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Is Forestdale made for you? Our guide of the area

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Forestdale is a residential neighbourhood of southeast London in the London Borough of Croydon. It is sometimes considered to be part of Addington, its ancient and ecclesiastical parish. It is located south of Upper Shirley, east of Selsdon, south-west of Addington’s historic centre, north-west of New Addington and north of Farleigh and is east of West Wickham. “

In Forestdale, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Forestdale? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Forestdale to help you decide to move in there.

Gyms in Forestdale

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Forestdale could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Pubs

As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Forestdale – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Forestdale.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Claret & Ale5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road
Addiscombe
CR0 7AA
Close to Addiscombe Tram Stop, the Claret & Ale is a small, privately owned friendly free house with a constantly changing selection of cask ales in addition to the popular Palmers IPA. Current and coming beers – often including a second Palmers beer – are indicated on a special board on the wall opposite the bar. The TV screens show a variety of sporting events, usually with the sound muted. Events are held to raise money for charity. The pub has often been the local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year.
Cricketers47 Shirley Road
Addiscombe
CR0 7ER
The Cricketers was taken over in July 2017 by new leaseholders, who have done a great job in revamping the pub, deep cleaning everything, putting in new flooring and some new furniture and installing six new handpumps. They are starting with three hand pumped beers to revive custom which had dropped away almost completely. This is still a traditional community pub where all are welcome. Real fires will contribute towards the comfortable, lived-in atmosphere in the winter. Live music will be reinstated when custom demands. There are four TVs in the main bar showing different sports; televised sport has always been a great attraction particularly when Crystal Palace matches are televised. Darts is also played competitively in the pub.
Addington Palace Golf ClubGravel Hill
Croydon
CR0 5BB
Founded in 1930.
Alma Tavern127-129 Lower Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 6PU
The Alma reopened after a short closure due to unforeseen circumstances in May/June 2023. The pub had reopened in January 2022 after having been closed for a couple of years. It has undergone a tasteful refurbishment, with Croydon-related pictures and comfortable furniture. It is a large one-bar pub, with a pool table in a separate area, and a couple of TVs showing sport. The pub now serves a full menu; please check with them for the times that the kitchen is open. Cask ale may occasionally be available.
Anspach & Hobday Tap RoomUnit 11, Valley Point Industrial Estate, Beddington Farm Road
Croydon
CR0 4WP
Anspach & Hobday commenced brewing in Croydon early in 2020. The tap room is no longer open each Saturday afternoon but may be opened for special events – check social media for details. The venue is also available to hire for special events, as are their other venues the Arch House and the Pigeon.
Bedford Tavern16 Sydenham Road
Croydon
CR0 2EF
A small friendly pub, busy from the nearby offices on weekday lunch times and early evenings. Only two cask ales may be available in winter months and three from March. Dogs are welcome outside at weekends only until 7pm. Live music events are usually on Fridays.
Builders Arms65 Leslie Park Road
Croydon
CR0 6TP
This attractive, detached pub tucked away in East Croydon has two bars with different characteristics. Comfortable seating extends to a pleasant secluded garden at the rear. Both bars have sports TV. Quiz night is on Tuesday and there is occasional live music (mainly cover bands). In the summer, the garden is a hidden gem of Croydon. Three regular beers and one changing beer come from the Fuller’s range. From 26 June 2023 the pub became a tenancy.
Coombe Lodge104 Coombe Road
Croydon
CR0 5RB
Coombe Lodge is a grade II listed Georgian building, which is probably the most impressive pub structurally in Croydon. A pub only since 1990, it is now operated by Whitbread under their ‘Beefeater’ brand. The left of the building as you face the entrance is the restaurant, and to the right is the large bar, adjoined by a splendid Victorian conservatory. Outside is a large garden. Although only a short distance from the centre of town, Coombe is an almost rural situation, despite the tram and main road passing outside the entrance. The site also has a modern Premier Inn building and large car park but this does not detract from the impressive older house. Breakfast is available earlier than the times shown here (see web site) and bar meals are also available.
Cronx Tap71 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1QE
New outlet for the Cronx brewery, which opened for the first time on Coronation day. It is a deceptively spacious shop unit with two additional upstairs rooms – one overlooking the bar and another which will be available for hire. Cask ale is now available on two handpumps; a third handpump for a guest ale is planned. Additionally the Cronx range, guest beers, and 4-5 ciders are dispensed from 20 keg taps. Food from Venezuelan pop-up kitchen Tepuy Empanadas is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There are also cult movie film nights on Tuesdays and comedy on the first Friday of each month.
Crown28 Wickham Road, Shirley
Croydon
CR0 8BA
This Ember Inns pub has a large restaurant area, and specialises in its food options although there is plenty of room for patrons only wishing to drink. There is a large conservatory and a pleasant garden. Up to three cask ales are now normally available. The guest beers change regularly and can come from anywhere in the UK. Note that if you arrive by car between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, you have to purchase a ticket from the machine in the car park; you can reclaim the cost at the bar when you order food or drink.
Dog & Bull24 Surrey Street
Croydon
CR0 1RG
Historic town centre pub with origins back to the 16th century. The walls carry pictures of mainly local scenes, some of which are of historic Croydon locations. An island bar serves the separate rooms and the walled garden at the rear includes a selection of booths with TV screens; it also features a bar and barbecue in summer months. Food is only seed in the summer months. The upstairs room is currently a games area.
Dog House14 The Broadway, Plough Lane
Croydon
CR0 4QR
This micropub opened in Beddington in 2022, in premises previously occupied by a dog grooming salon. Light decor and large windows give the pub an airy feel. Pictures on the walls reflect a family boxing connection and the licensee’s love of old comedy films. Normally five cask ales are dispensed by gravity. and up to six ciders are available. There is a quiz usually on alternate Wednesdays (check with pub). There are occasional events such as Morris dancing and the local male voice choir. Rugby is sometimes shown on TV.
Forestdale ArmsForestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane
Croydon
CR0 9AS
Built in the 1960’s as part of the Forestdale development this is a large open-plan pub at the lower end of Selsdon, serving the local estate. Given Asset of Community Value status in 2018. The small shopping centre nearby boasts one of the best fish and chip restaurants for miles.
George17-21 George Street
Croydon
CR0 1LA
Busy Wetherspoon pub in the town centre with a wide range of beers across seventeen hand-pumps on two separate bars. Many are from smaller breweries. The pub was the CAMRA branch Pub of the Year in 2011, and received Wetherspoon’s Top Real Ale Pub of the Year award in September 2013. Discounted ale prices apply on Mondays (as at time of writing). Alcohol is served on all days from 9am. Counter service at the upper-level bar usually ceases a while before closing time.
Green Dragon58-60 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1NA
Lively pub near Croydon’s historic market, which is popular with all ages. Up to eight beers are available through the hand-pumps; the range is constantly changing and sometimes includes those from local breweries. It also has eight craft keg lines and serves up to six boxed ciders. A wide variety of music and other events takes place upstairs including a Monday quiz, poker on Tuesdays and ukelele jam sessions on the first and third Sundays.
Harvest Home27 Beddington Lane
Croydon
CR0 4TG
Traditional pub with one cask ale served. Live music events take place monthly.
Food isn’t served, but there is a cafe in the car park open until 3pm, and the pub will allow you to bring in food purchased there. When it’s quite the pub may close earlier than the time shown.
Man on the Moon112 Headley Drive, New Addington
Croydon
CR0 0QF
Originally the Man in the Moon when built in the 1960s, the pub changed its name in 1969. One of the two bars carries photos and other memorabilia of the moon landing. There is also much which is sports-related including photos and local trophies including darts and tug of war. Children are welcome until 7pm, and the Friday disco is a regular feature.
Market Tavern1-4 Surrey Street
Croydon
CR0 1RG
Located at the top of the town’s historic street market, this pub is popular with younger drinkers. It is spacious, and the large windows give an open feel.
Old Fox & Hounds1 London Road
Croydon
CR0 2RE
The exterior of this pub doesn’t appear to have been significantly altered since the mid-19th century. Inside, evidence of the former public and saloon bar layout is visible. It’s a friendly local, containing some interesting memorabilia and handy for West Croydon station.
Orchard112 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
CR0 6BA
A two-bar pub, popular with the local community. Refurbished a few years ago, the pub shows Sky, BT and GAA Sports, and there is occasional entertainment such as karaoke. There is a large outside area at the rear of the pub with a covered smoking area. A function room is available for hire. A church service (organised by Croydon Church in a Pub) is held there on Sundays at 1:30pm followed by a free lunch.
Oval Tavern131 Oval Road
Croydon
CR0 6BR
Free standing pub with one large room. There is a pleasant garden on the lower level. There are six hand-pumps, and up to four cask ales are usually available. Note that the toilets are downstairs. The Oval is noted for its regular live music (see Facebook and web site) and weekly quiz. On rare occasions the pub closes for private functions (these closures are announced in advance on the pub’s social media and website). On other occasions you may find that some or all of the tables have been reserved.
Pawson’s Arms69 Pawsons Road
Croydon
CR0 2QA
Community pub, which is busy when Crystal Palace play at home. The pub is now one room, served by a central bar. Two darts boards. The windows show former owners ‘Mann Crossman & Paulin’.
PloughCroydon Road
Croydon
CR0 4QR
A Young’s pub in the centre of Beddington, rebuilt in 1897. The spacious interior is dominated by an oval island bar. There is a large rear patio garden in the former stable yard, and there is a tunnel from the cellar to Carew Manor.
Porter & SorterStation Road
Croydon
CR0 6BT
This Marston’s pub gets its name from the proximity of East Croydon station and the former Royal Mail depot (now demolished). It is typically busy after 5pm, being affectionately known to station staff as ‘platform seven’. A large island bar dominates one half of the pub, with three handpumps and a range of ‘craft’ taps. The bar leads into a lounge area with curved booths in the corners and a raised dining area.
Randall TavernFieldway, New Addington
Croydon
CR0 9DZ
With a regular local customer base, the Randall Tavern is one of only two pubs in New Addington (with the Man on the Moon). It was previously called ‘Bunker’s Knob’, named after the noise made by an 18th century constable walking with a club foot. Fairly spacious inside, with interesting armature-style windows, and some walls in Crystal Palace colours. Background music is played. Cask ale may not be consistently available.
Royal Standard1 Sheldon Street
Croydon
CR0 1SS
This is a small, friendly traditional back-street pub. Four distinct small drinking areas each have their own character, and there are interesting features in the areas at the back of the pub, including wood panelling and a Fullers brewery mirror, and in the front bar there is a selection of bottles used as candle holders. The garden area is across the road underneath the flyover.
Ruskin House23 Coombe Road
Croydon
CR0 1BD
The club is a co-operative of members from politically-oriented groups, and has occupied the current building since 1966. It was a venue for earlier CAMRA branch beer festivals. There is an attractive garden, two function rooms and also smaller meeting rooms. The club welcomes new members. At the moment (spring 2023) they are not serving cask ale due to the lack of demand.
Sandilands ClubSandilands
Croydon
CR0 5DB
The Sandilands club is open to members of the various sporting and social clubs which use its facilities, and also to social members of Sandilands itself. The club’s facilities can be hired with or without the bar. Note that the bar’s closing time may vary depending on sport being shown.
Ship47 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1QD
A rock music oriented pub, with DJs most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and occasional live bands. The pub is popular with the younger generation. Note that when the pub is open until 2am, last entry is at 1am.
Shirley Inn158 Wickham Road
Croydon
CR0 8BF
This pub is in the heart of the Shirley area of Croydon.

Green space in the city of Forestdale

One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Forestdale offers space for strolls or picnics.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Forestdale?

Out of all the other services in Forestdale, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Forestdale.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
M&S Simply FoodSaint Pancras Station, Pancras Road, Unit 23 The Circle, M1, London3.7255
Waitrose & PartnersBrunswick Centre, 23-39 Handle Street The, London4.2897
Tesco Express40 Bernard Street, Russell Square, London3256
Sainsbury’s Local202 Great Portland Street, London3.448
M&S Simply Food55 Tottenham Court Road, London4.2462
Tesco Express21 Caledonian Road, London3.6212
Tesco Express124-125 Tottenham Court Road, London3148
Sainsbury’s LocalUnit 5, Brunswick Centre, London3.356
M&S Simply FoodKing’s Boulevard, London3.693
Sainsbury’s Local21 Hampstead Road, London3.8308
Little Waitrose & PartnersEuston Road, London3.9200
Londis Regents Park9, 10 Chester Gate, Albany Street, London3.656
Sainsbury’s Local266 Pentonville Road, London2.776
Tesco Express101 New Cavendish Street, London2.795
Plentiful Foods Indian Spice Ltd115-119 Drummond Street, London4.6357
Tesco Express385 Euston Road, London2.594
SupersaveMedway Court, Judd Street, London4.370
Costcutter141-153 Drummond Street, London2.925
Euston Metro4 Eversholt Street, London4.910
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodEuston Road, London4.1337

Museums & Galleries in the region

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Forestdale we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

The types of restaurants

Forestdale has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Arnos Arms338 Bowes Road, London4.31512
Ye Old Cherry TreeThe Green, London4.31588
Dionysus44 High Street, London4.3424
Starfish & CoffeeStarfish & Coffee, 92 Aldermans Hill, London4.3550
90 On The Green90 Aldermans Hill, London4.3504
Tasty Inn Chinese Take Away356 Bowes Road, London4.3112
AMC Cookware – World Class UK Ltd.Rear Of, 56 Aldermans Hill, London4.3N/A
Mia Pizza and Grill129 Bowes Road, London4.328
India Grill347 Bowes Road, London4.3215
Dipali Indian Restaurant82 Aldermans Hill, London4.3194
The Highland43 Cannon Hill, London4.3274
Nissi Restaurant62 Aldermans Hill, London4.3771
Taste of Raj76 Aldermans Hill, London4.3152
Cannons Fish45-46 Cannon Hill, London4.340
EAGLES HILL49 Cannon Hill, London4.325
Sydney Rocks32 High Street, London4.3177
Mesa Kitchen & Lounge52 High Street, London4.3429
Chicken Time352 Bowes Road, London4.348
BISI Kitchen London170 Bowes Road, London4.3N/A
SubwayUnit 6, 45 The Mall, Selbourne Walk, London4.3104

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Other neighbourhoods near Forestdale

If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Wood Green See the guide here
Bowes Park See the guide here
Bounds Green See the guide here
New Southgate See the guide here
Friern Barnet See the guide here
Arnos Grove See the guide here
Palmers Green See the guide here
Southgate See the guide here
Oakleigh Park See the guide here
East Barnet See the guide here
Winchmore Hill See the guide here
Bush Hill See the guide here
Oakwood See the guide here
Wood Green See the guide here
Bowes Park See the guide here
Bounds Green See the guide here
New Southgate See the guide here
Friern Barnet See the guide here
Arnos Grove See the guide here
Palmers Green See the guide here
Southgate See the guide here
Oakleigh Park See the guide here
East Barnet See the guide here
Winchmore Hill See the guide here
Bush Hill See the guide here
Oakwood See the guide here

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The things you might need in Forestdale

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How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Forestdale?

Forestdale has 2 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Dr J E High – Park Lodge Medical CentrePark Lodge, 122 Aldermans Hill, LondonN/AN/A
Dr D Gill – Park Lodge Medical CentrePark Lodge, 122 Aldermans Hill, LondonN/AN/A

Post offices in Forestdale

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Cannon Hill Post Office42 Cannon Hill, London4.19

Schools around Forestdale

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Forestdale. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Laurel Park SchoolWilmer Way, Arnos Grove, London2.844
Focus 1st Academy339 Bowes Road, London3.73
Sing Sing Sing38 The Green, LondonN/AN/A
C B S74 Minchenden Crescent, LondonN/AN/A
Kindred Southgate Pre-SchoolScout and Guide HQ, Cannon Road, London53
Asquith NurseriesThe Coach House, 33 The Green, LondonN/AN/A
Stewart Bell: Guitar Teacher;Haringey,Hornsey,Arnos Grove,Finchely,Muswell Hill,Crouch End,Enfield,Barnet,Whetstone,Southgate165 Powys Lane, LondonN/AN/A
Walker Primary SchoolWaterfall Road, London4.515
Bowes Primary SchoolBowes Road, Arnos Grove, London4.218
St Monica’s Primary SchoolCannon Road, London55
Bright Horizons Salcombe Day Nursery and Preschool33 The Green, London4.19
Start Right Montessori NurseryChristchurch Church House, The Green, Arnos Grove, LondonN/AN/A
The Kindergarten Nursery School SouthgateWalker Hall, Waterfall Road, The Green, London11
St Mary’s Greek SchoolWaterfall Road, London55
Little Oaks Montessori NurseryWalker Cricket Ground, 173 Waterfall Road, LondonN/AN/A
Robert Martin Woodwind Tuition16 Derwent Road, LondonN/AN/A
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolThe Limes Avenue, Arnos Grove, London4.26
Zgromadzenia północ172 Bowes Road, LondonN/AN/A
Shiny BreakerJaaneman Sweet Centre, 156 Bowes Road, LondonN/AN/A
Guitar Lessons / Music Producer57 Ollerton Road, LondonN/AN/A

Tube & Train stations nearby Forestdale

Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Forestdale to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Arnos GroveBowes Road, Arnos Grove, London495

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