Costa Del Croydon: A free Seaside Escape in the Heart of the City
Experience the Beach without Leaving Croydon!
1st – 28th August | Level 3 of Centrale’s Multi-storey Car Park
Get ready to feel the sand between your toes without leaving the city! From 1st to 28th August, Costa Del Croydon will transform the top floor of Centrale’s multi-storey car park into an urban beach paradise, offering a unique blend of seaside fun and city vibes right in the heart of Croydon.
Get your heart pumping with some beach-based activities. Could you be crowned limbo royalty? Will you make it across the finish line first? Come and find out!
Event Highlights
- Dates: 1st – 28th August
- Open 7 Days a Week
- Session Times: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM & 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Level 3 of Centrale’s multi-storey car park
Attractions
Families can look forward to a variety of activities that guarantee fun for all ages:
- Giant Sandpit: Perfect for kids to play and build sandcastles.
- Cozy Beach Hut Seats: Relax and enjoy the seaside atmosphere.
- *Trampolines: Exciting and safe fun for all ages.
- Water Splash Zone: Cool off in the summer heat.
- Competitive Games: Bingo on the beach, *hook-a-duck, *mini Go Karts, and table tennis.
- Family activities: Dance workshops, Arts & Crafts & Storytelling
*Fees apply for Bungee Trampolines, Go Karts and Hook-a-duck
Food and Refreshments
Enjoy a variety of delicious street food and refreshing drinks:
- Classic Pier-Side Treats: Ice creams, candyfloss, and doughnuts.
- 100% Halal Indian Cuisine: From Indi-go
- Thirst Trap Mobile Bar: Serving refreshing cocktails and draught
- Burger & Fries
There are also a variety of food places inside Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres including Cafe Giardino, Cafe Nero, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Aunty Anne’s, English & Continental, Tashi Sushi, M&S Cafe, M&S Food, Boots, Chopstix & McDonalds
Rain or Shine
In case of rain, family activities will move to a pop-up space in The Whitgift, ensuring the fun continues no matter the weather.
Event Programme
When you arrive at the beach don’t forget to scan the QR code at the entrance to download the event programme which gives you discounts from stores in the centre as well as the free activity schedules and price lists for traders at the beach.
Pre-book tickets
The beach is free to attend with walk-in space and pre-booked tickets available. Secure your spot to enjoy this unique seaside experience in the city.
Tickets can be pre-booked on a weekly basis and are available here.
If pre-book tickets are sold out online, don’t worry, there are plenty of walk-in spaces on each session everyday.
Free Activities
Quiet Sessions
Introducing quiet sessions, for those with autism, dementia or other additional sensory needs, you might like to visit Costa Del Croydon at the following times when the music will be lowered and capacity will be reduced.
Tuesday 27th August – CVA presents: Community Day (11:30am & 15:30 session)
