Croydon Airport Visitor Centre - (Near Croydon, london)

5 /5 Becky T: This local gem has great volunteers and interesting history (such As being the world’s first control tower and carrying almost half of the UK’s air passengers in 1935). The tour, photos, and signage do give an interesting view as to what it was like in the 1920s and 1930. The tour mentioned being 45 minutes but ours was just over an hour then another 30 minutes in the few museum rooms. It really was fantastic and informative including the few minute video showing a recreation of what it would’ve looked like inside and out during its heyday. Prebooking a time slot on their once monthly open day is needed though you’ll pay on arrival. They have a small cafe onsite, free parking, and clean toilets. The ground and 1st floors are accessible, the control tower one room museum is only via stairs.

5 /5 Dream: We booked the guided tour and found the site very interesting. Lots of history and stories. It was the first purpose built integrated airport in the would! The air traffic control was born here. Worth visiting the control tower which has the micro museum inside as well. Highly recommend!

4 /5 JLP: Attended the February open day. Youre taken round by a guide. Allow around 1.5 h. Interesting for anyone into historical aviation or architecture. Control tower is the main attraction. There is a stand as you go in selling books about the airport. Seems to be popular so book up in good time, theres a link on their website. Also a short walk away is a war memorial to those who were connected to the airfield, and a few steps away from this is the remainder of a bit of airfield tarmac.

5 /5 Mathew Burns: Had a truly amazing time at the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre! It only opens on one Sunday per month so Im glad we went to see it! It was very popular. Tour groups are run regularly (every 30 minutes if not more often). The tour guide was very knowledgeable and very informative. These guides are volunteers. There was alot to see and interact with throughout. This fantastic experience was free. There is a recommended donation amount of £5 per person which is worth every penny. Im more than happy to give money to a great cause like this. I hope to see this fantastic asset stay for a very long time!