Castles · London
Greenwich Castle
In or near City of London.
Greenwich Castle — castle in Greenwich Park, demolished in 1675.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Greenwich Castle is located at postcode SE10 8XJ and is approximately 0.7 km from Maze Hill railway station. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Greenwich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Greenwich Park, demolished in 1675". Coordinates: 51.4779°, -0.0019°.
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Summary from the official site
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is renowned as the location of the historic Prime Meridian, which serves as the reference line for longitude. Visitors can explore the observatory's rich history in astronomy and navigation, including the various meridian lines marked in the courtyard and the instruments used to define the Greenwich Meridian.
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From the Wikipedia article
Greenwich Castle was a hunting lodge used during the reign of Henry VIII, located in Greenwich Park, in Greenwich, England. The Royal Observatory, Greenwich now stands on the site. Greenwich Castle was apparently a favourite place for Henry VIII to house his mistresses, as it was within easy travelling distance of Greenwich Palace at the foot of the hill. The castle was previously known as Duke Humphrey's Tower after its builder, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, a younger brother of King Henry V.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4779, -0.0019
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5604838 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greenwich Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Greenwich Park- its history and associations (1902) (14780060514).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greenwich Castle?
- Greenwich Castle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Greenwich Castle?
- Greenwich Castle — castle in Greenwich Park, demolished in 1675.
- How do I get to Greenwich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- Does Greenwich Castle charge admission?
- Greenwich Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Greenwich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.