Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park
4.5
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Karen
Pakistan2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Absolutely stinky, the pond water was writhing with seggsual diseases that looked ready to go airborne. The local teenagers clearly have been frolicking and performing coitus on top of the dinosaurs. Disgusting
Written July 5, 2021
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ste141
Exeter, UK174 contributions
Jul 2020
I used to come here, when I was a child, with my parents and sister. I remember my dad would park the car somewhere and we would go and watch the athletics. If it was a Sunday, we would go there and ride the horses and visit the zoo. I arrived at the station and to climb three or four flights of steps to the top. The park was on my right. As it was a hot and sunny day, I took my time to walk round. The dinosaurs and the athletics track were still there, along with the leisure centre. But, the zoo seemed to have gone. There was a college with some goats outside it, where the horses used to be. They now had put in a play area for the children. As it's very big and spacious, I had no problems about getting too close to anybody. I got very tired, so I didn't get to see all of it. I will go back again and I recommend this park to everyone.
Written August 10, 2020
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Kevin
Mountain View, CA284 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Visiting Crystal Palace Park wasn't on my original to-do list while in London. My brother and his GF were in London for a couple days at the same time I was and he wanted to come here to see the dinosaur statues since he's a big dinosaur person. We first saw these dinosaur statues on an old dinosaur VHS tape as kids, so it was cool to actually see them in person. It's pretty cool knowing these sculptures were created in 1854, about 20 years after the first dinosaurs were officially classified. By modern standards, they look nothing like how dinosaurs actually looked like, but knowing it was based off knowledge in the mid 1800s, it's cool to see how people interpreted dinosaurs when they were first discovered. The park itself definitely could use some cleanup and refurbishment, but it was cool to get away from the touristy part of London and see something I had seen as a child on video.
Written May 11, 2023
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Lettuce Journey
United Kingdom11 contributions
May 2022
This is a very large park in a nice area of London. You can access it directly from the train station. There are various statues etc dotted about to look at and food stands for refreshments. There is also a maze although we didn't try this out and a boating lake. I mainly went to see the dinosaurs, some of which in late spring are hidden by the foliage, but it is wonderful to see these quirky bits of history peeking out at you. There are various information panels showing you what creature they are supposed to be and how modern ideas have changed since the Victorians. When we visited in May, there were various baby waterfowl swimming around the dinosaurs which was wonderful.
Written May 23, 2022
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Rokugatsu H
London, UK34 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Not worth the trip if it’s dinosaurs that you are after.
We drove 1.5 hours as my 3 year old is nuts about dinos but he was very disappointed as there were only a few really old statues hidden in the trees..
I’d say the park is nice, it’s large with lots of nice spaces around with a good children’s play area. Good for locals.
But completely not! a good dinosaur experience for little dino enthusiasts… this shouldn’t even appear in search results for dino experience…
We drove 1.5 hours as my 3 year old is nuts about dinos but he was very disappointed as there were only a few really old statues hidden in the trees..
I’d say the park is nice, it’s large with lots of nice spaces around with a good children’s play area. Good for locals.
But completely not! a good dinosaur experience for little dino enthusiasts… this shouldn’t even appear in search results for dino experience…
Written August 27, 2023
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Crypalace
United Kingdom13 contributions
Feb 2020
This park requires at least four hours for you to see everything .Children's farm, Maze, Boating lake,Stone animals ,Children's play area,Sports centre, Restaurant and much more .Great for adults as well as the kids .Highly recommended.
Written February 16, 2020
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GoingGuide
Nottingham, UK2,089 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Enjoyed a lovely stroll around the park with family. Briefly explored the lake that is surrounded by dinosaurs as they were believed to appear when produced - not that accurate. Plenty of space to stop and sit and watch the world go by. Visited the sight of the former Crystal Palace, which looks slightly run down though easy to visually imagine what the Palace looked like. Plenty of paths to follow and explore through woods and well maintained fields. Worth a visit.
Written August 17, 2024
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Leigh1980
London, UK262 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
There is so much to see in Crystal Palace Park. The history of the area is so interesting. When you are walking around the old ruins you can just imagine the well dressed people going these on day trips in their fancy garb.
Highlights include; The Dinosaurs, the boating lake, the Farm Park, The Sports Centre, Museum, Flower Gardens, Crystal Palace Subway, The Bowl, The fishing lake, the maze, skate park, graffiti wall, play park, information centre and the amazing Brown & Green cafe, ( the BRAT is so yummy!) the Italian Terraces and the duck pond.
There is something for everyone in the park and it’s so easy to get to. Crystal Palace station is pretty much in the park!
Highlights include; The Dinosaurs, the boating lake, the Farm Park, The Sports Centre, Museum, Flower Gardens, Crystal Palace Subway, The Bowl, The fishing lake, the maze, skate park, graffiti wall, play park, information centre and the amazing Brown & Green cafe, ( the BRAT is so yummy!) the Italian Terraces and the duck pond.
There is something for everyone in the park and it’s so easy to get to. Crystal Palace station is pretty much in the park!
Written May 24, 2024
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,944 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Crystal Palace Park is the site of the World Exhibition held in London in the early 1850s. Remnants of the building are still evident. Today the park is popular with families, walkers and runners and other groups. The park has some good dinosaur models which will amuse young and old alike. The maze is also a favourite. It is easy walk although parts are undulating.
Written October 9, 2022
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John Speller
Dagenham, UK784 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
I went here with our four year old grandson, who loves dinosaurs. It was a long journey for us from Hornchurch - our grandson also loves trains - and I was disappointed with the dinosaurs. I thought that you would be able to go right up to them, not have to see them from a distance. They did look a bit shabby. The rest of the park is not bad: a nice big play area with a sand pit, nice trees and flowers. The benches near the station was a nice touch. It is quite hilly though, so not for people with mobility problems. We would not rush back here.
Written September 3, 2021
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Sorry I have no idea.
Written April 20, 2019
Planning on meeting friends there, what's the best entrance or spot to meet?
Written June 17, 2018
Yep agree with the others. Enjoy it's a lovely park
Written June 18, 2018
My friends and I are planning in doing a bbq at Crystal Palace park. Are you still allowed to do bbq there?
Written May 24, 2018
skylinehoneymoon
London, United Kingdom
I painted the mural..very sad it's closed down
Written June 26, 2017
Dan A
Harwich, United Kingdom
Yes but the signs state you must take all BBQs away with you and must be raised off the grass
Written September 4, 2016
Is there a charge to go into small farm
Written June 6, 2016
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