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Opening Times First Sunday of the month throughout the year 11.00- 16.00 with last entry at 15.30 Free admission. Donations for running costs are gratefully received Guided tours are available on the day free of charge. Additional special Open Days are held at various times throughout the year. See website for details. Group visits can be arranged outside these times at a small cost. The Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is a volunteer led community venture. Designed by haleysharpe.com and opened in 2000, it was the winner of a British Tourism Award. Exhibition space includes displays located in the world’s oldest Air Traffic Control Tower in Airport House. Features include interactive display, exhibits and visual images charting the history of Croydon Airport from World War I airfield, London’s international airport, Battle of Britain airfield and closure in 1959. Refreshments are available at the restaurant. Accessible toilets Wheelchair access is available to the lower floor of the Visitor Centre. At present, wheelchair access is unavailable to the upper floor. How to find us Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is located in Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Bus routes refer to Airport House under its former name of Croydon Airport. Waddon is the nearest rail station and a 10 minute walk. 289 bus routes from the station to Croydon Airport. Purley is 10 minutes by 289 bus. By train, East Croydon is 20 minutes from central London and then 15mins by the 119 bus. Bus routes that serve Croydon Airport are the 289 and 119. Buses stop outside Airport House/ Croydon Airport or across the road at The Colonnades. By Car, parking is free during Open Days A free downloadable Teachers' Pack is available as a teaching and learning resource. The Teachers' Pack focuses on Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum and is useful reference for other Key Stage groups. As resources allow, school visits can be accommodated for limited numbers. It should be noted that the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is located in Airport House Business Centre. As a very active business hub we do have to consider our neighbours and monitor noise levels. As resources allow, we can visit your school to give talks on the history of Croydon Airport. |
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Airport House Purley Way Croydon CR0 0XZ 0777 968 1035 Email us: info@croydonairportsociety.org.uk |
