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We offer a wide range of facilities to cater for everyone. Discover the facilities available below.
Whether you're new to the gym or an experienced user, with over 100 stations we have everything to cater for your needs. Our fully equipped, air-conditioned gym offers a range of fitness equipment for everyone, including: Cardiovascular Machine, Resistance Machines, Free Weights up to 40kg, Smith Machine, Squat Rack, TRX, Core functional training equipment, Dedicated Stretch area and a Multi Training Room.
This pool measures 25 metres in length and 12.5 metres in width, featuring six lanes. The depth ranges from 0.9 to 1.0 metres. Please note that spectator space in this area is limited.
Swimming is great at any age. Whether you want to improve your technique, get fit, meet new friends, compete or have fun, you're sure to find a pool session that you'll love.
This pool is 18.28m long and 7.62m wide with a depth of 0.83m.
If you're a regular visitor to our soft play area at Better, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, you’ll love this section of our Play Park. Designed for under 8's and located next to our cafe area, our dedicated play area features a ball pit, slides, climbing frame, mini trampolines and a dedicated under 2’s area. Perfect for a rainy day.
Our wide range of fitness classes makes it easy to stay active. Whether your goal is fitness or fun, we offer something for everyone - from beginner sessions to classes for older adults, women, and ante- and postnatal participants.
Studio 1: 17.37m × 10.36m, semi-sprung wooden floor, mirrored wall, and aerobic equipment.
Studio 2: 13m × 10m, semi-sprung floor, mirrors, and ballet bars.
Athletics Stadium
The stadium has a 400m 8 lane Tartan Track with full facilities for all track and field events.
The grass area on the infield is 95.1m long by 67.5m wide. This area can accommodate pitches for football. This area is floodlit.
The stadium also accommodates seating for 16,500 people with 9,500 covered.
Indoor Track
The indoor track is 110m long by 10m wide. It houses a 6 lane 60m Tartan Track. This area also has pits for jumping and a throwing cage.
Main Arena
The Main Arena is 46m x 29.18m with a high-quality semi-sprung beech floor. It includes 6 badminton courts, 2 basketball courts (1 show court), 2 volleyball courts (1 show court), and 5 fighting areas (8m x 5m). With seating for 1,500, it can also be used for other activities as needed.
North Balcony
The North Balcony is 32m x 17m with the same premium flooring. It has 4 badminton courts, 1 basketball court, 1 volleyball court, and 2 fighting areas (8m x 5m), plus floor plates for gymnastics bars. It's also a great space for birthday parties and other activities by request.
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has several pitches:
Bar Pitch
A sand-based, all-weather pitch (88.4m x 49.4m) suitable for hockey, football, 5-a-side, korfball, and lacrosse. Floodlighting available.
North Pitch
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To book a 3G pitch please use our booking partner PlayFootball. Bookings can be made up to 28 days in advance, Better membership discount can be used at the checkout.
Or join the best competitive football leagues around with PlayFootball. Click the button below to sign your team up today!
Crystal Palace hosts three full size fully floodlit beach volleyball courts that were built using 2012 Olympic legacy sand. Better work in partnership with Deep Dish Beach Volleyball to provide classes, tournaments and private hire for all ages and levels of player.
For all bookings and enquiries please contact Deep Dish direct on info@deepdishbeach.com
The Climbing Wall at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is a fun and dynamic climbing environment that caters to both total novices and experienced climbers alike. The bouldering facilities incorporate many features from exposed slabs and double overhangs to a cave and featured bouldering wall (styled to match the Sandstone rock formations found in the surrounding Kent countryside).
There are also four 6.5mtr top roping and lead climbing routes with problems up to 7b.
Why not sit down and relax with a coffee and a croissant in Brown and Greens café. With free wifi and a viewing area overlooking the soft play it is the perfect place to get refreshed after a workout, watch your child play, or simply grab lunch!