Guidebook for Greenwich
Sightseeing
Begun as a Royal Palace, designed by Christopher Wren now home to the amazing Painted Hall, the University of Greenwich, Trinity Laban music conservatoire, and backdrop to many recent films including Pirates of the Caribbean and Les Miserables.
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King William WalkBegun as a Royal Palace, designed by Christopher Wren now home to the amazing Painted Hall, the University of Greenwich, Trinity Laban music conservatoire, and backdrop to many recent films including Pirates of the Caribbean and Les Miserables.
Beautiful setting in the centre of Greenwich Park. Flamsteed House, from 1675 home to the Astronomer Royal. Site of the Prime Meridian. Museum of astronomy and horology. London's only planetarium.
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I-Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueBeautiful setting in the centre of Greenwich Park. Flamsteed House, from 1675 home to the Astronomer Royal. Site of the Prime Meridian. Museum of astronomy and horology. London's only planetarium.
Olympian Way
Olympian WayThe Thames path is great for walking, cycling or running.
Fascinating 1930s Art Deco interiors within a Medieval palace, ornamental gardens with picnic and play areas. Historic England site.
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Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court YardFascinating 1930s Art Deco interiors within a Medieval palace, ornamental gardens with picnic and play areas. Historic England site.
Cross the river on foot to the Isle of Dogs in this slightly eerie tiled tunnel. From the other side - great views of Greenwich back across the river.
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Greenwich Foot TunnelCross the river on foot to the Isle of Dogs in this slightly eerie tiled tunnel. From the other side - great views of Greenwich back across the river.
Some of the best views of London from this spot outside the Royal Observatory in the centre of Greenwich Park.
Statue of General James Wolfe
Unnamed RoadSome of the best views of London from this spot outside the Royal Observatory in the centre of Greenwich Park.
Arts & Culture
The Fan Museum
12 Crooms HillNiche museum with renowned afternoon teas.
Greenwich's famous dry-docked ship 'Cutty Sark' was once the fastest in the world. Now a great museum. Fully restored and re-opened 2012. Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2019.
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Cutty Sark
King William WalkGreenwich's famous dry-docked ship 'Cutty Sark' was once the fastest in the world. Now a great museum. Fully restored and re-opened 2012. Celebrating its 150th birthday in 2019.
Ranger’s House is an elegant Georgian villa in Greenwich Park which houses The Wernher Collection, a remarkable collection of works of art amassed by diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912).
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Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
Chesterfield WalkRanger’s House is an elegant Georgian villa in Greenwich Park which houses The Wernher Collection, a remarkable collection of works of art amassed by diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912).
All things shipping and sea-related in this great national museum, free to enter. Lots to entertain children. Temporary ticketed exhibitions on the lower floor
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Iziko Lokuhlala Lweziko Lomoya
Romney RoadAll things shipping and sea-related in this great national museum, free to enter. Lots to entertain children. Temporary ticketed exhibitions on the lower floor
Parks & Nature
Originally a royal deer-hunting park, Greenwich Park is still royal, and still has deer in one corner. Ancient trees, peaceful and vast. Cafes and views, picnics and roses. 5 minutes from the house.
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Greenwich Park
Originally a royal deer-hunting park, Greenwich Park is still royal, and still has deer in one corner. Ancient trees, peaceful and vast. Cafes and views, picnics and roses. 5 minutes from the house.
Wide open green space with views across the city. Kite flying, team sports, dog-walkers and runners with space for all. Walk across to Blackheath Village shops and cafes.
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadWide open green space with views across the city. Kite flying, team sports, dog-walkers and runners with space for all. Walk across to Blackheath Village shops and cafes.
At the top of Point Hill, The Point is great spot to watch the sun go down over London, or see the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
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The Point
Point HillAt the top of Point Hill, The Point is great spot to watch the sun go down over London, or see the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Food Scene
Recommended restaurant, especially for Sunday lunch on the terrace. Part of the National Maritime Museum.
The Brasserie
70 King William WalkRecommended restaurant, especially for Sunday lunch on the terrace. Part of the National Maritime Museum.
English teas and light meals. Veg options available. Cafe menu vegetarian except for fish which is prepared separately. Tea, coffee, cakes, breakfast and lunch food. Inexpensive.
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Royal Teas
76 Royal HillEnglish teas and light meals. Veg options available. Cafe menu vegetarian except for fish which is prepared separately. Tea, coffee, cakes, breakfast and lunch food. Inexpensive.
Just down the road. Good Mediterranean and South American food (excellent pizza, which you can also order for takeaway) and friendly service.
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The Hill
89 Royal HillJust down the road. Good Mediterranean and South American food (excellent pizza, which you can also order for takeaway) and friendly service.
Smart upmarket addition to Greenwich eateries. Nice decor, good food, attentive service.
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Sticks'n'Sushi Greenwich
1 Nelson RdSmart upmarket addition to Greenwich eateries. Nice decor, good food, attentive service.
Entertainment & Activities
Art-house cinema with all the big releases too. The basement screen has armchairs and sofas.
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Greenwich Picturehouse
180 Greenwich High RdArt-house cinema with all the big releases too. The basement screen has armchairs and sofas.
London's premier concert venue. Exhibitions, shopping, restaurants. The roof-top walk is an exciting way to see London. Easily reached by boat from Greenwich Pier, or on the 188 bus.
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The O2
Peninsula SquareLondon's premier concert venue. Exhibitions, shopping, restaurants. The roof-top walk is an exciting way to see London. Easily reached by boat from Greenwich Pier, or on the 188 bus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Furnished with a lifetime of collectibles, guests report excellent food and ambience. live music - often jazz - at weekends
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The Prince of Greenwich Pub
72 Royal HillFurnished with a lifetime of collectibles, guests report excellent food and ambience. live music - often jazz - at weekends
Located down a little alleyway just off Deptford High Street, spread over two railway arches underneath the platforms of Deptford rail station. One arch functions as a bar, café and eatery, with the other arch serving as a gallery and creative space, hosting regular events, art exhibitions and screenings.
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BUSTER MANTIS
3-4 Resolution WayLocated down a little alleyway just off Deptford High Street, spread over two railway arches underneath the platforms of Deptford rail station. One arch functions as a bar, café and eatery, with the other arch serving as a gallery and creative space, hosting regular events, art exhibitions and screenings.
Essentials
Friendly greengrocer with good selection of fresh fruit and veg, and great window displays.
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The Creaky Shed
20 Royal HillFriendly greengrocer with good selection of fresh fruit and veg, and great window displays.
PureGym London Greenwich
80 Greenwich High RdRecently-opened gym with day passes available.
Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareSupermarket open until late 7 days per week
Up-market supermarket for the discerning shopper...
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Waitrose & Partners Greenwich
Dowells StreetUp-market supermarket for the discerning shopper...
Open early til late, 7 days a week. Launderette and dry cleaners a stone's throw away in Royal Hill.
Vina Launderette & Dry Cleaners
92 Royal HillOpen early til late, 7 days a week. Launderette and dry cleaners a stone's throw away in Royal Hill.