Croydon High Sports Club

You'll find this proper sports club tucked away in the Surrey suburbs near Warlingham, and it's one of those places that works best if you're already staying locally rather than making a special journey. Croydon High Sports Club is a functioning members' venue - not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense - so don't expect grand facilities or public access to everything on site.

What you get is a working community sports space with facilities for tennis, cricket, and other pursuits depending on the season. If you're into club sports or here to watch a match, it's fine enough. The real value is for families with school-age kids who might want to join sessions or for anyone with a genuine interest in local sports participation rather than casual sightseeing.

Before you plan anything around it, ring ahead to check what's actually open to visitors and what requires membership. The club's not geared up for drop-in tourists, and turning up on the off-chance will likely leave you disappointed.

If you're camping at Milberry Green Meadows just down the road - a lovely spot that deserves its five-star rating - or the Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, you could certainly pop over to watch a local match if something's on. But honestly, treat it as a bonus rather than a main event. The surrounding woodland and quieter corners of Warlingham offer better value for a casual afternoon.