Welcome to Forestdale

Forestdale is a small residential area located in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated on the outskirts of Greater London, surrounded by greenery and woodland. The area is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. Forestdale is well-connected to the rest of London, with easy access to the M25 and A23 motorways. The nearest train station is at New Addington, which provides regular services to London Bridge and Victoria.

Forestdale is home to a range of amenities, including a local shopping centre, a community centre, and several parks and playgrounds. The area is also known for its excellent schools, with several primary and secondary schools located nearby. Forestdale is a popular destination for nature lovers, with several nature reserves and parks located within easy reach. The nearby Addington Hills offers stunning views of the city skyline, while the Farthing Downs is a popular spot for hiking and picnicking.

Despite its peaceful and secluded location, Forestdale is just a short distance from the bustling town of Croydon. The town centre is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Croydon is also home to several major employers, including Nestle, Superdrug, and HM Revenue and Customs. With its excellent transport links, peaceful surroundings, and range of amenities, Forestdale is a popular choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still enjoying easy access to all that London has to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
Forestdale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Vivienne Esparon	Pixton Way Croydon Greater London CR0 9JE 02086570924 School Website
Courtwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Natasha Grant	Courtwood Lane Addington Croydon Surrey CR0 9HX 2086578454 School Website
Applegarth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gerard Brown	Bygrove Fieldway New Addington Croydon Greater London CR0 9DL 01689841528 School Website
The Quest Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Beecham	Farnborough Avenue South Croydon Greater London CR2 8HD 02086578935 School Website
Red Gates School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Hendry	Farnborough Avenue South Croydon Greater London CR2 8HD 02086516540 School Website
Quest Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Stawman	Farnborough Avenue South Croydon Surrey CR2 8HD 2086574722 School Website
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Day	Dunley Drive New Addington Croydon Greater London CR0 0RG 01689841771 School Website
Addington Valley Academy Free Schools Special Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr John Reilly	Fieldway Croydon CR0 9AZ 2045112949 School Website
Castle Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dr Chun Lok	Dunley Drive New Addington Croydon Surrey CR0 0RJ 1689843148 School Website
Selsdon Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Susan Papas	Addington Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 8LQ 02086574038 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
West Wickham Station Road, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0EH 2.30 Miles

Sanderstead Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0PL 2.55 Miles

Hayes Station Approach, Hayes, Greater London, BR2 7EN 2.67 Miles

South Croydon Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA 2.68 Miles

Purley Oaks Brantwood Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 0ND 2.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P And S Cars (Croydon) 0800 511 8348 112 Hartscroft, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 9LE 0.54 Miles
Brian Bayes Chauffeur Services 020 8651 2007 13 Quail Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8TF 0.72 Miles
Delta Cars 01689 848401 153 Dunley Drive, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 0RU 1.00 Miles
Mickleham Cabs 01689 844448 38 Central Parade, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 0JD 1.13 Miles
Selsdon Circuit Cars 020 8657 9999 Circuit House/Benhurst Gdns, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8NU 1.13 Miles
Selsdon Park Cars 020 8651 2007 30 Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8PH 1.21 Miles
Shirley Chauffeurs 020 8777 2916 15 Temple Avenue, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8QE 1.37 Miles
Flicker Cars 020 8325 0759 27 Copse Av, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 9NN 1.38 Miles
Croydon Carriage Company 020 8656 5656 270 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8BJ 1.76 Miles
Dadstaxi 020 8657 6695 8 Harbledown Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8RH 1.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Forestdale Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Featherbed Lane (32) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selsdon Park Road(179) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Gravel Hill (26) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bardolph Ave (Opp Forum) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Farnborough Crescent (4) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Courtwood Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Sorrel Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Spout Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Leigh Crescent (43) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Gardens(5) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Green (42) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fieldway Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashen Vale (4) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldrich Crescent (1) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sanderson Rds	The Forestdale Branch 125 Holmbury Grove Central Croydon Surrey CR0 9AQ
Addington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	7 Gravel Hill Addington Croydon CR0 5BG
Salerno Jo	Gravel Hill Surgery 7 Gravel Hill Central Croydon Surrey CR0 5BG
Ravi-Shankar	1A Castle Hill Avenue Central Croydon Surrey CR0 0TH
Fieldway	Fieldway Medical Centre 15A Danebury New Addington Croydon Surrey CR0 9EU

Local Stores

Forestdale
Featherbed Lane
Addington
Croydon
Greater London
CR0 9AS
02086 511367
Store Website
0.12 miles

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SPAR - West Wickham
36 Glebe Way
West Wickham
Bromley
BR4 0RL
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Selsdon Veterinary Centre
286 Addington Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 8LF 020 8657 8151 jane.louis-hobbs@cvsvets.com Website 0.84 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group New Addington
7 Salcot Crescent New Addington Croydon Surrey CR0 0JG 01689 842883 newaddington@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
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Tender Paws Ltd
35 Addington Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9BN 0208 462 5775 tenderpaws2011@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Elmfield Vets
43 Elmfield Way Sanderstead South Croydon Surrey CR2 0EJ 0208 066 3500 elmfieldvets@gmail.com Website 2.10 miles

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West Wickham Veterinary Surgery
20 Station Road West Wickham Kent BR4 0PR 0203 143 6688 reception@westwickhamvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles

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Medivet Croydon
263 Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7HX 020 8654 0151 croydon@medivet.co.uk Website 2.37 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Foxley Wood
A Short, Circular Woodland Walk Just South Of The Purley Crossroads. Foxley Wood Is A Local Nature Reserve In Purley In The London Borough Of Croydon. Some Of The Woodland On Site Is Ancient And Hosts A Variety Of Wildlife. CR8 2ER 3.64 miles From Croydon, Take The A23 South To Purley. Adter The Crossroads And Once Under The Railway Bridge, Take The First Right Onto Foxley Hill Road, Right At Higher Drive. Parking Is Either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, Or Burwood Avenue.

Petts Wood
A Beautiful Wood .... National Trust. Lovely For All Ages, Dogs On Or Off Lead, Lots Of Oaths And Interesting And Things Like The Statue For Daylight Saving, A Large Meadow And A Farm. Some Small Streams And The Possibility Of Parking At The Tunnel Entrance And Walking Through To One Of The Pubs In Chislhurst. Lovely Blue Bells And Great Variety Of Mushrooms And Toadstools In Season . 20 Birchwood Rd Orpington Lancashire BR5 1NY 5.97 miles Petts Wood. Several Entrances But Possibly The Best Is Under The Railway Tunnel At The Bottom Of Birchwood Road. Parking On Side Of The Road Is Mostly Free After 10Am.

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Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 6.16 miles

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 6.69 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 7.58 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Oak Park Banstead
Lovely Walk Around A Golf Course, Lots Of Grass/Park Area And Woods, A Lot Of Under Cover Areas So Perfect If Raining Or Hot As Plenty Of Shelter From The Trees. Dogs Aloud Of Lead, Car Park Free And Also Lovely Cafe 16 Bolters Ln Banstead Lancashire SM7 2AF 7.61 miles

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