Creative arts in Croydon

“Benjamin loves going to Boom arts ( he goes on a Friday and in the holidays). Paisley always greets us with a warm and friendly smile. Ben is especially fond of Sam and Miss Isla. Ben has grown in confidence and loves showing family members his newest moves! So proud of him achieving an Honours award in his dance exam. The whole team are amazing, organised, supportive, talented and understanding. Thank you to all the team for all their hard work. We appreciate you and highly recommend you.”

“Great Atmosphere Very friendly staff! always open to answering any questions regarding hair or tattoos 5 stars all the way!”

“In the heart of Croydon, a Sri Lankan restaurant, from the outside it did not suggest anything good, in reality, a really charming, clean and well-kept restaurant. short waiting times. GREAT FOOD really tasty. reasonable prices. Really courteous staff also very friendly manger. bathrooms clean and well maintained. if you are in the area I recommend it. great! Also plates are really nice with sun and moon.”

“My second tattoo from this studio. Very happy with the detail to hygiene and extremely happy with my tattoo. Price very good as well. Will only use this studio for the next one I get.”

“We came here for my friends 40th! We were placed in one of the cosy booths upstairs. Such a lovely quirky restaurant. The waiters were very friendly and served us straight away. Good was delicious especially the steak! Cooked to perfection! Prices really reasonable. We all had a great time and the live singer was a great touch too.”

“The only bar worth visiting in Croydon if you enjoy craft beer. Excellent range of beers both on tap and in the fridge. They usually have food available at weekends, and on weekdays you’re welcome to bring food in. Knowledgable staff.”

“A great shop, not too big/overwhelming and plenty of parking. Lots of deals on throughout the store. Took my 2 young kids for half term activities and found many bargains and things for them to do”

“Lovely music school and amazing teachers. I really liked the way the course is built up to engage students and increase their confidence, at a good, steady pace. My daughter loves attending the classes. The teachers are very knowledgeable and finding different ways to support parents.”

“Excellent dance school. My daughter took part in their show. It was so polished and professional. I was particularly impressed at how every child taking ballet took part in a mini version of Peter Pan - the planning and prep on that alone! Extra rehearsals were laid on which meant juggling for parents but the results were outstanding.”

“I love everything about Stagecoach Shirley! The principal and teachers are amazing, the fellow pupils are lovely and supportive and my daughter has thrived there. She loves going and what she has learned through Stagecoach comes out in other areas of her life too. I would highly recommend sending your children here. Thank you for everything.”

“Excellent Saturday Performing Arts programme - friendly teachers who have real industry experience and are so enthusiastic and passionate! Very inclusive! Lovely to see boys and girls of different ages working collaboratively - not only developing skills in music, drama and dance, the sessions also help the children improve their creative thinking, concentration and confidence to express themselves and perform.”

“I’ve had a tattoo by Rosie and it was a great experience! The studio was clean, Rosie was easy to talk to and checked how I was feeling, and the tattoo looks amazing!!”

“Visited Neel’s whilst working away from home and left very impressed and even returned the next day. Yuliya is a really talented tattooist. Kind and honest service and very reasonable pricing!”

“Top studio the staff are awesome and soo friendly they are all on top form.”

“Honestly I'm so over the moon with my tattoo. It was my first tattoo and wow Mark was a good laugh and made me feel so comfortable and the pain wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He was very gentle and we finished before my time. You can see his stamp in this. I see the fuss behind tattoo. Already want another. Recommend recommend.”

“Brad was great! He’s good at his job and you can tell he enjoys it and takes pride in his work. He is empathetic and willl take things at your pace.! He even gave me a new way to tolerate the pain lol. He is not focussed solely on money and doesn’t charge silly prices. I was really happy with my tattoo. This will be the only place I use going forward. Would defo recommend!”

“had a great experience being tattooed here by the lovely kieran, very sentimental tattoos done with care and precision. the space is very welcoming with artists chatting to you, the owner is lovely and it was just an extremely chilled tattoo experience in an inclusive space. Highly recommend!”

“My artist Jake was very welcoming , friendly and funny . Very reassuring And a great artist to do my tattoos . Eye for ink is the best tattoo shop. Great banta and give great tattoo aftercare advice . I highly recommend Jake .”

“I had Keratin treatment for the first time and chose this salon. I had a very good experience with the product. I'm very pleased with my hair. Sasha made me feel very welcome. I give 5 stars to my hairdresser Jade.”

“Best nursery ever! I had a very bad experience with the first nursery my son went to, when we arrived at gingerbread within the first week my son loved it!!!! It was so nice to leave him in the morning smiling and sure he will have a good time! The staff is amazing and very friendly. Kids have so many toys to play with and all the activities are fun. I will definitely recommend gingerbread! Thank you for everything ❤️”

“Was tattooed by Sammie today including a small coverup...he was awesome, had some great ideas and im 100% going to him for more :)”

“I have just visited this hairdresser/beauty salon. As always my hair looks fantastic, having had a cut colour and blow dry. My nails are perfect after having a manicure and shellac polish. I always come out feeling very relaxed and positive. All of the staff are very attentive and friendly, always happy to chat and listen.Plenty of refreshments offered along with up to date quality magazines. Very clean environment including the wash room. Everything one could ask of a salon. Would never go anywhere else now I have found this little gem.”

“Two of my children attend here one in baby room and one in pre-school and I have had no issues, I am really happy with the care given to my children and the communication I receive. Both my children love the staff, are well-settled and looked after. I have a very good relationship with the managers who always accomodate my requests. I am pleased with this nursery and would recommend it to others :)”

“Thank you so much for my tattoos today. The tattoo artist, Klaudia, was amazing and so kind. So so happy with the result . My mum and I will definitely be back to book with her ☺️”

“My son attended this preschool since he was 3 year old until school age. I can't describe in my words how greatful I am to all the staff for what they have done for my son. They were caring, understanding and loving. My son tried 2 nurseries before and wouldn't settle in, so I asked the predchool manager for longer settling in period. They understood and allowed my son to take his time. They encouraged him to develop at his own pace, provided interesting resources and activities ans were there for him when he needed help. The preschool is substantially staffed. My son made his first friendships here. He continues seeing his preschool friends at church. It's nice to be part of the community. The preschool teachers are well experienced in special needs and have understanding, and can provide support.”

“This is the second nursery we have tried in this area. It is far and away the best. The teachers are dedicated professionals (most are also Montessori trained in addition to EYFS training) who are obviously enjoying their work with children, and who are committed to Lemon Tree in the long term. In other words, unlike the other nursery we tried which had huge problems with staff turnover, the teachers at Lemon Tree know us, we know all of them, and most importantly they and the children know each other. Every week my partner and I talk about how relieved we are that our son is at Lemon Tree, and how confident we feel in the care and attention he is receiving there. They also have an enormous outdoor play area with real grass and trees, not just a carpark covered in astroturf. The children are given many opportunities for outside play and they integrate natural learning with their Montessori curriculum. I would recommend this place without qualification.”

“My son was really happy in this nursery, happy memories still on his mind about the staff and his learning process. It is a frendly, caring and safe enviroment that I will recomend to every one who whish a happy child.”

“Absolutely could not want more from a childcare setting. The staff are brilliant and I feel so lucky every day that my child is in such a lovely place.”