Crystal Palace is a residential area of south London named after a magnificent exhibition hall that once towered over the neighbourhood. The building, made of glass and iron, was originally constructed in Hyde Park to house the Great Exhibition of 1851 - an international celebration of art and industry. Three years after the exhibition finished, the palace was rebuilt (and extended) on Sydenham Hill, one of the highest points in London. It was surrounded by a Victorian pleasure ground where many events, including sports, were held. Today, Crystal Palace Park still exists, even though the grand hall, which was latterly home to an early TV company, has long gone, destroyed by fire in 1936. Some original features of the grounds remain, including the popular Dinosaur Park where visitors may stroll among life-size statues of prehistoric animals and reptiles. There's lots of fun for children, who especially enjoy the maze. The Bowl concert arena, a natural amphitheatre, continues to host outdoor entertainment. The park carries on a long sporting tradition - it's been most famous for athletics - with the establishment of the National Sports Centre, which boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool. Crystal Palace FC is based three miles away at Selhurst Park.
Attraction
Caravan Park
Crystal Palace Caravan Club Site
Doctor
Estate Agent
Acorn Crystal Palace Estate Agents
Health and Fitness Club
Restaurant
School
Rockmount Primary School
St Josephs RC Junior School
Solicitor
Amphlett Lissimore
Bennett Welch
Dennis Matthews
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Amatuer Boxing Association of England (Boxing)
Croydon Flyers Basketball Club for Girls (Basketball)
Crystal Palace Football Club (Football)
International Amateur Boxing Association (Boxing)
Shops
Secret Garden
Rymans
Crystals Health Foods
Merlin Shoes
Places to Stay near Crystal Palace
Queens Hotel Crystal Palace (0.47 miles)
Melrose House (1.14 miles)
Henry Guest House (2.30 miles)
WELCOMEHome from Home our semi-detached 1900, 4 STAR RATING Guest House is welcoming, affordable and very clean. It offers a relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable night sleep. Our emphasis remains ... More
Croydon Court Hotel (2.56 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at the Croydon Court Hotel. A spacious yet comfortable family run hotel offering modern facilities within an elegant victorian building. We are conveniently located close ... More
ATINI Guest House (2.61 miles)
ATINI Guest House offers - affordable, spacious and comfortable accomodation, in a clean, peaceful and private atmosphere, close to East Croydon Train Station, the Fairfield Halls and Croydon Town Centre. ... More
Windmill Serviced Apartments (2.63 miles)
Glenthurston Holiday Apartments (2.77 miles)
Our apartments are well equipped ... More | visit website
Camden Place Serviced Apartments (2.77 miles)
Innkeepers Lodge (2.79 miles)
Located in eden park in beckenham this lodge & toby carvery is only a 25 minute train journey into the heart of london. the city of london is packed full ... More
The Lansdowne Hotel (3.00 miles)
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