Forestdale

Forestdale is a residential neighbourhood of southeast London in the London Borough of Croydon. It is sometimes considered to be part of Addington, its ancient and ecclesiastical parish.

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Type: Suburb
Description: residential neighbourhood of southeast London in the London Borough of Croydon
Also known as: “Forestdale, London”

Places of Interest

Highlights include John Ruskin College and Addington Park.

John Ruskin College

College

John Ruskin College is a further education college in South Croydon offering full-time vocational courses and apprenticeships as well as part-time courses for adults.

Addington Park

Park

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Addington Park is a park situated in Addington in the London Borough of Croydon. The park covers an area of 24.5 acres.

Gravel Hill tram stop

Tram stop

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Gravel Hill tram stop is a light rail stop serving Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London. It is the main destination for tourists visiting the historic site of Addington Palace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Addington and Selsdon.

Addington

Village

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Addington is a village and area in south London, England, within the London Borough of Croydon. It is south of Spring Park, west of Coney Hall, north of New Addington and east of Forestdale and Selsdon, and is 11.1 miles south of Charing Cross and 4 miles south-east of the centre of Croydon.

Selsdon

Suburb

Selsdon is a village in South London, England, located in the London Borough of Croydon, in the ceremonial county of Greater London. Prior to 1965 it was in the historic county of Surrey.