Welcome to Visit Plumstead Places The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Plumstead
Visit Plumstead places using Walkfo for free guided tours of the best Plumstead places to visit. A unique way to experience Plumstead’s places, Walkfo allows you to explore Plumstead as you would a museum or art gallery with audio guides.
Visiting Plumstead Walkfo Preview When you visit Plumstead, Walkfo brings Plumstead places to life as you travel by foot, bike, bus or car with a mobile phone & headphones.
Plumstead Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Plumstead
Visit Plumstead – Walkfo’s stats for the places to visit
With 145 audio plaques & Plumstead places for you to explore in the Plumstead area, Walkfo is the world’s largest heritage & history digital plaque provider. The AI continually learns & refines facts about the best Plumstead places to visit from travel & tourism authorities (like Wikipedia), converting history into an interactive audio experience.
Plumstead history
Plumstead is in the historic county of Kent and the detail of much of its early history can be found in Edward Hasted’s extensive history of Kent.
Why visit Plumstead with Walkfo Travel Guide App?
You can visit Plumstead places with Walkfo Plumstead to hear history at Plumstead’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Plumstead has 145 places to visit in our interactive Plumstead map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Plumstead, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Plumstead places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Plumstead & the surrounding areas.
“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 145 audio facts unique to Plumstead places in an interactive Plumstead map you can explore.”
Walkfo Plumstead tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Plumstead
Best Plumstead places to visit
Plumstead has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Plumstead’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Plumstead’s information audio spots:
Gilbert’s Pit Gilbert’s Pit is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Charlton . It was notified in 1985 and was formerly known as Charlton Sand Pit . It adjoins Maryon Park and is close to Maryon Wilson Park .
North Woolwich North Woolwich is located on the northern bank of the River Thames, across the river from Woolwich. It is connected to Woolwich by the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich foot tunnel. Despite lying on the north, Essex side of the Thames, the area is within the historic county of Kent. It was part of the parish of Woolwich in the Blackheath hundred.
Charlton cemetery Charlton cemetery is a cemetery, opened in 1855, covering 15 acres of ground in Charlton, south-east London . Situated in Cemetery Lane to the east of Charlton Park, features two 19th-century chapels and numerous military graves .
Victoria House, Greenwich Victoria House, Greenwich on Shooter’s Hill in Greenwich is the former officers mess’ and living quarters for the Royal Army Medical Corps . It is a “Building of Local Architectural or Historic Interest”
Old Woolwich Old Woolwich or Woolwich Central Riverside is an area along the Thames in Woolwich, South East London . It is the oldest inhabited part of Woolwich going back to an Anglo-Saxon riverside settlement . Most of the area was cleared in the 20th and early 21st centuries to make way for large-scale developments .
Greenwich Cemetery Greenwich Cemetery is a cemetery in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in southeast London . It is situated on the southwestern slopes of Shooter’s Hill, on the western side of the A205 South Circular, Well Hall Road .
Severndroog Castle Severndroog Castle is a folly designed by architect Richard Jupp . The first stone was laid on 2 April 1784, with the first stone laid in 1784 .
Bathway Quarter Most buildings in the Bathway Quarter are Grade II* Grade II or locally listed . The area as a whole is designated a conservation area by Greenwich Council . Several were designed by local architect Henry Hudson Church .
Shrewsbury Barrow Shrewsbury Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound (also known as a tumulus) in Shooter’s Hill in South East London . It is a Scheduled Monument .
HyMag HYMAG (formerly the Hyman Archive) is a British archive of popular publications based in London . HYMAG was formerly known as HYMAG .
Visit Plumstead plaques
8 plaques herePlumstead has 8 physical plaques in tourist plaque schemes for you to explore via Walkfo Plumstead plaques audio map when visiting. Plaques like National Heritage’s “Blue Plaques” provide visual geo-markers to highlight points-of-interest at the places where they happened – and Walkfo’s AI has researched additional, deeper content when you visit Plumstead using the app. Experience the history of a location when Walkfo local tourist guide app triggers audio close to each Plumstead plaque. Explore Plaques & History has a complete list of Hartlepool’s plaques & Hartlepool history plaque map.
Experience Plumstead audio walks & tours
Walkfo guides for things to do / places to visit in Plumstead allows exploration as you would do an art gallery or museum. Walk close to one of Plumstead’s 145 historic places & our digital tour guide will create an audio story for that spot. With headphone connected, you can explore Plumstead freely by foot, bike or bus – with your own personal tour guide in your pocket.
Explore Plumstead Map App
Our visit Plumstead map shows you things-to-do & places you can visit in Plumstead & surrounding areas using the Walkfo digital audio tour guide app. Each spot has plaque, building, street or area information on history, culture or tourism.
You can set your Walkfo’s Plumstead tourist map to find historic & tourism spots within 1km, 3km & 5km of the Plumstead centre, depending on how far you plan to explore whilst you visit Plumstead area at LONG:0.09, LAT:51.49.
Walkfo App
Walkfo
Walkfo is free to download & use (for a limited time period), so if you are looking to explore Plumstead, go to your App Store to search for “Walkfo” or follow a links below and install on your mobile phone. Walkfo is designed for use with headphones or AirPods, so you can walk & explore whilst learning about the things around you without digital distraction.
Things to do & visit in Plumstead / surrounding areas
● Barrier Gardens Pier ● MV Royal Iris ● Charlton Riverside ● St Mark’s Church, Silvertown ● Port of London ● Tate Institute ● Hanging Wood, London ● Maryon Park ● Gilbert’s Pit ● British Hospital for Mothers and Babies ● Charlton, London ● Woolwich Dockyard ● Unity Cup ● Royal Docks ● Woolwich Fire Station ● New Wine Church ● Charlton Park, Greenwich ● Charlton House ● St Luke’s Church, Charlton ● Bridon Ropes F.C. ● London Regatta Centre ● Meridian VP F.C. ● North Woolwich ● Maryon Wilson Park ● Charlton cemetery ● Woolwich (parish) ● St Mary Magdalene Woolwich ● Meridian Radio ● St John’s Church, North Woolwich ● Royal Marine Barracks, Woolwich
● Shrapnel Barracks ● Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London ● London City Airport ● Rotunda, Woolwich ● Woolwich Common ● Kings Arms, Woolwich ● Woolwich Ferry ● Royal Albert Dock, London ● Granada Cinema, Woolwich ● Royal Herbert Hospital ● Victoria House, Greenwich ● Barrack Field ● Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich ● Old Woolwich ● 1983 Royal Artillery Barracks bombing ● Queen Mary University of London Boat Club ● Greenwich Cemetery ● 61st Battery Royal Field Artillery Boer War Memorial ● Eltham Common ● St George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich ● Woolwich ● Murder of Lee Rigby ● Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich ● Woolwich Town Hall ● Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich ● Severndroog Castle ● St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Woolwich ● Bathway Quarter ● Memorial Hospital, Woolwich ● Shrewsbury Barrow ● Shooter’s Hill ● Eaglesfield Park ● Auto Stacker ● Woolwich Power Station ● Royal Arsenal ● Greenwich Heritage Centre ● Plumstead Common ● Shrewsbury Park ● North Woolwich Old Station Museum ● Woolwich Arsenal Pier ● Royal Arsenal Railway ● King George V Dock, London ● Plumstead Common Windmill ● Woodlands Farm Trust ● Royal Docks Heritage Railway ● Broadwater Green ● Manor Ground (Plumstead) ● HM Prison Thameside ● Invicta Ground ● HM Prison Isis ● University of East London Docklands Campus ● University of East London ● Plumstead ● Centre on Human Rights in Conflict ● Gallions Reach ● Woolwich Crown Court ● Cyprus, London ● Docklands Light Railway extension to Dagenham Dock ● 1974 Tower of London bombing ● HM Prison Belmarsh ● Gallions Reach Shopping Park ● Winn’s Common ● Thames Gateway Bridge ● Beckton District Park ● Gallions Reach Crossing ● Beckton ● Beckton Gas Works ● Beckton DLR depot ● Sinking of SS Princess Alice ● Oxleas Wood ● Woolwich cemetery ● Lesnes Abbey Woods ● Lesnes Abbey ● Abbey Wood SSSI ● Abbey Wood ● Little and Lesnes Hundred ● Bostall Heath and Woods ● West Heath, London ● Erith Marshes ● Thamesmead ● Welling Town F.C. ● Thamesmead Town F.C. ● Thamesmead Housing Co-operative ● Plumstead Cemetery ● Blow Up (club night) ● Central London ● Southern Outfall Sewer ● Crossness ● Crossness Pumping Station ● Welling Stadium ● London Riverside ● East Wickham ● Welling ● Green Enterprise District ● Barking fire ● Barking Creek ● Creekmouth ● Barking Riverside ● St Mark’s Church, Beckton ● River Roding ● Falconwood ● Shoulder of Mutton Green ● St Mary’s Church, Welling ● Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich ● Thames Barrier ● The Valley (London) ● Woolwich foot tunnel ● Brook General Hospital ● Ridgeway (London) ● Thames Water Desalination Plant ● Metropolitan Police Heritage Centre ● Woolwich pub bombing ● London Otters Rowing Club
Getting to / around Plumstead – transport link, station & street map
Getting around in Plumstead using public transportation may include road, street, train, underground, bus or tram transport options. Walkfo has identified the following Plumstead places with historic / cultural / factual content when you visit:
Local Plumstead Public Transport Stations
Plumstead Notable Streets & Road Destinations
Silvertown railway station
London City Airport DLR station
Woolwich Dockyard railway station
Royal Albert DLR station
Woolwich railway station
North Woolwich railway station
King George V DLR station
Plumstead railway station
Manor Way railway station
Gallions railway station
Cyprus DLR station
Gallions Reach DLR station
Central railway station (London)
Beckton Park DLR station
Beckton DLR station
Beckton railway station
Church Manor Way Halt railway station
Abbey Wood railway station
Barking Riverside railway station
Welling railway station
Falconwood railway station
Woolwich Arsenal station
History of the Old Kent Road
Powis Street
85–91 Genesta Road
St Michael and All Angels Church, Beckton Road
A209 road
Park View Road
Buses
Plumstead is served by many bus routes provided by Transport for London . These connect Plumstead with other areas including Bexleyheath, Central London, Crystal Palace, Dartford, Eltham, Erith, Greenwich, Lewisham, New Cross, Orpington, Peckham, Sidcup, Thamesmead, Welling and Woolwich .
Local Plumstead historians & Plumstead tour guides
Trying to encourage visitors to Plumstead? Walkfo has millions audio places already available but Walkfo Creator gives Plumstead’s places, attractions & landmarks ability to create their own unique outdoor audio museums & using our simple & easy to use Walkfo Creator. – Creating a new audio experience for your Plumstead place is free* and quick (15+ minutes if you prepare text content) to use, with Walkfo Creator doing the hard work of generating AI audio files for geo-spots from the text you provide with a simply click on a map. – The 100 Amazing Plumstead Places is just one example of an outdoor museum created using Walkfo Creator (pictured to the left) for people to safely explore during Covid-19 times whilst visiting a city. Our tool is open to tourism organisations, travel destinations & National Trust locations to create their own audio walks to offer free when people visit Plumstead destinations. – Walkfo itself is looking to partner with websites offering things-to-do / what’s on events listings to enhance the content of our ‘visit-Plumstead’ web pages (for example: www.visitPlumstead.com). If you are interested in partnering, please contact us to discuss options.
* Walkfo Creator is free to use for a limited number of audio spots within a map with a license fee applicable when more than 20 audio spots within location walk are created. v1.1336
Visit Plumstead places using Walkfo for free guided tours of the best Plumstead places to visit. A unique way to experience Plumstead’s places, Walkfo allows you to explore Plumstead as you would a museum or art gallery with audio guides.
You can visit Plumstead places with Walkfo Plumstead to hear history at Plumstead’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Plumstead has 145 places to visit in our interactive Plumstead map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Plumstead, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Plumstead places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Plumstead & the surrounding areas.
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Trying to encourage visitors to Plumstead?