Crystal Palace Subway is underground with no visible structure at street level.
Located half way down Crystal Palace Parade, on the opposite side to the park.
There are no buildings on Crystal Palace Parade therefore there is no exact postcode.
When is it open?
Opening Hours - general information
Please do not believe what it says on Google. The subway is not open 9am - 5pm seven days a week.
The subway is currently on the Historic England Heritage at Risk register and is in need of a considerable amount of repair. The site has no electricity, no running water and is open to the elements at either end. It is very inhospitable on a wet, windy or wintery day.
The subway is kept locked to protect it from damage as it is a hidden, out of sight, structure.
Access to the space is managed by two councils, Bromley and Southwark.
Friends of Crystal Palace Subway have reinstated safe access to the subway via steps on Crystal Palace Parade on the Southwark side and this has enabled thousands of people to visit in recent years.
Recent repaving of the terrace on the Southwark side looks great and is worth a visit if you haven't seen it, this was done with the aim of reducing trip hazards.
The Friends of Crystal Palace Subway open the space 3 times a year for Crystal Palace Festival, Heritage Open Day and Open House.
Heritage Open Day • Saturday 14th September 10am-4pm
Come along on the day, no tickets required.
Please note due to two-way traffic on a narrow staircase all buggies scooters and bulky items need to be left a pavement level. Assistance dogs only.
Open House • Sunday 22nd September 11am-5pm
Come along on the day, no tickets required.
Please note due to two-way traffic on a narrow staircase all buggies scooters and bulky items need to be left a pavement level. Assistance dogs only.
Can't make it in person? Watch our subway doc
Thanks to Helen Lockstone for all her work on our previous website. Thanks to John Wilson for our logo design. Current site by Gemma Pettman and Sue Giovanni