Flamsteed Road, Charlton, London SE7 8HT
Maryon Wilson Animal Park
Mixed-habitat reserve
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5.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
5.8Fallow deer at the animal park are descendants of a herd donated by Spencer Maryon-Wilson in the 1920s. The wider park combines grassland and woodland, with the Green Chain Walk running through it.
This is more than a small animal park: it sits within a wooded, grassy valley and has a tangible local story in its long-running deer herd. Seasonal ranger tours offer a more focused way to meet the animals; the Green Chain Walk adds a wider walking thread.
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The experience
Visit the animal park and, if a tour is running, join the ranger-led session. Allow time to explore the park’s woodland and grassland setting or walk a section of the Green Chain Walk. The supplied evidence does not establish a specific circuit or route duration.
Things to do
Join a seasonal ranger tour
Royal Greenwich lists free public tours on Wednesdays at 1pm during the season, with a maximum of 35 people and places allocated first come, first served. Check the current council information before visiting; tours may be cancelled in extreme weather.
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Look for the fallow deer herd
The deer living at the park are described as descendants of the original herd donated by Spencer Maryon-Wilson in the 1920s.
Walk a section of the Green Chain Walk
The Green Chain Walk runs through Maryon Wilson Park. The supplied sources do not establish a particular route length or surface.
Notice the valley’s different habitats
The council describes the wider park as a valley landscape of grassland and woodland. Explore these contrasting settings without assuming a particular marked circuit.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
Meet the animals
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Visit the animal park and look for the animals described by Royal Greenwich, including the fallow deer.
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If visiting during the seasonal tour period, check whether the Wednesday ranger tour is running and whether spaces remain.
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Allow time to take in the surrounding valley parkland.
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Animal park and Green Chain walk
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Check current access and tour details with Royal Greenwich before travelling.
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Visit the animal park; if it is a tour day, arrive early because places are limited and allocated first come, first served.
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Continue with a section of the Green Chain Walk through the site.
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Explore the park’s woodland and grassland setting; no specific circuit is verified in the supplied sources.
Verified history
The park forms part of the former Maryon Wilson family estate. Visit Greenwich says the fallow deer living at the animal park descend from the original herd donated by Spencer Maryon-Wilson in the 1920s. Royal Greenwich records that Maryon Wilson Park and Gilbert’s Pit, in neighbouring Maryon Park, were declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005.
Hidden details
A herd with a 1920s connection — The park’s fallow deer are described as descendants of the herd donated by Spencer Maryon-Wilson in the 1920s.
The reserve designation covers more than this park — Royal Greenwich says Maryon Wilson Park was declared a Local Nature Reserve together with Gilbert’s Pit, an area in Maryon Park, in 2005.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · September · Wednesday at 1pm for the council-listed seasonal public tour; confirm the current schedule and arrive early because places are limited.
Royal Greenwich lists public tours from the first week of April through the last week of September. Seasonal access to the tour is the clearest reason to time a visit; no specific wildlife or flowering peak is verified.
The council says tours may be cancelled in extreme weather, including Met Office weather warnings and temperatures of 30°C or higher. Check for updates before travelling.
What to look for
Look for the fallow deer and notice the shift between the park’s grassland and woodland in its valley setting. The council also describes ducks, geese, chickens, goats and pigs at the animal park.
The story
Former Maryon Wilson family estate; fallow deer herd descended from animals donated in the 1920s.
Best time to go
April to September for the seasonal public tours; check current dates and arrangements before visiting.
For the animal-park tour, the council lists seasonal Wednesday sessions from the first week of April to the last week of September, at 1pm, with places limited to 35 and allocated first come, first served. Check the council page before setting out.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Walkers · Wildlife lovers
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A public park with an animal park in a valley setting. Royal Greenwich lists the site as part of a Local Nature Reserve, alongside Gilbert’s Pit in Maryon Park. Check current access information before travelling.
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Parking
The source row reports free street parking and a free car park; confirm availability and current arrangements before travelling.
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Dogs
The source row reports dogs allowed; check current restrictions and signage, especially around animals.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Path accessibility and conditions are not established; check before visiting.
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Cost
Free access to the park is not established by the supplied official source; check before visiting. The council describes public tours as free.
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Around Maryon Wilson Animal Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
