Visit Greenwich guide winter 2020

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Welcome to Greenwich Greenwich – where hemispheres meet. It’s London’s most exciting village and home to a World Heritage Site, The O2, Emirates Air Line cable car and the Prime Meridian of the World. Beautiful baroque artistry, intriguing maritime history, fabulous pubs and markets all combine to make Greenwich a destination like no other.

Greenwich... où se rejoignent les hémisphères. Il s’agit du village le plus passionnant de Londres, qui abrite un site désigné Patrimoine Mondial, The O2, le premier téléphérique urbain du Royaume-Uni et le méridien d’origine de la planète. Un art baroque remarquable, une histoire maritime fascinante et de fantastiques pubs et marchés sont autant d’éléments qui font de Greenwich une destination à ne pas manquer.

Greenwich: donde se cruzan los hemisferios. Es el barrio más excitante de Londres y hogar de un sitio declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad, el O2, el primer teleférico urbano británico y el Principal Meridiano del mundo.

Precioso arte barroco, historia marítima intrigante, fantásticos pubs y mercadillos... Todo ello hace de Greenwich un destino turístico como ningún otro.

Greenwich – Treffpunkt der Hemisphären. Londons spannendster Stadtteil mit Weltkulturerbe, der O2-Arena, Großbritanniens erster städtischer Seilbahn und dem Nullmeridian der Welt. Großartiges barockes Kunsthandwerk, eine faszinierende maritime Geschichte, fantastische Pubs und Märkte machen Greenwich zu einem einzigartigen Ausflugsziel. 格林威治——东西半球交会之地。这里是伦 敦最美丽动人的村庄，也是世界遗产 地之乡。The O2 体育馆坐落于此，英国首辆城市缆车在 这里问世，格林威治还 是世界本初子午线的标界处。美丽的巴洛克艺术作品、引人入胜的航海历史以及 绝佳的酒吧和市场，赋予格林威治这个旅游胜地独一无二的迷人魅力。

LANTERN PARADE & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON 20th November CHRISTMAS LATE MARKETS 4th 11th & 18th December until 8pm 2020 PARK IT IN THE MARKET 1st January PANCAKE RACES 22nd & 25th February GOOD FRIDAY EASTER WORKSHOPS 10th April MORRIS MEN 13th April MARKET

ARTS&CRAFTS MARKET ANTIQUES&COLLECTABLES Nearest Station DLR Cutty Sark

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Weekends Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

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Highlights Greenwich is a beautiful, historic, buzzing area of London. There’s lots of green space and light and some of the best architecture in the world. Greenwich has an outstanding maritime and royal heritage and it’s also one of the fastest growing and up-to-the-minute parts of the capital. A short river or train ride away you can discover more at Greenwich Peninsula, Woolwich, Charlton and Eltham.

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN BRITAIN’S SISTINE CHAPEL

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1 Stand on the Meridian Line

9 Slip into The Fan Museum

at the Royal Observatory

for a splash of style from times gone by

2 See the time ball drop at 1pm

10 Speed down the river to

at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park 10

Greenwich Peninsula where you can take a flight on the Emirates Air Line cable car

3 Enjoy city views from the top

of Greenwich Park by the Royal Observatory

11 Climb the roof of the world’s

most popular entertainment venue at Up at The O2

4 Discover epic stories of

exploration at the National Maritime Museum

12 Stop off at the NOW Gallery

for the latest contemporary art exhibitions

5 Be amazed by the recently 11

conserved Painted Hall, at the Old Royal Naval College

13 Gaze at a fantastic mix of

Medieval and Art Deco architecture at Eltham Palace and Gardens

6 View a glorious art collection in

the stunning Queen’s House 7 Experience life on board the

14 Wander around Woolwich as

world’s last remaining tea clipper, Cutty Sark

it develops its centre of culture

8 Browse the arts and crafts stalls 12

15 Immerse yourself in the rich

at Greenwich Market and sample great street food

military history throughout the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich

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Royal Observatory Greenwich 1 The Royal Observatory, designed by Sir Christopher Wren was completed in 1676. The Prime Meridian of the World, zero longitude, is marked in the courtyard, where you can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.

See John Harrison’s clocks, which helped solve the puzzle of longitude, the Greenwich Time Ball, London’s only Planetarium and the laser which brightly illuminates the Meridian Line after dusk.

National Maritime Museum 2 The National Maritime Museum opened in 1937.

Its collections include the coat that Admiral Lord Nelson was wearing at the Battle of Trafalgar when he was fatally shot. There are some great interactive exhibits for kids and adults alike. Four new galleries tell the stories of global explorers and their encounters with people, places and environments across the world’s oceans.

Queen’s House 3 The Queen’s House was the first classical building in England. You can see art by J.M.W. Turner, Joshua Reynolds, William Hogarth and the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I here. Architect Inigo Jones was influenced by the Italian style and built the House over the main road so the Queen had access to both Greenwich Park and the old Tudor palace.

Cutty Sark 4 Cutty Sark is the last surviving tea clipper and, for a short time in the 19th century, she was the fastest ship in the world. Find out what a sailor’s life was like in the great age of sail. You can walk underneath the beautiful copper hull, meet character actors and stay late for theatre, music and comedy shows.

Old Royal Naval College 5 The Old Royal Naval College was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1692 as a home for retired British seamen. The atmospheric grounds and courtyards contain some of the most inspiring architecture anywhere in the world. The site is home to the Painted Hall, the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, a glimpse of the original Tudor palace and the Victorian Skittle Alley.

The Painted Hall 6 The incredible ceiling at the Painted Hall took 18 years to complete and has been brought back to radiant life following a major conservation project.

An epic 18th century masterpiece, known as the UK’s Sistine Chapel, tickets include talks and tours throughout the day, hands-on exhibits, use of a multimedia guide and free kids activities.

Greenwich Market 13 London’s favourite market was established by Royal Charter in 1700 and originally sold fruit, vegetables and livestock. It’s a covered market and nowadays it’s packed with arts, crafts and all sorts of fashion and food. The Market has recently been restored and is the buzzing centre of Greenwich shopping life.

St Alfege Church 14 St Alfege Church is at the heart of Greenwich town centre and open to visitors daily. There has been a church here for over a thousand years, dedicated to Alfege, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred by Vikings on this site in 1012. The present church is nearly 300 years old and was designed by Nicholas Hawskmoor.

Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is a Royal Park and was first enclosed in 1427. There are fantastic views across London from the top of the hill. Deer were introduced to the Park for hunting by Henry VIII in the 1500s. Nowadays they live in a hidden wilderness surrounded by squirrels, on the edge of the spectacular Flower Garden.

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The Fan Museum 11 One of the most fascinating and unusual museums in the UK, the Fan Museum holds a world-renowned collection of fans and fan leaves. Situated in two beautiful red-brick Georgian houses opposite Greenwich Theatre, the Museum holds an ongoing series of themed exhibitions which complement the permanent displays.

Tourist Information The ideal first call for information and inspiration is at Greenwich Tourist Information Centre.

• Tourist information • Bureau de Change • Local attractions tickets • Travel tickets

• London attractions tickets • Coach tour tickets • Guided walks • Maps and guides • Accommodation & access • Local information • Left luggage facility

Greenwich Tourist Information, Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich SE10 9LW

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Opening times Daily 10am-5pm Closed 24-26 December

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Greenwich town centre Services & information World Heritage Site boundary

Bus stop

Tourist Information

Passenger Boats

Toilets

Railway station

Cash point

Docklands Light Railway station

Bureau de Change/Cambio PO

Post Office Viewpoint Gates Thames Path (pedestrian & cycle)

London Underground station Emirates Air Line Car park Coach parking Coach set-down points

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Royal Museums Greenwich:

Royal Observatory & 1 Peter Harrison Planetarium

2 National Maritime Museum 3 Queen’s House 4 Cutty Sark 5 Old Royal Naval College: 6 The Painted Hall 7 The Chapel 8 Visitor Centre 9 Trinity Laban Faculty of Music 10 University of Greenwich 11 The Fan Museum 12 Ranger’s House The Wernher Collection 13 Greenwich Market 14 St Alfege Church 15 Greenwich Theatre

University of Greenwich 16 Stockwell Street Building &

Stephen Lawrence Gallery 17 Clocktower Market

(Weekends & Bank Holidays) 18 Trinity Laban Faculty of Dance 19 Meantime Brewery &

Tasting Rooms

Accommodation DoubleTree by Hilton

27 London Greenwich Novotel London

28 Greenwich

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29 Deptford Bridge Station 30

Staycity Aparthotels Greenwich High Road

31 The Admiral Hardy 32 De Vere Devonport House 33 Ibis London Greenwich 34 The Clarendon Hotel

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Attractions & Places of interest 20 T he O2 & Up at The O2 21 ICON Outlet 22 The Tide

Emirates Air Line cable car 23 24 Ravensbourne University London

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving 25 Range & CrazyPutt Adventure Golf

26 NOW Gallery 27 Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

Accommodation 35 T he Pilot 36 InterContinental London – The O2

The O2 and Up at The O2 20 The O2 is home to the world’s most popular music, sport, comedy and entertainment. You can walk over the roof of the famous tent at Up at The O2, get up to 60% off superstar brands at ICON Outlet, and enjoy movies, ten pin bowling, trampolining and a whole street of bars and restaurants.

Emirates Air Line 23 Emirates Air Line is London’s only cable car and opened for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Fly across the river Thames from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks and experience sensational views across the capital and down the river towards the Thames Barrier.

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range 25 This is exciting – a state of the art 60 bay driving range from N1Golf with Crazy Putt London Adventure Golf right next door! Just round the corner from The O2 arena, there’s also food and drink for all the family. It could just be a golfer’s greatest day out.

NOW Gallery 26 A free gallery for exhibiting contemporary art and design on Greenwich Peninsula, which features work from established and emerging artists, designers and other creative practitioners, including photography, fabrics and ceramics.

Around and about Step off the traditional tourist trail and see some of the amazing Greenwich attractions you might not even know about. See seven counties from the top of Severndroog Castle 1 , learn the craft of beer making at Meantime Brewery 2 or visit an engineering wonder of the world – the Thames Barrier.

Explore a little further and find your favourite part of Greenwich.

The Thames Barrier 3 Find out how the Thames Barrier in Charlton keeps London safe from flooding.

Royal Arsenal 4 Admire the arresting architecture and rich military history of the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich.

Eltham Palace 5 & Gardens Once home to Henry VIII, Eltham Palace is now a striking Art Deco mansion.

Charlton House 6 Built during the reign of James I, Charlton House is the finest Jacobean Mansion in London.

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The Moon Exhibition

National Maritime Museum, Until 5 January 2020 An engrossing new exhibition presenting a scientific and cultural history of the Moon, our nearest celestial neighbour, encompassing exploration, mythology, art and science.

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Greenwich Performs

Various venues, Greenwich, 4 – 13 October A celebration of the arts in various Greenwich venues bringing together classical music, jazz, pop-up cinemas, a community Fun Palace and even a carnival procession.

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Blackheath Fireworks

Blackheath, 2 November The biggest and most spectacular free fireworks display in London! Arrive early to enjoy the funfair and some fantastic food and drink.

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Nitto ATP Finals

The O2, 10 – 17 November The 8 best male singles players and double teams including Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, gather for an end-of-season showdown at the world’s largest indoor tennis tournament.

Sleeping Beauty

Greenwich Theatre, 22 November – 12 January 2020 A very special pantomime to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reopening of Greenwich Theatre, Andrew Pollard’s Sleeping Beauty is a time-travelling, continent-hopping, gravity defying treat!

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Enchanted Eltham

Eltham Palace & Gardens, 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22 December An enchanting experience of light, colour and sound as Eltham Palace and Gardens are transformed into an illuminated world full of dancing fairies and talking trees.

Zoo Humans

General Gordon Square, Woolwich, 1.30 & 5,30pm, 11 October The Urban Playground Team bring their distinctive performance-parkour and David Attenborough’s smooth narrative to a group of humans on the verge of forgetting how to move.

Part of Dance Umbrella festival.

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Christmas Late Market

Greenwich Market, 4, 11 and 18 December Shop for beautifully handcrafted gifts late into the evening at Greenwich Market this Christmas. Enjoy a delicious street food supper, mulled wine and heavenly music from Tunnel Chops! Don’t miss the Lights Switch On on 20 November.

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The Vitality Big Half

Central London to Greenwich, 1 March A festival of running and fun including a half marathon starting at Tower Bridge and finishing at Cutty Sark with further celebrations, food and music in Greenwich Park.

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The O2 Arena, 13 – 15 March C2C brings the best in country music to Greenwich with performances from the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, the UK and Europe.

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Eat & Drink There are lots of great places to eat and drink in Greenwich. Try The Sail Loft for tip-top tipples, classic pub lunches and sweeping riverside views. The Fan Museum for an English afternoon tea and The Old Brewery for fantastic food and great beer 1 .

A local brewery with its own pub attached, you say? You’ll want to try the Tasting Rooms at Meantime Brewery for cracking craft beer 2 .

Greenwich Tavern is set across three floors and lovely for lunch, and there’s The Pilot - probably the oldest surviving building on Greenwich Peninsula. If you prefer to be by the water, try

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the Trafalgar Tavern for big blasts of history and riverside views.

More terrific views at InterContinental London – The O2, where Eighteen Sky Bar gives you top floor selfie opportunities and classy cocktails.

There’s plenty more, including the best pie and mash in London at Goddards of Greenwich and a whole world of street food in Greenwich Market itself, featuring noodles, pasta, breads, meats, vegan delights, sweet things and delicious dumplings from absolutely everywhere you can think of 3 .

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Shopping You can get all sorts of exciting and interesting stuff in the markets and boutiques of Greenwich, plus a new designer outlet experience at ICON Outlet at The O2.

Greenwich Market has been here for hundreds of years and today it’s better than ever. A big favourite with Londoners, it’s overflowing with stalls and independent shops run by vintage clothing sellers, milliners, collectors and all sorts of others. And there’s a whole range of delicious street food from all over the world to keep you going while you wander.

Pick up the perfect souvenir in the gift shops at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, Old Royal Naval College and The Fan Museum. Get yourself a little telescope at the Royal Observatory, some tea on board Cutty Sark or a model ship in the National Maritime Museum.

At weekends and Bank Holidays, head for Clocktower Market up the road for antiques, trinkets and other cool stuff.

Getting around Greenwich There are a wide variety of transport options to get around Greenwich, and some can be unique experiences in themselves.

Boats provide spectacular views of famous and historic landmarks in Greenwich and central London.

The Docklands Light Railway is an above ground and driverless connection to the London Underground.

Thames Clippers Fast and frequent services from Greenwich Pier to:

DLR trains from Greenwich or Cutty Sark station to:

North Greenwich Pier (for Greenwich Peninsula) 8 mins Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) 15 mins

North Greenwich (for Greenwich Peninsula) via the Jubilee Line at Canary Wharf 15 mins Woolwich Arsenal 27 mins Bank 20 mins

Central London 22 mins

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City Cruises Sightseeing cruises with commentary depart from Greenwich every 40 mins to central London.

Thames River Services Sightseeing cruises depart from Greenwich to Westminster every 30-40 mins, and to the Thames Barrier every hour (April-October only).

Southeastern and Thameslink trains run every 10 minutes from London Bridge to Greenwich, Charlton, Eltham and Woolwich.

Charlton 7 mins Woolwich Arsenal 13 mins London Bridge 8 mins Cannon Street 16 mins Please check before you travel: nationalrail.co.uk

The Thames Path provides a high-quality, trafficfree cycling route for the majority of the length of the Thames throughout the Royal Borough of Greenwich. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/cycling

The bus network provides good access across the Royal Borough of Greenwich and is particularly useful for Eltham, Charlton and Woolwich.

For more information go to tfl.gov.uk

The Emirates Air Line cable car spans the river Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks. Connecting with the Docklands Light Railway and the London Underground, it is open seven days a week. The cars are accessible for wheelchair users, pushchairs and cyclists (two bicycles per gondola).

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