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Greenwich Park is an outstanding place to visit, full of history, wildlife and heritage. Greenwich Park provides a setting for several historic buildings, including the Old Royal Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House. Steeped in its seafaring history Greenwich is home to the Royal Naval College and the Old Royal Dreadnought Hospital.
Seaman's Hospital, now part of the University of Greenwich
Painted Hall, Greenwich
Greenwich Park covers 183 acres and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park. It is situated on a hilltop with impressive views across the River Thames to the Docklands and the City of London, between Blackheath and the River Thames.
The park is home to varied wildlife. There is a large grassland enclosure, which provides sanctuary to red andfallow deer, foxes, wildfowl and woodpeckers. The park is famous for its many cheeky squirrels. The squirrels are used to visitors and come out looking for tit bits and treats.
Ancient trees, some over 400 years old dominate this fascinating landscape. During the 17 th Century the layout was greatly formalised creating tree lined avenues and open spaces, which survives to this day. This is a great place to see flowers and watch wildlife in amongst the park's grasslands.
Greenwich Park comes alive in the summer. There are many colourful festival parades and live concerts and events. Families play and relax, and tourists visit all the attractions. The National Maritime Museum is free and is an outstanding visit. Wonderful boats, exhibits and paintings are on display. The Cutty Sark is another popular attraction.
Cutty Sark
As you venture down the hill you come closer to the quaint and historic village of Greenwich. Greenwich has a thriving arts and crafts market with specialist shops selling the unusual and at times extra-ordinary.
Many things to do, to see and to photograph. Stop for refreshments in quaint tea houses or the traditional English pub.
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