Crystal Palace Subway - September Open day (part of Open House festival)
About this Event
Welcome to the Crystal Palace Subway - September Open Day!
This event is part of Open House Festival 2026. Find out more about the full programme
Come and join us to explore the beautifully restored Subway. The Subway was opened in 1865 to give train passengers more direct (and less hilly!) access to the famous Crystal Palace.
Visits will be self-guided, with staff and volunteers available to share nuggets of the Subway's remarkable history; from its original use as an entry point to the Crystal Palace for railway passengers, to an air raid shelter, to illegal raves! Recent years saw the completion of Phase 1 of the major restoration project to the historic Grade II* listed Crystal Palace Subway. A new roof over the East Courtyard and extensive repairs to the walls, floor, steps and entrances can be explored.
For September we are delighted to include Southwark and District Model Railway Club, who will be bringing their large model of Crystal Palace High Level Station, which will be on display throughout.
About Southwark and District Model Railway Club:
We are a small club based in Southwark, South East London catering for railway modellers in Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We have built a number of layouts over the years including several which are available for exhibitions, these include a large model of local prototype Crystal Palace High Level Station which closed in 1954.
Entry is free and this is a self-led visit. Entry is via a pre-booked timeslot every 15 minutes but places must be booked in advance. Last admission is 4.30pm.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.
Accessibility:
Please note there is no step-free access to the Subway. Access is via two flights of stairs with a handrail. The subway has uneven flooring and light changes from bright to dim in various points. Accessibility information including photos of the stairs can be found here: https://www.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/pages/how-to-visit-the-crystal-palace-subway
If you have any questions, please contact the Crystal Palace Park Trust team via [email protected]
This is a FREE ADMISSION event. If you can no longer attend, please ensure that tickets are cancelled so that someone else can use the place.
This event is made possible thanks to a grant from , with thanks to National Lottery players.
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