Family Friendly

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a truly family friendly destination. To begin with it’s one of London’s greenest boroughs, with a huge number of delightful parks and open spaces to freely roam and explore in the fresh air.

Head to Greenwich Park, London's oldest enclosed Royal Park, home to the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory and part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. A spectacular 183 acres of beautiful rolling landscaped parkland, uniquely placed to give brilliant views of London, it also has a brilliant playground for the kids, a boating lake, as well as the immaculate rose, flower and herb gardens. There’s even a wilderness enclosure where you and the little ones can get up close to a small herd of Fallow and Red deer - supposedly the descendants of the deer originally introduced by Henry VIII!

Around the corner is the vibrant Greenwich Market, showcasing stalls of the best designer makers in the area and interesting antiques and collectibles woven amongst local independent shops and the international Food Court that delivers mouth-watering food to go.

For rainy days, just on the edge of Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum dives into Britain’s nautical past featuring a multitude of galleries and some excellent interactive children’s exhibits. You’ll find a host of seasonal exhibitions and featured events, both here and next door at The Queen’s House art gallery, home to the main display of the National Maritime Museum’s art collection. Greenwich is also home to the beautiful and iconic Cutty Sark, where you can go aboard and get a taste of life at sea on the world's only surviving tea clipper!

Continue the nautical theme by hopping on an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to connect to other major hubs in the Borough, Greenwich Peninsula and Woolwich Arsenal and travel through the awesome Thames Barrier, London's vital flood defense mechanism.

Just 8 minutes down river by boat is Greenwich Peninsula. Where modern architecture surrounds the world’s most popular entertainment venue, The O2, in what has become an exciting futuristic 21st century space. As well as the offering of live shows from the world’s most in demand performers, international sports tournaments, and touring exhibitions, there’s also London's biggest cinema and wall-to-wall trampolining at Oxgen Freejumping. Adventure-loving families can also attempt to climb to the summit of the iconic white tent at Up at The O2.

Two minutes walk away is the London Cable Car which offers outstanding 360º views of the city skyline while flying 90m above the river Thames. On the other side of the Peninsula you can try your hand at CrazyPutt London's Adventure Golf. This family-friendly course is inspired by 18 famous holes from around the world including The Belfry, Wentworth, Augusta, K-Club and the home of golf – St Andrews! As well as having to navigate the usual patches of rough and bunkers, you'll have to work your way across a number of fun rafts and bridges.

For all of our family-friendly things to do in Greenwich, check out our full list below.

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The Tide

Address

Pier Walk, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0ES

Telephone
+44 (0)20 3770 2257

hello@greenwichpeninsula.co.uk

Greenwich Peninsula

London’s first-ever elevated riverside linear park, situated along the Greenwich Peninsula riverside.
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Eltham Palace and Gardens

Address

Court Yard, Eltham, London, SE9 5QE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8294 2548

Eltham.Palace@english-heritage.org.uk

Eltham

Explore 19 acres of award-winning gardens and step inside the striking art deco mansion.
Cator Park

Address

Kidbrooke Park, 13 Pegler Square, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 9FW

Kidbrooke

One of the biggest parks in London and is a vibrant oasis within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Hornfair Park

Address

Shooters Hill, Charlton, London, SE18 4LX

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

A large park, with formal gardens and plenty of areas for different activities.
Thames Barrier Information Centre

Address

1 Unity Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NJ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8305 4161

thamesbarrierenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

Woolwich

The Thames Barrier Information Centre is a small, informative exhibition about the past, present and future of this marvel of engineering and science.
The Tarn

Address

Court Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5AQ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Eltham

The Tarn is one of Royal Greenwich's Green Flag award winning sites.
Gallions Reach Park

Address

Defence Close, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NT

Telephone
+44 (0)3001 233 456

Thamesmead

Gallions Reach Park is a park built around a hill, which is actually a manmade structure in Thamesmead West.
Woodlands Farm

Address

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling, Kent, DA16 3RP

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8319 8900

admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Welling

Find out more about farming life and farm animals as well as a chance to experience the countryside within London.
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

Address

Thames Path, John Harrison Way, Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0QZ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8293 1904

gpep@tcv.org.uk

Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is made up of four acres of freshwater habitat and is home to a fascinating array of wildlife.
Severndroog Castle

Address

Castle Wood, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, London, SE18 3RT

Telephone
+44 (0)8006 891 796

info@severndroogcastle.org.uk

Greenwich

Severndroog Castle is an elegantly preserved Gothic tower situated in the delightful gardens of Castle Wood on Shooter’s Hill, one of the highest points in London.
East Greenwich Pleasaunce Park

Address

10 Chevening Road, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0LB

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8921 6885

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Greenwich Peninsula

East Greenwich Pleasaunce is one of Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning sites located in South East London.
IFS Cloud Cable Car VIP Fast Track Experience

Address

Unit 1, 2, 3 & 4 IFS Cloud Cable Car Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0FR

Telephone
+44 (0)3432 221 234

Greenwich Peninsula

Experience breathtaking city views by air on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
Avery Hill Park

Address

Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2EU

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Eltham

Avery Hill Park is one of Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning sites.
Well Hall Pleasaunce

Address

Well Hall Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6SZ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Eltham

Well Hall Pleasaunce is one of Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning sites and it has achieved a silver gilt in the small park of the year category of the London in Bloom awards.
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Crossness Engines

Address

The Old Works, Thames Water S.T.W., Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AQ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8311 3711

info@crossness.org.uk

Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood

Also known as the ‘Cathedral in the Marsh’, Crossness Pumping Station in Abbey Wood is a Grade 1 Listed building built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette for London’s sewage system.
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Blackheath Halls

Address

23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RQ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8463 0100

boxoffice@blackheathhalls.com

Blackheath

Blackheath Halls is one of south east London’s most remarkable places to see music and performances of the highest quality.
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Greenwich Theatre

Address

Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ES

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8858 7755

info@greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Greenwich

Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s premiere Off-West End theatres, presenting a year-round programme of drama, music theatre, family shows and pantomime. The theatre is one of the country’s leading supporters of young and emerging theatre…
Woolwich Common

Address

Woolwich, London, SE18 4HB

friendsofwoolwichcommon@gmail.com

Woolwich

A nature reserve in Greenwich.
Central Park

Address

1 W Parkside, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0BN

Greenwich Peninsula

A place for people-watching, picnics and outdoor play.
Twinkle Park

Address

Borthwick Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3HD

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Deptford

Twinkle Park is one of Royal Greenwich's Green Flag Community Award-winning sites, jointly awarded with Charlotte Turner Gardens.