The much-loved South London beach experience will offer an adult-only club once a week
A beach experience like no other is returning to South London this summer, bringing all the fun of the seaside with the distinct sass of the saaaf side of the capital.
Costa Del Croydon has become a much-loved fixture of the capital, adorning the Level 3A rooftop of the multi-storey car park at the Centrale and Whitgift Shopping Centre. This year’s Costa Del Croydon opens on Friday, August 7, and will remain open until the end of the month.
Costa del Croydon offers free entry with two sessions each day, and although walk-ins are available, families may choose to book tickets in advance to avoid queues when it gets busy. Pre-bookings may be made on the shopping centre’s website from July 31.
The urban oasis debuted in 2024 and has become a hit with families after a day out shopping, as children enjoy playing in bucketfuls of sand and building sandcastles while parents sip well-earned refreshments.
As ever, families can enjoy creative workshops for children and indulge in food stalls and sweet treat stands, just like a seaside pier. There will be giant chess and fairground rides, plus a chill-out zone for children needing to unwind, as well as shaded areas.
This year offers something special for grown-ups with an adults-only beach bar every Thursday from August 13 to August 27, from 5pm to 8pm, for after-work socialising, music and creativity against the backdrop of the Croydon skyline.
Entertainment at the adults-only beach bar will vary week by week, with drag-hosted lip sync battles, garage DJ nights, champagne-sipping paint workshops and musical bingo.
Costa Del Croydon runs from Friday, August 7, until Monday, August 31.
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