We look around the idyllic South London park which contains a prehistoric surprise!
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00:00Crystal Palace Park is a hidden gem in south east London, brimming with history, nature
00:07and quirky attractions. Originally the site of the Crystal Palace, an enormous glass structure
00:12that housed the Great Exhibition of 1851, the park is now a tranquil space for families
00:18and nature lovers. Its most famous feature is the series of life-sized dinosaur statues
00:24designed in the 1850s which are some of the oldest in the world. The park also boasts
00:28a beautiful boating lake, a maze and large open areas perfect for picnics or a stroll.
00:35There are also lovely Victorian style gardens with stunning trees and flowers making it
00:39a peaceful escape from the city hustle. The nearest tube station is Crystal Palace station
00:44which is served by the Jubilee line and Victoria line.