Green Open Spaces

East London has a surprising number of green open spaces, inland waterways and over 40 miles of signposted routes and trails to try.  Most of these start and finish close to public transport, and offer some interesting refreshment stops along the way.  

Follow the links below to browse our recommended open spaces, which are all accessible by public transport.

Greenwich Park is the oldest Royal Park and home to a small herd of Fallow and Red deer. Situated on top of a hill, you can enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul's Cathedral and beyond. The park is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the Royal Observatory, as well as having the National Maritime Museum as a neighbour.

The ancient Saxon county of Essex is located north east of London.  As you travel from west to east the landscape in this vast county transforms from historic woodlands, through rolling wheat-fields dotted with poppies and windmills, to the estuaries, coastal villages and towns of the great North Sea.  For more information visitessex.com. 

Talk advantage of the wonderful River Thames and the wildlife, waterside views and aquatic life this amazing river offers, visit www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ThamesPath
For information about new audio walks exploring the hidden history of London's docks, once the busiest docks in the world, visit www.memoryscape.org.uk/Dockers.htm