Hillsong Church Croydon

Hillsong Church occupies a converted warehouse space in Croydon, about four miles from Redhill. It's a contemporary evangelical church that draws thousands most Sundays, which immediately tells you something about its appeal and the sheer scale of the operation. The interior is deliberately stripped back - exposed brick, industrial lighting, a proper stage setup - nothing like the traditional parish churches you might wander into on a country walk. Services are the main event here, with modern worship music and charismatic preaching. You won't find the usual church tourism angle of medieval stonework or buried local worthies. This is very much about the live experience and the community atmosphere. If you're curious about modern mega-churches or interested in contemporary Christianity, it's worth seeing what draws people in. Fair warning though: it's not a quiet spiritual refuge. The energy is loud and deliberate. For families, services run regularly and there's a sense of belonging that appeals to many, though whether you'll find it spiritually moving rather than performance-like depends entirely on your perspective. Check their website for service times before heading over from Milberry Green Meadows - it's only six miles away, so could slot into a weekend if you're interested. Otherwise, if you're after the traditional English church experience, Croydon's medieval St John the Baptist is literally down the road and tells a far different story.