St John the Baptist, Croydon Minster
St John the Baptist, Croydon Minster, Church Street, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1RN View on map
Large Minster Church with pews, seating c1000, severely damaged by fire in 1867, re-built and re-constructed by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1870. Fine stained glass by Clayton & Bell. Hill organ monuments to Archbishops Whitgift (died 1604) and Sheldon (died 1677). Also 16th century tomb chest of Hugh Warham.
Contact
- Grant Recipient: PCC of John the Baptist Croydon
- Contact for access: Mrs Denise Mead
- 020 8688 8104
- croydonparishchurch@btconnect.com
- http://www.croydonminster.org
Opening Arrangements
Monday - Friday (excluding Thursdays) 10am - 4pm, and Saturday 10am - 1pm.
- Open on Heritage Open Day
Directions
Situated at the South end of Church Street. Take A236, Old Town, becoming Roman Way northwards. Follow the signs to Croydon Minster, (one way system) Rail: East Croydon (15 minutes walk), West Croydon (10 minutes walk). Bus: Tram from East Croydon to Chur
Parking Spaces
0
Multi-storey car park in Wandle Road, Croydon CR0 1DB, Charles Street and Pump Rail
Disabled Access
- Wheelchair access: Partial
- Disabled Toilets: Yes
- Assistance dogs: Yes
WC
Yes