Living in Croydon affords the opportunity for a busy and fun social life. With so many facilities on your doorstep, from cafes and pubs to nightclubs and sports centres, you will have trouble choosing what to do first. In addition, as Croydon is situated so close to London, you can avail yourself of city life in the capital with museums, art galleries, monuments, cathedrals, parks, theatres, markets and great shopping.