Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Designed by Sir Alexander Binnie, the Greenwich Foot Tunnel opened in August 1902 so that south London residents could go to work in the docks on the Isle of Dogs.
The tunnel provides pedestrian access between Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich and Island Gardens, across the Thames river. The riverside at Island Gardens gives a splendid view of Maritime Greenwich.
Tunnel facts
- The tunnel is 1,217 feet long and runs about 50 feet under the River Thames.
- Two hundred thousand glazed white tiles line the tunnel walls.
- It cost £127,000 to build.
Opening hours
The Foot Tunnel is open 24 hours a day. There are about a hundred steps on each end, or you can take the lift when it is operating.
Lift operating hours
Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm
Sunday: 10am to 5.30pm
Address
Cutty Sark Gardens
Greenwich
SE10 9HT
Location map of Greenwich Foot Tunnel