The information centre in Crystal Palace Park has closed to make way for a new Visitor Centre as part of the £17.75million regeneration and restoration project starting this spring.
Final closure: the Crystal Palace Park information centre has closed, making way for updated facilities
“The current building has become run down over the years and no longer fit for purpose,” according to the Crystal Palace Park Trust, which now oversees the management of the park. They say that the new building “will offer an enhanced experience allowing visitors to learn about the rich history of the park”, all thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Wolfson Foundation and other generous contributors.
The Garfield Weston Foundation recently awarded a £500,000 grant to the regeneration project.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Friends of Crystal Palace Park for their incredible efforts over many years in making the information centre a community hub and keeping visitors informed about park happenings,” the Trust said.
Until the Visitor Centre opens, the Trust recommends the public visit the “What’s On” page on its website. “Timescales for the demolition and build of the new Visitor Centre will be shared in the coming weeks,” they said.
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