Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park today covers 74 hectares and its Wilderness area is a home to a small herd of fallow and red deer. In the centre of the Park is the Royal Observatory, which contains gardens, open areas, a popular boating lake and children's playground. Sporting facilities and a cafeteria are nearby.
The park, which is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, was the birthplace of Henry VIII who introduced deer to the park. In 1433, Greenwich Park in London was the first Royal Park to be enclosed.
Throughout its history the park has become a popular film location. It was the setting for The Secret Agent (1996), Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Joseph Conrad's novel. You can also spot scenes from the Park in Layer Cake (2004).
Greenwich Park is also a popular event venue. Various open air theatre productions take place regularly and combine professional, fascinating plays with the good weather and friendly atmosphere.
Bandstand concerts are usually more frequent during the summer and children entertainment is worth the praise: traditional storytelling combining physical theatre, fooling and musical instruments.
Visiting The Greenwich Park:
Address: Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Telephone: 020 8858 2608
Nearest Underground Stations:
New Cross Tube (East London line closed. Bus service operates) (34 minutes)
North Greenwich Tube (34 minutes)
Nearest Hotel : Quality Crown Hotel Kensington - This modern central London hotel is located close to Kensington's exclusive shopping and museums. With a tube station close by and easy access by road and rail from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, this London hotel combines country charm with amenities such as Air Conditioning, High Speed Internet Access and On-Demand Movies and CD's. There is also secure garage Car Parking.
What's on at Greenwich Park, London:
Flora London Marathon 2009
26th April '09
The London marathon is a yearly, very famous event in London. This year it will be held on the 26th of April 2009.
The Red Bull Air Race
2nd to 3rd Aug '08
Watch exceptionally skilled flying for the second year in succession, in London flying just above street and river level.
Eltham After the Courtaulds 2008
22nd June '08 - 21th Dec '08
Eltham after the Courtaulds 2008 London exhibition details the time that Royal Army Education Corps spent at Eltham Palace and offers an insight into the property's fascinating history.
The park, which is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, was the birthplace of Henry VIII who introduced deer to the park. In 1433, Greenwich Park in London was the first Royal Park to be enclosed.
Throughout its history the park has become a popular film location. It was the setting for The Secret Agent (1996), Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Joseph Conrad's novel. You can also spot scenes from the Park in Layer Cake (2004).
Greenwich Park is also a popular event venue. Various open air theatre productions take place regularly and combine professional, fascinating plays with the good weather and friendly atmosphere.
Bandstand concerts are usually more frequent during the summer and children entertainment is worth the praise: traditional storytelling combining physical theatre, fooling and musical instruments.
Visiting The Greenwich Park:
Address: Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Telephone: 020 8858 2608
Nearest Underground Stations:
New Cross Tube (East London line closed. Bus service operates) (34 minutes)
North Greenwich Tube (34 minutes)
Nearest Hotel : Quality Crown Hotel Kensington - This modern central London hotel is located close to Kensington's exclusive shopping and museums. With a tube station close by and easy access by road and rail from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, this London hotel combines country charm with amenities such as Air Conditioning, High Speed Internet Access and On-Demand Movies and CD's. There is also secure garage Car Parking.
What's on at Greenwich Park, London:
Flora London Marathon 2009
26th April '09
The London marathon is a yearly, very famous event in London. This year it will be held on the 26th of April 2009.
The Red Bull Air Race
2nd to 3rd Aug '08
Watch exceptionally skilled flying for the second year in succession, in London flying just above street and river level.
Eltham After the Courtaulds 2008
22nd June '08 - 21th Dec '08
Eltham after the Courtaulds 2008 London exhibition details the time that Royal Army Education Corps spent at Eltham Palace and offers an insight into the property's fascinating history.
