What's in Croydon?

I will be taking the train to Croydon for my biometrics next week.  I will be arriving almost two hours prior to my appointment. 
Does anyone know what is located near there?  Is there somewhere for coffee close by, or shops to browse?  I don't mind walking for a short distance but don't want to get too far away.

Can you tell us approximately where in Croydon your appointment is?  I am one of those people who would straight off go to where my appointment is located to verify I got everything right and then scout around for something to pass the time.

It's the UKBA office in Croydon.  I looked at Google Earth and see that there are several places close by, both for eating and shopping.  It is only about a 5 minute walk from the rail station. I don't see a Starbucks  on the map.  Anyone know if there is one near there?

There's zillions of shops nearby, if you're talking about Lunar House.  (i dont know what UKBA means).

I have relatives who live in the area...I seem to remember a huge shopping centre in Croydon.

...I seem to remember a huge shopping centre in Croydon.

yeah, it's called the Whitgift Centre, plus there's loads of high street shops nearby if it's Lunar House she's going to. 

i dont know what UKBA means

It stands for United Kingdom Border Agency. It is an executive agency of the Home Office. On 3 April 2008 it was formed by amalgmating the BIA (Border and Immigration Agency), UK Visas, and the customs detection section of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. They have a contact centre at Lunar House in Croydon, among other places.




 

Could always take the tram to Ikea for some meatballs

I will be taking the train to Croydon for my biometrics next week.  I will be arriving almost two hours prior to my appointment. 
Does anyone know what is located near there?  Is there somewhere for coffee close by, or shops to browse?  I don't mind walking for a short distance but don't want to get too far away.

If you're talking about Lunar House, there's a Starbucks on the way from the rail station.

At least there was last year.

If you're talking about Lunar House, there's a Starbucks on the way from the rail station.

At least there was last year.

Thank you, yes, I am talking about Lunar House.