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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Crossness Engines

Address

The Old Works, Thames Water S.T.W., Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9AQ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8311 3711

info@crossness.org.uk

Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood

Also known as the ‘Cathedral in the Marsh’, Crossness Pumping Station in Abbey Wood is a Grade 1 Listed building built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette for London’s sewage system.
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.
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.
Ocean Court

Address

National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8312 6608

bookings@rmg.co.uk

Greenwich

Explore the Ocean Court at the National Maritime Museum.
Central Park

Address

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

Greenwich Peninsula

A place for people-watching, picnics and outdoor play.
Clip 'n Climb at The O2

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0)20 4619 6314

info.theo2@clipnclimb.co.uk

Greenwich Peninsula

Clip ‘n Climb, the leaders in fun climbing, is the go-to destination for adventure seekers of all ages.
Lesnes Abbey Woods Park

Address

New Road, Bexley, London, SE2 0AX

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8303 7777

lesnesabbey@bexley.gov.uk

Bexley

Lesnes Abbey Wood Park is one of South-East London's best kept historical secrets.
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.
Bob Hope Theatre Eltham

Address

Wythfield Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5TG

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8850 3702

info@bobhopetheatre.co.uk

Eltham

The Bob Hope Theatre is a community theatre in Eltham in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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.
Blackheath Halls

Address

23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RQ

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8463 0100

boxoffice@blackheathhalls.com

Blackheath

Blackheath Halls is one of south east London’s most remarkable places to see music and performances of the highest quality.
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.
Thames Barrier Park

Address

North Woolwich Road, Royal Docks, London, E16 2HP

Telephone
+44 (0)20 7476 3741

Royal Docks

Thames Barrier Park is one of London's riverside parks.
The Fan Museum

Address

12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8ER

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8305 1441

info@thefanmuseum.org.uk

Greenwich

Greenwich’s Fan Museum is the only museum in the UK devoted to the history of fans and the art of fan making.
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.
Woodlands Farm

Address

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling, Kent, DA16 3RP

Telephone
+44 (0)20 8319 8900

admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Welling

Find out more about farming life and farm animals as well as a chance to experience the countryside within London.
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.
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.
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.
Tower Bridge

Address

Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

Telephone
+44 (0)7630 2028

reservations@goldentours.com

Discover the History of Tower Bridge which is bursting at the seams with rich and fascinating history to learn and discover.