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3About Woolwich
Woolwich occupies a strategic Thames-side position in southeast London, combining its military heritage with modern regeneration around the former Royal Arsenal. The A206 provides the main east-west route through the area, connecting to the A2 for Kent and the M25 orbital. Popular local routes include the short drive to Greenwich (6km) and longer journeys toward Canterbury via the A2. The Royal Artillery Barracks features the world's longest continuous brick building facade at 329 metres.
Where is Woolwich on the map?
Woolwich is in England, at 51.491, 0.065 - about 4 km west of Abbey Wood.
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2Race a karting track in Woolwich
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Woolwich.
The Plumstead LonghaulMediumPlay a pub crawl round in Woolwich
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Woolwich. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Woolwich?
The closest airport to Woolwich is London City Airport, 4 km (about 19 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport.