Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in south London is a large sports centre and outdoor athletics stadium. It was opened in 1964 in Crystal Palace Park, close to the site of the former Crystal Palace Exhibition building which had been destroyed by fire in 1936 and is on the same site as the former FA Cup Final venue which was used here between 1895 and 1914. It was one of the five National Sports Centres, run on behalf of Sport England, but responsibility was transferred to the London Development Agency (now GLA Land and Property) and is managed Better. Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is proud to be a listed heritage building set within 200 acres of parkland. The Centre has an athletic stadium with a capacity of 15,500 which can be increase to 24,000 with temporary seating and regularly welcomes international athletic meetings, school sports days and The London Youth Games. As well as sporting events, the stadium has played host to a number of live open-air concerts, by artists such as Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Sex Pistols and Depeche Mode.
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre offers a range of features including a contemporary gymnasium, 50-meter swimming pool, both indoor and outdoor football pitches, basketball games with a capacity of 3,500 and outdoor beach sport facilities including volleyball. On hand are licensed instructors who will instruct and assist with your event. Crystal Palace National Sports Centre can be used for a variety of events, going beyond the traditional expectations of sport to include communal events. The large open spaces offer fantastic views and the most beautiful, tranquil setting during the summertime which is why this venue has been used for group gatherings, including formal engagements such as Weddings and Christenings over the years.
Amenities at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre include on-site parking and excellent transport links including Crystal Palace and Penge West train stations, which are easily accessible from central London train stations including London Victoria as well as Gatwick Airport. Catering can also be provided by the on-site cafe. Crystal Palace National Sports Centre work closely with professional event production and management companies to provide the very best in music entertainment, professional lighting, tables, covered chairs and seating, floral arrangements, and specialised wedding event catering from banquets to intimate dinners, and tempting menus to give your guests an experience they will never forget.