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Gather the family for a day out full of adventure, laughs, and plenty to spark the imagination. Create memories that will last a lifetime in Unmissable Greenwich, where your kids also get to be part of their very favourite movies.
Ahoy me hearties! Begin your adventure at the historic Cutty Sark, a 19th century tea clipper straight out of an epic pirate movie. On a tour of the Cutty Sark kids' imaginations run wild. Choose the family captain,but be careful they don't make you walk the plank.
Who said you had to be a superhero or an international spy to travel in style? Take a tour of London's most iconic sights with City Cruises in a state-of-the-art boat worthy of Bruce Wayne or James Bond. Depart from Greenwich Pier and get whisked up the Thames admiring the famous skyline as you go.
With 74 hectares of beautiful greenspace, there’s plenty of space for some family frolicking in The Royal Parks Greenwich Park. Let them run wild. Little ones will love the boating lake, the playground, and spotting wildlife among the trees. Encourage your kids to unlock their inner ‘Tarzan’, or ‘Tinkerbell’ flying through the rose garden. Then channel your own ‘T.-Rex’ and play an exciting game of chase. Don’t forget to pack a picnic to enjoy overlooking stunning Greenwich and the London skyline across the river.
What better way to spark imagination to actually step into the world of your favourite movies? You can take a film location tour of Greenwich using the Setjetters app. Greenwich has a long history of being used as the backdrop of countless films and TV shows – from indie cult classics to huge blockbusters. The app includes an interactive map that leads you to iconic filming locations for some of the biggest hits in recent cinema. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers isa great way to do some scene spotting with the Setjetters app.
Did you know that the Old Royal Navy College is the most filmed heritage site in the UK? Reminisce over family favourites filmed in Greenwich including Cinderella (2015), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes (2009) just to name a few.
Whilst you are out and about on set capturing your own movie moments, head to Greenwich Market, which has also featured in the film, Now You See Me 2, Feed your cast members with delicious treats from around the world and do a spot of shopping in this unmissable London market.
Spot the other Greenwich filming locations as you tour the Royal Borough. Can you find the places were The Aeronauts (2019), Holmes & Watson (2018), or that all-time British classic Sense and Sensibility (1995) were filmed?
A great way to end the day before the credits roll is a ride up above Greenwich in the IFS Cloud Cable Car. The whole family will enjoy this ride, with no, are we nearly there yet. It is only a short stroll to the DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich where you can say that’s all folks on an epic day with your trusty sidekicks.
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Cutty Sark is the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest ship of its time. Now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London.
Experience City Cruises all year round from any of the four fantastic piers near Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
Greenwich Park has a rich history that dates back to Roman times and s an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens.
Sir Christopher Wren's riverside masterpiece: a British landmark encompassing some of the finest buildings in the world.
London’s favourite market with shops and stalls all undercover, packed with art, antiques, fashion, jewellery, handmade gifts and more.
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