Crystal Palace away guide

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

Stylised illustration of Selhurst Park in London

Getting there

Selhurst station — Southern trains from Victoria or London Bridge; the ground is five minutes' walk away.
Norwood Junction — A slightly longer walk but a useful alternative with more frequent services when Selhurst is packed.
Driving — Streets around the ground are heavily controlled on matchdays; official car parks are limited and fill early.

Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

The Clifton Arms, Whitehorse Lane — Traditional pub close to the away end, popular with visiting fans. Colours policy unknownMap
Selhurst chip shops — A handful of reliable chippies on the walk from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
South Norwood High Street — A slightly quieter run of cafés and takeaways a few minutes further out. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

Crystal Palace Park

The site of the original Crystal Palace and home to the famous Victorian dinosaur sculptures, a short bus ride away.

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South Norwood Country Park

Green space with lakes, good for a pre-match walk.

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The Crystal Palace Museum

Small volunteer-run museum on the history of the park and the original glass palace, open Sunday afternoons.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

The Alliance, South Norwood
Small backstreet pub away from the main routes, quieter than the Selhurst strip.
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South Norwood Lake
A peaceful spot tucked behind the country park that most matchgoers never see.
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Portmeirion Road corner shops
A row of independent cafés locals use rather than visiting fans.
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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into London; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Selhurst station and the surrounding streets become very congested for an hour after full time.

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London derbies see a heavy police presence and tightly managed routes for away fans between the station and turnstiles.

From the away end

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Away days at Selhurst Park

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Places to eat in Selhurst/Croydon

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Best pubs in Selhurst/Croydon

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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