Royal Arsenal, London

Name: Royal Arsenal
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1547 among attractions in London

Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich is an establishment on the south bank of the River Thames in Woolwich in south-east London, England, that was used for the manufacture of armaments and ammunition, proofing, and explosives research for the British armed forces. It was originally known as the Woolwich Warren, having begun on land previously used as a domestic warren in the grounds of a Tudor house, Tower Place. Much of the initial history of the site is linked with that of the Office of Ordnance, which purchased the Warren in the late 17th century in order to expand an earlier base at Gun Wharf in Woolwich Dockyard. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'28"N, 0°4'12"E

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Greenwich (Woolwich Riverside)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Royal Arsenal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Powis Street, London Regatta Centre, Shrewsbury Park, Royal Artillery Museum.

~980 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Powis Street, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Woolwich in Southeast London, Powis Street stands as a bustling shopping district that caters to a diverse array of shopping needs and preferences. This vibrant thoroughfare, characterized by its blend of historic architecture and modern retail...
1.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Rafting
London Regatta Centre, London
43 min walk • The London Regatta Centre is a rowing and dragon boat racing centre located in the Docklands area in the East End of London. It is built at the west end on the northern quayside of the historic Royal Albert Dock directly opposite London City Airport.
1.1 miS
Park
Shrewsbury Park, London
29 min walk • Shrewsbury Park is a public park situated on Shooter's Hill, south of Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London. The park is east of Plum Lane, and north of the Shooter's Hill golf course.
~1000 ftN
Museum, Military museum
Royal Artillery Museum, London
5 min walk • The Royal Artillery Museum, which was one of the world's oldest military museums, was first opened to the public in Woolwich in south-east London in 1820.
1.1 miN
Bridge
University of East London Docklands Campus, London
29 min walk • The University of East London Docklands Campus is a campus of the University of East London situated in the Docklands area of east London. The campus opened in 1999. It is one of two campuses in UEL, the other being the Stratford Campus.
0.5 miW
Church
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, London
12 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Woolwich is an 18th-century Anglican church dedicated to St Mary Magdalene in Woolwich, southeast London, England.
1.2 miSW
Park
Woolwich Common, London
31 min walk • Woolwich Common is a common in Woolwich in southeast London, England. It is partly used as military land and partly as an urban park. Woolwich Common is a conservation area. It is part of the South East London Green Chain.
0.9 miSE
Park
Plumstead Common, London
22 min walk • Plumstead Common is a common and urban park in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, south-east London. It is part of the South East London Green Chain.
1.2 miSE
Park
Winn's Common, London
32 min walk • Winn's Common is a public open space in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, England.
0.5 miSW
Church
St George's Garrison Church, London
13 min walk • St George's Garrison Church is a ruined church in Woolwich in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South East London. It was built in 1862-63 as a Church of England place of worship for the Woolwich Royal Artillery garrison.
~1290 ftW
City hall
Woolwich Town Hall, London
7 min walk • Woolwich Town Hall is an early 20th-century town hall located in the historic Bathway Quarter in the centre of Woolwich, South East London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Arsenal?

Nearby attractions include Royal Artillery Museum, London (5 min walk), Woolwich Town Hall, London (7 min walk), Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich, London (9 min walk), Woolwich, London (9 min walk).

How to get to Royal Arsenal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Arsenal:

Bus

Plumstead Road / Woolwich Public Market • Lines: 122, 244, 291, 380, 422, 469, 54 (2 min walk)
Woolwich Arsenal Station • Lines: 122, 177, 180, 380, 422, 472, 54, N1 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Woolwich Arsenal Platform 3 • Lines: B-Wa, Si-Wa (2 min walk)
King George V Platform 2 • Lines: B-Wa, Si-Wa (21 min walk)

Train

Woolwich Arsenal (3 min walk)
Plumstead (16 min walk)

Ferry

Woolwich Arsenal Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb5 (9 min walk)
Woolwich Ferry South Pier • Lines: Woolwich Free Ferry (11 min walk)