All about… Greenwich for a day trip |
Posted: December 11, 2017 |
Greenwich is an area of south east London, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which is a very popular place to visit for locals and tourists alike. If you are heading to London, you may want to take a day trip there. There’s a lot to do in Greenwich, as it is home to a World Heritage Site, The O2 arena, and the Prime Meridian of the World – longitude zero. You can go to the Royal Observatory and the Planetarium, or head for the Emirates Air Line cable car. There is truly something for everyone, whether you are visiting on your own, for business or with family and small children. Getting to Greenwich It’s easy to get to Greenwich using Docklands Light Railway (DLR), boat or train. Greenwich is served by two National Rail stations, Greenwich and Maze Hill. From here you can get to: London Charing Cross, London Cannon Street, London Cannon Street via Bexleyheath, London Cannon Street via Sidcup, Dartford and Gillingham. Greenwich is also served by North Greenwich tube station on the Jubilee line. It has westward services to Stanmore, and eastward services to Stratford. Greenwich has bus links to Catford, Central London, Elephant and Castle, Eltham, Lewisham, Peckham, New Cross, Sidcup, Thamesmead, Waterloo and Woolwich. There are also boat services running from Greenwich Pier, which travels to Tower Millennium Pier, Canary Wharf and on to the O2 and Woolwich Arsenal Pier. This can be a scenic way to travel, especially if you are not in a rush and want to take in the sights of the area. The Thames Path National Trail runs along the riverside if you wish to walk or cycle. Some things to do while in the area The Cutty Sark This ship has been preserved in a dry dock by the river. Built in 1869, this ship was designed to carry tea from China to Britain as fast as possible. It travelled the globe and visited every major world port and is now here at Greenwich. Conservation work has raised Cutty Sark three metres above ground, allowing you to walk directly underneath. It’s a really great place to visit. You can even enjoy afternoon tea under the hull. An adult ticket is £20, or £18.80 if booked online. A child ticket is £11.50, or £10.80 if booked online. Trinity Hospital, Greenwich Founded in 1613, this is the oldest surviving building in the town centre. It was built as a coal-fired station to supply power to London's tram system. East Greenwich also has a small park, which was formerly the burial ground of the Hospital. The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome) was built on part of the site next to North Greenwich tube station. You can now visit the O2 and even climb up on its roof if you are into something adrenaline filled! This is a great way to celebrate a hen or stag do, and provides wonderful views across the city while you are up there! (Don’t worry, you are attached when you climb up!) Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is a Royal Park consisting of 183 acres. Greenwich Park is open from 6:00 am for pedestrians and 7:00 am for traffic all year round. Parking facilities at weekends and bank holidays are available via Blackheath Gate if you wish to travel by car. If you are travelling by tube, take the North Greenwich (Jubilee Line) and then catch the 188 bus to Greenwich Park gate. There are many events on here throughout the year and you can check out their website to see the latest things going on. Great food and fine dining You’ll find an interesting mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, which dominates the town centre and spreads to the west of the park. There’s a lot going on in this town; street food stalls at Greenwich Market serve up amazing food from all over the world. There are lots of other restaurants here too, like Rivington Grill Greenwich, which is a friendly neighbourhood restaurant, serving seasonal food with ingredients. If you want something traditional, Goddards at Greenwich serves London's most traditional meal of pie mash and liquor. And, whether it’s a fun family dinner or a chilled out drink with pals, The Greenwich Tavern is the perfect place to pass time. Chiswell Street Dining rooms are also a personal favourite - located near The Barbican Centre, these Dining Rooms are the perfect venue for restaurant dining, Christmas parties and private events. If you want somewhere a little more luxurious, the Montcalm Restaurant is another good option to consider in the area. Known as The Crescent Restaurant & Lounge, this restaurant is a spacious room directly off the main lobby of the hotel, featuring four large sky lights from high ceilings. It is something quite spectacular, great for a romantic dinner for 2 or a sophisticated catch up with friends over a long lunch: Address - 61 Upper Berkeley Street, London W1H 7PP, United Kingdom Opening hours are as follows: Breakfast 6.30 am - 10.30 am Monday - Friday 7.00 am - 11.00 am Saturday and Bank Holiday Afternoon Tea & Lunch 12:00 noon 5:00 pm Monday Sunday Dinner 5pm 9:30 pm Sunday and Monday only Greenwich Heritage Centre Greenwich Heritage Centre is a museum and local history resource run by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The highlights include exotic birds, a Victorian egg whisk, a baby alligator and even an elephant’s foot. Opening times: Centre open Tues – Sat, 9am – 5pm, and is closed Bank Holidays Temporary closures: Thur 7 Dec, closed 9am - 11am for staff training Have fun whatever you decide to do in Greenwich this winter! And don’t forget to check out their website for up to date event information.
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