Shirley
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.378 and -0.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 22' 39" and W -0° 2' 58"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:44 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Shirley

Shirley in Greater London (England) is located in United Kingdom a little south of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shirley is now 08:44 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Shirley, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London Biggin Hill Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint Margaret’s Church in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 4 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Croydon, Bromley, Catford, Camberwell and Poplar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

Address
1,6 mi
35 Morland AVENUE
CR0 6EA Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 21:00


Croham Park Bed & Breakfast

Address
1,8 mi
18 Croham Park Avenue
CR2 7HH South Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


De Vere Selsdon Estate

Address
2,7 mi
Addington Road
CR2 8YA Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Croydon Park

Address
1,8 mi
Altyre Road 7, Croydon
CR9 5AA London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton London Croydon

Address
3,2 mi
101 Waddon Way Purley Way
CR9 4HH Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Plus London Croydon Aparthotel

Address
2,9 mi
2 Dunheved Road South
CR7 6AD Thorton Heath
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hallmark Croydon

Address
2,1 mi
Purley Way 680
CR9 4LT Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE LONDON CRYSTAL PALACE

Address
2,3 mi
YEOMAN HOUSE 61-63 CROYDON ROAD
SE20 7TS LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Sapphire Hotel

Address
3,3 mi
45 Imperial Way
CR0 4RR Croydon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE LONDON BROMLEY

Address
3,4 mi
37 LONDON ROAD
BR1 1DG BROMLEY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Croydon Central (UK Parliament constituency)

Croydon Central is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. The current MP is Conservative Gavin Barwell, who won by 2,969 votes in May 2010.

Located at 51.369, -0.054 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in London, Politics of Croydon, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1974

Arena tram stop

Arena tram stop is a light rail stop in the Woodside area of South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London. The stop is located by the Croydon Sports Arena and serves the council estates of Longheath Gardens Estate and Tollgate Estate.

Located at 51.3916, -0.058324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tramlink stops in Croydon

Woodside tram stop

For other stations of the same name, see Woodside railway station. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:51.386987|-0.065566||||||| |primary |name= }} Woodside tram stop is a light rail stop situated between Woodside Green and Ashburton Park in the London Borough of Croydon in the southern suburbs of London. The stop is located on the site of the former Woodside railway station of the Woodside and South Croydon Railway; the old station buildings survive, though not used by Tramlink.

Located at 51.387, -0.065566 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tramlink stops in Croydon

Addington Hills

Addington Hills is a park in Upper Shirley, London, England. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. It was part of the old parish of Addington before the suburb of Shirley was developed in the 1930s. The site consists largely of woodland on a gravel bed, with London's largest area of heathland at its heart. It is a Site of Metropolitan Importance. It is a peaceful area with many pathways close to central Croydon.

Located at 51.363, -0.058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Croydon

Ashburton Playing Fields

Ashburton Playing Fields is a playing field located in Woodside, London. It is managed by the London Borough of Croydon. Monks Orchard, the playing fields run from Bywood Avenue in the north to Chaucer Green in the west and Woodville Avenue in the east, the houses in Stroud Green Way back onto the western boundary. Tramlink service for the park are Arena and Woodside - Route 1 and Route 2. It covers an area of 49.5 acres .

Located at 51.3844, -0.0546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks and open spaces in Croydon

Ashburton (ward)

Ashburton is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon, in London in the United Kingdom. The ward is wider than the Ashburton area, covering the main retail area of Addiscombe, the Stroud Green, Tollgate and Longheath Garden estates, and large parts of northern Shirley. The ward currently forms part of the Croydon Central constituency, which is one of the most marginal in the country, 75 votes separating the Conservatives and Labour.

Located at 51.385, -0.057 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wards of Croydon

Woodside (London) railway station

Woodside railway station was opened by July 1871 by the Mid-Kent Railway, to serve a nearby race course. A ramp facilitated the loading of racehorses. After the course closed in 1890, use of the station decreased. The former down bay platform fell into disuse in 1917 following closure of the line to Selsdon. The line to Selsdon was reopened upon electrification in 1935 with through services to London. By the early 1960s patronage of the station was in decline .

Located at 51.3874, -0.0647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Croydon, Railway stations opened in 1871, Railway stations closed in 1997

St. John's Church of England Primary School, Croydon

St. John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, South London. It takes a single form of entry (about 30 pupils) each year, from 'Reception' (ages 4–5) to 'Class 6' (ages 10–11). It is linked to the neighbouring St John's Church in Shirley. Its school crest includes the Shirley Poppy, developed by one of that church's vicars.

Located at 51.3722, -0.0508333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Croydon, Primary schools in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark

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