Selhurst Park Stadium
South London football stadium, home to Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park in south London is Crystal Palace Football Club's ground, hosting league matches and community events; fans visit for English football fixtures and the stadium's matchday atmosphere.
Selhurst Park at a Glance#
Address: Selhurst Park, Whitehorse Lane, London SE25 6PU, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.cpfc.co.uk/
About Selhurst Park#
Selhurst Park is a football stadium in south London that has been the home ground of Crystal Palace Football Club since 1924. The venue is a traditional rectangular stadium with stands close to the pitch and facilities for professional league football.
The ground hosts English Football League and cup matches, and its compact layout places spectators near the action, giving it a distinct matchday atmosphere. It has undergone periodic upgrades and renovations while retaining its primary function as Crystal Palace’s home stadium.
Selhurst Park is located in the London Borough of Croydon, in the Selhurst/South Norwood area, and is within Greater London with road and public transport links to central London.
- Home club: Home ground of Crystal Palace Football Club since 1924, with a compact bowl and short stands close to the pitch.
- Access: Matchday travel is best planned in advance; local rail and bus links serve the Selhurst and Norwood Junction stations nearby.
How to Get to Selhurst Park#
Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace FC) is in the Selhurst area of south London on Selhurst Road, a short walk from Selhurst railway station (roughly 5-10 minutes on foot). Southern rail services run to Selhurst from central London stations such as London Victoria and London Bridge (journey times around 15-25 minutes depending on service); from central London driving is roughly 10-12 km and parking/traffic can be limited on matchdays, so trains or taxis are the usual options.
Tips for Visiting Selhurst Park#
- Use Selhurst rail station for the quickest walk to the ground and to avoid matchday parking hassles - trains run frequently from central London on match days.
- Plan to arrive 60-90 minutes before kick‑off to clear ticket gates and queues; roads around the stadium can become congested and pedestrian flows intensify close to kick‑off.
- If you want a behind‑the‑scenes look, check Crystal Palace FC's official site for stadium tours and museum openings and book ahead - these opportunities are limited around the competitive season.
Best Time to Visit Selhurst Park#
For stadium atmosphere attend a match during the season (Aug-May); for a low‑crowd visit go on a non‑match day or in the summer off‑season.
Weather & Climate near Selhurst Park#
Selhurst Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (668 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 69 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 1° | 43 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 51 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 46 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 50 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 55 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 43 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 51 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 61 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 65 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 67 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 67 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
