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Compliment louisecumberland (03-07-2008) 5

Again, like St James’s Park…...Absolutely gorgeous! used to visit here also as a child and i have some great memories. I haven’t visited the park in the past year as i moved away last July back to my roots of Canterbury, the park was still in a beautiful condition after years and years of looking after….well done those park keepers. Although the park is shut of a night, it is a lovely walk up past the observatory on a summers evening. Lovely for picnics and watching the cricket when they play there. Beautiful sunsets to be seen there up on the hills. Definately a favourite of mine if visiting towards London. Great family day out.

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Compliment filimbouk (27-06-2008) 4

My last review disappeared! Oh no! First time it’s happened!
OK guys and gals here we go again with another review from filimbo… he wants to be a mouse. No, he wants to review Greenwich park sir jimmy, as it is the main shall we say yes indeed reason as it were for visiting greenwich thankyou your royal majesty. My first experience of the park was it trying to kill me as i sweated up the incline to the high on a hill with a lonely goatherd observatory. Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay etc. Happily i defeated it (this time) but I’m sure the grassy swine has an ace up its sleeve (next time). Or at least a king in its cuff (or a diamond in the rough hi thankyew). Nice views of the naval buildings and canary wharf.
Round the observatory is a lovely little astronomer’s garden, then why not have a picnic in the haymeadow? Sadly i couldn’t see deer. That is a shame dear, it looked lovely. No dear, I couldn’t see deer. I heard you the first time dear. and so on and so on

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Compliment lot_the_bot (12-06-2008) 5

When the sun is shining Greenwich Park is where its at! Plenty of space, a clean green haven. With the observatory in the park and little cafes and ice-cream shops dotted around the outskirts of the park it feels like you are on your summer holidays.

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Compliment na020 (13-04-2008) 5

Greenwich Park is absolutely fantastic, Although I live about 30 minutes away (walking) it’s still worth the walk once a week. There is the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, deer (if you can find them - hint: head for the duck-pond),a rose garden, a flower garden, oh, and loads and loads and loads of open space, trees, benches and other parky stuff.
The benches are in a relatively good state of repair, all paths are well-maintained, and there is abple car-parking. Great for cycling (there are ccle lanes, and bike racks), and the cafe is open int he summer months (May-October), providing reasonably-priced refreshments. Historic Greenwich, the Thames, and the village of Blackheath are all withing in strolling (or cycling) distance. In my opinion, the best time to visit is spring (for the millions of daffodils lining the main drive), or on a summer’s evening. Whatever the time of day of year, there are magnificent views of London from the top of the hill. Enjoy…

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Compliment caskie (10-04-2008) 5

i used to live in greenwich as said it is a fantastic park and the scenery on the right days can be breath taking because you dont get that sort of view in most other areas of london.
the meridian time line crosses greenwich the flower gardens near the deer are lovely great place to chill out on a stressful day its brilliant during the summer on a sunday afternoon just to lay down in the sun an take your time.
the observatory is great nice little cafe just off the back of it and the more quieter areas for those who dont want children kicking footballs round them lol is in the far corner just off blackheath again another place you go to chill out.
though my favourite time to go to greenwich park is just after its snowed its beautiful fantastic, and to add to the convenience of it all greenwich village is right at the bottom of greenwich park plenty of places to eat all different kinds of food an cultures and greenwich market is again very interesting place to go word of warning though greewich villageas lovely as it is can be very pricey when shopping eating and drinking!

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Compliment jaimep (07-04-2008) 3

Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of fallow and red deer. Situated on top of a hill, I enjoyed sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond.Greenwich Park has several historic buildings nearby including the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House.

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Compliment icollection (16-03-2008) 3

amazing place. must visit for his history and education you can get from just visiting and understadning the time difference between cities/countries.

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Compliment Siany (03-03-2008) 5

Yes, another review about a park. How exciting! Well, it's not just any park. This could be the most fun park in London. For a start I don't think Hyde park has any deer in it.

Greenwich Park does. At the top near Maze Hill Station. They aren't easy to find but that makes them even more fun. There's a bench so you can sit and watch them while squirrels play around your feet. Fine, so you might get squirrels in other parks but I think they are more friendly in Greenwich. They've been fattened up by tourists and you often can't get rid of the little blighters.

There's a rose garden further up. On the other side, near the exit to the posh bit of Greenwich. Now, it's still March so it's not really much to look at right now but do trust me it's the prettiest place in the the whole park when the roses are in full bloom. Smells great too.

And, my favourite bit of the park? Well there's a scary tree. I know, trees aren't often very scary, but there's one that was rumoured to be used as a prison. It's hollow and people were locked inside. This frankly scares the bejeezees out of me. Tree ghosts are freaky.

Hh yes, and all the other park stuff too: The Observatory, the great view of London, football, frisbee. Oooh, those pedal boats. Swans. Dogs chasing sticks.

And, really hot men playing football without their shirts on in the summer.

See, and you thought this was going to be just another review of a park.

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Compliment Bell (15-01-2008) 5

Set against the hill atop which the Observatory is built, this is one of my favourite London parks. With huge expanses of open lawn ideal for a game of soccer or Frisbee, and lots of shady nooks and crannies for picnics and privacy it balances all you need from a city space perfectly! With so much to do in the area, you can laze in the park after all the sightseeing has been done or warm up for an evening out! There is also stunning views across the London docklands which is nice to see form a different angle.
For a day out in another part of town, this is always nice.

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Compliment eve78lee (08-01-2008) 4

The park is one of the most picturesque park i've ever seen. It's set on a slope heading toward the royal obsevatory. You can take wonderful pictures on your way up the park. Lovely place for a nice picnic and walking your dog.

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Compliment rayytann (08-01-2008) 4

Beautiful garden with picturesque landscape especially of the famous buildings surrounding it. Great for strolling around, exercising or even just for a visit. Though not as big as some of London's other parks, it's still a great place to hang out.

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Compliment DrGib (20-11-2007) 5

One of the best parks in London, perfect idea for weekends in summer. Even when it's very busy (especially in a gorgeous sunny day) there will still be lots of space for visitors to chill out.

Mind you, it's kind of tourist spot so it could be a little noisy sometimes if you opt to sit near its landmarks. Nice view at the top of the hill where you can see Canary Wharf at a glance and enjoy the beauty of River Thames.

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Compliment DrO2e (18-11-2007) 5

Classy park this one. Greenwich being pretty darned beautiful anyway, the park rally is the jewel in the crown. A huge, flat, open space for all the ball games / Frisbee you can handle and lots of paths, trees and spots to sit down and chillax. I recommend heading up the hill towards the observatory; the view across London is simply unbeatable.

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Compliment hammond5986 (13-11-2007) 4

as winter has taken hold of london town, parks are often left abandoned but greenwich park should not be one of these.

in summer i is full of people, students, the elderly, lovers and tourists making its hills and paths full of laughter and fun.

but as winter comes the park changes into a wonderland of vast open spaces to walk or cycle through without fear of bumping into another soul.perfect. its has the most beautiful views of the surrounding area, its buildings and people spread out beneath you.

a place for lovers, a place to forget and relax.

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Compliment sophistar (22-10-2007) 5

This park is one of the Queen's finest, and certainly my favourite.

Some never venture farther than the packed little quadrant by the main gates in the centre of Greenwich... but explore a little more and you'll find some quiet little spots where people play, strum guitars, meditate, take tai chi, and just chill out.

There are splendid views too, of the city and beyond and if you're on the tourist trail you can always check out the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum, Queen's House and so on. But to really experience this tranquil green space at its best I would recommend a picnic, a set of speakers, an impromptu handstand competition and a late afternoon doze. Mmm.

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