United KingdomCroydon is a large town in South London, England, 9.3 miles (15 km) south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London; it is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping area. The entire town had a population of 192,064 as of 2011, whilst the wider borough had a population of 384,837. Historically an ancient parish in the Wallington Hundred of Surrey, at the time of the Norman Conquest of England, Croydon had a church, a mill, and around 365 inhabitants, as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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Climate in Croydon
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Croydon
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Croydon; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripLewisham
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12 km≈ 15 min
Day tripGreenwich
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14 km≈ 15 min
Day tripWestminster
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14 km≈ 15 min
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London
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15 km≈ 15 min
Day tripEaling
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21 km≈ 25 min
Day tripIlford
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24 km≈ 30 min
Day tripWembley
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24 km≈ 30 min
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Harrow
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28 km≈ 30 min
From Croydon you can reach Lewisham (12 km), Greenwich (14 km), Westminster (14 km), London (15 km) and Ealing (21 km) in about 15 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Croydon
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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