Coulsdon
Things to do in Coulsdon, Greater London
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Coulsdon is a south London suburb with a strong food scene. The restaurants here span everything from chain pizza to independent cafés and fine dining: PizzaExpress is rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews, while Grumpy Goose Coffee And Kitchen scores 4.6 from 542. Little Dessert Shop reaches 4.8 from 505 reviews. For something more substantial, there's Los Arcos (4.5 from 496 reviews) and Lo Zafferano (4.6 from 471), alongside The Full Monty Cafe (4.6 from 479). The variety suggests Coulsdon draws people in to eat.
If you're staying over, Coulsdon Manor Hotel and Golf Club offers accommodation with an attached golf course. It's rated 3.8 from 797 reviews. For activities, Get Fired—a pottery painting and ceramics experience—is rated 4.6 from 122 reviews and provides a hands-on alternative to the usual attractions.
The town functions as a commuter neighbourhood with enough going on to make a casual visit worthwhile, particularly if you're looking for a meal out or a ceramics session. The concentration of restaurants suggests it's become a minor eating destination for the wider area.
Where to stay in Coulsdon(1)
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Coulsdon Manor Hotel and Golf Club
Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon
Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting
45 Imperial Way, Croydon
Travelodge London South Croydon
415 Brighton Road, South Croydon
Hallmark Hotel Croydon Aerodrome
680 Purley Way, Croydon
Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23
The Colonnades Leisure Park, Croydon
Hayesthorpe Hotel
48-52 St Augustines Avenue, South Croydon
Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe
431 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe
The Dukes Head Hotel
The Green, 6 Manor Road, Wallington
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Attractions Near Coulsdon
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Yellow Spider Climbing
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
The Arc
Caterham · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Skaterham
Caterham · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
GO Paintball London
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Kidspace Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 4.0
3 mi
Oxygen Activeplay Croydon
Croydon · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
GO Zorbing
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
GO Laser Tag London - Forest Laser Tag
Whyteleafe · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Coulsdon
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Knockholt Retreat
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Long Acres Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.4 · from £30/night
Henfold Lakes
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
Surrey Hills Yurts
⭐ 4.8
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Gatwick Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.2
Self-Catering Cottages in Coulsdon
All cottages in Coulsdon →The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
The Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £423
The Flat @ The Farm
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £961
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
Swallows
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £567
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