Travel

Crystal Palace Park is well served by public transport and cycling routes, with several car parks and multiple pedestrian gates. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport or other carbon-free modes of travel where possible.

By train - The park is a short walk from Crystal Palace Station or Penge West Station, with Anerley and Penge East nearby. These stations are served by Southern and London Overground (Windrush Line) services. Plan your journey: Southern Railway | TFL Journey Planner

By bus - There are several bus routes serving the park. Plan your journey on TFL.

By bike - The park is accessible by bike, with limited bike racks available. See TFL’s cycleways route finder for details and Bromley’s park map for bike rack locations.

By car - There are three car parks within the park, accessible via Thicket Road, Anerley Hill, and Crystal Palace Park Road. Our fourth car park at Sydenham Gate is closed until July 2026 due to regeneration works. Please note car parking charges apply. Blue Badge ticket holders are exempt from parking charges.

‍Accessibility and facilities

Maps and signage are available at key entrances to help you navigate the park.

There are two cafés in the park: the Concert Café by the Concert Platform and Brown & Green Life by the Thicket Road entrance.

Many areas of the park are accessible for visitors with pushchairs and mobility aids, with paved paths and level compacted stone surfaces.

There is a free, accessible toilet located opposite Brown & Green Life Café.

Some areas of the park may be temporarily closed for maintenance or events – please check before visiting.

‍Opening times

The park gates open at 7:30am every day. Closing times vary throughout the year:

January: 5.00pm
February: 6.00pm
March: 8.00pm BST / 6.30pm GMT
April: 8.30pm
May: 9.00pm
June: 9.30pm
July: 9.30pm
August: 9.00pm
September: 8.00pm
October: 7.00pm BST / 5.00pm GMT
November: 5.00pm
December: 4.30pm