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.
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 |
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| Attraction Facilities |
Outdoors |
Greenwich Park Address
| Address: |
London
SE10 8QY
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8858 2608 |
| Email: | greenwich@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/parks/greenwich_park |
Location Information for Greenwich Park
| Address: |
London
SE10 8QY
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| 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
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London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Dressage
Greyhound/Horse Racing2 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
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London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Eventing
Greyhound/Horse Racing28 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
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London 2012 Olympic Games: Equestrian Jumping
Greyhound/Horse Racing4 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
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London 2012 Olympic Games: Modern Pentathlon
Horse Riding11 Aug 2012 to 12 Aug 2012
The modern pentathlon comes to historic Greenwich Park for the London 2012 Olympic Games. 11-12 Aug 12
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