GREENWICH PARK

GREENWICH PARK

This 185 acre Park was created in 1433, the first Royal Park to be enclosed. There have been deer in the Park since the 15th century and these are now enclosed in the area known as the Wilderness. There is a fine viewtowards the National Maritime Museum and across the Thames to Docklands and the City of London. The Royal Observatory is the centrepiece of the Park, which, in addition to the deer enclosure, contains formal gardens, open areas, many historic avenues of trees and a popular boating lake and children's playground. There are also sporting facilities and a popular cafeteria.Amenities * The Old Royal Observatory * Open every day except Chrisrtmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day April 1 - September 30: Monday to Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 6 pm October 1 - March 31: Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm * Observatory planetarium (by appointment) * Cafe at Greenwich Park (open all year) * Tennis courts (6) * Putting green * Rugby footbal pitch * Cricket pitch * Hockey pitch * Bandstand (Sunday concerts during summer) * Children's playground * Children's boating pool (pedalos, canoes) * Children's entertainment (puppet shows and workshops for six weeks of summer school holiday, excluding Sundays) * Car parking
Park opening times Greenwich Park is open from dawn to dusk throughout the year.Park office Telephone: 0208-858 2608Postal address: Park Manager, Blackheath Gate, Greenwich Park, London SE10 8QY