Crystal Palace Italian Terraces Removed from Heritage at Risk Register
Restoration success sees iconic landmark taken off Historic England's at-risk list following multi-million-pound regeneration.
By Priya Shah
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The historic Italian Terraces in Crystal Palace Park have been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, marking a significant success for the park’s multi-million-pound regeneration project.
The removal of the Grade II Italian Terraces from the register follows the recent announcement of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs’ own removal after their restoration. This latest success confirms the protection and restoration of the grand, iconic landmark, which once led up to the famous Crystal Palace before its destruction in 1936.
The regeneration project, which began in 2025, has seen extensive transformation throughout the park. Work on the Terraces included restoration of stonework, improved drainage, increased planting for biodiversity, and the addition of step-free access routes. The bust of Sir Joseph Paxton, founder of the Crystal Palace and park, has also been relocated to its original position, alongside new seating and lighting.
Co-delivered by Bromley Council and Crystal Palace Park Trust, the works are a critical step in developing the park’s status as a globally significant cultural and heritage visitor attraction. The Terraces have also become a popular venue for large-scale live music events, attracting 100,000 people this summer and generating vital income for the park's long-term care.
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"This is another huge milestone in our regeneration plan for this historic park, following the major restoration works we completed this summer. The close partnership working we have pursued over many years has secured this park for generation to come, protecting its incredible heritage and setting up its custodians Crystal Palace Park Trust to lead the park to a bright new future."
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"It is a glowing tribute to the extraordinary work of the whole regeneration team that Historic England have seen fit to remove both the Dinosaurs and the Italian Terraces from the Heritage at Risk Register. This project was all about securing this beloved landscape and its landmarks for the future, so that we can move forward with our commitment to restoring the park as a welcoming visitor destination and site of global historical significance."
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"The Italian Terraces are magnificent! The removal of the Terraces from the Heritage at Risk Register is a fantastic achievement that's testament to years of dedication by Bromley Council and Crystal Palace Park Trust. From the restored Dinosaurs to the new play area and visitor centre, it's been wonderful to witness the revitalised Park be enjoyed by so many people over the summer - long may it continue."
The £22m regeneration works, funded by Bromley Council and a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, also included the restoration of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, the creation of a new Dinosaur Playground, a Visitor Centre, and improvements to footpaths, lighting, and drainage systems.
