Greenwich Park Revealed
Project Overview
As part of the £12m Greenwich Park Revealed programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, PVR delivered sensitive hard and soft landscaping in one of the UK’s most historically significant parks. Works were carried out within a live, high-footfall environment under strict ecological, archaeological and heritage requirements.
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The Royal Parks
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Subcontractor to Ground Control – Hard & Soft Landscaping
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Heritage Parks
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£1.05m (PVR Labour & Management £395k)
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July 2023 – August 2024
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Multiple high-profile zones including Vanbrugh Yard, The Wilderness and heritage play areas
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Greenwich Park, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
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Grade I Registered Park & Garden · UNESCO World Heritage Site · SMINC
Scope of Works
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Vanbrugh Yard & Café
- New café terrace and growing areas
- Reclaimed-material paving
- Base construction for new glasshouse
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The Wilderness
- Wildlife-rich planting and meadow creation
- New dipping pond
- Sensitive works adjacent to veteran trees
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Natural Play Areas
- Bespoke natural play environments
- Species-rich soft landscaping
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Infrastructure
- Drainage improvements, upgraded paths and access networks
- Coordination with Park Police and building contractors
Highlights & Key Benefits
Restoration of a nationally significant heritage landscape
Improved ecological diversity and meadow habitats
Enhanced public spaces for millions of visitors
Experience working under heritage, archaeology and conservation constraints
Project Delivery Challenges & Solutions
Heritage sensitivity: Archaeological supervision throughout
Veteran trees: Strict protection zones and hand-tool methods
Visitor volumes: Complex logistics planning to maintain safe access
Community Engagement
Collaboration with The Royal Parks’ engagement team
Public information signage and route management
Close liaison with park stakeholders and user groups
