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A visit to Greenwich will involve taking to the seas and the skies as you discover the history of Britain’s ocean voyages and the astonishing discoveries of our astronomers. The National Maritime Museum is awash with history; visitors can learn about Admiral Nelson and hear tales of British explorers and their many daring expeditions, as well as seeing examples of maps, charts, coins, weapons and uniforms that reveal Britain’s seafaring past.
The Royal Observatory is equally fascinating. Visit the astronomy galleries, where you can learn how to guide a space mission and touch a 4.5 billion year old meteorite. The Observatory’s 28-inch refracting telescope is the seventh largest in the world, and is a superb way to view the night sky. By far the most awe-inspiring place in the Observatory, however, is the Planetarium, an essential experience.
The Observatory itself is situated in the pleasant surroundings of Greenwich Park. Spanning 183 acres, the park also includes a boating lake, tea room and wild deer park.
Our tip: Straddle the prime meridian line at the Royal Observatory, and find yourself standing on both sides of the world simultaneously!
From the North/West: Approach from Evelyn Street on the A200, turning left onto Creek Road just after Deptford. Continue in a straight line until you reach the Cutty Sark, where Greenwich Park will be on your right.
From the East: Enter Greenwich using the A206, exit right at Nelson Road, then take the second left onto Thames Street to reach the area near the Cutty Sark.
For satellite navigation systems enter postcode SE10.
Nearest NCP Pay and Display car park: London Docklands City Harbour, E14 9GI
The following buses all run through Greenwich:
Day: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386
Night: N1, 188
The best way would be to get to Canary Wharf on the tube and then take the Docklands Light Railway to Cutty Sark or Greenwich. See below for directions to Canary Wharf tube station.
From Kings Cross/St. Pancras: Take the Hammersmith & City Line eastbound to Shoreditch (6 stops). Change to East London Line southbound to Canada Water (4 stops). Change to Jubilee Line eastbound to Canary Wharf (1 stop).
From Paddington: Take the Hammersmith & City Line eastbound to Shoreditch (11 stops). Change to East London Line southbound to Canada Water (4 stops). Change to Jubilee Line eastbound to Canary Wharf (1 stop).
From Victoria: Take the eastbound Circle or District Line to Westminster (2 stops). Change to the eastbound Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf (6 stops).
Nearest overground train station: Greenwich
