Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park is probably the jewel in Greenwich’s crown. This charming space is 183 acres in size, marking it the largest of the enclosed Royal Parks. It’s a perfect place to come to rest and to play. There’s a cycle route for cyclists, a children’s play area and expanses of grassland and trees to wander though and reflect. You will even find deer in the park, which were introduced by Henry VIII who was actually born in Greenwich. Walk up to the highest part of the park and you will enjoyed fantastic views across London and can visit the Royal Observatory.

Opening Hours

Greenwich Parks opens to pedestrians at 06:00 all year round. The closing time varies through the year, but closes as early as 18:00 in the winter months, and stays open as late as 21:30 in the June and July. Road access through Greenwich park starts at 07:00 and is suspended between 10:00 and 16:00. There’s no road access through the park at weekends or bank holidays.

Facilities

There’s a few places to grab a coffee and take a break, although our favourite is the Honest Sausage kiosk up by the car park, next to the Royal Observatory. The staff are super friendly and you can try a “Bacon Butty” (without butter, it has to be said) or a “Park Porker” sausage in a roll.

Find out more about the park by visiting the official website for Greenwich Park.

Want to get more involved with Greenwich Park? Visit the website of the Friends of Greenwich Park

Picture of Greenwich Park taken from *Susie*’s photostream on Flickr under Creative Commons Licence.