Location Name - Airport House and Visitor Centre
Westmead Business Group
Airport House Purley Way
Croydon CR0 0XZ

Location ID: 10137588

Phone 1:020 8781 1234

Website:
http://www.airport-house.co.uk (Website)

 
Styles: Period 1920-1930

Categories:
COMMERCIAL - Office buildings general
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND INSTITUTES - General

Description:
Build in 1926, Croydon Airport housed the world's first international terminal, from the earliest days of air transport to its closure in 1959. The last aeroplane to fly from the airport is on display outside the building. Most of the building is divided into 150 office suites but the historic booking hall with a Tiger Moth suspended over it and reception area remains intact with memorabilia and planes inside and out. There are also two restaurants, a Visitor Centre Museum full of fascinating exhibits including a restored radio room and Amy Johnson's flight bag. Parking for over 300 cars. The recently renovated Aerodrome Hotel is located next door.

Jurisdictions::
Croydon

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