Woolwich

Woolwich {{IPA|}} is a town in south-east London, England in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Thames, though the tiny exclave of North Woolwich (which is now part of the London Borough of Newham) is on the north side of the river. It was home to the United Kingdom's first McDonald's, in 1974.

Transport

Nearest places:

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• Blackheath
• Charlton
• Eltham
• Plumstead

Nearest tube stations:

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• North Greenwich tube station
• New Cross station

Nearest railway stations:

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• Charlton railway station
• North Woolwich railway station
• Plumstead railway station
• Silvertown railway station
• Woolwich Arsenal railway station
• Woolwich Dockyard railway station

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 during the hours of daylight. Woolwich foot tunnel is also available for use by pedestrians at any time.

Related Topics:
Woolwich Ferry - London Borough of Newham - Woolwich foot tunnel

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