About SE18

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Since the redevelopment of the former Royal Arsenal site began, Woolwich has enjoyed a renaissance. Several High Street chains previously absent from Woolwich have opened branches, and longer-established shops have been refurbished.

Planning for further development around the “Woolwich Triangle” area at the other end of town is in the early stages.  Some redevelopment has also begun at the Riverside end of Woolwich with the demolition of the derelict Crown and Cushion pub next to the Waterfront leisure centre, and the rapidly-progressing development of a residential apartments on the site of the old Union Tavern, next to Riverside House.

The 2012 London Olympic Games will feature Woolwich as a venue for shooting events, and building work has already begun in the barracks for creating the venue.

SE18 is the place to visit for military history.  Firepower, Royal Artillery Museum can be found in Royal Arsenal and tells the history and development of artillery.

The Thames Barrier, the largest moveable flood barrier in the world, is on Unity Way in SE18 and the visitor centre offers fantastic views of the barrier.

Waterfront Leisure Centre on High Road has a good range of facilities, including a water park with a slide and wave machine.  There are also a number of sports played in the centre and crèche facilities and classes available.

Next to the River Thames, Woolwich Common is an open green space which allows locals and visitors to get away from hectic city life and the Woolwich Thames Path, just off Woolwich High Street, provides a pleasant waterfront walk with great views.

To the South East of Woolwich lies Plumstead, and Shooters Hill beyond.

Transport:

The Woolwich Arsenal terminus of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) London City Airport branch opened in January 2009 and residents at the Royal Arsenal development now have a Thames Clipper river boat service on site, whisking them along the River Thames to Canary Wharf and beyond to the West End.

The free Woolwich Ferry service operates across the River Thames to North Woolwich (in the London Borough of Newham) carrying trucks, cars, cyclists and pedestrians.  Woolwich foot tunnel is also available for use by pedestrians (and cyclists pushing their cycles) 24 hours a day.

The following developments are situated within SE18. Click on the links to learn about them and view available properties.
Academy
Royal Arsenal

Local Authority

Council Name: Greenwich
Phone: 020 8854 8888
Web: www.greenwich.gov.uk


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