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Boxpark is a food and retail park made out of refitted shipping containers in Britain.^[1] It was founded by Roger Wade, who described it as the "world's first pop-up mall".^[1] The first Boxpark was launched in Shoreditch in 2011, another was built in Croydon next to East Croydon station in 2016, and a third opened in Wembley in late 2018.^[2]

Origin

According to its founder Roger Wade, who started out with the street fashion shop and label Boxfresh,^[3] the idea for a shopping centre made out of shipping containers has its origin in 1999, while he was attending German trade shows with Boxfresh. For each show, he would need to build a mini shop that would then be demolished, and he wondered if he could build a trade show stand in a container that could be reused. He said: "That was the beginning of my fascination, in 1999. Years later a friend was running retail developments, so some time in 2008-09 I wondered 'why not build a whole retail development out of containers?"^[1]

The first Boxpark was built in 2011 and was described "the world's first pop up mall".^[4] However, by then shipping containers had already been used as pop-up shops, office and retail spaces around the world, for example the portable Puma City shop in US cities,^[5]^[6] and the Dordoy Bazaar in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.^[7] The company has plans to expand to other countries; however, a retail park also called Boxpark that opened in Dubai is not part of this company.^[8]

Boxpark Shoreditch

The first temporary shopping centre, backed by Charles Dunstone of Carphone Warehouse, was built at Bethnal Green Road on part of the former Bishopsgate goods yard in Shoreditch.^[9] Boxpark opened in December 2011,^[10] initially made out of 60 recycled shipping containers over two floors, with 40 in the lower floor, 20 in the upper floor.^[4]^[11] Originally intended to open for five years, the centre is still operating. Boxpark Shoreditch has 19 restaurants and bars and 27 shops.^[1]

The Boxpark at Shoreditch was redeveloped in 2017, with the upper deck becoming the focus for street food at the venue.^[2] In July 2024, it was announced that it would close down by the end of summer to make way for The Goodsyard development.^[12] In response to the announcement, The Night Time Industries Association started a campaign to save the site from closure, arguing that it has launched hundreds of new independent businesses and annually contributes more than £80 million to the local economy.^[13]

Boxpark Croydon

On 20 March 2015, it was announced that a second Boxpark would be built in Croydon to coincide with the regeneration project Croydon Vision 2020.^[14] The centre was built with a £3 million loan from the Croydon Council and intended to be a temporary structure that would last for five years, until homes and offices could be developed on the site.^[15]^[16] The scheme was designed by BDP, and the two-storey structure is constructed out of 96 shipping containers.^[17] It is in the form of a semi-enclosed market hall with units arranged around it, and provides 24,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space, double that of Shoreditch.^[14] The Boxpark in Croydon has a covered seating area, as it was found that trade dropped off during the winter months in Shoreditch when it was exposed to the elements.^[16] Boxpark Croydon has 36 shop units and is focused on dining and drink outlets.^[18] It opened in October 2016.^[19] It also hosts events such as music performances, kickboxing and screenings of films and football matches.^[20]^[21]^[22] The resident DJ of the Croydon is DJ Jay Knox.^[23]

Boxpark Wembley

A third Boxpark opened near Wembley Stadium in December 2018.^[24]^[25] Boxpark Wembley is the largest one yet, covering a floor area of 50,000 sq ft, with a 2,000-person capacity events space.^[26] Boxpark Wembley has 30 units, and 24 food and drink retail outlets have opened at the venue. As with Boxpark Croydon, the open hall/events space may be used for events such as music performances and screenings.^[27]^[28] It is regularly used as a fan zone for those attending football matches, concerts and other events held at Wembley.^[29]^[30]^[31]

Boxpark Liverpool

The first Boxpark outside London opened in the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool on 19 April 2024.^[32]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Fry, Simon (26 January 2017). "Boxing clever: The firms based in shipping containers". BBC.
^ ^a ^b Cahill, Julia (7 March 2017). "BoxPark to open 20 pop-up food centres in UK and expand overseas". EG.
^ Hunter, Tom (23 October 2012). "Boxfresh to Boxpark: London Calling meets Pop-Up Entrepreneur Roger Wade". London Calling. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
^ ^a ^b Carey, Sean (3 December 2011). "The world's first pop-up shopping mall". The New Statesmen.
^ LOT-EK (2012). UPCYCLE. p. 20. ISBN 9781105967931.
^ Yuka Yoneda. "Puma City Shipping Container Store Comes to Boston's Fan Pier". Inhabitat.
^ Sershen, Daniel (4 January 2007). "'Made in China' moves into Russia's backyard". Christian Science Monitor.
^ Hendriksz, Vivian (19 February 2015). "Boxpark takes a stand against Dubai 'Copycat'". Fashion United.
^ "Dunstone backs mall built of ship containers". Financial Times. 30 November 2011.
^ "In Pictures: Pop-Up Shopping Mall Boxpark Opens In Shoreditch". Londonist. 2 December 2011.
^ Hobson, Rebecca (8 November 2011). ""Revolutionary" mall to open in Shoreditch". London Loves Business. Archived from the original on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
^ Cunningham, Ed (18 July 2024). "Boxpark Shoreditch is officially closing this summer". Time Out London. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
^ Rigotti, Alex (25 July 2024). "NTIA demands "immediate action" to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure". NME. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
^ ^a ^b Pettitt, Josh (20 March 2015). "Boxpark Croydon: Shoreditch centre's owner announces 'modern Covent Garden' pop-up". The Standard.
^ Sheppard-Jones, Liz (16 February 2017). "Interview with Roger Wade, founder and CEO of Boxpark". The Croydon Citizen. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
^ ^a ^b aworden (27 October 2016). "Why Boxpark Croydon has a roof when Boxpark Shoreditch doesn't". Croydon Advertiser. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
^ "Boxpark Croydon / BDP". Arch Daily. 18 November 2016.
^ "Operator line-up for Boxpark Croydon revealed". The Caterer. 4 October 2017.
^ "Boxpark Croydon opens late October 2016". Croydon Business Improvement District.
^ TMackintosh (7 April 2017). "Boxpark to run a dozen 'large events' as founder says it needs to 'broaden its appeal'". Croydon Advertiser.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities". Croydon Guardian. 15 June 2017.
^ Chaplain, Chloe (7 July 2018). "Jubilant football fans at Boxpark Croydon react to England goal against Sweden". Evening Standard.
^ "BOXPARK Croydon hosts football fandom experience for Saturday's Crystal Palace match | SWLondoner". South West Londoner. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
^ Degun, Gurjit (22 September 2017). "Boxpark to open in Wembley". Campaign.
^ "Boxpark Opens In Wembley". Ham & High. 7 December 2018.
^ Miller, Frederica (21 May 2018). "Boxpark Wembley names some of the restaurants that will be in the new food mall". Get West London.
^ Galton, Bridget (7 December 2018). "Boxpark Opens In Wembley". Brent & Kilburn Times.
^ Stevens, Ben (17 January 2019). "Spotlight: Boxpark Wembley". Retail Gazette.
^ Sims, Alexandra (7 June 2019). "Learn all the moves to 'Wannabe' at a Spice Girls fan zone in Wembley". Time Out.
^ Peracha, Qasim (25 March 2019). "The 24 Boxpark Wembley restaurants, cafés and dessert parlours opened so far". My London.
^ Pole, Matt (6 April 2019). "Brighton fans hail Hughton and Bloom ahead of FA Cup semi-final". Brighton & Hove Independent.
^ Sheehan, Rory (11 March 2024). "Boxpark confirms Liverpool opening date". Place North West. Retrieved 26 May 2024.

External links

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[BBC-1] Fry, Simon (26 January 2017). "Boxing clever: The firms based in shipping containers". BBC.

[eg-2] Cahill, Julia (7 March 2017). "BoxPark to open 20 pop-up food centres in UK and expand overseas". EG.

[3] Hunter, Tom (23 October 2012). "Boxfresh to Boxpark: London Calling meets Pop-Up Entrepreneur Roger Wade". London Calling. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2017.

[new_statesmen-4] Carey, Sean (3 December 2011). "The world's first pop-up shopping mall". The New Statesmen.

[5] LOT-EK (2012). UPCYCLE. p. 20. ISBN 9781105967931.

[6] Yuka Yoneda. "Puma City Shipping Container Store Comes to Boston's Fan Pier". Inhabitat.

[7] Sershen, Daniel (4 January 2007). "'Made in China' moves into Russia's backyard". Christian Science Monitor.

[8] Hendriksz, Vivian (19 February 2015). "Boxpark takes a stand against Dubai 'Copycat'". Fashion United.

[9] "Dunstone backs mall built of ship containers". Financial Times. 30 November 2011.

[10] "In Pictures: Pop-Up Shopping Mall Boxpark Opens In Shoreditch". Londonist. 2 December 2011.

[11] Hobson, Rebecca (8 November 2011). ""Revolutionary" mall to open in Shoreditch". London Loves Business. Archived from the original on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.

[12] Cunningham, Ed (18 July 2024). "Boxpark Shoreditch is officially closing this summer". Time Out London. Retrieved 20 July 2024.

[13] Rigotti, Alex (25 July 2024). "NTIA demands "immediate action" to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure". NME. Retrieved 26 July 2024.

[standard-14] Pettitt, Josh (20 March 2015). "Boxpark Croydon: Shoreditch centre's owner announces 'modern Covent Garden' pop-up". The Standard.

[15] Sheppard-Jones, Liz (16 February 2017). "Interview with Roger Wade, founder and CEO of Boxpark". The Croydon Citizen. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2017.

[advertiser-16] worden (27 October 2016). "Why Boxpark Croydon has a roof when Boxpark Shoreditch doesn't". Croydon Advertiser. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2017.

[17] "Boxpark Croydon / BDP". Arch Daily. 18 November 2016.

[18] "Operator line-up for Boxpark Croydon revealed". The Caterer. 4 October 2017.

[19] "Boxpark Croydon opens late October 2016". Croydon Business Improvement District.

[20] TMackintosh (7 April 2017). "Boxpark to run a dozen 'large events' as founder says it needs to 'broaden its appeal'". Croydon Advertiser.^{[permanent dead link]}

[21] "Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities". Croydon Guardian. 15 June 2017.

[22] Chaplain, Chloe (7 July 2018). "Jubilant football fans at Boxpark Croydon react to England goal against Sweden". Evening Standard.

[23] "BOXPARK Croydon hosts football fandom experience for Saturday's Crystal Palace match | SWLondoner". South West Londoner. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.

[24] Degun, Gurjit (22 September 2017). "Boxpark to open in Wembley". Campaign.

[25] "Boxpark Opens In Wembley". Ham & High. 7 December 2018.

[26] Miller, Frederica (21 May 2018). "Boxpark Wembley names some of the restaurants that will be in the new food mall". Get West London.

[27] Galton, Bridget (7 December 2018). "Boxpark Opens In Wembley". Brent & Kilburn Times.

[28] Stevens, Ben (17 January 2019). "Spotlight: Boxpark Wembley". Retail Gazette.

[29] Sims, Alexandra (7 June 2019). "Learn all the moves to 'Wannabe' at a Spice Girls fan zone in Wembley". Time Out.

[30] Peracha, Qasim (25 March 2019). "The 24 Boxpark Wembley restaurants, cafés and dessert parlours opened so far". My London.

[31] Pole, Matt (6 April 2019). "Brighton fans hail Hughton and Bloom ahead of FA Cup semi-final". Brighton & Hove Independent.

[32] Sheehan, Rory (11 March 2024). "Boxpark confirms Liverpool opening date". Place North West. Retrieved 26 May 2024.

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 The first temporary shopping centre, backed by Charles Dunstone of [[Carphone Warehouse]], was built at Bethnal Green Road on part of the former [[Bishopsgate railway station|Bishopsgate goods yard]] in [[Shoreditch]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ft.com/content/4e9c30e0-1b6f-11e1-8b11-00144feabdc0 |title=Dunstone backs mall built of ship containers |date=November 30, 2011 |work=Financial Times}}</ref> Boxpark opened in December 2011,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://londonist.com/2011/12/in-pictures-pop-up-shopping-mall-boxpark-opens-in-shoreditch |title=In Pictures: Pop-Up Shopping Mall Boxpark Opens In Shoreditch |date=2 December 2011 |work=Londonist }}</ref> initially made out of 60 recycled shipping containers over two floors, with 40 in the lower floor, 20 in the upper floor.<ref name="new statesmen">{{cite web |url=http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/the-staggers/2011/12/london-boxpark-world |title=The world's first pop-up shopping mall |first=Sean |last=Carey |work=The New Statesmen |date=3 December 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/revolutionary-mall-to-open-in-shoreditch/971.article |title="Revolutionary" mall to open in Shoreditch |date=8 November 2011 |first=Rebecca |last=Hobson |work=London Loves Business |access-date=7 May 2017 |archive-date=16 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616125809/http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/revolutionary-mall-to-open-in-shoreditch/971.article |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Originally intended to open for five years, the centre is still operating. Boxpark Shoreditch has 19 restaurants and bars and 27 shops.<ref name="BBC"/>
-The Boxpark at Shoreditch was redeveloped in 2017, with the upper deck becoming the focus for street food at the venue.<ref name="eg">{{cite web |url=http://www.egi.co.uk/news/boxpark-to-open-20-pop-up-food-malls-in-uk-and-expand-overseas/ |title=BoxPark to open 20 pop-up food centres in UK and expand overseas |first= Julia |last=Cahill|date=7 March 2017 |work=EG}}</ref>. In July 2024, it was announced that it would close down by the end of summer to make way for [[The Goodsyard]] development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Ed |date=2024-07-18 |title=Boxpark Shoreditch is officially closing this summer |url=https://www.timeout.com/london/news/boxpark-shoreditch-is-officially-closing-this-summer-071824 |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Time Out London |language=en-GB}}</ref> In response to the announcement, The Night Time Industries Association, started a campaign to save the site from closure, arguing that has launched hundreds of new independent businesses and annually contributes more than £80 million to the local economy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rigotti |first=Alex |date=2024-07-25 |title=NTIA demands “immediate action" to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ntia-demands-immediate-action-to-save-boxpark-shoreditch-from-closure-3778143 |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>
+The Boxpark at Shoreditch was redeveloped in 2017, with the upper deck becoming the focus for street food at the venue.<ref name="eg">{{cite web |url=http://www.egi.co.uk/news/boxpark-to-open-20-pop-up-food-malls-in-uk-and-expand-overseas/ |title=BoxPark to open 20 pop-up food centres in UK and expand overseas |first= Julia |last=Cahill|date=7 March 2017 |work=EG}}</ref> In July 2024, it was announced that it would close down by the end of summer to make way for [[The Goodsyard]] development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cunningham |first=Ed |date=2024-07-18 |title=Boxpark Shoreditch is officially closing this summer |url=https://www.timeout.com/london/news/boxpark-shoreditch-is-officially-closing-this-summer-071824 |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Time Out London |language=en-GB}}</ref> In response to the announcement, The Night Time Industries Association started a campaign to save the site from closure, arguing that it has launched hundreds of new independent businesses and annually contributes more than £80 million to the local economy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rigotti |first=Alex |date=2024-07-25 |title=NTIA demands “immediate action" to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/ntia-demands-immediate-action-to-save-boxpark-shoreditch-from-closure-3778143 |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 ==Boxpark Croydon==
 [[File:Boxpark Croydon - interior view.jpg|thumb|left|Interior view of Boxpark Croydon]]
-On 20 March 2015, it was announced that a second Boxpark would be built in Croydon to coincide with the regeneration project [[Croydon Vision 2020]].<ref name="standard"/> The centre was built with a £3 million loan from the [[Croydon Council]] and intended to be a temporary structure that would last for five years, until homes and offices could be developed on the site.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://thecroydoncitizen.com/politics-society/interview-with-roger-wade-founder-and-ceo-of-boxpark/ |title=Interview with Roger Wade, founder and CEO of Boxpark |first=Liz |last=Sheppard-Jones |date=16 February 2017 |work=The Croydon Citizen |access-date=24 April 2017 |archive-date=22 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922024424/https://thecroydoncitizen.com/politics-society/interview-with-roger-wade-founder-and-ceo-of-boxpark/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="advertiser"/> The scheme was designed by BDP, and the two-storey structure is constructed out of 96 shipping containers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.archdaily.com/799612/boxpark-croydon-bdp |title=Boxpark Croydon / BDP |date=18 November 2016 |work=Arch Daily }}</ref> It is in the form of a semi-enclosed market hall with units arranged around it, and provides 24,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space, double that of Shoreditch.<ref name="standard">{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/boxpark-croydon-shoreditch-centres-owner-announces-modern-covent-garden-pop-up-10121856.html |title= Boxpark Croydon: Shoreditch centre's owner announces 'modern Covent Garden' pop-up |first=Josh|last=Pettitt |date= 20 March 2015 |work=The Standard}}</ref> The Boxpark in Croydon has a covered seating area, as it was found that trade dropped off during the winter months in Shoreditch when it was exposed to the elements.<ref name="advertiser">{{cite news |url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/why-boxpark-croydon-has-a-roof-when-boxpark-shoreditch-doesn-t/story-29847126-detail/story.html |title=Why Boxpark Croydon has a roof when Boxpark Shoreditch doesn't |author=aworden |date=27 October 2016 |work=Croydon Advertiser |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031234023/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/why-boxpark-croydon-has-a-roof-when-boxpark-shoreditch-doesn-t/story-29847126-detail/story.html |archive-date=31 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Boxpark Croydon has 36 shop units and is focused on dining and drink outlets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/368714/operator-line-up-for-boxpark-croydon-revealed |title=Operator line-up for Boxpark Croydon revealed |date=4 October 2017 |work=The Caterer }}</ref> It opened in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://croydonbid.com/news/boxpark-croydon-opens-late-october-2016 |title=Boxpark Croydon opens late October 2016 |work=Croydon Business Improvement District }}</ref>  It also hosts events such as music performances, kickboxing and screenings of films and football matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/boxpark-to-run-a-dozen-large-events-as-founder-says-it-needs-to-broaden-its-appeal/story-30256422-detail/story.html |title=Boxpark to run a dozen 'large events' as founder says it needs to 'broaden its appeal' |author=TMackintosh |date=7 April 2017 |work=Croydon Advertiser }}{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/15350694.Find_out_what__39_s_on_at_Croydon_Boxpark_this_summer/ |title= Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities |date= 15 June 2017 |work=Croydon Guardian }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/jubilant-football-fans-at-boxpark-croydon-react-to-england-goal-against-sweden-a3881926.html |title=Jubilant football fans at Boxpark Croydon react to England goal against Sweden |first=Chloe|last= Chaplain|date= 7 July 2018 |work=Evening Standard}}</ref> The resident [[Disc jockey|DJ]] of the Croydon is [[Jay Knox|DJ Jay Knox]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-02-05 |title=BOXPARK Croydon hosts football fandom experience for Saturday's Crystal Palace match {{!}} SWLondoner |url=https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/05022020-crystal-palace-everton-boxpark-croydon |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=South West Londoner |language=en-GB}}</ref>
+On 20 March 2015, it was announced that a second Boxpark would be built in Croydon to coincide with the regeneration project [[Croydon Vision 2020]].<ref name="standard"/> The centre was built with a £3 million loan from the [[Croydon Council]] and intended to be a temporary structure that would last for five years, until homes and offices could be developed on the site.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://thecroydoncitizen.com/politics-society/interview-with-roger-wade-founder-and-ceo-of-boxpark/ |title=Interview with Roger Wade, founder and CEO of Boxpark |first=Liz |last=Sheppard-Jones |date=16 February 2017 |work=The Croydon Citizen |access-date=24 April 2017 |archive-date=22 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922024424/https://thecroydoncitizen.com/politics-society/interview-with-roger-wade-founder-and-ceo-of-boxpark/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="advertiser"/> The scheme was designed by BDP, and the two-storey structure is constructed out of 96 shipping containers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.archdaily.com/799612/boxpark-croydon-bdp |title=Boxpark Croydon / BDP |date=18 November 2016 |work=Arch Daily }}</ref> It is in the form of a semi-enclosed market hall with units arranged around it, and provides 24,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space, double that of Shoreditch.<ref name="standard">{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/boxpark-croydon-shoreditch-centres-owner-announces-modern-covent-garden-pop-up-10121856.html |title= Boxpark Croydon: Shoreditch centre's owner announces 'modern Covent Garden' pop-up |first=Josh|last=Pettitt |date= 20 March 2015 |work=The Standard}}</ref> The Boxpark in Croydon has a covered seating area, as it was found that trade dropped off during the winter months in Shoreditch when it was exposed to the elements.<ref name="advertiser">{{cite news |url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/why-boxpark-croydon-has-a-roof-when-boxpark-shoreditch-doesn-t/story-29847126-detail/story.html |title=Why Boxpark Croydon has a roof when Boxpark Shoreditch doesn't |author=aworden |date=27 October 2016 |work=Croydon Advertiser |access-date=1 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031234023/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/why-boxpark-croydon-has-a-roof-when-boxpark-shoreditch-doesn-t/story-29847126-detail/story.html |archive-date=31 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Boxpark Croydon has 36 shop units and is focused on dining and drink outlets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/368714/operator-line-up-for-boxpark-croydon-revealed |title=Operator line-up for Boxpark Croydon revealed |date=4 October 2017 |work=The Caterer }}</ref> It opened in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://croydonbid.com/news/boxpark-croydon-opens-late-october-2016 |title=Boxpark Croydon opens late October 2016 |work=Croydon Business Improvement District }}</ref>  It also hosts events such as music performances, kickboxing and screenings of films and football matches.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/boxpark-to-run-a-dozen-large-events-as-founder-says-it-needs-to-broaden-its-appeal/story-30256422-detail/story.html |title=Boxpark to run a dozen 'large events' as founder says it needs to 'broaden its appeal' |author=TMackintosh |date=7 April 2017 |work=Croydon Advertiser }}{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/15350694.Find_out_what__39_s_on_at_Croydon_Boxpark_this_summer/ |title= Check out what's happening in Croydon this summer as Boxpark reveal their long list of activities |date= 15 June 2017 |work=Croydon Guardian }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/jubilant-football-fans-at-boxpark-croydon-react-to-england-goal-against-sweden-a3881926.html |title=Jubilant football fans at Boxpark Croydon react to England goal against Sweden |first=Chloe|last= Chaplain|date= 7 July 2018 |work=Evening Standard}}</ref> The resident [[Disc jockey|DJ]] of the Croydon is DJ Jay Knox.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2020-02-05 |title=BOXPARK Croydon hosts football fandom experience for Saturday's Crystal Palace match {{!}} SWLondoner |url=https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/05022020-crystal-palace-everton-boxpark-croydon |access-date=2024-03-19 |website=South West Londoner |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 ==Boxpark Wembley==