Croydon Neighbourhood Wanderings: East Croydon

From characterful parks and vibrant markets to cultural landmarks, Croydon is full of hidden gems and fascinating stories.

Discover them on these interactive walking tours – and share your own memories along the way, guided by Saira Niazi.

Each tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes visits to a range of local spaces.

Explore Croydon’s vibrant food scene on this culinary walking tour of South End. Starting at The Ludoquist – Board Game Café Bar, we’ll head into one of South London’s densest clusters of restaurants, where dozens of independent eateries line just a few hundred metres. As we walk, the story of global Croydon unfolds through its food. We’ll pass Italian, Persian, Nigerian, Sri Lankan, and South African restaurants – all within minutes of each other. This rich diversity reflects the waves of migration and reinvention that have shaped the area over decades.

Saira Niazi is a south London based writer, renegade guide and founder of the Living London project. She connects up hidden gems and brings them to life through storytelling and anecdotes of people and places. She also leads workshops on tour creation, enabling communities to share the stories that matter to them. She has been leading walks for more than 10 years, and has worked in co-production with groups across London and beyond.

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