Made with ๐พ for Crystal Palace Park โ a non-profit passion project to share the joy of our local park with families. No harm or misinformation is intended; please get in touch if anything needs correcting.
Characters & illustrations from Wags & Whimsy ยฉ Agnieszka Gradzewicz-Akal & Dan Tama. All rights reserved. Park info from public sources โ please check official sites before visiting.
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The park's favourite cafรฉ serving delicious food, snacks and drinks. The outdoor terrace is gorgeous on sunny days โ perfect for refuelling after dino hunting! Kids love the hot chocolates. ๐ซ
The original Brown & Green โ a cosy cafรฉ right inside Crystal Palace railway station. Perfect for coffee, breakfast or a toastie before or after your park adventure. Handy if you arrive by train! โ
Brand new! Pop in for park maps, what's-on info and friendly local tips. It's across the road from Brown & Green cafรฉ โ and there are public toilets here too, so a perfect place to start your adventure! ๐ป
A wonderfully relaxed cafรฉ right by the famous concert bowl where Pink Floyd and Bowie once played! Grab a coffee, a cake and soak in the atmosphere. There are lovely views across the park. ๐ถ
The original playground with a HUGE dinosaur fossil sandpit โ dig for giant bones! Plus swings for all ages. Right next to the famous dinosaur statues. Little explorers love it! ๐ฆด
The big adventure playground โ packed with tall climbing frames, towers and exciting slides. Perfect for older, braver kids who want to climb high and whoosh down fast! ๐ง
A massive 1,100-metre circular skatepark โ one of the best in London! Skateboards, BMX, scooters and blades all welcome, from total beginners to pros. Watch the action from the grassy mounds. ๐คธ
The National Sports Centre has a brilliant indoor soft play area โ perfect for rainy days or when the little ones still have energy to burn after the walk! ๐ The NSC also has a pool and gym for the grown-ups.
A wonderful free urban farm with goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, pigs and more! Kids can get up close and feed the animals. Open most days โ check opening times before you visit. ๐๐
The park has a beautiful lake teeming with wildlife โ ducks, geese, swans, herons and even kingfishers if you're lucky! In summer there's often a boating area. Look out for the Victorian dinosaur sculptures emerging from the water! ๐ฆ
The world's FIRST dinosaur sculptures, built in 1854! Over 30 prehistoric creatures across the lake islands โ giant Iguanodons, sea monsters, pterosaurs and Ice Age mammals. A magical prehistoric safari right in the park! ๐ฆ
One of London's most magical hidden gems! The maze is made of ancient yew hedges and dates back over a century. Can your family find the centre? Truffle once got lost in here for 20 minutesโฆ ๐
The grand Italian terraces with their Egyptian sphinx statues are an incredible piece of Victorian history. Built in the 1850s for the Crystal Palace Exhibition, they offer stunning views over London. Spot all four sphinxes! ๐ฆ
A fascinating volunteer-run museum telling the extraordinary story of the original Crystal Palace โ the enormous glass building that stood here from 1854 until it burned down in 1936. Free to visit on open days! ๐ฅ
Can you learn the words? Have a family sing-along or make up your own Truffle dance moves! ๐บ๐
Hello, young humans! ๐พ Truffle here โ your furry guide to adventure! Join me and my best friend Adam as we battle the cunning fox Shushu to save Crystal Palace Park, Londonโฆ and the whole world!
A tail โ er, tale! โ of teamwork, courage and finding the hero in all of us. ๐ฆธ
๐ Want more Truffle adventures? Read the book that started it all!
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