can get very dangerous.
Public Transport
A MUST have is the student Oyster card, it saves you 30% on travel cards and bus passes, and can also be used as a normal Oyster card. Apply on line and your Oyster card can be with you in one week.
