In Sept 2016 I went to visit the Crystal Palace subway which was being restored. The subway was originally used as a decorated brick vault passage for first-class passengers using the former Crystal Palace High Level railway station to the Crystal Palace. It is now Grade II listed.
The restoration continued over the next few years and when it was done, there was an open day on 1 Dec 2024. It was a rainy day so I left it until the afternoon, and others had the same idea, as there was a queue, but luckily it moved quickly. Entry was free. The site is managed by a charity.
In 2016 access was across the road, but this is no longer allowed as the charity don't own that land, so now the entry is from the park side. From the top there is not much to see. Stairs lead down into the main hall. This looks so different from 8 years ago.
2016 views of the sides and front arches, then the 2024 view -
Looking back in from the staircase
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See more :
IanVisits "Crystal Palace Subway restored: First images revealed ahead of public Open Day".
IanVisits "Crystal Palace Subway wins heritage restoration award"
Crystal Palace Park Trust for more information and "How to visit".
BBC "Crystal Palace Subway restoration progress revealed".
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