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Old Cople Lane, Crystal Palace Parade, London, London, SE19 1UF
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River Thames, London
Crystal Palace Club Campsite
Kennington Park, London
Why stay here ...
We regret to announce that Crystal Palace Club Campsite, one of our oldest Club campsites on the network, closed at the end of 2024. The Club had been operating the campsite for several years on a renewable lease and we were informed that, sadly, it was not going to be extended.
Thank you to everyone who stayed with us at Crystal Palace. We know there is another perfect pitch just waiting for you. To help you find some inspiration, here are some popular alternative Club campsites just a short distance away which we hope you will try:
Abbey Wood Club Campsite (open all year) - 13 miles, 52 minutes by road
Alderstead Heath Club Campsite (14 Mar - 03 Nov 2025) - 12 miles, 47 minutes by road
Gatwick Club Campsite (open all year) - 26 miles, 60 minutes by road
Wyatts Covert Club Campsite (open all year) - 32 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes by road
In addition, there are a number of Certificated Locations within the vicinity, that continue to offer picturesque solitude away from the crowds that are exclusively for our members.
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Directions
From West on A205 (south Circular): go past Dulwich College on right continue onwards for 0.5 mile to the traffic lights with the Grove Pub on the left. Turn right at these lights for 360 metres, then turn right again at the next set of traffic lights onto Sydenham Hill road. Go up the hill to the mini roundabout and turn right again still on Sydenham Hill Road. After 1 mile at the mini roundabout the site entrance will be straight ahead. From the East exit M25 at junction 2: follow signpost for A2 London, then take A205 (South Circular) to Catford. After going under the railway bridge turn left onto A212 signposted Sydenham and Crystal Palace. Go through Sydenham up Westwood Hill to the very top, at the mini roundabout the site is on left. Note: care required at the 2 mini roundabouts at site entrance. When office closed please use the late arrival area (open all night). Security barriers for entry to pitches. Beware of using Sat Nav as this may direct you across the centre of London (congestion charge) or on unsuitable roads for caravans and motorhomes.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- SE19 1UF
- GPS:
- Lat 51.42503 / Lon -0.07315
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- TQ341710
- OS map ref:
- 177
- Handbook map ref:
- K4
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: central London
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Crystal Palace
- Shop within 1 mile
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Alison Morgan
Reviewed: 21/12/2024 22:53
😭😭😭
I cried today when I checked to see if this site had really closed, I was hoping for a Christmas miracle but sadly it was not to be 😔 We’ve been coming to Crystal Palace 3-4 times a year for over ten years. It’s felt like our second home... Show more
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Chris Karunaratna
Reviewed: 20/12/2024 11:09
First and Last Visit, sadly
Previous reviewers have pretty much said it all, but we wish we had discovered Crystal Palace a few years ago. We have used Abbey Wood and Wyatts Covert in the past and have been very pleased with both. Crystal Palace, however, proved to be an equally superb location with a wide... Show more
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Sam Tate
Reviewed: 18/12/2024 03:02
What a shame it's gone
I've stayed here for over 15 years now and I was very sorry that this month was my last ever stay as the campsite closes for good. The facilities were badly outdated by the end but this was understandable as the council have threatened to close this campsite for a... Show more
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Terry Sharp
Reviewed: 16/12/2024 15:48
Sad day
I stayed here for the first time in September and was delighted with the site. A very easy bus ride into central London and friendly, helpful wardens. The facilities were a bit dated but all clean and looked after. I was planning several more visits but then heard the... Show more
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Roger Rudram
Reviewed: 15/12/2024 15:19
Sad its closing
This is a lovely site within easy reach of the centre of London. Sadly the site is closing but you wouldn’t know it. Staff were very friendly and helpful and facilities still very good.
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Joanne Barker
Reviewed: 09/12/2024 14:19
Outdated
I had the pleasure of staying here for 5 days. I was disappointed at the pit holes coming into the site and how the staff didn’t physically show you where yr pitch was. The showers were nice and hot but very outdated. The site looked... Show more
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Paul Schwenk
Reviewed: 06/12/2024 14:30
A sad day
It is with sadness that I realise I cannot stay at the this glorious site in the future. I have been coming to this site at least once a year for the last twelve years. Its location and the beauty of the park are memorable. I have learnt to love... Show more
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Rita
Reviewed: 01/12/2024 19:26
Oh Dear.... our last ever stay ended on Thursday...so sad.
What can be said...it's fantastic to visit and absorb the local area ,attending events in the park and immediate area, to stay on an absolutely lovely leafy site with such helpful wardens, then hop onto the bus into central London so easily.. Managed 4 trips this year, we didn't let... Show more
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Robert Haigh
Reviewed: 24/11/2024 15:51
Maybe the last time ? I 😥
Just stayed one night this time and no complaints , though we weren't there much as visiting family. We had a quiet nights sleep . The site had lots of visitors and it is a great shame it's closing. I wonder if there has been any analysis of the money... Show more
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Tina Ross
Reviewed: 22/11/2024 16:50
Crystal Palace Club Site
I have had many a trip into London with great bus routes nearby. Also short walk directly into Crystal Palace park. I have stayed here lots of times and absolutely love it, the staff are always friendly and helpful. Sad to see it close down!
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 020 8778 7155
Most recent reviews
Alison Morgan
Reviewed: 21/12/2024 22:53
😭😭😭
I cried today when I checked to see if this site had really closed, I was hoping for a Christmas miracle but sadly it was not to be 😔 We’ve been coming to Crystal Palace 3-4 times a year for over ten years. It’s felt like our second home and we’ve ...
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