Crystal Palace Park Trust
Dec 10, 2024 · From Paxton’s dream to the reality of Crystal Palace Park Trust running the park, we chart some of the key dates, and the fascinating, wonderful and tragic events that shaped the park.
Things to do and see - Crystal Palace Park Trust
Crystal Palace Museum tells the story of both the Hyde Park and Sydenham Crystal Palaces in a series of unique images, large scaled models of the Crystal Palace and showcases displaying ceramics and other items.
The Park’s history - Crystal Palace Park Trust
From Paxton’s dream to the reality of Crystal Palace Park Trust running the park, we chart some of the key dates, and the fascinating, wonderful and tragic events that shaped the park.
Getting here - Crystal Palace Park Trust
Welcome to Crystal Palace Park, one of the country’s most important and historic green spaces. It is well served by public transport, with multiple rail and bus routes and numerous points of entry.
What’s on - Crystal Palace Park Trust
We've got a diverse programme of events coming to the park this year. You can see a regularly updated list of events on this page.
Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
The Dinosaurs are one of the park’s most famous attractions, unveiled in 1854 and continuing to delight children and adults over 150 years later. They are amongst approximately 30 statues, including amphibians, reptiles and mammals, located on islands within the lakes at the Penge side of the park. They are free to visit.
How to visit Crystal Palace Subway
The elaborate Subway, designed by Charles Barry Jr, first opened in 1865 and provided a direct link for rail passengers coming from the High Level Station under Crystal Palace Parade and into the Palace.
Christmas 2024 in the park
Make your own Crystal Palace Park-inspired Christmas decorations to take home. Sunday Sounds at Christmas, Sunday 8 December & Sunday 15 December Free festive entertainment on the iconic stage at the Concert Platform 14:00-15:30.
Crystal Palace Park Trust
Nov 24, 2023 · Crystal Palace Park Trust is a registered charity that was formed to assume management of Crystal Palace Park from 15 September 2023 and lead its regeneration. The Trust exists to invest in and support the Park, its users, and the surrounding community.
Crystal Palace Maze
The park’s Maze is one of the largest in the country, with a diameter of 49 metres. It has been bewildering and entertaining visitors since the 1870s.