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General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:21 pm

For any info ahead of game at Crystal Palace other than tickets and coach travel

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Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Jjjack » Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:12 pm

As the title suggests does anybody have any recommendations for parking re Palace away. I was thinking of stopping at Purley and getting the train to Norwood Junction, I have seen online that "some local schools offer parking" but it's quite vague on what and where they are.

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Yanquiclaret » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:04 pm

My Palace supporting mate thinks your Purley plan is a good one. It is mostly residential around Palace and parking is a nightmare. Norwood Junction is the station he uses.

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by dougcollins » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:06 pm

It's not a long walk from Croydon tbh. If you don't mind parking there..

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by martintheaker » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:47 pm

Jjjack wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:12 pm
As the title suggests does anybody have any recommendations for parking re Palace away. I was thinking of stopping at Purley and getting the train to Norwood Junction, I have seen online that "some local schools offer parking" but it's quite vague on what and where they are.

A lot depends on which area you’re heading in from. Knowing that might save you getting bad advice and spending time/ wasting fuel unnecessarily. Loads of options on trains from a few miles away in every direction which could save you time and stress. #UTC

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:21 pm

I wouldn't try to get close in a car - there are three stations you can use at Norwood Junction (the one we tend to use), Selhurst or Thornton Heath.

I don't know about Purley for parking. We tend to park up in North London and then use public transport.

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Paul Waine » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:27 pm

Jjjack wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:12 pm
As the title suggests does anybody have any recommendations for parking re Palace away. I was thinking of stopping at Purley and getting the train to Norwood Junction, I have seen online that "some local schools offer parking" but it's quite vague on what and where they are.
You need to be aware of the ULEZ if you have an older car. Charges apply if you cross inside the north and south circulars, so pick your route around London carefully. You can check if the ULEZ applies to your vehicle via link: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra- ... ssion-zone

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Paul Waine » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:32 pm

Paul Waine wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:27 pm
You need to be aware of the ULEZ if you have an older car. Charges apply if you cross inside the north and south circulars, so pick your route around London carefully. You can check if the ULEZ applies to your vehicle via link: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra- ... ssion-zone
ULEZ was expanded to boundary of north and south circulars October 2021.

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Jjjack » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:38 pm

martintheaker wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:47 pm
A lot depends on which area you’re heading in from. Knowing that might save you getting bad advice and spending time/ wasting fuel unnecessarily. Loads of options on trains from a few miles away in every direction which could save you time and stress. #UTC
Heading down from burnley, was planning on hitting the M25 anti clock wise and then up the M23 to Purley.

Thornton Heath is the other one I was thinking of getting the train into as apparently there's more away friendly pubs on that side than the Norwood Jct side, but Purley has a big 400 space multistory as well as the station car park just made sense to dump the car there.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by martintheaker » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:59 pm

As Tony said, a good option is a Tube station in North London. I use Finchley Central because it has a huge car park and it’s a quick trip to Kings Cross / St. Pancras for the trains to Palace. Cockfosters is just as easy.
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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Jjjack » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:24 pm

martintheaker wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:59 pm
As Tony said, a good option is a Tube station in North London. I use Finchley Central because it has a huge car park and it’s a quick trip to Kings Cross / St. Pancras for the trains to Palace. Cockfosters is just as easy.
I did think about this but it seemed like it was a long journey from Cockfosters into the centre so thought parking closer would be better.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:57 pm

martintheaker wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:59 pm
As Tony said, a good option is a Tube station in North London. I use Finchley Central because it has a huge car park and it’s a quick trip to Kings Cross / St. Pancras for the trains to Palace. Cockfosters is just as easy.
A lot of the Cockfosters car park has been sold off to build flats. Not sure if the work has started yet but worth bearing in mind for the future.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Bop » Wed Feb 23, 2022 7:49 pm

JustPark is a great app where people offer their parking facilities for a fee. Just had a look and there’s parking available for £3-5 within 15 mins walk. Used the app to park very close to Anfield and Goodison earlier this season. Great value.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:48 pm

Norwood Junction is on the Thameslink line. If you're looking to park somewhere north and get the train I'd be tempted to go with Luton.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by martintheaker » Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:55 pm

Jjjack wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:24 pm
I did think about this but it seemed like it was a long journey from Cockfosters into the centre so thought parking closer would be better.
I suppose it depends on whether you want to drive around the M25 to head nearer to the ground, or just park up near the bottom of the M1 and use the trains. I’m heading to Finchley Central for the Northern Line to Kings Cross. Pint or two in The Dolphin on Tonbridge Street, then train to Norwood.

Whichever way you go, have a safe trip, #UTC
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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Jjjack » Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:38 am

martintheaker wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:55 pm
I suppose it depends on whether you want to drive around the M25 to head nearer to the ground, or just park up near the bottom of the M1 and use the trains. I’m heading to Finchley Central for the Northern Line to Kings Cross. Pint or two in The Dolphin on Tonbridge Street, then train to Norwood.

Whichever way you go, have a safe trip, #UTC
I'm heading for Finchley Central too, seems the best option. Thanks to all for suggestions, hopefully coming back with 3 points.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:45 pm

Any suggestions for decent pubs near the ground?

We used to go to the Spoons near Norwood Junction but that's closed now. Last time round we went to the Prince George but it wasn't the greatest (they'd removed all the furniture which was special). The Railway Telegraph is meant to be the other pub but when we tried that it was home fans only, don't know if that's now changed.
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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Yorkshire Claret » Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:42 pm

The info posted on official BFC site is not accurate.

The Northern Line from Kings Cross only goes as far as Moorgate, from there you can catch a No 43 bus to London Bridge.

Using Underground you can take the Victoria Line from Kings Cross to Green Park and then the Jubilee Line to London Bridge before the train to Norwood Junction.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:02 pm

If you're at king's cross then the best thing to do would be to get the train from St Pancras (the two stations are connected) straight to Norwood junction.

Trains are every half an hour and take about 25 minutes.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:05 pm

The above also applies if you come into Euston. Walk to St Pancras (10 minutes) and get the train direct.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by martintheaker » Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:16 pm

London Bridge to Norwood Junction is also an option. Trains are every 10 minutes or so and journey time is less than 15 minutes.
Barrow Boy and Banker pub directly opposite London Bridge Station brings back memories of Charlton and 23 undefeated.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:47 pm

I think we’ve always got underground from Euston to London Bridge and then train from there to Norwood Junction.

Another option is Underground from Euston to Victoria and then train to Selhurst.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Bop » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:07 pm

Railway Telegraph was ok last time I went in. Good music out the back in a covered area. Just across from the station on the right.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by aggi » Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:44 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:47 pm
I think we’ve always got underground from Euston to London Bridge and then train from there to Norwood Junction.

Another option is Underground from Euston to Victoria and then train to Selhurst.
Underground from Euston to London Bridge will require a change. Victoria line to Green Park and then Jubilee line to London Bridge.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:16 pm

aggi wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:44 pm
Underground from Euston to London Bridge will require a change. Victoria line to Green Park and then Jubilee line to London Bridge.
I've not done it often enough to remember whether there was a change required but we've used that route in the past and also the one using Selhurst station. The two stations are about equidistant from the ground I'd say.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by claret wizard » Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:38 pm

The “TFL Go” app is really useful, gives real time travel times taking into account current travel conditions. Still loads of strikes on the underground and weekend travel is often disrupted by unplanned maintenance.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by maccclaret » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:41 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:16 pm
I've not done it often enough to remember whether there was a change required but we've used that route in the past and also the one using Selhurst station. The two stations are about equidistant from the ground I'd say.
Northern Line isn’t running past Moorgate atm, so you’re a 20 minute walk shy of London Bridge.

Fell foul of it this morning, so was late for the “important” work meeting I’d arranged to coincide with the game tomorrow. And that despite falling foul of it with my hotel booking for the Arsenal game.

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by box_of_frogs » Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:15 am

maccclaret wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:41 pm
Northern Line isn’t running past Moorgate atm, so you’re a 20 minute walk shy of London Bridge.

Fell foul of it this morning, so was late for the “important” work meeting I’d arranged to coincide with the game tomorrow. And that despite falling foul of it with my hotel booking for the Arsenal game.
Yep, been closed for about 2 months (poss more) and another 4-5 to go off the top of my head. The Charing Cross side of the line is open though. All down to rebuilding the nightmare of Bank station.

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Re: Parking for Crystal Palace

Post by Taffy on the wing » Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:19 am

Jjjack wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:12 pm
As the title suggests does anybody have any recommendations for parking re Palace away. I was thinking of stopping at Purley and getting the train to Norwood Junction, I have seen online that "some local schools offer parking" but it's quite vague on what and where they are.
Purley eh?.....Say no more!

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Re: General Info - Crystal Palace (a)

Post by Marvins Van » Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:33 am

Luton Airport Parkway - fast train direct to Norwood Junction 55 mins + £17.00 - 10 minute walk.

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