A WARM WELCOME
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re a familiar face, we’re delighted you’ve chosen to visit the David Lean Cinema. As a volunteer-led, independent cinema, we’re proud to bring people together through exceptional films, creating a welcoming, respectful space where everyone can enjoy the magic of the big screen.
Our bar opens 45 minutes before every screening, giving you time to relax with a drink, meet friends or simply soak up the atmosphere before the film begins. Around 10 minutes before the screening, we’ll welcome you into the cinema and show you to your seat, leaving plenty of time to get comfortable and enjoy the shared experience of discovering a great film together.
FINDING US
The David Lean Cinema is located on the first floor of Croydon Clocktower, in the heart of Croydon town centre. Clocktower is just a short walk from East Croydon and West Croydon stations, with excellent tram and bus connections nearby. Enter through the main Clocktower entrance and make your way upstairs to the first floor, where you’ll find the cinema and bar.
Below you’ll find a map to help you plan your journey, along with information about parking and public transport. We recommend arriving a little early, especially if it’s your first visit, so you have plenty of time to find us, enjoy a drink and settle in before the lights go down.
TRAVEL INFO
Katharine Street & St. George’s Walk Stops
- Stop KB / KK: Routes 166, 407, 645 (and routes 60, 109 at adjacent stops).
- Routes terminating or passing through nearby: 60, 109, 166, 407, 645.
Park Lane & Park Street Stops
Park Street (Stops KJ, KD, KN): Routes 109, 119, 166, 312, 405, 407, 412, 433, 466, SL5.
Park Lane / Fairfield Halls (Stops KC, KM): Routes 50, 75, 154, 197, 403, 468, N68, N109, N250.
Our nearest tram stop is George Street, but you can also alight from East Croydon, West Croydon and Church Street and walk the short distance to Croydon Clocktower.
The nearest railway stations are East Croydon, West Croydon, and South Croydon, which all have services running to and from the capital as well as the south coast.
The nearest car parks are at Surrey Street Market (Q Park) and Centrale & Whitgift.
Other Croydon town centre car parks can be found here.