Charlton

Cross Blackheath from the south end of Greenwich Park and you’ll soon find yourself in Charlton, one of the oldest settlements in London. Charlton has grown from a tiny Tudor village surrounding the manor house to become home to one of the engineering marvels of the world – the Thames Barrier.

Opened by the Queen in 1984, the Thames Barrier protects Londoners from the unpredictable river and its surging spring tides. It’s well worth a trip to see it up close from the banks of the Thames.

There’s lots of lovely parkland in Charlton stretching from the river Thames up to Charlton village which is dominated by the Jacobean grandeur of Charlton House. The interior boasts original staircases, carved marble fireplaces, intricate plasterwork ceilings and beautiful walled gardens and grounds including a Peace Garden and local favourite, Charlton Park.

Across the road from here are the well-hidden but utterly charming, Maryon and Maryon Wilson Parks. Part of the former Maryon Wilson family estate, this beautifully landscaped corner of Charlton contains both grassland and woodlands - all in a valley setting. Nestled in the middle is Maryon Wilson Animal Park – the happy home of many animals including sheep, goats, pigs, ponies, a busy duckpond and even a herd of friendly fallow deer.

Back down towards the river, at the bottom of the hill is The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic, and a popular and noisy Saturday afternoon venue for locals.

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Charlton Athletic Football Club

Address

The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8BL

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8333 4000

info@cafc.co.uk

Charlton

Charlton Athletic Football Club is at The Valley stadium near to the Thames Barrier, Charlton House and Charlton train station.
Charlton Athletic Museum

Address

Charlton Athletic Football Club, The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8BL

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8333 4000

info@cafc.co.uk

Floyd Road, Charlton

Charlton Athletic Football Club is at the Valley ground near the Thames Barrier. The club has a long history and is known for its’ family friendly atmosphere. If you’re a fan, or even if you are not, you can see great football for a very reasonable…
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Charlton House & Gardens

Address

Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8RE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 3951

office@rght.org.uk

Charlton

Built during the reign of James I, Charlton House is widely acknowledged to be the finest and best-preserved Jacobean mansion in London.
Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust

Address

Charlton House, Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8RE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 3951

archive@rght.org.uk

Charlton

Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust is a registered charity, formed in 2014 to look after key structures, objects and historic records within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club

Address

Hornfair Park, Shooters Hill Road, Charlton, London, SE18 4LX

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 7389

Charlton

Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club boasts an Olympic-size, heated outdoor pool, state-of-the-art gym and one of a kind, open air Group Cycle Studio.
Maryon Wilson Park

Address

Thorntree Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HT

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Part of the former Maryon Wilson family estate, this beautifully landscaped park contains both grassland and woodlands - all in a valley setting.
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.
Maryon Park & Gilbert's Pit

Address

Maryon Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8DH

Charlton

Formerly a quarry, Maryon Park was once part of the estate of the Maryon Wilson family, former Lords of the Manor of Charlton.
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.
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Maryon Wilson Animal Park

Address

Flamsteed Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HT

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Charlton’s Maryon Wilson Animal Park is a happy home to domestic animals including ducks, geese, chickens, sheep, goats, horses and pigs.
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.
Charlton Park

Address

Charlton Park Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8DZ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Charlton Park is one of Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning sites.
The Greenwich Centre

Address

12 Lambarde Square, Greenwich, London, SE10 9GB

Telephone
+44 (0)20 3795 0600

thegreenwichcentre@gll.org

Greenwich

An iconic multipurpose facility, located in the heart of East Greenwich.