Greenwich Park

Explore the Flower Garden

At the heart of Greenwich Park you will find a traditional Edwardian garden. 

With ample shade provided by huge Cedar and Tulip trees, in the Flower Garden you'll find beautiful lawns and spring and summer flower beds.

From areas you'll be able to see the lake and the (currently empty) deer park, making it a lovely spot to relax.

Visit the Queen's House for free 

The Queen’s House was the first Classical building in England and was originally built for Queen Anne of Denmark. However, Anne died before the house was finished in 1636. 

The Queen's House was used by members of the royal family until 1805, and taken over by the National Maritime Museum in 1934.  

Today, it is home to an extraordinary art collection.

Visit the Royal Observatory 

Commissioned by Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Royal Observatory Greenwich was home to the Royal Astronomer from 1675 and continued to be a working observatory until 1947.

It is home to the Prime Meridian line, Peter Harrison Planetarium and the Harrison Clocks.

Stroll through the Queen's Orchard 

The enclosed Queen's Orchard is a peaceful spot nestled in the northeast corner of Greenwich Park.

Here you can find a range of heritage fruit trees dating all the way back to the 1500s. These include cherries, peaches, nectarines and quince.

The Queen's Orchard closes to the public during winter, reopening from the start of April.

Visit the National Maritime Museum for free 

Opened by King George VI in 1937, the National Maritime Museum sits on the site of what was once the Royal Hospital School.   

The National Maritime Museum is home to more than two million items spanning 2,000 years of maritime history, including maritime art, ship plans, ship models, and scientific and navigational instruments. 

Visit the boating lake

If you're feeling inspired by Greenwich's maritime heritage, why not hop on a pedalo on the boating lake?

The rental service operates during school holidays and weekends between April and October.

Visit the Ranger's House and Rose Garden 

A Georgian villa that sits between Blackheath and Greenwich, the Ranger's House is home to an impressive art collection. Historically, it was the residence of the Ranger of Greenwich Park, a royal title with little actual official duty.  

The popular Rose Garden was originally planted in 1960, and provides a beautiful colourful backdrop to the Ranger's House. Its peak bloom is in June and July.

Visit the Ranger's House

See the statue of General Wolfe 

Just outside the entrance to the Royal Observatory, look out for the Grade II listed statue of General James Wolfe.

Wolfe lived between 1727 and 1759, and was a celebrated British Army officer. The statue commemorates his victory in Quebec, where he fought off the French and as a result secured Canada for Britain. 

Of particular interest to the local area, Wolfe lived in Greenwich and was buried locally.

Look closely and you will see the bullet holes in the statue reportedly sustained during World War II from a German Messerschmitt!

Stop by Queen Elizabeth's Oak 

If you wander further into the park’s depths you can find Queen Elizabeth I’s fallen ancient oak tree. 

This huge oak tree dates back to the 12th century. According to legend, Queen Elizabeth I often enjoyed refreshments whilst relaxing in its shade, and King Henry VIII once danced around it with Anne Boleyn.

Spend thyme in the Herb Garden

Another quiet corner of the park, the Herb Garden is located in the north west of Greenwich Park, close to the National Maritime Museum.

Box hedges surround plots of herbs, with a central fountain making this a pretty spot to sit after grabbing a coffee from the Parkside Café.

The Cove playground

Let your children's imaginations run wild at The Cove, a brand new outdoor playground at the National Maritime Museum.

The bright orange tentacles of the playground's 'Kraken' are hard to miss from Greenwich Park. Once inside kids will love clambering over the bright cargo nets and balance beams, running through the giant ship and sliding through a shark's mouth.

The playground has different opening hours for summer and winter - check for full details here.

Greenwich Park playground

On the northeast corner of Greenwich Park you'll find a popular children's playground.  

Themed around Greenwich's maritime roots, the playground is inclusive, designed to allow less-abled and able-bodied children to play together.

There's a range of facilities nearby including a water fountain, children's toilets (including accessible toilets), baby change facilities, and picnic tables and seating.