Greenwich Park
The Meridian Line at Longitude 0°, a herbaceous border 400m long, the Edwardian Flower Garden and the Rose Garden, the Queen's Orchard of peaches, apricots, quinces and plums, the Queen Elizabeth Oak, dated to 1290, and a small herd of wild deer, across 183 acres. from its own pages ↗
A public place: nothing is sold and no booking exists. Anyone selling you a ticket for it is not official.
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What we established Greenwich Park: the official site is royalparks.org.uk. Its Wikidata entry, Q929586, names the same official site. Added to our site on .
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There are eight Royal Parks in London, and we also look after Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. You can explore any Royal Park for free, to relax in acres of beautiful, natural parkland and discover a wide range of things to see and do.
Practical
Greenwich Park: opening hours
The pedestrian gates open from 6am each day with the vehicle gates opening an hour later from 7am for car parking.
Both close at dusk each day, which varies throughout the year.
Greenwich Park: what should I know before visiting?
Yes, cycling is permitted within Greenwich Park, but only where stated (e.g. The Avenue, Blackheath Avenue, Great Cross Avenue etc.). Smaller paths across the park where cycling is not allowed have clear 'no cycling' signage at ground level. Please be considerate and give space to other park users and the park's wildlife. Pedestrians have priority at all times. … Yes, we welcome informal picnics in the Royal Parks. Please read our guidance document for maximum group sizes and what is and isn't permitted. Please note that barbecues are not allowed.✓ royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/faqs · 2026-10-10Greenwich Park: how to get there
Greenwich Park is well served by a range of different public transport services: Train The closest mainline stations are Maze Hill and Greenwich . Both stations are served by services from Thameslink and Southeastern . In addition, the Docklands Light Railway also stops at Greenwich and nearby Cutty Sark stations. Tube There is no underground station within easy reach of the park, so we would recommend using the mainline rail services shown above.✓ royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/faqs · 2026-10-10Greenwich Park: parking
Greenwich Park has an extensive main car park located along either side of Blackheath Avenue at the southern end of the park. It is accessible from Charlton Way as shown on our park map . Vehicle parking is available from 7:00am to park closing times, as shown on the park web page . … Parking is free of charge for Blue Badge holders, but is subject to a 4-hour time limit.✓ royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/faqs · 2026-10-10Greenwich Park: is it wheelchair accessible?
Is there an accessible toilet? Yes, they are located on The Avenue, at Blackheath Gates and by the playground and we also have a Changing Places Toilet located at the Ignatius Sancho Cafe … Yes, Greenwich Park operates a mobility buggy service which stops at 3 locations around the park, and runs frequently throughout the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Staffed by our trained volunteers the buggy can take up to 4 seated passengers and 1 passenger in a wheelchair. Full details can be found here . Please note: The service does not operate over winter between November and April.✓ royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/faqs · 2026-10-10Greenwich Park: are dogs allowed?
Generally, dogs do not need to be kept on a lead in Greenwich Park but it is the owner's responsibility to keep the dog under control. There are several exceptions to this. Dogs are not allowed in The Flower Garden , Wild erness Deer Paddock or Royal Observatory Garden. Other areas where dogs are not allowed are listed in our Dogs in The Royal Parks policy document.✓ royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/greenwich-park/faqs · 2026-10-10This charming landscape has watched over the ever-changing city of London for hundreds of years. … Greenwich Park has welcomed generations of visitors – from ancient Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Tudor monarchs and Victorian sailors. All of them have prized its dramatic scenery and famous views over the capital.