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This Month

This Summer, come down to Woolwich Works for comedy, kids shows, art, food festivals, live music and more!

Come down and enjoy the sunny Courtyard and enjoy kids activities, comedy, food festivals, dance,…

Openings

Summer 2025 at Woolwich Works

19th July 2025-28th September 2025

Heritage Open Day

21st September 2025

FUME Festival

26th September 2025-28th September 2025
Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes

Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives,…

Openings

Totally Thames Festival

1st September 2025-30th September 2025

Lost & Found: Thames Weekend at Cutty Sark

20th September 2025-21st September 2025

Lost & Found: Revealing Woolwich’s Hidden Histories

21st September 2025
Open House London 2025

The Open House Festival is a nine day celebration of London’s housing, architecture, and…

Openings

Open House Festival 2025

13th September 2025-21st September 2025

C2 Clod Ensemble Studios : Design District Open Day

17th September 2025-19th September 2025

Adẹ̀kọ́ & Co. Studio: Behind the Story

18th September 2025

IFS Cloud Cable Car Behind-the-scenes Tour

20th September 2025-21st September 2025

Ravensbourne University London Guided Tour

20th September 2025

Greenwich Yacht Club Drop-in

20th September 2025-21st September 2025

Open Studio at Plan B & Sold Out Publishing Drop-in

20th September 2025

Plot 9 Maze Hill Drop-in

21st September 2025

Charlton House & Gardens Open Day Guided Tour

21st September 2025
Celebrate England's largest festival of history and culture this September at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Celebrate England's largest festival of history and culture this September at the Prince Philip…

Openings

Heritage Open Days

16th September 2025-19th September 2025
Bring your fashion ideas to life at this fun, beginner-friendly illustration session led by fashion designer and educator Silja Manninen

Bring your fashion ideas to life at this fun, beginner-friendly illustration session led by fashion…

Openings

Fashion Illustration Workshop

17th September 2025
London’s biggest comedy spectacular, returns to the Old Royal Naval College with stand-ups finest live in the big top plus craft beer, street eats and

London’s biggest comedy spectacular returns to the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, bringing…

Openings

Greenwich Comedy Festival

17th September 2025-21st September 2025
Join the Historic Tours of Charlton House and explore over 400 years of history with the guided tours!

Join the Historic Tours of Charlton House and explore over 400 years of history with the guided…

Openings

Charlton House Tour

19th September 2025
To mark the occasion of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, all friendly buccaneers are requested to join the swashbuckling fancy dress weekend!

To mark the occasion of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, all friendly buccaneers are requested…

Openings

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

19th September 2025-21st September 2025
Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting at Thames Side Studios

Experience the RiverShop's one-of-a-kind carpentry course and learn how to create a stunning,…

Openings

Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting

20th September 2025
Are you ready to stop letting your camera make all the decisions?

Are you ready to stop letting your camera make all the decisions?

Openings

Full-Day Photography Workshop

20th September 2025
Felity Boothman Paintings @herstudio

A unique opportunity for the public to meet local artists and see their work firsthand.

Openings

Greenwich Open Studios

20th September 2025-21st September 2025
Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years

Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive…

Openings

September

20th September 2025
A magical evening at WSUP's Charity Ball set in a stunning Jacobean Grade-I listed building, Charlton House

A magical evening at WSUP's Charity Ball set in a stunning Jacobean Grade-I listed building.

Openings

WSUP Charity Ball

20th September 2025
A white rose with text reading Britten Five Flower Songs

The Thomas Tallis Society Choir perform Benjamin Britten’s Flower Songs, Eric Whitacre’s Flower…

Openings

Concert:

21st September 2025
Don't miss your chance to explore the wonder of Woodlands Farm with the challenging 5K course around the fields of the farm

Don't miss your chance to explore the wonder of Woodlands Farm with the challenging 5K course…

Openings

Woodlands Farm 5K Run and Walk

21st September 2025
Woolwich Works are delighted to take part in the National Trust's Heritage Open Days

Woolwich Works are delighted to take part in the National Trust's Heritage Open Days.

Openings

Talk: The History of the Royal Arsenal with Ian Bull and Steven Peterson [Beanfeast]

21st September 2025

Chineke! Open Rehearsal [Fireworks Factory]

21st September 2025

Talk: Lost & Found with Thames Mudlark Nicola White [Beanfeast]

21st September 2025

Talk: The Windrush Front Room in 10 Objects [Visitors' Book Cafe]

21st September 2025

Guided Tour of Woolwich Works

21st September 2025

Crafternoon: Making history-based crafts for all the family [Ropekeepers Studio]

21st September 2025

Talk: Preserving Space, Adapting Use by Zack Sizer [Beanfeast]

21st September 2025
Blackheath Halls Opera returns for another year with a cast of over 100 singers and musicians of all ages from the local area, performing together wit

Blackheath Halls Opera returns for another year with a cast of over 100 singers and musicians of…

Openings

Blackheath Halls Opera

23rd September 2025

Blackheath Halls Opera

25th September 2025

Blackheath Halls Opera

27th September 2025-28th September 2025
President Barack Obama returns to the stage to share what comes next – for America, and for all of us

Few presidents have walked a more improbable path to the White House. Now, in a time of great…

Openings

An Evening With President Obama

24th September 2025
Laugh of the Thames - September 2025

Set sail for a night of laughs like no other! Uber Boat by Thames Clippers brings you a…

Openings

River Bus Comedy Night

25th September 2025
A monthly night of stand up comedy featuring talent from the London scene at Tramshed

A monthly night of stand up featuring top talent from the London scene.

Openings

September

26th September 2025
Feel Good Friday sessions in the serene and spectacular surroundings of the Painted Hall

Take part in one of our bespoke morning yoga classes in the serene and spectacular surroundings of…

Openings

September - Session with Julian van Gils

26th September 2025
Experience top-tier BBQ at the September edition, with the leading pitmasters!

Experience top-tier BBQ at the September edition, with the leading pitmasters!

Openings

FUME Festival

26th September 2025-28th September 2025
Experience a night of ghost hunting at Charlton House in Greenwich, London with Ghost Hunt Events

Experience a night of ghost hunting at Charlton House in Greenwich, London with Ghost Hunt Events.

Openings

Ghost Hunt Events

26th September 2025
Experience a silent disco like no other, and dance the night away as Painted Hall as it is transformed into a luminous dance floor

Experience a silent disco like no other, and dance the night away as Painted Hall as it is…

Openings

Silent Disco in the Painted Hall

27th September 2025
Join the Caribbean Social Forum as they take over the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House for another spectacular celebration

Join the Caribbean Social Forum as they take over the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House…

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Caribbean Takeover

27th September 2025
Celebrate 100 years of film with a day packed full of movie magic, family fun and a chance to be part of a Guinness World Records™ attempt

Celebrate 100 years of film with a day packed full of movie magic, family fun and a chance to be…

Openings

Activities

27th September 2025

Guinness World Records Attempt

27th September 2025
Discover the extraordinary history and architecture of Thames riverside

Join Open City for an afternoon tour along the River Thames that surveys the landmark architecture…

Openings

Architecture on the Thames Boat Tour

27th September 2025
DIY Jesmonite Crafts at Thames Side Studios

The Riversop's Jesmonite course is designed for those eager to explore the world of DIY Jesmonite…

Openings

DIY Jesmonite Crafts

27th September 2025
DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course at Thames Side Studios

Are you ready to take control of your home improvement projects and confidently use power tools?

Openings

DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

27th September 2025-27th October 2025
A seasonal art workshop exploring the mindful craft of pressed flowers, where you’ll learn to preserve blooms and create your own pressed flower artwo

Unleash your creativity and explore the beauty of nature fused with modern art in the Resin Flowers…

Openings

Pressed Flowers Art Workshop

27th September 2025
One of this country's most important living playwrights, with theatre credits including Some Voices, Pale Horse and Mood Music, and screen credits fro

The Olivier and Evening Standard Award winning Blue/Orange is by Joe Penhall, one of this country's…

Openings

Performances run through

30th September 2025-25th October 2025
Your local life drawing club focuses on socialising, relaxation, and fun!

Your local life drawing club focuses on socialising, relaxation, and fun!

Openings

Life Drawing Nights

28th November 2024-30th November 2025
Mamma Mia! The Party entrance giving the feel of Greek island with blue wooden doors and pink flowers running across the wall

What are you waiting for?  Your table is ready and summer is served. It's time to discover Björn…

Openings

Mamma Mia! The Party

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café bar on Embankment Pier

An elegant Afternoon Tea experience on the Thames at Clipper Lounge EMB, London’s riverside café…

Openings

Afternoon Tea at Clipper Lounge

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Drop-in workshop for all ages

There is loads for families to see and do at the National Maritime Museum. Pick up one of the…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Use the Queen's House Family Trail as a guide to explore the magnificent artworks inside the House

Pick up your own family trail or kit and explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that…

Openings

Family Trails

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands of Wrens who completed their training at the Royal

This display in the Painted Hall presents documents and artefacts belonging to two of the thousands…

Openings

Painted Hall Display

1st January 2025-31st December 2025
Celebate Platinum Jubilee weekend with a Royal themed mega Pub Quiz!

Tuesday Pub Quiz is back for 2023!

Openings

Pub Quiz

3rd January 2025-19th December 2025
Bishop’s piece The Keeper of All The Secrets has been acquired by Royal Museums Greenwich and is now on display in the Queen’s House

Jacqueline Bishop’s piece The Keeper of All The Secrets has been acquired by Royal Museums…

Openings

The Keeper of All The Secrets

21st March 2025-31st December 2025
Come along to Cutty Sark Street Food Market for some fabulous food and drink choices

Cutty Sark Street Food Market brings food and festivity to Cutty Sark Gardens from Friday to Sunday…

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Cutty Sark Street Food Market

28th March 2025-30th November 2025
Discover the truth behind pirate life in a major new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum

Discover the truth behind pirate life in a major new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum.

Openings

Pirates Exhibition

29th March 2025-4th January 2026
Set out on the immersive treasure hunt and self-guided tour of Greenwich

Secret City Mission is a real-world adventure game, set in the heart of Greenwich. Receive clues on…

Openings

April to September

1st April 2025-30th September 2025
Ever wondered where Bridgerton was filmed in London? Or which iconic backdrops from The Crown were shot here?  

Ever wondered where Bridgerton was filmed in London? Or which iconic backdrops from The Crown were…

Openings

Film Tour

4th April 2025-31st December 2025
Unearth fascinating objects and stories from London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking

Unearth fascinating objects and stories from London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition…

Openings

Secrets of the Thames

4th April 2025-1st March 2026
Greenwich Pub Tours

Experience the beautiful Greenwich on this scenic, historic and fun filled Pub Tour around all the…

Openings

Afternoon Tour

18th April 2025-26th December 2025

Evening Tour

18th April 2025-26th December 2025
Discover the hidden history of Wren’s Dome and gain a unique perspective on Britain’s wartime past in this intimate tour

Ascend Wren’s Dome, take in the 360° panoramic views of London, and uncover Greenwich’s…

Openings

Wartime Watch | Secret Dome Tour

20th April 2025-28th September 2025
A live, special planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!

A special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!

Openings

Ted's Space Adventure

1st May 2025-14th December 2025
From F1 to cricket, Wimbledon to Ascot, Summer Screens will have the best live sporting events all screened from the heart of Canary Wharf

This summer, Canada Square Park will have a schedule of things to watch on open-air big screens.

Openings

Summer Screens

29th May 2025-27th September 2025
Afternoon Tea in the Painted Hall's Undercroft Café

Celebrate 100 years of film and TV, with a movie-inspired afternoon tea experience in the UK’s most…

Openings

Afternoon Tea

1st June 2025-31st December 2025
Join Cutty Sark to hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail

Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead! You never…

Openings

Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark

9th August 2025-14th December 2025

Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark

13th September 2025-28th September 2025
Join the weekly club for adults and young people with SEND at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

A weekly club for adults and young people (14+) with SEND to meet and engage with the collection in…

Openings

Term Time Friday [Onsite Session]

1st September 2025-24th October 2025

Term Time Friday [Online Session]

1st September 2025-24th October 2025
Come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities

Come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities.

Openings

Term Time Sundays

1st September 2025-24th October 2025
Bring your under-5s on a different adventure every week!

Bring your little ones along for song, stories, and sensory play as we explore the Museum together.

Openings

Term Time Tuesdays

1st September 2025-24th October 2025
A classic guide to the night sky presented live by a Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer.

Explore the night sky and learn about some astronomical sights at Royal Obeservatory Greenwich.

Openings

Term Time

1st September 2025-30th June 2026
Track down the hearts and learn more about about the unmissable histories with the new Scavenger Hunt experience as part of the 40 years of arts and c

Track down the hearts and learn more about about the unmissable histories with the new Scavenger…

Openings

Scavenger Hunt

3rd September 2025-2nd November 2025
Take a break with weekly lunchtime Vinyasa yoga sessions with instructor Alex Harvey

Take a break with weekly lunchtime yoga with Sophie Wilkinson.

Openings

Yoga session

5th September 2025-19th December 2025
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum

See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.

Openings

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 Awards

12th September 2025-31st August 2026
Learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings on this new tour experience

Learn about the history of the former royal residence and enjoy a drink in picturesque surroundings…

Openings

Queen's House Classic Treasures Tour

14th September 2025-28th September 2025
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