Greenwich
Greenwich Park
The classic view of Canary Wharf
Photo by Abhijit Chirde on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- Cutty SarkAbout 12 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Sunset / Blue HourMornings are quiet; in the evening the light hits the towers beautifully. Watch the park's closing time.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Greenwich Park
- Where to stand
- The viewing area in front of the General Wolfe statue, beside the Royal Observatory.
- Composition
- A three-layer composition: your subject in the foreground, the Old Royal Naval College and Queen's House in the middle, Canary Wharf in the distance.
Tips
- Compress the background with a telephoto lens for impact
- Commercial shoots in the Royal Parks may require permission, so check in advance
- Closing times change with the seasons, so check before you go
Overview
From the hill in Greenwich Park you can see the Old Royal Naval College and Queen's House with Canary Wharf's towers behind. Where history meets the near future, it's quintessential London and a perfect highlight for travel videos.
- Superb view from the hill by the Royal Observatory
- Historic architecture against Canary Wharf
- A vast park that changes with the seasons
Creator Information
- Area
- Greenwich
- Nearest Station
- Cutty SarkDLR
- Walking Time
- About 12 min walk
- Best For
- Travel / Cinematic / YouTube / Instagram
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Sunset / Blue HourMornings are quiet; in the evening the light hits the towers beautifully. Watch the park's closing time.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeThe park is free. The Royal Observatory is paid.
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingOne of the Royal Parks; commercial shoots may require permission. Even for personal handheld shooting, check in advance if using tripods or larger kit.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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