Away Day Guide – Crystal Palace
Everything you need to know ahead of our final visit to Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace FC. Next visit: November 9th, 2024. Kick-off 3PM UK time.
GETTING TO GOODISON PARK
BY CAR
Postcode for SatNav:SE25 6PU.
Leave the M25 at Junction 7 and follow the signs for the A23 to Croydon. At Purley bear left onto the A23 at its junction with the A235 (to Croydon). Pass the roundabouts and junctions with the A232 and A236 in passing Croydon, after which the A23 bears left at Thornton Heath (at the Horseshoe pub roundabout). Go straight over into Brigstock Road (B266), passing Thornton Heath station on your left and bearing right on to the High Street. At the next mini roundabout, (Whitehorse Road/Grange Road) go left into Whitehorse Lane and Selhurst Park is on your right.
BY TRAIN
Travelling from central London?
London Victoria – Southern trains go directly to Selhurst station, Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction Stations.
London Bridge – Southern trains go directly to Norwood Junction station, Selhurst and Thornton Heath stations.
London Waterloo – Any South Western train to Clapham Junction, then a Southern train to Selhurst station.
London Kings Cross – Northern or Jubilee Underground Lines to London Bridge, Southern trains to Norwood Junction station and Thornton Heath and Selhurst stations.
Thameslink to Elephant and Castle Railway Station – see bus options and to East Croydon Railway Station – see bus options.
London Euston – Take the Northern Line to London Bridge, then a Southern train to Norwood Junction station, Selhurst and Thornton Heath stations. Alternatively take Victoria Underground Line to Victoria and trains to Norwood Junction, Thornton Heath and Selhurst Stations. Paddington – Take the Circle Line to London Victoria, then Southern trains to Selhurst station, Thornton Health and Norwood Junction stations Three main railway stations within around 15 minute walk from Selhurst Park Stadium.
Norwood Junction Railway Station – served by trains from Victoria and London Bridge main stations. Exit the station via platform 1, walk up the station approach and turn left at the clock tower along Selhurst Road – walk to the junction of Tennyson and Park Road and cross at the lights – walk along Park Road – stadium will appear in sight, continue down Park Road, passing the home supporters’ entrances to the away end in the Arthur Wait Stand on Park Road.
Selhurst Railway Station – served by trains from Victoria and London Bridge main stations. Exit the station into Selhurst Road – turn left walk up Selhurst Road until reach Park Road on the left side. Walk down Park Road passing the home supporters’ entrances to away end in the Arthur Wait stand Thornton Heath Railway Station – served by trains from Victoria and London Bridge main stations Exit the station by the main entrance and turn left towards the clock tower, then left into the High Street, walk along to the roundabout and turn left into Whitehorse Lane, walk up passing Sainsburys and turn right at Park Road – the away entrances in the Arthur Wait Stand are close by.
Note Crystal Palace Railway Station is some distance from Selhurst Park Stadium – served by trains from Victoria and London Bridge main stations. Also on the Overground. Around 45 minutes walk. Exit station by main entrance and turn into Anerley Hill – walk up the hill to the junction at the top – turn left into Church Road – walk along length of the road, turn left and walk down South Norwood Hill – walk down and turn right into Whitehorse Lane – walk down and turn left into Park Road – the away entrances in the Arthur Wait Stand are close by. Bus options 157 and 410 see below.
East Croydon Station – again some distance from the ground served by trains from Victoria, Waterloo, London Bridge and Thameslink through Kings Cross. Transfer station for trains to Norwood Junction, Selhurst and Thornton Heath stations. Around 45 minute walk. Walk down from the main entrance – pass the Box Park to the end of the road turn right into Wellesley Road and keep walking into Whitehorse Road and then at the junction turn right into Whitehorse Lane and walk up passing Sainsbury’s and turn right into Park Road and the away entrances. See bus options from Croydon below.
BY BUS
There are a number of buses that stop close to the ground.
The 468 from Elephant and Castle goes through to South Croydon. The Elephant and Castle is on Northern and Bakerloo Underground Lines and on Thameslink railway line which goes through Kings Cross.
For those coming from East Croydon the 468 can be taken from the main road from the stop nearly opposite the Fairfield Halls.
The 196 from the Elephant and Castle goes through to Norwood Junction. See Underground connections above for 468. The bus travels through Brixton and can be picked up in the main road a short walk from the Brixton Victoria Line Underground Station. The bus can be taken through to Norwood Junction and then taking a walk through to the main road and up to the clock tower and then as above for Norwood Junction Station. Other options are to alight at Elm Park or Stanley Halls stops and walk down/up to the Holmesdale Road on the right- walk along the Holmesdale Road turning to the right into Park Road then walking to the end of Park Road to the away entrances in the Arthur Wait Stand.
The 50 from Stockwell to Croydon. The Northern and Victoria Underground Lines stop at Stockwell and the 50 bus can be taken from there to Talbot Road stop. Coming from Croydon same stop on the opposite side of the road. Go to the junction and turn right down Whitehorse Lane pass by Sainsburys’ to Park Road on right and away end entrances are close by.
The 75 from Lewisham to Fairfield Halls Croydon -goes along Selhurst Road and stops at Selhurst Road/Park Road stop. Alight and turn into Park Road and walk to the away entrances at the end.
The 157 from Crystal Palace Park to Morden – passes by Crystal Palace Railway Station, alight at Selhurst Road/Park Road stop – cross the road and walk down Park Road to away entrances. From Morden on Northern Underground Line catch bus in the main street and alight at Selhurst Road/Park Road – turn into Park Road and walk to away entrances at the end.
The 410 from Crystal Palace Park to Shotfield – passes by Crystal Palace Railway Station – alight at Selhurst Road/Park Road stop – cross road and walk down Park Road to away entrances at the end The 198 from Shrublands/Bramble Close to Talbot Road, Thornton Heath – stops on route include East Croydon Railway Station and West Croydon Railway Station – alight end of route Talbot Road. Cross Road and walk down Whitehorse Lane pass Sainsburys and turn right at Park Road – away entrances are close by.
BY BIKE
Cycling is encouraged and limited bicycle storage is available for free on request at Crystal Palace FC’s Information Centre, which is located by Entrance 9 of the Main Stand and open three hours before kick-off. For safety reasons e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted within the footprint of the stadium. There is no bike parking availability in the immediate area of the stadium.
BY TAXI
There is a black cab taxi rank at East Croydon Station and black cabs can be hailed away from there. Private hire taxis can drop off at the corner of Park Road and Whitehorse Lane which is located at the away supporter end of the stadium.
Local private hire numbers: Addison Lee: 0207 407 9000 and Carlton Cars: 0208 653 6000
ENJOYING THE AREA
AWAY-FRIENDLY PUBS
Pubs are disappearing in the area and the favourites for home supporters shifts. Most pubs remaining around Thornton Heath and Norwood Junction are likely to welcome away supporters, with usual away haunts for Fulham supporters being The Prince George (2 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LE) – which is about a ten minute walk from the away end – and The Railway Telegraph (19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JJ), which is about fifteen minutes away on foot.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
There are limited options immediately close to the ground. Across from the away end in Whitehorse Lane there is a convenience store and a take away, further down behind the garage in Whitehorse Lane there is a Jerk Chicken take away. Sainsbury’s main shop closes on match days, but a small front section selling drinks and snacks stays open to shortly before kick off. Further down Whitehorse Lane and into Thornton Heath there are food take aways and cafes. Similarly there are cafes and take aways at Norwood Junction. There are no food or drink facilities by Selhurst Railway Station. There are cafes and restaurants around Crystal Palace area and in Croydon.
LOCAL TIPS
Those coming via Crystal Palace Railway Station may wish to explore the adjacent Crystal Palace Park and the remains of the former Crystal Palace and the dinosaur statues which are currently being restored.
GUIDES FOR YOUR DAY
AWAY SUPPORTER GUIDE
Official Crystal Palace away supporter guide – find it here.
ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE
We recommend that any disabled visitors visit the Crystal Palace information page on the Level Playing Field website, found here. For any specific queries ahead of visiting, email: dlo@cpfc.co.uk.
USEFUL TO KNOW
BAG POLICY
Supporters can bring a bag/backpack (small enough to fit under their seat) into the stadium, subject to a full search at the turnstiles. Alternatively, luggage can be left for free at the Information Centre which is located at Entrance 9. The Information Centre is open from three hours prior to kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle. Uncollected items are taken to the Main Reception.
CASH OR CARD
The majority of food & drink outlets are cashless, debit & credit card is strongly recommended.
CHILDREN
Children under the age of two are not permitted to attend games at Selhurst Park unless written authorisation from the Matchday Safety Officer has been issued ahead of the game. All requests should be made via the following email address: ben.collins@cpfc.co.uk. Children over the age of two are permitted to attend games, but they must have a valid ticket. No child under the age of 14 will be admitted without being accompanied by an adult.
