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Woolwich

Woolwich is about 10 miles south of Charing Cross, Westminster, geneally accepted as the place for measuring the distance to and from London. Woolwich lies in the borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the river. It is known for the Woolwich Ferry, a river crossing point to North Woolwich on the northern bank of the river. (Photo right: Firepower Royal Artillery Museum. For details see attractions below). If you are flying to/from London, Stanstead airport is about 30 miles from Woolwich, London Heathrow airport is about 30 miles, London Gatwick airport is about 25 miles and London city airport is about 2 miles. Your nearest mainline rail link to Woolwich is Greenwich station and it is about 7 miles from Victoria Coach station. If you intend to travel on the London Tube/Underground, please use the

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	RAILWAY / TUBE STATIONS around Woolwich :-
	North Greenwich Station, 5 Millennium Way, LONDON, SE10 0PH. Jubilee line. Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8JQ. DLR line. RAILWAY STATIONS: Woolwich Dockyard, Belson Road, London, SE18 5JY. Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EU.

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	The Thames Barrier. The Thames Barrier is the world's second largest movable flood barrier, and was built to counter London's vulnerability to flooding. The structure is located on the River Thames at Woolwich. About 2 miles west of Woolwich.

	Eltham Palace, Court Yard, London, SE9 5QE. Tel: 020 8294 2548. Henry VIII grew up here. In 1933 the palace was bought by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, who restored the Great Hall and built their adjoining Art Deco home. Please check the main English Heritage website for the latest information on opening times at Eltham Palace. (Photo (c) English Heritage). About 3 miles south of Woolwich.	elthampalace.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk

	Charlton Athletic FC, The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL. Tel: 020-8333-4000. About 2 miles west of Woolwich.	www.cafc.co.uk

	Firepower Royal Artillery Museum, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London SE18 6ST. Tel: 020 8855 7755. This engaging weapons museum shows every gun up close and details in which conflicts it was used in and with which ammunition. You can also watch videos demonstrating the pieces in use and see how each works. It’s a fascinating London attraction that looks at how military personnel use armoury today - even in peacekeeping missions. In Woolwich. Gain free entry to Firepower Royal Artillery Museum – and dozens of other London Attractions - with the London Pass.
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