In this special seasonal walk, Greg Packman will lead attendees through the Grand Central Walk and Geological Court to learn more about the history and heritage of the trees which line this part of our park.
- Find out what stood here before Crystal Palace Park was designed by Joseph Paxton
- Uncover the layers of planting which have taken place in the park since the Victorian era
- Discover the wonders of trees which didn't even exist when the park was built!
This walk will last up to 2 hours depending on questions on the day. We will stick to paths where possible but there will be times when the ground is uneven, muddy or wet. Meeting point is outside Brown & Green Life cafe (near the Penge entrance of the park) at 11am. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella, waterproof jacket and a bottle of water with you on the day. Please arrive at least five minutes before the walk begins to ensure you get signed in before we set off.
Advance booking is essential as places are limited
If you’d like to discuss access requirements to be able to take part in the walk, please email Producer@crystalpalaceparktrust.org
About Greg Packman
Greg has led tree walks and events for groups such as the Woodland Trust, Ancient Tree Forum, London National Park City, Timberland, South London Botanic Institute and numerous Friends of... groups, as well as a range of online and conference presentations.
He has conducted walks in locations such as Hyde Park, St James's Park, Brompton Cemetery, Alexandra Park, Inner Temple Gardens, Cannizaro Park and Brockwell Park.
You can find out more about Greg and his work on his website Greg Talks Trees
