Greenwich Park

About Greenwich Park

Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, 74 hectares (183 acres), and home to a small herd of deer. On top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames and central London. Part of Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, and near the National Maritime Museum. In summer, a bandstand plays host to concerts and the children’s playground offers entertainment. There are three cafés: The Tea Pavilion, with beautiful large gardens; St Mary’s Gate Café (with a snack bar nearby in summer), near the National Maritime Museum; and The Honest Sausage – near the Royal Observatory. Public toilets with disabled access. Cricket and tennis can be played.

Open: dawn to dusk all year round.

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2012 Information

During the London 2012 games, Greenwich Park will host the modern pentathlon and the equestrian events - jumping, dressage and eventing, paralympic equestrian.

Greenwich Park will be closed to the public between 7 July and 4 August in order to prepare for and host the events.

The Royal Observatory, the children’s playground and the flower garden will be open every day as usual except 30 July for the Equestrian Cross Country.

Plan your journey to this venue using the London 2012 journey planner

Greenwich Park Facilities

Opening Times	The park is open from 6.00am for pedestrians (and 7.00am for traffic) all year round
Attraction Facilities	Outdoors

Greenwich Park Address

Address:	London SE10 8QY
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 8858 2608
Email:	greenwich@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
Website:	http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/greenwich_park

Related Categories:

Open Space > Park > Local Park
Attraction > Sport
Attraction > Tourist Attraction
Open Space > Nature Reserve/Woodland
Open Space > Picnic Spot
Open Space > Park > Large Park
South London > Greenwich
Tags: Free Attractions, Olympic venue, Royal Parks, World Heritage Site

Greenwich Park on the Visit London Blog

Photo of the Week: View up to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
28 August 2010
Townend: London 2012 Equestrian Events at Greenwich Park Will Be “Fantastic”
21 April 2010
Movember in London
31 October 2009

Location Information for Greenwich Park

Address:	London SE10 8QY
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 8858 2608
Email:	greenwich@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
Website:	http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/greenwich_park
By Road:	Rail: Greenwich

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Events at Greenwich Park

London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Dressage

Greyhound/Horse Racing

2 Aug 2012 to 8 Aug 2012

See the amazing skills of the Equestrian Dressage event in Greenwich Park during the London 2012 Olympic Games. 2-8 Aug 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Eventing

Greyhound/Horse Racing

28 Jul 2012 to 31 Jul 2012

Don't miss the thrilling Equestrian Eventing in Greenwich Park during the London 2012 Olympic Games . 28-31 Jul 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Jumping

Greyhound/Horse Racing

4 Aug 2012 to 9 Aug 2012

Enjoy the thrilling Equestrian Jumping event during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Greenwich Park. 4-9 Aug 2012
London 2012 Olympic Games: Modern Pentathlon

Horse Riding

11 Aug 2012 to 12 Aug 2012

The modern pentathlon comes to historic Greenwich Park for the London 2012 Olympic Games. 11-12 Aug 12