Where do you park for Maryon Park?
Parking
- There is one on-street Blue Badge parking bay near to the Cleveley Close entrance.
- There are standard on-street parking bays in Thorntree Road.
- There is unrestricted on-street parking in Maryon Road.
Who was Maryon Wilson?
Sir Spencer Maryon Wilson tenth baronet (1829–1897), who was born on 4 December 1829 at Fitzjohn’s, Great Canfield, Essex, was an officer in the Royal Navy from 1855 to 1870.
Where is Maryon Wilson Park?
Maryon Wilson Park is a public park on Thorntree Road, Charlton, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in south east London. Together with the neighbouring Maryon Park and Gilbert’s Pit, it is a Local Nature Reserve, and forms part of the South East London Green Chain.
Where is Maryon?
Maryon Park is an urban public park located in Charlton in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is situated on the A206 south of the Thames Barrier. There is access from Woolwich Road, Charlton Lane and Thorntree Road….
| Maryon Park | |
|---|---|
| Operated by | Greenwich London Borough Council |
| Status | Open year round |
What is Maryon Park?
Maryon Park is one of Greenwich’s Green Flag Award-winning sites. Formerly a quarry, it was once part of the estate of the Maryon Wilson family, former Lords of the Manor of Charlton.
What can you do at Maryon Wilson Park?
Maryon Wilson Park also has an animal park with ducks, geese, chickens, goats, pigs, and even a deer enclosure. The Green Chain Walk runs through the site. Important: Whilst the animal park is still accessible, the tours are not running due to Covid-19 social distancing guidelines.
Who are the Friends of Maryon and Maryon Wilson Parks?
The Friends of Maryon and Maryon Wilson Parks are a local voluntary community group who have an interest in the parks and the two associated green spaces, Gilbert’s Pit and Barrier Park. Use the menus above to navigate the site and learn more about these beautiful parks and how you can get more involved with them.
When will Charlton Maryon Wilson Park re-open?
They will be closed from Monday 29 November through to Monday 6 December inclusive, re-opening again on Tuesday 7 December. Charlton Maryon Wilson Park, combined with an area within Maryon Park known as Gilbert’s Pit, was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005.