Crystal Palace National Sports Centre Turns 60! Join Us for a Big Celebration
Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate 60 years of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
Since 1964, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has been a key part of Crystal Palace Park and a central spot for sports and community activities in London. It’s hosted countless events, helped many athletes grow, and been a beloved place for locals to enjoy sports and recreation.
Make the most of a jam-packed schedule of activities with live music and food trucks available throughout the day too! Book into the exciting activities we’ve got on offer:
Please note: Some events can be booked in advance so be sure to look through the timetable below and secure your space to avoid disappointment
What’s Happening:
All day 9am – 7.30pm
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
To celebrate 60 years, we’re also running interesting and educational activities on the day including:
60 Years of CPNSC Exhibition - All day
Official Track Opening - 11:00
Guided architecture tours with the Twentieth Century Society exploring the design of the building - 12:00 – 13:00 + 15:00 – 16:00
Wimbledon final on the big screen - 14:00
Film screening Live music throughout the day - 18:00 – 20:00
SPORTS & CLUBS
Gymnastics
09:00 – 14:00 | North Balcony
Crystal Palace Gymnastics club taster sessions
Free Volleyball 10:00 – 14:00 | Main Arena
Little Giants Volleyball club showcase and Give it a Go sessions 10:00 – 19:30 | Main Arena
Beach volleyball taster sessions with Deep Dish 10:00 – 20:00| The Beach
Hoopsfix club showcase and Give it a Go sessions 14:00 - 18:00 | Main Arena
Athletics Activities 11:00 – 17:00 | Athletics Stadium hosted by SEAA
Funetics with England Athletics 11:00 – 17:00 | Bar Pitch
Racquet Sport Sessions
09:00 – 10:00 + 13:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 12:00 | Tennis Courts Give it a Go Tennis
12:00 – 13:00 | Tennis & Padel Courts Free Short Tennis, Pickleball and Badminton Give it a Go sessions
15:00 – 19:30 | Padel Courts Discounted and Free Padel sessions
Weightlifting
10:00 – 15:00 | Crystal Palace Weightlifting Club Crystal Palace Weightlifting Club competition
Gym & Fitness Classes
09:30 – 13:30 | Main Concourse/Walkway - Spinathon
12:00 – 13:00 | Circuit Training Lodge Pitch Strength Circuit training
12:00 – 15:00 | Studio 1 F.I.T jam, combat, bands and stretch hosted by Faye Fitness
Swimming
12:30 – 17:30 | 25m Pool Swim for All
12:00 – 19:30 | 25m Pool Family Fun Swim
Football
09:00 – 15:00 | North Pitch Football sessions run via Stanmore College
12:00 – 13:30 | North Pitch Social football