Country parks · London
Maryon Wilson Park
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Maryon Wilson Park — park in Greenwich, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charlton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Maryon Wilson Park is located in Greenwich, London, with the nearest railway station being Charlton, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the park is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SE7 8FD.
About
Maryon Wilson Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Greenwich London Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Greenwich, England". Coordinates: 51.4847°, 0.0431°.
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Summary from the official site
Maryon Wilson Park is a landscaped park that features grassland, woodlands, and an animal park with various animals including ducks, goats, and pigs. It is part of the Green Chain Walk and was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2005.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Maryon Wilson Park is a public park in Charlton, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London. It is bounded on its northwest side by Thorntree Road; its southern-most, and highest, point is a gateway on to Charlton Park Road. Together with Maryon Park and Gilbert's Pit (which both sit to the north of Maryon Wilson Park), it is a Local Nature Reserve, and, along with nearby Charlton Park, forms part of the South East London Green Chain.
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Background
History
The park is a remnant of ancient forest once known as Hanging Wood (the word 'hang' comes from the Old English 'hangra', a wooded slope), reputedly a haunt of highwaymen. A road, Hanging Wood Lane (today Thorntree Road) ran across the north side of the area that later formed the park. Daniel Lysons in his 1796 Environs of London described the woodland: "There are in character about ninety acres of woodland called Hanging Wood, belonging to the Lord of the Manor, through which there is a very pleasant walk to Woolwich. The wood, the variety of uneven ground, and the occasional view of the river, contribute to make the neighbourhood remarkably picturesque." The wood was formerly part of the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4847, 0.0431
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE7 8FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Phone
- 020 8921 2198
- Nearest railway station
- Charlton — 0.9 km
- Opening
- | website = [https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory_record/3778/maryon_wilson_park "Maryon Wilson Park"] (descriptive page on Maryon Wilson Park on the Greenwich London Borough Council's official website)
- Official site
- www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6781675 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maryon Wilson Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Maryon Wilson Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Museums · 0.7 km
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Chapels · 0.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maryon Wilson Park?
- Maryon Wilson Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE7 8FD), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Maryon Wilson Park?
- Maryon Wilson Park — park in Greenwich, England.
- How do I get to Maryon Wilson Park?
- The nearest railway station is Charlton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE7 8FD.
- Who runs Maryon Wilson Park?
- Maryon Wilson Park is operated by Greenwich London Borough Council.
- Is Maryon Wilson Park free to visit?
- Yes, Maryon Wilson Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maryon Wilson Park?
- The nearest railway station is Charlton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE7 8FD.