Valley Park was opened in 1992 on the site of the former Croydon power stations, the first of which was built in the late nineteenth century.

[1] Cargo Club in Croydon was one of three stores in the UK and was owned by Cash and Carry company, Nurdin and Peacock with the aim of selling mainly to the general public rather than newsagents and convenience stores like their cash and carry depots do.

Ultimately the idea failed to get enough members to pay an annual fee and the company lost money.

[4] The leisure park is located behind the IKEA and retail areas and opened in late 1995/early 1996 with Megabowl and Ritz Bingo Hall.

Facilities include a Vue cinema, restaurants, a gym, and Tenpin, a 25 lane bowling alley, complete with games arcade.