POLLOCK'S TOY MUSEUM, UNIT 49 WHITGIFT CENTRE, CR0 1UQ
Details
Accessibility
Accessibility notesCentre multi-storey parking. Lift access to lower ground floor Museum The Centre toilets are located via lift to floor above Museum
Unusual, small museum with a shop selling Pollocks Toy Theatres and traditional toys. Victorian penny music box. Moderate light levels.
Brief description
https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13305
2026: "Build a towering house of cards inspired by architects Charles and Ray Eames 1950s classic building toy- with cards specially produced from Pollock's vintage Toy Theatre scenery. Create a 3D paper garden to take home Or join architect Ambrose Gillick to build giant lightweight constructions. Suitable for all "
Address
POLLOCK'S TOY MUSEUM, UNIT 49 WHITGIFT CENTRE, CR0 1UQ
+ Pollock's Toy Museum Croydon
Whitgift Centre
Croydon
CR9 1AT
Phone
Website
www.instagram.com/pollockstoymuseum/?hl=en
www.facebook.com/Pollockstoymuseum
Directions
Pollocks Toy Museum is at the end of Trinity Court- a smaller concourse off Trinity Square in the Whitgift Shopping Centre-Look out for Waterstones bookshop and continue down. Alternatively access from the entrance in Wellesley Road. Pollocks is at the bottom of the first escalator or lift down.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
2026: "Train
West Croydon, East Croydon
Bus109, 119, 154, 166, 250, 264, 312, 403, 405, 407, 412, 455, 466, 468, 50, 60, 75
Additional travel infoCentral Croydon is served by Trains, the overground, buses and trams."
Amenities
- Accessible toilet
- Family-friendly
- Parking
- Seating available
- Step-free routes
- Toilets
- Baby changing facilities
- Drinking water
+ Whitgift Centre Car Park
2 N End
Croydon
CR9 1SB
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
56 metres*
George Street Tram Stop, Croydon, London
272 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.