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Greenwich


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 1,244 attractions in London
Traveler Description:
Set on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles from central London, this city borough is rich in maritime history and features the...... more » Set on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles from central London, this city borough is rich in maritime history and features the Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Observatory, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Neighborhood, Historic site
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Address: London SE10 9LW
England
Tel: 0870 608 2000
Fax: 020 8853 4607

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4 of 5 stars
USParisian   34 contributions
Paris, France
Nov 30, 2009

London knows parks. Period. In hopes to keep our fitness activity up my friend and I signed up for a 10K race during our vacation weekend. The race was held in Greenwich Park which was a bit of a journey from our downtown hotel. The park was absolutely beautiful and perfect for a race. I highly recommend this park for... more

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5 of 5 stars
jmum   12 contributions
Liphook, United Kingdom
Oct 26, 2009

Fascinating place with lots of things to see and do. Loved the observatory and the meridian. Beautiful park - but watch your step. I severely sprained an ankle on the steps. more

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4 of 5 stars
Sc207London   1 contribution
London
Oct 26, 2009

Greenwich is a great way to have a free day out on a sunny weekend. The buildings of the Old Royal Naval college are now used by the University of Greenwich, but you stroll around the outsides, to mavel at the grandure and enter the Painted Hall and Chapel to admire the ceilings. Your trip must also include dipping into... more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnWKent_UK   1 contribution
Kent, UK
Oct 24, 2009

The buildings and location are utterly superb - Palladian and Peorgian grandeur at their best - and there's an enormous sense of history in the contrast between the stately heritage of the Royal Naval College and the view across the Thames to Canary Wharf with all its skyscrapers. Go there from Thursday to Sunday and there's also the bohemian fun... more

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4 of 5 stars
Limehouse_Lil   13 contributions
London,UK
Oct 23, 2009

The historic observatory and Maritime Museum are important, fascinating and architecturally impressive records of our nation's seafaring and scientific history, interesting for adults and children alike The sweeping views of London from the hill takes visitors by surprise. Greenwich itself is buzzy and vibrant, particularly on Sundays when the craft markets are open. No shortage of bars, eateries - very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dewey101   7 contributions
Arlington, VA
Oct 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Very much worth travelling out of central London to the South East suburb of Greenwich to visit the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Easy public transport connections including overland train connections from Charing Cross and Bank Stations, or underground via Docklands Light Railway. The best way to arrive though is by boat - there are regular commuter boats advertised on... more

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5 of 5 stars
candid_s   10 contributions
Tel Aviv, Israel
Jul 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Me and my wife took a boat from Tower to Greenwich, include TEMSA GATES and explanations. It was worth every cent of money. Very interesting, very nice. The observatory isn't really big, but the place, the explanations and the views makes it excellent half-day spent. more

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5 of 5 stars
Faldi   16 contributions
Prague
Jul 19, 2009

Surely London has more "important" spots, but this place is wonderful ! The Royal Naval and the park are so nice, and... being an engineer... I stayed almost 3 hours in the Astronomy and Time galleries (where you can have a grasp on why and how Britain "ruled "the waves...) Great pleace, don't miss it if you have half a... more

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4 of 5 stars
WorldRunner100   41 contributions
US
Jul 7, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

I caught the boat from the Westminster Pier (by Big Ben) to head to Greenwich. It was a beautiful day, which made the boat ride really nice as you get some great views of London. I posted some pictures and a narrative on my travel blog at: http://adams-travel-blog.blogspot.com/2009/06/greenwich.html As I said in my blog, the sights are nothing amazing. But... more

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5 of 5 stars
Charcar   6 contributions
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mar 29, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

If you are in London and have the time, be sure to visit Greenwich! This is even more true if you are there during plesant weather! I rode the Thames shuttle boat to Greenwich on a beautiful Spring morning and could not have been more surprised by Greenwich! Walk up to the Royal Observatory and see the view of London... more

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London SE10 9LW, England
Tel: 0870 608 2000 Fax: 020 8853 4607