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 4040

info@cafc.co.uk

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…
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 based at the Valley ground near the Thames Barrier. The club has a long history and is known for its’ family friendly atmosphere.
Charlton House & Gardens

Address

Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8RE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 3951

info@rght.org.uk

Charlton

Built during the reign of James I, Charlton House is 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 8854 2452

archive@rght.org.uk

Charlton

Since its establishment in 2014, Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust has been responsible for the care and conservation of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s museum collections and archive.
Thames Barrier Information Centre

Address

1 Unity Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NJ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8305 4188

thamebarriertheview@environment-agency.gov.uk

Woolwich

Explore and learn about the flood risk to London and the history and environment of the River Thames.
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

Flamsteed 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.
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.
Charlton Park

Address

Charlton Park Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8DZ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0929

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Charlton Park also including the grounds of Charlton House, and is home to large floodlit playing fields for sports clubs, a skate park, outdoor gymnasium as well as being home to a number of gardens.
Maryon Park & Gilbert's Pit

Address

Maryon Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8DH

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

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

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Greenwich Peninsula

East Greenwich Pleasaunce is a little gem of a park, a secret garden hidden behind the houses in Annandale, Chevening and Halstow Roads. It was formerly The Greenwich Hospital Cemetery from 1857, but it is now a public park and arboretum, a place of…
Maryon Wilson Animal Park

Address

Flamsteed Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HT

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Maryon Wilson Animal Park, is a happy home to domestic animals including a gang of sheep and goats, two pigs, a busy duckpond, small petting animals housed indoors and three hard-working ponies who give rides to people with disabilities.