Repository Woods

Repository Woods
Repository Woods
Location in Woolwich
TypeMilitary training area
LocationLondon, SE18
Coordinates51°29′04″N 0°03′12″E / 51.4845°N 0.0534°E / 51.4845; 0.0534
Area7 hectares (17 acres)
Created1802
Operated byMinistry of Defence
Website"Repository Woods" (on Parks & Gardens website)

Repository Woods is a 7 acres (2.8 ha) deciduous woodland area to the west of the British Army's Woolwich Garrison in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in southeast London. Initially created for pleasure use in the early 19th century, it was later used for military training, and is designated at Grade II as the UK's earliest known purpose-built military training landscape. Its features include training and practice earthworks, a stream and man-made lake and terraces. A Rotunda, designed by John Nash in 1814, is nearby.