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Meet the Monsters – Family Tour

Join palaeontologist Dr Cassius Morrison for a family-friendly guided walk around the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs this Halloween.
Autumn half-term

Meet the ‘monsters’, as the Dinosaurs were originally known, and discover the fascinating stories behind these famous sculptures. Starting at the Hylaeosaurus Head, near Crystal Palace Park Farm, the walk will explore how Crystal Palace Park became the global birthplace of DinoMania in the 1850s.


Along the way, we’ll look at questions including:

  • Did seasons exist during the Age of the Dinosaurs?
  • How did the bitter winters and onset of the autumn leaves immortalise the world of the dinosaurs?

With the recent restoration of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs now complete, this is a chance to see them with fresh eyes and learn about their history, scientific importance and the changing nature of palaeontology.

Dr Morrison will also explore what the fossil record can tell us about biodiversity and extinction, and how understanding the past can help us protect the natural world today.

Good to know

  • Advance booking is essential. Please book for all attendees, including children and adults.
  • The walk follows paths around the lake and does not go onto Dinosaur Island.
  • Suitable for ages 10+, but younger children are welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The walk lasts up to 1.5 hours.
  • Please arrive five minutes early to sign in before the walk starts.

Access & facilities 

  • The walk is on one level with no stairs, but some paths may be uneven or sloped.
  • We’ll stick to paths where possible, but there may be times when the ground is uneven, muddy or wet.
  • Toilets are available in the park, including an accessible toilet and a Changing Places facility

Location

  • The meeting point is at the Hylaeosaurus Head, near Crystal Palace Park Farm.
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  • Closest entrance: Thicket Road Gate

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