Crystal Palace Club Campsite

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Great site and so good for visiting London

Great site, easy to get to from M25. Good pitches and very clean facilities with good showers. The no 3 bus was a 5 minute walk and ran every 10 mins to take us into Trafalgar Square. We're going back in March 18. Fine for dogs as there is a walk on the edge of the site and then Crystal Palace Park a 5 mins walk.

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jjmossop

Motorhomer from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 14/12/2017 20:51

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POOR PITCH ALLOCATION

Very disappointed over pitch allocation which seems to favour some members over others. We arrived on Saturday for one night and had booked an awning pitch. We were allocated pitch 30 but when we pitched we would not be able to receive satellite TV because of the trees. Went back and asked if we could be moved but we couldn't because they were full up. We then noticed that pitch 21 exactly the same length as ours was vacant, so went back to the office to be told we couldn't have that. I asked why and was told a load of flannel but then noticed against our pitch was written "not to be moved". I asked why and was told the main warden had done that. Then asked what I wanted to which I replied an awning pitch where I could get satellite TV. Offered pitch 46 which was ideal. We pitched 50 minutes after arrival. Why could we suddenly be moved because we complained. Presumably the wardens were keeping pitch 21 and 46 for their mates. Hardly fair to all members. Of course the location of the site is perfect for London but it is poor value for money and your face must fit to get a decent pitch.

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Dans Van

Motorhomer from Nottinghamshire

Reviewed on 11/12/2017 13:17

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Fantastic Stay

We were concerned about the base of this campsite that it could possibly be noisy. How wrong we were, for where the campsite is, it is pretty quiet. We arrived to be greeted by a really lovely lady who was so helpful with all information we needed. We parked up and away we went on public transport for our three days, it was so easy. The trip in was OK, we had already been advised that the sat nav could possibly take us through London. As we came from the west country, we chose the A303, M3,M25 and A3, the trip was pretty easy really. People have commented on the showers etc, we thought they were OK, warm and clean. We woke up to saw this morning so made a dash for it, again the site staff were helpful as we unsure we would get the motorhome out, we did. The bus stop was left out of the campsite on crystal palace parade with a 5 minute walk, crystal palace village about a 10 minute walk in the same direction. with a Sainsbury's and a Wetherspoons, plus other smaller shops too.The bus took us into London on Friday in 45 mins, Saturday a little longer. Hey but who cares for £1.50 who can complain. A shame our city cannot adopt London transports principles! We have booked to go back again already, so Please please to whoever the landlords are, I hope they read all the reviews and allow the site an extension of their lease.

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AndyJudy

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Reviewed on 10/12/2017 17:08

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Whatever your plans, the Crystal Palace site makes it possible.

We regularly stay at this site for business and pleasure as it's so well placed for getting into London, particularly when using the train links. Earlier in the year we needed to be in Islington, N1, and it was a stress-free journey to Highbury and Islington each day. Last weekend we were enjoying the tennis at The O2, then in the evening traveling 'home' on the no,3 bus from Trafalgar Square after a night out in the west end. Whatever your plans, the Crystal Palace site makes it possible. It's surprisingly quiet considering the proximity of the busy road on its doorstep, and the members as always are respectful of each others privacy and the need for peace and quiet, particularly after a hectic day in town. The toilet block is unchanged, but always clean and practical, and the staff are efficient and helpful. Due to the city location, land is a premium and so there isn't the luxury of having a play area for parents and young children, and it does mean that the vans are in unimaginative ranks alongside each other, but that has to be the case due to the popularity of the campsite and the lack of space. Overall a unique location and a welcome and affordable place to stay, in contrast to a London hotel or Airbnb option! Due to the financial savings made by 'camping' it means that you can afford and hopefully enjoy more of the great things that London has to offer, SO book it now!

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TheSussexSpencers

Reviewed on 21/11/2017 17:20

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Bonfire night

Arrived 5/11/17 Left on 18/11/17 Excellent site with friendly helpful staff toilet a little old and tired but work is going to rectify this. Ideal site to visit London anywhere get London Transport app and you get all the bus information times and routes for anywhere in London, buses run every 10mins very clean as well. You can use your bus pass at anytime no restriction on times but only the buses. Plenty to do and many many places to eat, Borough Market really nice meal at reasonable price. Banana building Sky Garden excellent, but you must book is free!

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HappyCamperzzz

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Reviewed on 21/11/2017 16:55

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Bonfire night

Great site and extremely useful location in ease of access to the city. Crystal Palace itself has great village "feel" - vibrant with lots of eateries and shops. The facilities on the well managed site, whilst spotless, are a little dated. Unlike previous reviewer, we find easiest way in from the frozen north is via Blackwall tunnel (near O2) then through Catford and Forest Hill on South Circular.

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Fedupwithpasswords

Reviewed on 15/11/2017 20:05

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IDEAL FOR VISITING CENTRAL LONDON ATTRACTIONS

Stayed for a week at Crystal Palace club site, took a wrong turn as we arrived into central London so ended up driving through the centre of town nice view of harrods, not to mention the congestion charge I'll receive through the post so be aware. We found the easiest way to this site from the north is to cross at Kew bridge and follow the south circular road towards the site.The site itself was run by some very helpful and friendly wardens we phoned through to the site as we were going to late as we we're stuck in traffic ( 2 hours to do 8 miles ) they told us it was no problem and to call them when we arrived. Our pitch was a good size and fairly close to the shower block which although was a bit dated provided us with hot showers and good facilities, the site was very quiet in the evening and as mentioned before had great links to the city by using the number 3 bus which was a short walk from the site and ran about every 10 minutes the journey itself was about an hour in the day and around one hour 15 in the evening. We did walk into Crystal Palace which took us around 10 minutes not a great deal there, we didn't have time to visit the park next door so carnt comment on that, overall a nice site to stay run by nice wardens will probably visit again to see the sites we couldn't fit in.

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wildvoice

Motorhomer from Wirral

Reviewed on 02/11/2017 22:10

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Fav site

Apart from a very difficult journey through London which was my sat nav fault to try and get in and out to this, and some roadworks at the other end which made turning hard on a mini roundabout near access, this was by far the best site I visited from the club on a tour of the UK last month. The people on the site were extremely friendly and it was in a green patch in London which was beautiful and very peaceful. I very much enjoyed my stay and I wanted to feed that back. I had some problems changing some of my arrangements as well and they were extremely helpful. The facilities were good and the location was good and I enjoyed my stay very much despite some family difficulties.... Well done Crystal Palace!! Really recommended.

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rcharris88

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Reviewed on 15/10/2017 09:12

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Great location but facilities need updating

We stay at Crystal Palace each year when visiting central London and Wimbledon as it is ideally located for train and bus services. This is a good site with a nice team of staff but the facilities are looking very tired and they are probably difficult to keep clean. The grey waste disposal point for motorhomes is hopeless, having to move a very heavy drain cover, and when you are parked discharging water you block the access road to some pitches. This site needs some money spending on it as it must be profitable given the level of occupancy and that it is a 12 month site.

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Jem Aldridge

Motorhomer from Warwickshire

Reviewed on 15/08/2017 19:04

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Peace and quiet in the capital.

6 nights at a lovely site just a bus ride outside the capital set in wonderful surroundings. The staff are very helpful and informant about the local area, the toilets and shower blocks are spotless and clean with plenty of hot water. The pitches are a nice size but you will need rock pegs for your awnings, Crystal Palace Park is just behind the site and is a lovely place to walk and explore. Crystal Palace town center is about a 10-15 walk away with some nice pubs and restaurants. We stayed 28/7/2017 until 03/08/2017 and will returned again.

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melee58

Caravanner from South Humberside

Reviewed on 10/08/2017 16:35

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