Iconic Buildings of Croydon
Explore Croydon’s skyline through its most recognisable landmarks — where history meets modern regeneration.
1. Croydon Smile Hub
A Legacy Gift from the Broad Green Big Local project. A place to Meet, Build, Belong.
Did you know? The Smile Hub represents community-led regeneration in Croydon.
2. Fairfield Halls
Arts, entertainment and conference centre opened in 1962.
Did you know? It has hosted BBC recordings and world-class performances.
3. Croydon Minster
The historic parish church known as St John the Baptist.
Did you know? It dates back over 1,000 years.
4. The Island (NLA Tower)
A modern residential skyscraper in Croydon.
Did you know? It was once a major office tower before conversion.
5. Croydon Clocktower
Historic Town Hall building opened in 1896.
Did you know? Opened by the future King Edward VII.
6. No.1 Croydon
The famous “50p Building”.
Did you know? Its shape resembles stacked coins.
7. Ten Degrees
World’s tallest modular residential building.
Did you know? Built using off-site modular construction.
8. Leon House
1960s Brutalist office block.
Did you know? A key example of post-war architecture.
9. Saffron Square
Modern tower with distinctive purple cladding.
Did you know? One of Croydon’s most recognisable modern buildings.
10. Nestlé Tower
Former UK headquarters of Nestlé.
Did you know? Now part of a major regeneration scheme.
11. IKEA Croydon
The twin towers with IKEA signage.
Did you know? A landmark visible across the borough.
12. Croydon Flyover
Major transport structure opened in 1969.
Did you know? Originally part of a larger ring road plan.