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Spot the Victorian dinosaur statues round the lakes in Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Crystal Palace Park (Penge entrance, Thicket Road)
The world's first dinosaur sculptures stand by the lakes in Crystal Palace Park in a model geological landscape, free and open daily; a regeneration project has finished, with fresh paint on four dinosaurs and paths reopened. There's an audio tour and downloadable guidesheets.
- Where
- Crystal Palace
- Format
- Drop-in
- Cost
- Free
Invite friendsPick a date, send one link, and see who's in.
How to get involved
- 01Just turn up
Pay per session on the door — no booking, no membership.
- 02Go once
Try a single session before you commit. It's free.
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