Castles · London
Greenwich Castle
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
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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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.
- 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.