Explore a serene Green Flag Award-winning garden with children's play facilities, historic naval cemetery, and on-site cafe in Greenwich.

East Greenwich Pleasaunce is a formal, tree-lined garden that serves as one of Greenwich's most distinguished parks, having earned the prestigious Green Flag Award. This peaceful haven combines natural beauty with family-friendly amenities, featuring a children's playground where young visitors can enjoy outdoor play in a safe, well-maintained setting. The park holds significant historical importance as a naval cemetery, housing the remains of approximately 3,000 sailors who spent their final days at the nearby Royal Hospital Greenwich. Visitors can learn about this maritime heritage through informational plaques that tell the story of how the naval pensioners were relocated here in 1875 to make room for a railway tunnel in central Greenwich. The site was originally an orchard before being purchased by the Admiralty in 1857, then transformed into a public park in 1926. Families visiting East Greenwich Pleasaunce can take advantage of several recreational facilities, including table tennis and a voluntary-run children's play centre called The Bridge. The on-site cafe provides refreshments and toilet facilities, making it convenient for extended visits. The park's beautiful collection of mature trees—including mock orange, hawthorn, silver birch, ash, and weeping birch—creates an attractive environment for all ages. Wheelchair access is available throughout the park, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Antonia Nicol

6 months ago

Very small park but cute. It used to be a cemetary for the nearby hospital, so there are still some graves in the centre. Has a small cafe which is dog friendly to get something to eat or drink. The park is really small so suitable for children

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Tina Hyslop

7 months ago

This cafe is amazing all food made from scratch with quality ingredients. Warm cosy and friendly atmosphere. Staff are extremely welcoming. Dogs are welcome inside and out. Doggy ice cream and treats available to buy for yourfurry friend. Excellent barsita coffee available and there is always the specials board aside from the regular menu. You must visit this idealic cafe set in such beautiful grounds 😊

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Rajagopalan S

9 months ago

The Park looks to be nice with vegetation all around. At this part of the year, it’s all dried up waiting for the seasonal change. It doesn’t however deter the visitors from visiting the place. The views even now are beautiful and amazing. There are some Naval Graves around. There is a small coffee shop as well, which I need to try. On a Sunny day it’s definitely worth a visit.

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Marc Leonard

5 years ago

One of my favourite secret parks in Greenwich, London. Detached from the traffic and hidden between houses is a wonderful little park with a graveyard, a café and a playing field. I practice Yoga in this park, I love this quiet spot which is so close to Greenwich centre but almost unknown.

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Ren Lam-Vechi

5 years ago

Beautiful park set on old war cemetery. Great mix of trees from young to mature. Kids playground is ok, not great and could do with a bit of an update with some more interesting apparatus.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026