London Parks Greenwich ParkGreenwich Park
Greenwich Park is the oldest Royal Park, covering 74 hectares (183 acres) and is home to a small herd of Fallow and Red deer. Situated on top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul's Cathedral and beyond.
There has been a settlement on this site since Roman times, but Greenwich will always be strongly associated with royalty. Since the land was inherited in 1427 by the Duke of Gloucester, brother of Henry V, generations of monarchs have taken the park to their hearts. 
Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry VIII who introduced deer to the park. His two daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I were also born here and his son Edward VI died in Greenwich before reaching his sixteenth birthday. In the early 1600's, Greenwich Park was planted with many trees in the French style, some of which remain today. James I gave the palace and the park to his wife Queen Anne, who commissioned Inigo Jones to design her a special home which became known as the Queen's House.
It was Charles II's great interest in science that resulted in the founding of The Royal Society in 1661. Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to build The Royal Observatory, named Flamsteed House after the first Royal Astronomer John Flamsteed, and is now part of the National Maritime Museum. Today Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and isknown globally for its Greenwich Mean Time. During World War II there were anti-aircraft guns in the Flower Garden, and the tips of some of the trees were cut off to widen the field of fire. Evidence of this can still be seen in the truncated shape of some of the trees. After the war, the park was restored to its former glory.
The park is open from 6.00am for pedestrians (and 7.00am for traffic) all year round. Closing times vary depending on the season.
Nearest Tube:
North Greenwich - Jubilee Line (then catch the 188 bus to Greenwich Park gate.)
Train:
Connecting trains depart from Cannon Street, Waterloo, London Bridge and Charing Cross and go to Greenwich, Maze Hill and Blackheath.
Dockland Light Railway:
Cutty Sark station - walk through the market and you will reach St Mary's Gate and the Circus Gates of the Park. Greenwich station - follow the signs to the Park.
Riverboat:
You can take riverboats to Greenwich Pier from Westminster, Embankment or Tower Piers.
