About Royal Arsenal
Royal Arsenal is one of Woolwich’s most significant historic and regeneration areas, located beside the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Once a major military and industrial site, it has been transformed into a modern riverside neighbourhood with apartments, restaurants, cafés, cultural venues, public squares and restored heritage buildings. The area’s history is central to its identity. The Royal Arsenal played a major role in weapons manufacturing, military supply and national defence for centuries. Many historic buildings, gates and industrial structures remain, giving the neighbourhood a distinctive architectural character. Today, these heritage features sit alongside contemporary housing and public spaces. Royal Arsenal is also highly connected. Woolwich Elizabeth line station, DLR, rail services and Thames Clippers riverboats provide excellent links to Canary Wharf, the City, central London, Heathrow and other parts of the capital. This has made the area increasingly attractive to commuters and residents. The riverside setting offers walking routes, views across the Thames and access to new leisure and dining spaces. Royal Arsenal is ideal for visitors interested in military history, architecture, regeneration and riverfront London. It is historic, modern and rapidly evolving, representing one of Greenwich’s most important transformation stories.