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croydon airport visitor centre

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Croydon Airport Visitor Centre- located in Airport House, Purley Way...

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jeffb55

The parking was free. We parked under the wing of an aeroplane that is directly outside the main doors of the building. We were met immediately by a member of staff and taken on a really fun and informative tour of the airport that lead up to the control tower. There was everything you would want from a museum for all the family. Lots of activities for all ages. Model aircraft, flight simulators, period clothing to try on, displays, a cafe etc etc. The heathland next to the museum (which used to be the runway) is also a great place to walk around and had radio controlled aeroplanes and helicopters flying over it. There was also a shop selling some great memorabilia. All the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and were a pleasure to meet and talk too. They were much more passionate than the average tour guide. The museum is only open on the first Sunday of every month but it would be nice to see it open a little more. I guess this is because it is run by volunteers and has no entry fee. The whole thing is free! They do ask for a suggested £3 donation. As my group entered and left we were all compelled to leave a little more than the suggested donation as we'd had such a great time. I will be back to visit as soon as I can.
685tonys

This historic venue was once the main international Airport in Great Britain and pioneered early air public transport navigation. It opened officially in 1928 and the rich and famous flew to European destinations. It closed in 1959 being overtaken by London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. The volunteers who make themselves available on the first Sunday of each month, are welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic ,one of Croydon's hidden treasures along with The Old Palace and Shirley Windmill. A very worthwhile peace to visit and open every month is a bonus thanks to an enthusiastic band of volunteers.
brianthelion

Only opens first Sunday of every month but this is a great insight into the first proper airport. Stange to imagine what was here considering what is left. Volunteers enthusiastically take you on an informative tour. Great to go somewhere not professionally organised and curated to within an inch of its life. Well done to all concerned, lovely visit and worth the £3 suggested donation if not more.
christinas25

This historic venue was once the main international Airport in Great Britain and pioneered early air public transport navigation. It opened officially in 1928 and the rich and famous flew to European destinations. It closed in 1959 being overtaken by London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. The volunteers who make themselves available on the first Sunday of each month, are welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and a visit is very worth while!
RachMcI

We were looking for something to do in Croydon with my in-laws and came across this place on google. We had a really knowledgeable guide and there is a good range of photos and memorabilia to see and some interactive games in the UK's first control tower! It's a shame this place is only open on the first Sunday of the month. Will definitively be taking friends and family to visit if they visit at the right time!

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