The Friends, Greenwich Park management and the Royal Parks are involved in a programme of activities in Greenwich Park throughout the year. They range from sports, walks, demonstrations, support for schools and charities to plant sales, wildlife surveys, music and social events. Many of the events and activities are free. Profits from paid-for events are used for the benefit of Greenwich Park or the Royal Parks in general.
For further information on events:
* Greenwich Park (Royal Parks) Tel: 020 8858 2608
** Friends of Greenwich Park events Tel: 020 8852 6158
*** Friends of Greenwich Park Wildlife Group: Tel 020 8852 6158
The summer programme for all the Royal Parks is available from the Park management office, the Pavilion Tea House and the Cow and Coffee Bean at St Mary’s Gate. It includes children’s events, free concerts at the Bandstand and, on 9 and 10 August, the first Thai event in the Park.
Meet at the Blackheath Gate
Observatory Gardens, Greenwich Park.
The Merchant of Venice (23 to 27 July); The Taming of the Shrew (30 July to 3 August). Box Office Tel: 020 8858 7755
Observatory Gardens, Greenwich Park.
This year's 'spectacularly funny production of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. Tickets £22, children £5; groups of 10 or more £20 (Friends of Greenwich Park £20, £4.50 and £18). Box Office Tel: 020 8858 7755.
The Flower Gardens
See any wildlife that is passing by; wildlife related craft activities for youngsters
Come and capture ‘the spirit of the Park’ in paint and coloured pencils. Adults £1; free for 16 and under. Art packs provided or bring your own A4 paper or canvas. Children’s Playground with Ginger Cat Productions for 5 to 16 year olds; Observatory Gardens for adults. There will be an exhibition in the Park of the top ten adult and children’s entries.
Meet at the Blackheath Gate. £12 To book Tel: 020 8858 2608 by Friday 5th September.
A chance to see the Dwarf Orchard, under Park management since April 2008. Meet at the Park Vista entrance, almost opposite The Plume of Feathers. Friends only.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by; wildlife related craft activities for youngsters. Guided walks to the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.
Meet at the Blackheath Gate
A special visit for the Friends to see the new Nature Trail and Deer Hide, guided by the Friends Wildlife Group. Friends only.
The Recycling Centre, Maze Hill. Entry through automatic gates.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by; wildlife related craft activities for youngsters. Guided walks to the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.
Meet at the Blackheath Gate
The Theatre, Blackheath High School, 27 Vanbrugh Park SE3 7AG
Illustrated talk by topographical artist Peter Kent. Tickets £5 from Friends of Greenwich Park 52 Greenwich Park Street SE10 9LY Tel: 020 8853 2150.
Watch any wildlife that is passing by; wildlife related craft activities for youngsters. Guided walks to the Nature Trail and Deer Hide.
Meet at the Blackheath Gate. £12. To book Tel: 020 8858 2608 by Friday 12 December.
Friends events are also publicised on our notice boards outside the Park management offices and in the Pavilion Tea House.