We love the Crystal palace site, not only for it's great location for central London via the No 3 bus, but for it's local history. The old crystal palace site itself is a vast area and is so worth a visit, especially if like us you have a dog who needs a good run. The area has lots of parkland with a maze! (Try and get out of that one!) Also a museum, open free to the public Saturdays and Sundays.The Crystal palace 'triangle' has lots of quirky shops for browsing and great traditional pubs, most of which are dog friendly. Friendly staff and clean facilities. We definitely recommend it.