London: Greenwich Park

Working in partnership with The Royal Parks to deliver education in Bushy Park, Greenwich Park and The Regent’s Park.

Field Studies Council London offers a range of courses across the Capital City, using inspiring and exciting natural and built sites across London. Through working at a wide range of sites, we offer courses that suit your needs. All our teaching sites are fully accessible and are located near tube or train stations. Field Studies Council work in partnership with The Royal Parks to deliver education in Greenwich Park.

Courses run from the Greenwich Park Learning Centre, which has a sustainable outdoor classroom and accessible facilities including toilets. The space enjoys an outdoor shelter, natural play facilities, nature trails, dipping pond and extensive wildlife meadow.

Find out about the Greenwich Park Revealed project and how to get involved.

“An enriching learning experience that provides students with the skills they need to be successful in both the practical and theoretical aspects of the course.”
A Level Biology Teacher, Tiffin School.

Our partner The Royal Parks has received generous funding from the Royal Parks Foundation USA, enabling them to offer a limited number of bursaries for eligible London schools who would otherwise be unable to visit. Find out more about applying to the scheme

Facilities

Capacity: 30 in one classroom, larger groups possible
Car Parking: Pay and display car park
Disabled Access: The location has disabled access.
Hot and Cold Drinks: We have hot and cold drinks making facilities accessible around the centre.
Public Transport: Close to rail or tube stations and bus stops
Toilets: On site toilets

Travel to London: Greenwich Park

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If you have booked to visit us, your meeting point will be sent via email with clear instructions on how to get there.

As part of our environmental commitment we encourage all visitors to travel by coach, train or public transport.

By train – the nearest stations are Cutty Sark (DLR), Greenwich (National Rail / DLR) or Blackheath (National Rail). Bus: 53 from Deptford Bridge or Plumstead. The closest bus stop is Greenwich Park.

By road – restricted pay and display parking in the Park (See The Royal Parks website for details and prices) Coach: drop off only on Charlton Way (SE10 8QY), no on site access or parking. Find out more on The Royal Parks website. Before travel, please check the TFL website to plan your journey or for status updates.

We work in The Learning Centre (formerly The Wildlife Centre). This is sited in the Flower Garden, near the Wilderness Deer Park. From Blackheath Gate, enter the Flower Garden and continue along the path in front of you. The Learning Centre is a short walk and on your right. A map of the Park can be found on The Royal Parks website, and The Learning Centre is marked on the downloadable map.