The Whitgift Shopping Centre

In the heart of Croydon, Centrale & Whitgift houses many well-known high street brands including House of Fraser, Zara, M&S, JD Sports, H&M and the latest addition – Next Outlet. It is also home to a range of small independent local businesses and prides itself on showcasing what Croydon truly stands for – the borough of culture. Both centres also play host to a range of events, activations and immersive pop-ups throughout the year. From the ‘Croydon Music City’ themed Art trail to Elf and Mrs Claus workshops as well as collaborations with the local Brit School, there’s always something different taking place in Centrale & Whitgift. The London commuter suburb of Croydon has unrivalled connectivity thanks to its high-speed rail links with Central London and Gatwick International Airport, as well as the capital’s only tram network which transports over 29 million people each year. The suburb is one of the largest commercial Greater London districts outside of Central London and has become a creative hotspot for digital start-ups, cultural events, art, music and foodie heaven. With its close proximity to central London, it has seen a significant increase in city professionals moving to this suburban haven as well as a rise in students owing to the new halls of residence for Southbank University due to open in September 2021. Great changes are underway in Croydon as the borough revitalises itself to meet the needs of a growing population and cements its place as a hub of living, retailing, culture and business in South London.