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Top: England > London > Greenwich Blackheath > See and Do Old Greenwich Royal Observatory The Royal Observatory was founded on 22 June 1675 by King Charles II, and was built specifically to do work which would help to solve the problem of finding longitude - one's exact position east and west - while at sea. National Maritime Museum The National Maritime Museum is now fully open after a multi-million pound refurbishment for the millennium celebrations. Children now can go in complimentary to see this fascinating treasure of shipping history. Many relics and story-boards. Greenwich Market The official online guide to the vibrant Greenwich Market, a unique shopping discover in the heart of historic Greenwich. Wander the cobble stones and soak up the lively atmosphere amongst the many stalls. Travel to Greenwich from central London by river boat cruise from Westminster, Waterloo, Embankment and Tower Piers and see some of London’s finest buildings from the river. The Cutty Sark The Cutty Sark - greatest of the old Tea Clippers - at Greenwich. A living testimony to the bygone, glorious days of sail. Greenwich and the Thames Barrier with Tour Guides Ltd You leave central London to the South East and discover the Royal Observatory in Royal Greenwich Park. A short journey down river takes you to one of the wonders of the modern world - the Thames Flood Barrier at Woolwich. Old Royal Naval College The Old Royal Naval College is the great baroque masterpiece of English architecture. Set in landscaped grounds on the River Thames in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Gipsy Moth IV In the shadow of the Cutty Sark is this small sailing ketch in which Sir Francis Chichester made the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe (1966-7). Greenwich Park Where else in the world can you sit in the 'back garden' of a King's palace. With a foot in each hemisphere, setting your watch to world time and watch a thousand years of history before you. Page 1 of 1 New Search |
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