Greenwich Park

About

Greenwich Park is the largest Royal Park in London, covering 183 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens that stretch between the historic Royal Naval College and south‑eastern town centre. A living chapter of English history, the park was laid out in the 17th‑century by Charles II in a classic Baroque style and has since been continually restored to recreate its original 17th‑century layout – lime and oak avenues, the dramatic 70‑step Grand Ascent, and the sweeping meadows that offer some of the best riverside views in London. Today it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maritime Greenwich, a protected precinct that celebrates the maritime heritage of the Royal Navy, the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum. The park is open to the public every day of the year, free of charge, allowing families, history enthusiasts and nature lovers to stroll, picnic and enjoy wildlife in one of London’s greenest and most iconic spaces. Visitors can also explore the Ranger’s House on the Blackheath end, which houses the Wernher Collection, and enjoy the quiet woodlands that are a haven for birds and other wildlife. The golden light of early spring and early autumn brings the park’s array of blooms to life, making those seasons the best times to experience its tranquil riverside vistas and historic landscape.

Highlights

• Grand Ascent
• Historic Tree Avenues
• Ranger's House Collection
• Open Green Spaces

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours