Palaces · London
Croydon Palace
In or near Whyteleafe.
Croydon Palace — historical residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Croydon · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Croydon Palace, the nearest railway station is West Croydon, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CR0 1AZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Croydon Palace is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Part of Old Palace of John Whitgift School. Wikidata describes it as: "historical residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury". Coordinates: 51.3723°, -0.1056°.
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Heritage listing
Croydon Palace, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Croydon, now part of south London, was the summer residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for over 500 years. Regular visitors included Henry III and Queen Elizabeth I. Now known as Old Palace, the surviving buildings were occupied from 1889 to 2025 by Old Palace School, an independent girls' school. The Palace has been a Grade I listed building since 1951.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Croydon Palace is a historic venue that has recently closed its doors as Exciting Escapes. It was known for offering immersive escape room experiences, but now visitors can redeem their vouchers at clueQuest in London, which continues to provide various adventure games.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Croydon Palace, in the Old Town neighbourhood of Croydon, now part of south London, was the summer residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for over 500 years. Regular visitors included Henry III and Queen Elizabeth I. Now known as Old Palace, the surviving buildings were occupied from 1889 to 2025 by Old Palace School, an independent girls' school. The Palace has been a Grade I listed building since 1951.
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Background
History
]] The Manor of Croydon was connected with the Archbishop of Canterbury from at least the late Saxon period, and records of buildings date back to before 960. The location of the original manor house is unknown. A larger palace was required to accommodate the retinues of the archbishop and his guests, and as a staging post between Canterbury and Lambeth Palace. The palace as it now exists is a group of largely 15th- and 16th-century buildings, "an aggregate of buildings of different castes and ages", as Archbishop Herring found it in 1754. Only the parts used by the archbishops remain: the servants' quarters, which made up the remaining three and a half sides of an irregular quadrangle,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3723, -0.1056
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Nearest railway station
- West Croydon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- excitingescapes.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3657356 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croydon Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Palace School (Croydon Palace).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croydon Palace?
- Croydon Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 1AZ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Croydon Palace?
- Croydon Palace — historical residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- How do I get to Croydon Palace?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 1AZ.
- Is Croydon Palace a listed building?
- Croydon Palace is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Croydon Palace charge admission?
- Croydon Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Croydon Palace?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 1AZ.