Queen Elizabeth's OakFallen monument
This page is awaiting curation. Facts have been researched and cross-referenced, but the final human review is still in progress.
- Species
- Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur)
- Age estimate
- 800+ years
- Location
- Near Maze Hill Gate, Lover's Walk, Greenwich Park, London SE10 (Greenwich)
- Access
- Free, open parkland, Greenwich Park
- Getting there
- Cutty Sark DLR station, 15 min walk
This tree fell during a storm in 1991 after standing since the 12th century. Its hollowed carcass still lies where it fell. Henry VIII was born in Greenwich Palace and is said to have danced around this oak with Anne Boleyn while courting. Their daughter Elizabeth I, also born here, reportedly picnicked under its canopy, giving the tree her name. The hollow trunk was allegedly used as a lock-up for troublemakers. It is no longer alive, but its remains are worth visiting.
Opens directions in your maps app. Cutty Sark DLR station, 15 min walk
Trees nearby
- The Mulberry of Charlton House, 400 years (Charlton, South East London)
- The Evelyn Mulberry, 300+ years (Deptford, East London)
- The Cheapside Plane, 250+ years (City of London)
Curious what else is standing in London? See all 10 remarkable ancient trees in London or find out what the oldest tree in London is. It is a Pedunculate Oak; see every pedunculate oak on the site.
Something wrong on this page, or do you have an openly licensed photo of this tree? Tell us. Corrections are checked and credited.