South Croydon Area Guide

Experience the glory days of air travel when Croydon was London's principal international airport. Take a guided tour of the Grade 2 listed airport terminal and visit the control tower and museum rooms. Find out about the pioneers of flight who flew from Croydon, including Amy Johnson and her record-breaking flight to Australia. Guided tours take one hour plus an additional 30 mins to explore the Museum and Control Tower. Interactive displays, a children's quiz, a merchandise stall and a cafe are all available. Free parking is available onsite directly under the aeroplane outside the terminal building. Voluntary donation of 8 per adult over 16 years requested on entry. Seewww.historiccroydonairport.org.uk [//www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk] for more information. Please only book if you fully intend to attend as spaces are strictly limited. Please arrive promptly at ticket time. If your plans change, email us at info@historiccroydonairport.org.uk

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Folk legend and former Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley is back with his eagerly anticipated solo tour, Winter Into Spring. Following the phenomenal success of this Autumn's Winter Yards album and tour, this brand-new show will take Steve back to intimate, out-of-the-way venues, where he honed his craft. The Winter Into Spring tour features songs from the critically acclaimed Winter Yards album, described as a deeply atmospheric journey (Spiral Earth) and a must-have for anyone seeking unforgettable music (Here Comes the Song). Alongside these new favourites, Knightley will revisit and reimagine some of his most iconic songs in a completely fresh performance. Dont miss your chance to experience one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. Known for his powerful narratives and captivating stage presence (Rock and Reel), Steve promises an unforgettable evening of music and stories. Book nowtickets are limited!

The Band says:- We had a fantastic year in 2024 - we were very honoured to play at the wonderful Broadstairs Folk Week in August, and also at the amazing community festival BunkFest in Wallingford. Exciting plans are coming together for 2025 - watch this space! What can you expect from a live gig We've got songs of revenge and illicit love, cheery little gospel songs about dying, and lots of accompanying laughter and banter - come and hear Sarah trash-talk each of us while Doug adjusts his guitar into ever more elaborate tunings before we set off into some melting harmonies, fiery fiddle melodies and blistering guitar licks! We cover everything from bluegrass and country to murder ballads, old jazz standards and gospel, plus the odd bluesy original thrown in for good measure. And we're keen on mixing it up with our own take on old favourites like Britney's Toxic and the Dead South's gorgeous minor version of You Are My Sunshine. In 2023 we played at the Croydon Folk and Blues Festival and Kew Village Market as well as in pubs around south-west London, including our Brentford residency at the Northumberland arms, and had a glowing review from the wonderful Doug Welch on Radio Kent Upload. Our origin story One cold January night in 2019, singer and guitarist Sarah Weir strapped her guitar to her back and set out in search of music and song. At the Old Packhorse in Chiswick, she stumbled across fiddle player Cath Nelson, and the pair bonded over shared tales of love lost - and a passion for Emmylou and Michelle Shocked. Together we became Calico Thieves, joined in 2021 by guitar genius Dr Doug Field and in 2022 by bass player extraordinaire Mark Waterfield. Now were on a mission to dress up in our finest stage gear, play and sing our hearts out - and spread the joy of American roots, country, gospel and blues!

Formed in 1968 and still going strong, Hunter Muskett are: Terry Hiscock - acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitar, piano, vocals Doug Morter - acoustic and electric guitars, vocals Rog Trevitt - bass guitar, mandolin, vocals Following the official re-release of Everytime You Move' in 2010[15] Hunter Muskett reformed for a reunion performance. The band now tours again and in 2013 released a CD of new material, 'That Was Then This Is Now', produced by John Ellis and Bill Leader. Two further CDs have followed: 'Unafraid and Sober', featuring contributions from Jacqui McShee and George Fenton, released in 2016 and 'Roll On', including the last known[16] recorded work by US guitarist Jerry Donahue, in 2024.

Cro Cro Land returns in 2025 for another fierce celebration of alternative music. 40 bands over 2 days in South London. Line-up includes: Billy Nomates, Big Joanie, Goat Girl, Benefits, Scrounge, Loose Articles, Grandma's House, Bugeye, Native James, Currls, Dakka Skanks, Berries, Hot Wife, The Priscillas, Miniseries, A Void, Lilith Ai, I, Doris, Shallow Honey, Lucky Number You, Mythora, The Outers, Jemma Freeman & The Cosmic Something, Phwoar, Yuke and Keeley and many more to be announced soon... Cro Cro Land isn't just a music festival, it's a gathering where bands mix with fans and you'll see big names playing in intimate spaces, plus the UK's most talked about new artists. With its eclectic lineup that spans from gritty punk-rock and shoegaze to dreamy indie-pop, Cro Cro Land creates an immersive experience where creativity and diversity take center stage. Past artists include: Mattiel, The Subways, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, She Drew The Gun, Blood Red Shoes, Nova Twins, The Lovely Eggs, Bugeye, Berries, Whitelands, LIINES, ARXX and more. We have a range of ticket prices including VIP which gives you access to all areas, food and drink both days, on stage official photo, collectors lanyard and attend sound checks for the bands.