Guidebook for Greater London
Sightseeing
Built in Scotland in 1869, Cutty Sark was originally designed to carry tea from China to England as fast as possible. This record-breaking ship travelled the globe and visited every major world port throughout its varied history. Now here at Greenwich, conservation work has raised Cutty Sark three metres above ground, allowing you to walk directly underneath.
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Cutty Sark
King William WalkBuilt in Scotland in 1869, Cutty Sark was originally designed to carry tea from China to England as fast as possible. This record-breaking ship travelled the globe and visited every major world port throughout its varied history. Now here at Greenwich, conservation work has raised Cutty Sark three metres above ground, allowing you to walk directly underneath.
Explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, stand astride two hemispheres on the Prime Meridian Line, see pioneering inventions and the UK’s largest refracting telescope, touch a 4.5 billion year-old asteroid, and travel the Universe at London's only planetarium.
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Koninklijk Observatorium van Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueExplore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars, stand astride two hemispheres on the Prime Meridian Line, see pioneering inventions and the UK’s largest refracting telescope, touch a 4.5 billion year-old asteroid, and travel the Universe at London's only planetarium.
The centrepiece of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the classical buildings of the Old Royal Naval College were designed by England’s greatest architects and are considered amongst the finest in Europe. Featuringing the sumptuous Painted Hall and the neo-classical Chapel, the site has seen a variety of uses, as Greenwich Palace, the Royal Naval Hospital of Seamen and then the Royal Naval College.
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Old Royal Naval College
King William WalkThe centrepiece of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the classical buildings of the Old Royal Naval College were designed by England’s greatest architects and are considered amongst the finest in Europe. Featuringing the sumptuous Painted Hall and the neo-classical Chapel, the site has seen a variety of uses, as Greenwich Palace, the Royal Naval Hospital of Seamen and then the Royal Naval College.
The £500 million Thames Barrier, inaugurated by HM The Queen in 1984, spans 520 metres across the Thames at Woolwich Reach. The 10 steel gates are raised monthly for testing. There is an exhibition with a 10-minute video and a working scale model, as well as riverside walkways, a children's play area and the Thames Barrier Cafe.
Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/26941-thames-barrier-information-centre#WkjoLQ8sIDsPadtI.99
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Thames Barrier
The £500 million Thames Barrier, inaugurated by HM The Queen in 1984, spans 520 metres across the Thames at Woolwich Reach. The 10 steel gates are raised monthly for testing. There is an exhibition with a 10-minute video and a working scale model, as well as riverside walkways, a children's play area and the Thames Barrier Cafe.
Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/26941-thames-barrier-information-centre#WkjoLQ8sIDsPadtI.99
Parks & Nature
Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, 74 hectares (183 acres) in area, and is home to a small herd of deer. On top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the river Thames and Central London.
The park is part of Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, and near the National Maritime Museum. In summer, a bandstand plays host to concerts and the children's playground offers entertainment.
There are three cafés: The Tea Pavilion, with beautiful large gardens; St Mary’s Gate Café (with a snack bar nearby in summer), near the National Maritime Museum; and The Honest Sausage – near the Royal Observatory. Public toilets with disa
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Greenwich Park
Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park, 74 hectares (183 acres) in area, and is home to a small herd of deer. On top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the river Thames and Central London.
The park is part of Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, and near the National Maritime Museum. In summer, a bandstand plays host to concerts and the children's playground offers entertainment.
There are three cafés: The Tea Pavilion, with beautiful large gardens; St Mary’s Gate Café (with a snack bar nearby in summer), near the National Maritime Museum; and The Honest Sausage – near the Royal Observatory. Public toilets with disa
Shopping
Greenwich Market is packed full of unique and distinctive arts and crafts. Well known for its designer makers and small cottage industries, customers have access to items that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, take in some classical music performed by students from nearby Trinity College of Music, and enjoy the continental food court whilst browsing through the wonderful array of over 120 arts, craft and antique stalls.
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Greenwich
5B Greenwich MarketGreenwich Market is packed full of unique and distinctive arts and crafts. Well known for its designer makers and small cottage industries, customers have access to items that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, take in some classical music performed by students from nearby Trinity College of Music, and enjoy the continental food court whilst browsing through the wonderful array of over 120 arts, craft and antique stalls.
Drinks & Nightlife
The O2 is the world’s most popular music and entertainment venue. It is home to an array of world-class experiences and attractions, all in an iconic setting. In addition to the world famous arena, The O2 is also home to indigo at The O2, corporate hire spaces; an 11-screen Cineworld complex; Up at The O2 – an experience that allows visitors to walk across the roof; Brooklyn Bowl - a 12-lane bowling alley, 800 capacity live music space and 130 cover restaurant; interactive experiences at Sky Studios and the Nissan Innovation Station, as well as The Avenue, which features 26 bars and restaurants.
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The O2
Peninsula SquareThe O2 is the world’s most popular music and entertainment venue. It is home to an array of world-class experiences and attractions, all in an iconic setting. In addition to the world famous arena, The O2 is also home to indigo at The O2, corporate hire spaces; an 11-screen Cineworld complex; Up at The O2 – an experience that allows visitors to walk across the roof; Brooklyn Bowl - a 12-lane bowling alley, 800 capacity live music space and 130 cover restaurant; interactive experiences at Sky Studios and the Nissan Innovation Station, as well as The Avenue, which features 26 bars and restaurants.
Up The Creek Comedy Club
302 Creek RdOne of the best comedy clubs in London,
Adviseable to book unless its nice weather then you can sit in the lovely pub garden
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The Guildford Arms
55 Guildford GroveAdviseable to book unless its nice weather then you can sit in the lovely pub garden
Food Scene
Best fish and chips in Greenwich and you can pre order and just pick up if you phone ahead, there is also seating
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Golden Chippy
62 Greenwich High RdBest fish and chips in Greenwich and you can pre order and just pick up if you phone ahead, there is also seating
Kitcho
57 Greenwich High RoadPlease reserve a table, Kitcho is very popular!
Zeytin Restaurant
63 Greenwich High RdAdvisable to prebook, another great place to eat!
Entertainment & Activities
Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High RdArts & Culture
Greenwich Theatre
Crooms Hill