Addington

Settlement in Surrey

England

Addington

View From Shirley Hills Looking in the direction of Croydon.

The evolution of the tallest building in Croydon.

1964-1970. St. George&#039;s House (extreme left). 25 storeys.
1970-2008. NLA Tower (interesting shape, to the right of centre).
2008-2016. Altitude 25 (second from left).
2016-2019. Saffron Square (colourful block to the right).
2019-2022. 101 George Street (black block to the left of centre).
2022 onwards. College Road. 50 storeys. — View From Shirley Hills Credit: Peter Trimming

Addington is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 12 miles south-east of the bustling city of London, Addington offers residents a peaceful and rural setting while still being within close proximity to major urban centers.

The village is characterized by its picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills, expansive fields, and charming countryside views. It is nestled in the borough of Croydon and is bordered by other well-known areas such as Selsdon, Shirley, and West Wickham.

Addington is known for its rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village is home to several historic landmarks, including the Grade I listed Addington Palace. This stunning Georgian mansion was once the residence of six Archbishops of Canterbury and is now a popular venue for weddings, events, and conferences.

In addition to its historical significance, Addington offers a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, a local pub, a village hall, and a cricket club. It also benefits from excellent transport links, with nearby tram and bus services providing easy access to Croydon and the wider region.

Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful Addington Hills, a local nature reserve that is part of the wider Green Belt. This tranquil space offers walking trails, woodlands, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Addington, Surrey is a charming village that combines rural charm with convenient access to urban amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and scenic setting.

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Addington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.35985/-0.033665 or Grid Reference TQ3764. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View From Shirley Hills Looking in the direction of Croydon.

The evolution of the tallest building in Croydon.

1964-1970. St. George&#039;s House (extreme left). 25 storeys.
1970-2008. NLA Tower (interesting shape, to the right of centre).
2008-2016. Altitude 25 (second from left).
2016-2019. Saffron Square (colourful block to the right).
2019-2022. 101 George Street (black block to the left of centre).
2022 onwards. College Road. 50 storeys.

View From Shirley Hills

Looking in the direction of Croydon. The evolution of the tallest building in Croydon. 1964-1970. St. George's House (extreme left). 25 storeys. 1970-2008. NLA Tower (interesting shape, to the right of centre). 2008-2016. Altitude 25 (second from left). 2016-2019. Saffron Square (colourful block to the right). 2019-2022. 101 George Street (black block to the left of centre). 2022 onwards. College Road. 50 storeys.

View from Shirley Hills Tower blocks near East Croydon.

St George&#039;s House on the extreme left of picture (25 storeys) and College Road being currently the tallest block in Croydon (50 storeys).

View from Shirley Hills

Tower blocks near East Croydon. St George's House on the extreme left of picture (25 storeys) and College Road being currently the tallest block in Croydon (50 storeys).

View From Shirley Hills Looking in the direction of Croydon.

Most of the blocks, in the middle distance, are clustered around East Croydon. The more distant, and tallest, block (Saffron Square) at 44 storeys, is close to West Croydon.

View From Shirley Hills

Looking in the direction of Croydon. Most of the blocks, in the middle distance, are clustered around East Croydon. The more distant, and tallest, block (Saffron Square) at 44 storeys, is close to West Croydon.

View From Shirley Hills Looking towards Crystal Palace and the two television transmitters, the BBC being on the right.

View From Shirley Hills

Looking towards Crystal Palace and the two television transmitters, the BBC being on the right.

View From Shirley Hills Looking towards Canary Wharf.

View From Shirley Hills

Looking towards Canary Wharf.

Tramlink West Croydon service having just departed from Coombe Lane.

Tramlink

West Croydon service having just departed from Coombe Lane.

Autumn Colour Acer in the garden at Heathfield.

Autumn Colour

Acer in the garden at Heathfield.

Autumn Colour Footpath bedside Coombe Lane.

Autumn Colour

Footpath bedside Coombe Lane.

Tramlink West Croydon service arriving at Coombe Lane.

Tramlink

West Croydon service arriving at Coombe Lane.

Tramlink New Addington service departing from Coombe Lane.

Tramlink

New Addington service departing from Coombe Lane.

Tramlink West Croydon service approaching the Gravel Hill stop, crossing the road of the same name.

Tramlink

West Croydon service approaching the Gravel Hill stop, crossing the road of the same name.

Tramlink West Croydon service at the Gravel Hill stop.

Tramlink

West Croydon service at the Gravel Hill stop.

Tramlink New Addington service arriving at the Gravel Hill stop.

Tramlink

New Addington service arriving at the Gravel Hill stop.

Tramlink Tram approaching the crossing at the top of Coombe Lane.

Tramlink

Tram approaching the crossing at the top of Coombe Lane.

Tramlink Tram on the Coombe Lane crossing.

Tramlink

Tram on the Coombe Lane crossing.

Tramlink Tram on the Coombe Lane crossing.

Tramlink

Tram on the Coombe Lane crossing.

View From Addington Hills Looking towards Canary Wharf.

View From Addington Hills

Looking towards Canary Wharf.

View From Addington Hills Looking towards the City of London.

View From Addington Hills

Looking towards the City of London.

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Addington is located at Grid Ref: TQ3764 (Lat: 51.35985, Lng: -0.033665)

Unitary Authority: Croydon

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Located within 500m of 51.35985,-0.033665

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Crossing: traffic_signals

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Addington Village

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Network: London Trams

Operator: Transport for London

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Wheelchair: yes

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Traffic Signals

Lat/Long: 51.3563676/-0.0339273

Addington

Alt Name: Addington Village

Is In: Croydon, London, UK

Place: village

Wikidata: Q1788898

Wikipedia: en:Addington, London

Lat/Long: 51.3586365/-0.0316347

Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: traffic_signals

Crossing Island: no

Crossing Ref: toucan

Lat/Long: 51.3557578/-0.0307555

Note Lcn: Towards West Wickham and Bromley

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Crossing

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Crossing: uncontrolled

Crossing Island: no

Note: Looks like a yellow zebra crossing, but is unenforceable

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Capacity: 24

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Bicycle: yes

Crossing: uncontrolled

Railway: tram_crossing

Lat/Long: 51.3562839/-0.0333325

Bus Stop

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: A

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Naptan Bearing: E

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Naptan Indicator: A

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Public Transport: platform

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Bus Stop

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Addington Village Interchange

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Naptan Street: ADDINGTON VILLAGE INTERCHANGE

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

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Source Ref: naptan

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Bus Stop

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: E

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Addington Village Interchange

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Public Transport: platform

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Bus Stop

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: E

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Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

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Traffic Signals

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Ref: CR0 451

Royal Cypher: GVIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169

Lat/Long: 51.3591715/-0.0311177

Turning Circle

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Railway: tram_crossing

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Railway: tram_level_crossing

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Bicycle: yes

Crossing: uncontrolled

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Lat/Long: 51.3562437/-0.0333349

Ref GB Tflcid: RWG292608

Traffic Calming: hump

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Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: E

Public Transport: stop_position

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Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: B

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Crossing

Bicycle: yes

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Give Way

Direction: forward

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Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

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Maxwidth: 2.13

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Maxwidth: 2.13

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Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: A

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 51.3563196/-0.0321101

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: C

Public Transport: stop_position

Lat/Long: 51.3565236/-0.0323734

Addington Village Interchange

Bus: yes

Local Ref: D

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Crossing

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Give Way

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Traffic Signals

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Crossing

Bicycle: yes

Crossing: unmarked

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Crossing

Bicycle: yes

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Addington Village

Naptan AtcoCode: 9400ZZCRADV1

Network: London Trams

Operator: Transport for London

Public Transport: stop_position

Railway: tram_stop

Tram: yes

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 51.3562243/-0.0328853

Crossing

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Turning Circle

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Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals Direction: forward

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Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals Direction: forward

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