There is so much to do with young children. there are the dinosaurs to visit, plenty of photo opportunities there. Lots of walks to wear them out with plenty of wildlife to see, squirrels, wild parakeets, ducks to feed. The childrens playground is very comprehensive, lots of things to go on. Then a visit to the zoo, it was closed... More

The real attraction of Crystal Palace Park is the area with lakes and the dinosaurs. For more information on the dinosaurs see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Palace_Dinosaurs. Apart from this, the park is just of above average quality for a suburban London park. There are some interesting ruins, a small farm, and the sports centre, but it is only the dinosaurs that really make... More

If you find yourself in Crystal Palace park you should definitely take the time to stop by the Crystal Palace Museum. It's only small but gives an interesting account of the history of the palace, with plenty of photos and artefacts that really give you a sense of what the park was like in it's hey-day. More

You may have seen part of Crystal Palace on the TV wherever in the world you're from, because the national sports centre is within the gates - they house athletics and swimming championships, among others. The park came into its own in 1854 when the Crystal Palace moved to the area known as Sydenham Hill. The Crystal Palace was a... More