Greenwich Peninsula, Peninsula in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom.
Greenwich Peninsula is a strip of land that juts into the River Thames, surrounded by water on three sides in southeast London. The site now hosts the O2 entertainment venue, Ravensbourne University London, and public art installations along the Thames Path.
Dutch engineers drained the marshy area in the 16th century, transforming it from pasture into an industrial zone. It later housed one of Europe's largest gas production facilities until North Sea natural gas discoveries made the installation redundant.
The former industrial site now contains The O2 entertainment venue, Ravensbourne University London, and numerous public art installations along the Thames Path.
North Greenwich Underground station on the Jubilee Line offers fast connections to central London in less than 20 minutes. Visitors can walk or cycle along the Thames Path to explore the peninsula and reach neighboring areas.
The site once housed Europe's largest gas production facility that powered London's industry and homes in the 19th century. This industrial past remains largely hidden beneath modern buildings but is told through local exhibitions and heritage records.
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