Attractions

Greenwich has a fantastic range of attractions and there’s plenty to do all year round. Home to a rich and diverse history of royalty, seafaring, science and engineering with some truly glorious architecture.

Visit the stunning Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the world - the line of 0º Longitude. Stand here on the exact point where the eastern and western hemispheres meet and time begins. It's also home to London’s only Planetarium!

At the National Maritime Museum discover our proud maritime legacy at the official home of Britain’s nautical archive and museum collections. Plus, keep an eye out for their brilliant and fascinating seasonal exhibitions.

Next door, visit The Queen’s House, a beautiful neoclassical building, now an art gallery, frequently updated with new exhibitions from the National Maritime Museum’s incredible art collection.

Maritime Greenwich is also home to the beautiful and iconic Cutty Sark. Step aboard the main deck and stand triumphantly on the bow of the last remaining, and fastest tea-clipper in the world!

Just 8 minutes down river at Greenwich Peninsula you’ll find the world’s most popular entertainment venue - The O2. It is famous for live shows from the best performers in the world as well as international sports tournaments. At Up at The O2 you can take a thrilling climb over the iconic roof to be rewarded with amazing 360º city-wide over London.

As well as the Arena, there’s plenty to do inside The O2 with a covered street full of bars and restaurants, an eleven-screen Cineworld cinema, wall-to-wall trampolining at Oxgen Freejumping and ICON Outlet where you can go big-name brand shopping at a fraction of the price.

A short walk away, the London Cable Car offers outstanding views, flying 90m above the river Thames for more stunning 360º views of the city skyline, The O2 and London's knight in shining armour, the Thames Barrier.

There's plenty more to explore, so check out our full list of attractions below.

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Gallions Reach Park

Address

Defence Close, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NT

Telephone
+44 (0)3001 233 456

Thamesmead

Gallions Reach Park is a park built around a hill, which is actually a manmade structure in Thamesmead West.
Horn Park

Address

Gavestone Crescent / Winn Road / Alnwick Road, Eltham, London, SE12 9BT

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Eltham

Horn Park is one of Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning sites.
Twinkle Park

Address

Borthwick Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3HD

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Deptford

Twinkle Park is one of Royal Greenwich's Green Flag Community Award-winning sites, jointly awarded with Charlotte Turner Gardens.
St George's Garrison Church

Address

5 Mill Lane, Grand Depot Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BW

Telephone
+44 (0)7463 996 285

woolwichcommunityproject@gmail.com

Woolwich

St George's Garrison Church in Woolwich is both an evocative ruin and a contemporary spiritual space of great peace and charm.
ACTIVATE at The O2

Address

The O2, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0DX

Telephone
+44 (0)20

Greenwich Peninsula

Clip ‘n Climb, the leaders in fun climbing, is the go-to destination for adventure seekers of all ages.
The Line

Address

Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0PH

info@the-line.org

Greenwich Peninsula

London's first dedicated outdoor public art walk where you can explore art, nature and heritage for free.
Maryon Wilson Animal Park

Address

Flamsteed Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HT

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

Charlton’s Maryon Wilson Animal Park is a happy home to domestic animals including ducks, geese, chickens, sheep, goats, horses and pigs.
Central Park

Address

1 W Parkside, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0BN

Greenwich Peninsula

A place for people-watching, picnics and outdoor play.
Hornfair Park

Address

Shooters Hill, Charlton, London, SE18 4LX

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 0100

parks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Charlton

A large park, with formal gardens and plenty of areas for different activities.
Panda Treasure Quest

Address

Dial Arch Square, Major Draper Street, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich | Greenwich, London, SE18 6GD

Telephone
+44 (0)7962 681 969

hello@pandatreasurequest.com

Woolwich | Greenwich

An immersive outdoor treasure hunt and escape game where teams solve clues and riddles via WhatsApp, guided by Director Gepko, as they race to save the area from a mysterious blackout.
CrazyPutt Adventure Golf

Address

265 Tunnel Avenue, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0QE

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8293 9592 /6007

greenwichpeninsula@n1golf.com

Greenwich Peninsula

An 18-hole course inspired by old 1980s Crazy Golf and each hole is modelled on famous courses from around the world.
Maryon Park & Gilbert's Pit

Address

Maryon Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8DH

Charlton

Formerly a quarry, Maryon Park was once part of the estate of the Maryon Wilson family, former Lords of the Manor of Charlton.
Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club

Address

Hornfair Park, Shooters Hill Road, Charlton, London, SE18 4LX

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8856 7389

Charlton

Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club boasts an Olympic-size, heated outdoor pool, state-of-the-art gym and one of a kind, open air Group Cycle Studio.
Severndroog Castle

Address

Castle Wood, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, London, SE18 3RT

Telephone
+44 (0)8006 891 796

info@severndroogcastle.org.uk

Greenwich

Severndroog Castle is an elegantly preserved Gothic tower situated in the delightful gardens of Castle Wood on Shooter’s Hill, one of the highest points in London.
Greenwich Theatre

Address

Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ES

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8305 3303

info@greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Greenwich

Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s foremost Off-West End theatres, working on a local, national and international stage.
The Green Chain Walk

Address

From the riverside at Thamesmead, Erith and the Thames Barrier to Crystal Palace Park and Dulwich Park

A network of footpaths linking together many of the open spaces in South East London.
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

Address

Thames Path, John Harrison Way, London, SE10 0QZ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8293 1904

gpep@tcv.org.uk

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is made up of four acres of freshwater habitat and is home to a fascinating array of wildlife.
St Alfege Church

Address

Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NA

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8853 0687

office@st-alfege.org.uk

Greenwich

St Alfege is the Anglican parish church in the centre of Greenwich. There has been a church here for over a thousand years, dedicated to the memory of Alfege, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred on this site in year 1012.
Thames Barrier Information Centre

Address

1 Unity Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NJ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8305 4161

thamesbarrierenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

Woolwich

The Thames Barrier Information Centre is a small, informative exhibition about the past, present and future of this marvel of engineering and science.
London Cable Car VIP Fast Track Experience

Address

Unit 1, 2, 3 & 4 London Cable Car Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London, SE10 0FR

Telephone
+44 (0)3432 221 234

Greenwich Peninsula

Experience breathtaking city views by air on London Cable Car.