We’re not yet open regularly so please check out What’s On before you make a wasted trip!
Our building is not (yet) fully accessible, there are steps down to the toilets which are not suitable for wheelchair users or those who need assistance. More information here.
Our heating system is old and unreliable, please wrap up warm and wear layers on colder days!
Bringing your baby or toddler
We do not have modern baby change facilities but we can offer a private space for breastfeeding at most times. Ideally, please let us know in advance as this is a space also used by staff and volunteers.
Unfortunately we cannot store or heat baby milk or food.
Refreshments
For adults’ workshops and events, coffee, tea (including herbals) and hot chocolate with both dairy and plant-based (oat) milk and biscuits (including gluten-free) are included in the price.
We have a water cooler.
We do not have other snacks or food available or for sale and there are no shops within easy walking distance so if you are planning to stay for a while, please bring what you need (including cutlery!). Please note there are no food warming/reheating facilities on the premises.
Whilst you are welcome to bring your own food, please be mindful of allergens in our shared space.
Travel
The Story Sanctuary is easily accessed from central Croydon, Purley and Selsdon.
Address:
Farm Fields,
South Croydon,
CR2 0HL
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Parking:
There is free on street parking on local roads, please respect our neighbours and be mindful of driveways and passing places.
Buses:
• 403 from central Croydon stops outside
• 359 from Purley or Addington and Selsdon, get off at the stop called ‘Downsway’ on Purley Downs Road and walk down Downsway, about 5 minutes.
• 412 from Purley stops in Sanderstead village, it’s then 5 minutes walk back down Sanderstead Hill (but up to 10 minutes on the way back up!)
Trains:
We’re served by two train lines between East Croydon, London Victoria and London Bridge (the Brighton and East Grinstead lines).
• Purley Oaks station is 12-15 minutes walk, nicer quiet leafy streets
• Sanderstead station is 15 minutes walk, main road with busy traffic, narrow pavements