Maryon Park

Maryon Park is an urban park south of the Thames Barrier with steep hillsides and winding paths running through grassland. Hawkweed, gorse, and broom grow across the slopes, creating pockets of shrubby growth throughout the terrain.

This location was once called Hanging Wood and came to the London County Council from the Maryon-Wilson family in 1891 as a former quarry site. The transfer marked the beginning of its transformation into public green space.

The park gained international attention when director Michelangelo Antonioni chose it as a main filming location for his 1966 film Blowup. The film scenes continue to shape how visitors from around the world perceive this place.

The park has several recreational facilities including tennis courts, a basketball court, and a children's playground for visitors of all ages. The Capital Ring and Green Chain walking trails run through the grounds and link it with other green spaces in the area.

Cox's Mount was once a Roman fortification and later served ships on the Thames in the 1850s as a reference point for calibrating their compasses. This double historical importance of the hill often goes unnoticed by visitors today.

Location: Charlton

Operator: Greenwich London Borough Council

GPS coordinates: 51.48900,0.04300

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00