Description: This is one of the oldest of the Royal Parks of London. It was originally annexed to the Royal Palace, which is north of the park. It was a particular favourite of the Tudors - Henry VIII did a lot of hunting here, and two of his three surviving children were born in the palace. Elizabeth I was also very fond of Greenwich, being one of Henry's children born here.
The park is in two parts - the northern part is on a very steep slope, popular for biking down and sledging when it snows. The southern part is flat, higher land, and contains the bandstand and a small deer enclosure. The observatory is at the top of the hill, and the Queen's House at the bottom.
In the summer, there are free concerts at the bandstand, every Sunday, which start at 3pm, and 6pm.
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