Woolwich is an amazing mix of cultures with lots of history and great places to see and visit. There are some distinctive and delicious places to eat and drink and some beautiful walks and rambles to be had over commons and through woodland, as well as beside the river Thames.
Woolwich has always been a garrison town through its associations with the foundations of the Royal Navy, the Royal Artillery Regiment and the Royal Arsenal. Many of the historic buildings still exist, from the Royal Military Academy and Royal Brass Foundry in the Royal Arsenal to the magnificent façade of the Royal Artillery Barracks on Woolwich Common. Just across the road from the Barracks are the remains of The Royal Garrison Church of St George, with its decorative archways, impressive altar and stunning mosaics all still intact.
A brand new cultural hub, Woolwich Works, is now open and includes a large-scale concert venue, rehearsal rooms, studio spaces, restaurants and internationally renowned artistic companies.
Travel Information
Woolwich is well-connected to the rest of the borough by both buses and trains. It also has it's own pier in the Royal Arsenal, connecting you to the rest of the Borough on the river, as well as Docklands and central London. The Elizabeth Line has also recently started, providing super-fast travel to Canary Wharf, central London and even Heathrow.
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