Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Royal Arsenal West, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Royal Arsenal West map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Royal Arsenal West |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Greenwich |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.492843 |
| Longitude | 0.073533 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The industrial heritage of Royal Arsenal West is deeply etched into its landscape, a testament to its past as a significant centre for munitions manufacturing. It lies 11.7 km east-south-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 102°T, OS grid TQ 440 791), and is situated north-west of North Cray village. This former military complex, now undergoing a significant regeneration, retains many of its historic buildings, including the impressive Grand Magazine and the Royal Brass Foundry, which hint at the scale of its former operations. Today, Royal Arsenal West is transforming into a vibrant residential and commercial hub, blending its rich history with modern amenities. The Thames Barrier is a prominent nearby landmark, visible from parts of Royal Arsenal West, offering a striking contrast between historical industry and contemporary engineering.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
Explore Royal Arsenal West, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.492843, 0.073533. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |