Island Gardens — Attraction in London

If you are visiting the national maritime museum and are want to take photos of the maritime museum this is the place to visit a small ribbon of a park used mostly by the local community is the place to get your shots of the grandeur of the buildings opposite, this is the real place to head for if you are visiting Greenwich to take photographs, it is best to arrive at the docklands light railway station at Cutty Sark Greenwich, endless opportunities to take photos of the great ship, move onto the old royal navy college, plenty of wide vista shots, but the best view is across the river, head back to the Cutty Sark and look for the circular red brick building with the domed glass top, this is the entrance to the Greenwich foot tunnel, (worth photographing ), use the lift or descend the endless staircase and cross the river through the claustrophobic tunnel and ascend the equally endless staircase into island gardens, it's a pretty park, grab a coffee from the little kiosk and find a bench to get your best shots, the view across the Thames is every photographers dream, in the right position you can capture the perfect symmertry of the old royal naval college, I could spend hours here taking endless photos, to save your legs, exit the park by the coffee kiosk and head down the alleyway opposite to island gardens DLR station or make the journey back under the Thames and get a few more shots of the Cutty Sark before...

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Island Gardens in London is a small park known for its stunning views of Greenwich, particularly the Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark. It's also the entrance to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. While the park itself is relatively small and not a major destination, its views and proximity to other attractions make it a worthwhile stopThe primary draw of Island Gardens is its panoramic view across the River Thames to Greenwich. The vista includes iconic landmarks like the Old Royal Naval College and the Cutty Sark, making it a popular spot for photographers and those seeking a classic London viewThe park is also the north entrance to the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, an interesting pedestrian tunnel that goes under the Thames...

A brilliant fantastic iconic well maintained scenic park to have a stroll and enjoy the historic buildings across the River! You can walk by the river bank or have a picnic in the grass. Foot Tunnel connecting the Greenwich to the Tower Hamlets is a great landmark to visit!

A cafe and Magic Kiosk give you the option of having a cup of coffee and snacks while enjoying the view of iconic Cutty Sark Sailing Ship, Greenwich Observatory!

Summer Meadows have wonderful flowers and full grown trees providing plenty of shades and gentle breezes!

On-Street Pay & Display Parking makes it more accessible if you're travelling from far!

Children's Play Area would have been a fantastic addition to this beautiful park! Hope the authority have something in...