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Jul 8, 2012 · Greenwich is home to the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall, London’s cable car, Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and The O2 Arena.
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England. London. 51°29′N0°00′E / 51.48°N 0.00°E. Greenwich ( / ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ / ⓘ GREN-itch, /- ɪdʒ / -ij, / ˈɡrɪn -/ GRIN- [1] [2]) is a town in south-east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is situated 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-south-east of Charing Cross .
- Royal Observatory Greenwich. Stand with a foot in each hemisphere and explore how scientists first mapped the seas and the stars at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
- Cutty Sark. Climb aboard Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the world's last surviving tea clipper, which was built at the end of the golden age of sail. Discover what life was like aboard the 19th-century ship, find out how it brought tea from China and walk beneath the hull that made it one of the fastest ships of its time.
- Old Royal Naval College. Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic architecture at the Old Royal Naval College. The stunning buildings and large grounds tell five centuries of remarkable history, featuring an incredible cast of famous figures, from Elizabeth I to Admiral Lord Nelson.
- Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass. Visit two impressive London landmarks with the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass. Step aboard historic Cutty Sark and walk around the ship to find out what life was like on the open waves.
- Old Royal Naval College & The Painted Hall. The Old Royal Naval College is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely not to be missed in Greenwich.
- Cutty Sark. A must-see Greenwich attraction for young and old alike, the award-winning Cutty Sark exhibit gives you a taste of what life must have been life for mariners in the 19th century.
- Royal Observatory Greenwich. Founded in 1676 by King Charles II, the Royal Observatory is one of the must-see places in Greenwich. If you are interested in its history, fascinated by astronomy, intrigued by the concept of time-keeping, or simply want to stand astride the line dividing the Eastern and Western hemispheres, you should definitely pay a visit to the Greenwich Observatory.
- Prime Meridian Line. In 1884, Greenwich was chosen as the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the center of world time and the starting point of every day, year and millennium.
Greenwich is a beautiful, historic, buzzing area of London, where hemispheres meet and Royal heritage blends with cutting edge architecture. There’s absolutely loads to do while you’re here and whatever your interests there’s bound to be something you’ll love.
Greenwich, royal borough and outer borough of London, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Thames in the historic county of Kent. Greenwich is famous for its naval and military connections and its green spaces. The present borough was established in 1965 by the amalgamation of the former.
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The home of time, Greenwich is where eastern and western hemispheres meet. Discover breath-taking views, royal heritage and amazing attractions, all in a beautiful riverside setting minutes from central London.
