Croydon Airport Visitor Centre Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ, UK

Welcome to the Croydon Airport Visitor Centre micro-museum. The Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is a volunteer led micro-museum which opened its doors in 2000.

Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is located in the world's oldest Air Traffic Control Tower at:-

Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ.

Opening Times

• First Sunday of the month throughout the year (with the exception of New Years Day)
• 11.00- 16.00 with last entry at 15.15
• 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.

We have limited availability to arrange Group visits outside these times. To avoid dissapointment, please aim to co-ordinate your Group visit with one of the public Open Days.

Information

The Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is a volunteer led micro museum. 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.

Facilities

• 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