Greenwich Park In Pictures

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On paper Greenwich Park is a superb Olympic venue: located on the south bank of the Thames, its hillside location offers some truly spectacular views across to Canary Wharf and central London.

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The venue

Greenwich Park

Transforming the capital's oldest Royal Park into a temporary Olympic venue has not been the smoothest of rides - it was a controversial choice with locals, who fear what the combined effect the temporary structures, sand, railings and tractors will have on the World Heritage Site.

From an aerial perspective

Greenwich Park

Specialising in aerial photography since 1991, Jason Hawkes has produced over 40 aerial photographic books for the likes of the BBC, Random House and Harper Collins. Taking to the sky in a helicopter, he snapped these impressive photos of Greenwich Park.

Sporting events

Equestrian events at Greenwich Park

The park will host all Equestrian events and the Modern Pentathlon.

Olympic Events

28th July - 12th August

Equestrian Dressage
Equestrian Jumping
Equestrian Eventing
Modern Pentathlon

Paralympic Events

30th August - 4th September

Equestrian team test
Equestrian freestyle test
Equestrian championship test

Nearby Food and Drink

Trafalgar Tavern

Located on the south bank of the Thames, Greenwich Park is close to a number of activities and river-side pubs:

Restaurants

The Spread Eagle

French restaurant disguised as a Victorian pub
Minutes from Cutty Sark and Greenwich Park

Pubs/Nightlife

The Trafalgar Tavern

6 minute walk
Perched on the bank of the River Thames this pub has plenty of outdoor seating with great views

The Old Brewery

6 minute walk
Combing a café, bar and restaurant with a state of the art microbrewery, it continues the brewing tradition that started in Henry VI's day

Nearby Attractions

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Entertainment and Attractions

Royal Observatory Greenwich

At Greenwich Park
A museum of time and space, built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675

National Maritime Museum

At Greenwich Park
A collection of seascape paintings and scientific instruments that covers everything from sea power to piracy

Peter Harrison Planetarium

At Greenwich Park
120-seat state of the art facility that is ideal for star gazing

Cutty Sark

7 minute walk
The famous tea clipper ship is raised three metre above her dry dock, enabling visitors to see her in full

Up the Creek

8 minute walk
One of London's best comedy venues with a diverse range of acts through the week

O2 Arena

One bus stop away
Large music venue that also houses bars, restaurants, clubs and the new O2 Walkway

Travel

Greenwich Park is located in south east London. There are a number of options when travelling to the park:

Overground Stations

National Rail and Docklands Light Railway will run trains to the following stations:

Please note – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station will be closed at peak periods during the games

River Services

Three scheduled river services will run from piers in central London to Greenwich Pier, which is 500m from the venue's entrance

Walking and Cycling

Greenwich Park is easily accessible via walking and cycling as it is linked to the Docklands on the north of the river by the Greenwich foot tunnel, as well as being on the Thames Path. Free, secure and managed cycle parking will be available close to the venue