Crystal Palace Park Thicket Road, London SE19 2GA

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About the Business

Welcome to Crystal Palace Park, a historic park located in South East London that has been a popular destination for locals and tourists for over 150 years. This beautiful green open space covers over 100 acres and is home to a variety of fascinating features, recreational areas and wildlife habitats.

Originally opened in 1854, this stunning park was designed to showcase the impressive Crystal Palace, a magnificent glass and iron structure that was moved from Hyde Park to this location after the Great Exhibition of 1851. Although the Palace was destroyed by fire in 1936, the park still remains a prime example of Victorian design and is filled with charming features that bring the city's history to life.

Visitors to Crystal Palace Park can explore the many highlights of this wonderful institution, including the picturesque lake, the impressive sphinxes that guard the main entrance, and the beautiful variety of trees and gardens that offer a peaceful backdrop for picnics and family fun.

One of the most popular features of the park is the Dinosaur Statues, which were added in 1854 and represent many different species of prehistoric animals. Children and adults alike will be captivated by these impressive sculptures and enjoy interacting with them while learning about the fascinating science of paleontology.

From sports fields and playgrounds to hiking trails and beautiful walking paths, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Crystal Palace Park. So why not come and explore this remarkable institution and discover the many wonders of one of London's most beautiful parks!

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Location & Phone number

Directions

Thicket Rd, London SE19 2GA, United Kingdom

300 303 8658

crystalpalaceparktrust.org

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Hours open

Monday:

07:30 - 20:30

Tuesday:

07:30 - 20:30

Wednesday:

07:30 - 20:30

Thursday:

07:30 - 20:30

Friday:

07:30 - 20:30

Saturday:

09:00 - 20:30

Sunday:

09:00 - 20:30

Reviews

Kathryn Totman:

"Enormous park with a maze, play area, and dinosaur statues. The play area isn't the greatest, but it has enough to keep kids entertained for a little while. The maze was fun, and it was good to see the dinosaurs that have been there for so long. The cafe looked nice, although we didn't go in, and the boating / pedalo rental was reasonable for London - £6 for an adult and £4 for a child for 30 minutes."

1 year ago

Champs:

"Interesting park with a lot of history. Very big park. Would be really helpful if there were signs giving directions to different areas parts of the park. I wasn’t the only person using maps on my mobile device to find the dinosaurs. Not the nicest looking park but some really interesting wildlife."

almost 2 years ago

Christopher Y:

"Parking: the great news it is free. We went there for the maze and when we went 5years ago, it was amazing. Unfortunately, kids have broken down fences, the tiles are damaged on the middle. The park. The sandpit is really fantastic. The sand was good. It was a large space The rest of the play area is looking tired and it has been damaged. It is not as nice as it use to be."

almost 2 years ago

David Catherall:

"Huge park. Big walks, runs and plenty of space. They have lake with pedal boats. Sports arena for football. Astro turf. The famous dinosaurs and a private RC car track. Nice park to visit for big walks and a playground for the Kids. Also a nice smart Life Coffee Shop to replenish."

almost 2 years ago

Bev Owen:

"Lovely park. Massive! Be prepared to walk. There are a lot of benches so you can stop and rest when you need to. I love the dinosaur sculptures around the lake. They have boards to tell you about them. There is a cafe where you can get water, coffee, snacks. They also have paddle boats you can take out on the lake. It's not far from a bus stop."

almost 2 years ago