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Places of InterestDespite its reputation as a business and retail centre Croydon has retained some traditional character with 4 scheduled ancient monuments, 6 Grade I listed buildings, 10 designated conservation areas and over 150 buildings listed as having special architectural or historic interest. A number of the buildings are open to the public.
Addington Palace (Gravel Hill, Addington) Former summer home to Archbishops of Canterbury Addington Palace is a Grade II Georgian mansion. For more information on the history of Addington Palace. Open Days 2008: Opening Times: Refreshments available. Tramstop: Gravel Hill (for Addington Palace) Bus: 466, 130 (not Sundays). For more information please contact Michael Benson 020 8662 5053 or visit the website www.addington-palace.co.uk Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon)Croydon Airport Visitor Centre takes a nostalgic look at the world's first purpose-built international airport during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Three galleries London's International Airport, Gateway to the World, and the restored radio room recapture the excitement and atmosphere of its halycon days. For more information on the history of Croydon Airport The Visitor Centre is open on the first Sunday of every month from 11am to 4 pm
 Visit the website: www.friendsofoldpalace.org Croydon Palace is the 1000 year old former residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury. Guided tour includes the 15th Century Great Hall, Tudor Long Gallery, Chapel, Norman Undercroft and the bedroom used by Queen Elizabeth 1st. Open Days 2008 - doors open 1.30pm, all tours commence at 1.45pm Wednesday 26th March to Saturday 29th March
Admission: Adults £7 Senior Citizens £6 Children Under 16 £3.00
Sadly, Old Palace is not suitable for wheelchairs. Each tour last 2 hours and includes a stop for tea and cake (included in admission charge). Booking is not necessary unless you are planning to come as a group of 6 or more (no upper limit) – in which case email in advance info@friendsofoldpalace.org Croydon Parish Church of St John the Baptist (Church Street, Croydon)Dating from the 15th century the Croydon Parish Church was nearly destroyed by fire in 1867. It was rebuilt by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1867. It is the burial place of six Archbishops of Canterbury with monuments to Archbishops Sheldon and John Whitgift. For more information on the history of Croydon Parish Church Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturdays 10am - 12noon. Visit the website: www.croydon-parish-church.org.uk
 Dating from about 1080 St Mary's is the burial place of five Archbishops and boasts some unusual memorials. Open: 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month May to September 2.30pm - 6pm Visit the website: www.addington.org.uk St Michael & All Angels with St James (Poplar Walk, Croydon)Built in 1871 the church is one of J L Pearson's finest. It is a grade 1 listed building. Open: Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm. Visit the website: www.croydonstmichael.org.uk Shirley Windmill (Postmill Close, Croydon)The present windmill was built in the mid 1850s to replace a post mill destroyed by fire. Abandoned in 1892 it was bought by Croydon Council in the early 1950s and is the only surviving windmill in Croydon. It was first opened to the public in 1995 with free tours provided by The Friends of Shirley Windmill. For more information on the history of Shirley Windmill or visit the website. Shirley Windmill is open the first Sunday of each month June to October 1pm - 5pm with the last tour starting at 4.30pm.
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