Crystal Palace Park: The secret London park that's home to 180-year-old dinosaurs
The Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs are the first-ever full size reconstructions of dinosaurs - and are of huge scientific importance across the globe
London attracts around 30 million tourists every year. The capital is home to a plethora of brilliant attractions from Big Ben to the London Eye.
These landmarks are globally revered and are synonymous with the city, often making them a top priority for visitors to the city.
But, some wonderful places often get overshadowed by the bigger and better-known attractions.
Among those is Crystal Palace Park, a hidden gem in the city, that is home to 180-year-old dinosaurs.
The South London park is a must-visit for families or aspiring palaeontologists.
The historic monuments are Grade I listed. This is the most important rating on the Historic England list and is reserved for sites of international importance.
The sculptures were commissioned in 1852 and unveiled in 1854 by artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins.
They were the first full-scale dinosaur reconstructions and were based on the scientific data available at the time - which is why they might look a bit different from the dinosaurs we know today.
Watch our video above to find out more about these incredible sculptures and their scientific importance.