Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park, Victorian park in London Borough of Bromley, England.
Description
Crystal Palace Park is a large site in the London Borough of Bromley with lakes, paths, and green areas laid out in Victorian style. The park spreads across several levels with terraces, tree clusters, and open lawns that invite walking and lingering.
History
The park opened in 1854 after the glass palace from the Great Exhibition was moved here. The building burned down in 1936, but the grounds remained and are still maintained today.
Culture
The dinosaur sculptures were made by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins in the 1850s and show how scientists of that time imagined prehistoric creatures. These life-sized figures still stand on islands in the lakes and attract children and adults alike.
Practical
Several entrances lead into the park, and Crystal Palace and Penge West stations are nearby. A small children's farm and several playgrounds are scattered across the grounds.
Did you know?
The maze from 1870 is one of the largest of its kind in England and covers about 1720 square meters (18500 square feet). The winding paths of low hedges demand patience and orientation skills from every visitor.
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