Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park is located in the town of Greenwich, England. It is one of the Royal Parks of the United Kingdom, once serving as a hunting ground for Henry VIII. Covering an area of 74 hectares, it is the largest green space in southeastern London and also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Maritime Greenwich.

The enclosure of Greenwich Park began in 1433, originally as a royal hunting ground. It soon became a Tudor palace, underwent landscaping and redesign in the 17th century, and opened to the public in the 18th century. This expansive park is the UK's first royal park, with lush greenery and excellent views allowing visitors to see central London, the Isle of Dogs, and the River Thames. Today, Greenwich Park can be divided into two sections by elevation: the flat area near the River Thames, the Royal Naval College, and Queen’s House, and the hillier area near the Royal Observatory. Due to its history as a hunting ground, there is still a small deer enclosure tucked away in the deeper parts of the park.

This world-renowned royal park also made significant contributions to the 2012 London Olympics, with equestrian events and some modern pentathlon competitions taking place on its verdant lawns.

Greenwich Park

Must-visit reason: the largest green space in southeastern London

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London]

City where the attraction is located: Greenwich [Greenwich]