Greenwich Park is one of London’s Royal Parks. It is the largest green space in south-east London. It covers an area of about 74 hectares and measures 1000 metres by 750 metres. It was owned by Henry VI until 1427 and was originally intended for hunting. It is close to the River Thames and the National Maritime Museum to the north. It is situated on a hillside and appears to have two levels from the top of the hill. In the centre of the park is the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
To the south lies the Black Heath and to the east Vanbrugh Castle. To the west are Chesterfield Walk and Croom’s Hill, which are architecturally famous. In the upper part of Greenwich Park is a flower garden with a duck pond and a cricket pitch. In the lower part of the park there is a very popular children’s playground and an adjoining boat lake. It was used as a course for the 2012 Olympic Equestrian Games and for the running and riding of the pentathlon events. The park also hosted the final stage of the Tour of Britain in 2006.
Which tube station is near Greenwich Park?
Cutty Sark station is just 7 minutes from Greenwich Park. A taxi will take you to the park in 2 minutes. Buses run every 3 minutes from the station to Greenwich Park. The bus numbers that run on this route are 177, 180, 199 and 386.
Cutty Sark station is part of the Docklands Light Railway network. It is located in the centre of Greenwich Town. It can be reached from Island Gardens and Greenwich stations. It falls within fare zones 2 and 3.
Map of the station closest to the Greenwich Park. Click on the map to enlarge it.
