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Crystal Palace Park

Description: Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace Road, London, England, SE22, 020 8 313 4407. Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace was ... more

Crystal Palace Park ... moved to Sydenham in 1852 and set in a large Italianate park designed by Paxton. Most of the park has gone but one fine terrace survives, a

Newest Review: ... may first of all let the wild ones use whatever form of wheels they have chosen race up and down the tree-lined paved tarmaced area running from the car park to the the stadium entrance, there is a slight incline which adds to the 'sport' sounds boring? Trust me gives you at least enough time to enjoy a coffee and a chat on one of the picnic tables lined all the way up the area. Next ... more

... well, got to be ducks and dinosaurs I reckon, passing the Guy the Gorilla statue to the lakes, in the summer the pedalo boats are there for hire. Feed the greedy Canadian geese, and hope the pigeons don't muscle in. As you walk round the lakes yo...more

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Crystal Palace Park: Jurassic Park and chips. (767 words)
by - written on 05/05/01 (Very useful, 301 readings)
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We've got Dinosaurs in South London! (No not Croydon local authority members)we've got 30 huge stone dinosaurs situated in nearly 200 acres of parkland, yes in London. Just behind the so-called 'National Sports arena' in Crystal Palace. These dinosaurs have been there for nearly 170 years, and there is some serious history to their surroundings (links later, you've got to read me now!) So what goes on at Crystal Palace Park? Right pack your car up, take bikes, scooters, rollerblades whatever, the dog oh.. and the kids, picnic if you want but there are some rather good chips to be had at the Park Cafe.However don't forget stale ... Read the complete review