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Dulwich to Crystal Palace at Sunset

A gentle afternoon walk from a quiet gallery to a sprawling park, timed to catch the sun dipping behind the trees.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 135 min

Timeline

  1. 14:50

    Dulwich Picture Gallery

    Start at Dulwich Picture Gallery. The galleries are open until 5 PM, giving you time to wander the old masters before the day ends.

  2. 15:20

    A Torre

    Walk to A Torre for a Portuguese snack or drink. This spot is open from noon until 11 PM, so it will be ready for you well before sunset.

  3. 16:00

    Crystal Palace Park

    Make your way to Crystal Palace Park. The 200-acre space offers plenty of room to find a quiet spot among the trees and grass.

  4. 16:20

    Crystal Palace Park

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The sky will darken over the park as the day concludes.

Local tip

Crystal Palace Park is large and open. Bring a layer as the temperature drops after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Dulwich Picture Gallery closes at 5 PM. If you arrive late, you may not be able to enter.
  • A Torre is open from noon, so afternoon visits are fine.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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