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If you're looking for the home of time, the meridian line and a wealth of maritime history, come to Greenwich and visit the famous World Heritage Site. Most of these fascinating Greenwich attractions are free to visit. Why not stay overnight so you can enjoy the great range of shops and restaurants as well as our maritime heritage? This Greenwich map will help you choose accommodation, restaurants, pubs and cafes close to all the wonderful places to visit. All the sights are within easy walking distance, so Greenwich is a real pleasure to explore on foot.
You can find out more about Greenwich’s maritime history by joining a walk led by Greenwich Tour Guides. Tours start daily from Greenwich Tourist Information Centre at 12.15pm and 2.15pm. Or, you can book your own specialised group tour at a time to suit you by calling 07575 772298.
Greenwich Tourist Information Centre can also help you plan your trip, book accommodation, sell travel tickets and provide information about Greenwich, London and the rest of the UK. Our friendly staff have excellent local knowledge and can help you make the most of your time here, so come in and see us. If you're planning a group visit you can find more information here.
National Maritime Museum
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Britain's seafaring heritage is dramatically recreated here in display rooms filled with oceangoing treasures at one of the world's leading maritime museums. The stories of naval battles, of famous mariners, adventurers and explorers and the life and heroic death of Admiral Lord Nelson are vividly brought to life in outstanding galleries and interactive displays.
Discover Greenwich
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Discover the colourful past of the Old Royal Naval College and Maritime Greenwich in a new £6 million contemporary, cultural venue Discover Greenwich. The project also includes a new Tourist Information Centre, the Clore Learning Centre, temporary gallery, souvenir shop and restaurant, bar and microbrewery.
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Queen's House
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This perfectly proportioned Palladian house designed in 1616 by Inigo Jones is the splendid setting for an art gallery displaying part of the National Maritime Museum's extensive collection of naval portraits and seascapes, as well as paintings of Greenwich. These include Canaletto's view of the Old Royal Naval College, a scene virtually unchanged since the 18th century.
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Old Royal Naval College
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Built on the site of the Tudor palace where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born, this is one of the country's finest examples of Baroque landscape. It was designed by some of the greatest architects of the day including Wren, Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh. The beautiful Chapel and the magnificent Painted Hall, where Nelson's body lay in state after his death at the Battle of Trafalgar, are open daily.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Founded as a scientific institution for navigational research by Charles II in 1675, the Observatory is the home of the world's Prime Meridian - longitude 0° - and of Greenwich Mean Time. The clocks developed by John Harrison to determine longitude at sea are among the Observatory's most treasured possessions. Next door is the Peter Harrison Planetarium, a state-of-the-art facility housed in a contemporary new building. Find out all about the Royal Observatory's special pricing bundle here.
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Cutty Sark
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The fastest sailing ship of her day, the Cutty Sark was launched in Scotland in 1869 and sailed initially on the tea route to China. Later she brought back wool from Australia. She has been in dry dock in Greenwich since 1954. She is currently closed to the public for conservation work and due to re-open in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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St Alfege Church
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A church has stood here since 1012 on the traditional site of the martyrdom of St Alfege, Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered by marauding Vikings. This church, the third to be built here, was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, who trained under Sir Christopher Wren, working with him on the Old Royal Naval College. It was dedicated in 1718.
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Rangers House, the Wernher Collection
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The celebrated collection of Renaissance objets d'art as well as antique furniture and Georgian paintings amassed by Sir Julius Wernher are on display here in the house once owned by the Fourth Earl of Chesterfield. Sir Julius, a founder of De Beers, made his fortune in the South African diamond mines at the end of the 19th century.
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The Fan Museum
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The Fan Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to the art and craft of the fan. Beautiful examples of this elegant fashion accessory of the 17th and 18th centuries are on display at the museum which is housed in two charming early Georgian houses. Home to a collection of more than 3,500 fans, the Fan Museum is an architectural and artistic gem.
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Greenwich Park
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London's oldest enclosed Royal Park, Greenwich Park is situated on a hilltop with impressive views of Greenwich and across the River Thames to Canary Wharf, The O2, the City of London and beyond. A small herd of Fallow deer live in the wilderness near Blackheath gate and there are beautiful rose, flower and herb gardens, a boating lake and a large children's playground. The park is also home to the Royal Observatory and the Meridian line.
Greenwich Events Calendar
With The O2, Greenwich Theatre, Greenwich Dance, Up the Creek, Greenwich Playhouse, Blackheath Halls, Olivers Music Bar and a stack of free concerts in St Alfege church, Greenwich is one of London's entertainment hotspots. Check our Events Calendar for details of every performance including when, where and what it'll cost.