11 ways to fill your extra hour with fun in Greenwich

The clocks go back to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 26th October giving us all an extra hour in the day. Don’t waste it! Make the most of your weekend with this selection of the best things to do in Greenwich.

1. Learn about time at the Royal Observatory

The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, Greenwich’s historic Royal Observatory sits atop Greenwich Park. Don’t miss this top London sight, where you can learn about the history of time, space and navigation.

2. Clamber aboard Cutty Sark

Step back in time to the Age of Sail aboard the world’s fastest and best-preserved sail-powered tea clipper, the Cutty Sark. Check out the museum, take the helm, and climb the rigging.

3. Check out the cosmos at the National Maritime Museum

See the world’s greatest space photography – from glittering galaxies to marvellous moons – all part of the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Over 100 images are on display at the National Maritime Museum until July 2026.

4. Get Up at The O2

Up at The O2 gives you the chance to climb this iconic venue’s canopy – 52m high (reflecting the weeks in a year); 365m in diameter (the days in a year); and with 12 support towers (representing the months).

5. Take in Thames views on the IFS Cloud Cable Car

Sweeping 90m into the sky above the Thames, from Victoria Dock to North Greenwich, the IFS Cloud Cable Car also offers a glass-floor experience, a private Champagne experience and a family-friendly teddy-making workshop.

6. Kick, throw, climb and play at The O2

The O2, London’s premiere multi-entertainment venue, offers thrilling interactive experiences like axe-throwing and Crazier Golf at BOOM Battle Bar, football, foosball and drinks at TOCA Social, and climbing walls at Clip ‘n Climb at The O2.

7. Plan your escape at Davy’s Wine Vaults

Davy’s, the iconic Greenwich winebar, has partnered with Houdini’s Escape Rooms for a host of fun challenges. Plot your way out of the doomed Titanic, the infamous Alcatraz or the terrifying Room 13!

7. Explore Old Royal Naval College

Whether you're marvelling at the Painted Hall with the interactive multimedia tour, trying your hand at a historic game in the Skittle Alley, or simply soaking up the atmosphere – that extra hour at the Old Royal Naval College comes with more than just memories.

Spend a little more time, and turn your ticket into an annual pass for free. That means unlimited visits for a whole year – at no extra cost.

Come for the history. Stay for the hidden gems. And return again and again.

8. Get the whole family into golf at Greenwich Peninsula

Practice your putting at CrazyPutt Adventure Golf’s family-friendly 18-hole course, modelled on famous golf courses from around the world, or develop your drive at Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range, with 60 bays across two tiers.

9. Head for Eltham Palace for the best half-term horrors

Have a ghoulishly good family day out in the art deco wonderland and medieval Great Hall of Eltham Palace and Gardens, where spooky stories and creepy clues will keep everyone entertained.

10. Savour street food at Greenwich Market

Travel your way around the world one cuisine at a time in Greenwich Market Food Court, with street-food stalls serving up freshly cooked dishes including Chinese dumplings, Persian wraps and irresistible sweet treats.

11. Rolling on the River

Explore Greenwich’s eight miles of Thames riverfront, and its many attractions, with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, City Cruises and Thames River Sightseeing. All three connect to central London.

Need a few more ideas on how to spend that bonus hour? Be sure to check out our website for plenty more inspiration about what’s happening in and around Greenwich.