London area of Greenwich guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Greenwich neighbourhood
Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles to the east of central London. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. Many of its buildings are designed by well known English architects, including the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Observatory, built by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II. At the Old Royal Observatory, visitors can stand astride longitude zero with one foot in the eastern and the other in the western hemisphere. The borough enjoys many royal connections and within its boundaries are two former Royal Palaces and two royal dockyards. Additional visitor attractions include Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark - the oldest surviving tea and wool clipper, the Fan Museum - with the world's finest collection of fans - and the Thames Barrier, the world's largest moveable flood barrier. Greenwich can be reached in 15 minutes by train from central London, or via a leisurely 45 minute cruise from Westminster/Charing Cross Piers. Greenwich obviously doesn't have the wealth of hotels to choose from in central London but it's an alternative option for visitors with its own unique charm.
See our recommended nearby Greenwich Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
Greenwich Hotels
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock, E161FA
Providing work for those who have previously struggled, the Good Hotel has earned its name. The striking hotel, which can be found floating at the historic ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Western Gateway, E16
The Crowne Plaza Docklands is the main hotel for the giant ExCel Centre. It's a great place to stay if you're visiting a conference or exhibition, ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
Silvertown Way, E16
The shimmering business parks of the Docklands are a tribute to the spirit of modernity, and this clean, efficient hotel, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout ... More
Greenwich Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Cutty Sark, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10
The Michael Edwards Studio Theatre is located inside the lower hold of the Cutty Sark tea clipper, one of the world's most famous boats on permanent ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, Greenwich, London SE10
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK's best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ... More
London > Entertainment > 23 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London SE10
Proud for their homemade food since 1988, the jazz cafe proclaims they are 'All day breakfast, afternoon tea, sausage and mash and jazz'. The music is ... More
Greenwich Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, Greenwich, London E14
Located in the middle of the Isle of Dogs, Mudchute Farm and Park is one of the largest of London's city farms, covering a 32 acre ... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, West Greenwich, Greenwich, London SE10
The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen £50 million spent on the famous tea clipper ship which was damaged by fire on 21 May 2007. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ... More
Greenwich Shopping
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
Lawrence Trading Estate, Blackwall Lane, Greenwich, London SE10
London's Meantime Brewing Company, led by brewmaster and founder Alastair Hook, is one of Britain's leading craft brewers. When the brewery moved from Penhall Road to ... More
Greenwich Restaurants
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
141 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, Greenwich, London E14
Indian cuisine ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Mudchute Park & Farm, Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, Greenwich, London E14
Next to the farmyard animals on Mudchute Farm you'll find this great, family-friendly restaurant. If you're here with your brood to explore the 32 acres of ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10
British Cuisine... More
Greenwich Pubs
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, Greenwich, London SE10
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Greenwich Nightlife
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, Greenwich, London SE10
Studio 338 opened in spectacular style in March 2014, with Mark 'MK' Kinchen, Kevin Saunderson and Kate Simko all on the line-up. With a capacity of ... More
Greenwich Leisure
Greenwich Education
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Maritime Greenwich University Campus, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10
The main University of Greenwich campus boasts a picturesque setting on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames within three baroque buildings ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
Ravensbourne, 6 Penrose Way, Greenwich, London SE10
Ravensbourne is a university sector college specialising in digital media and design. The Greenwich based site runs courses that cover everything from fashion to architecture. The ... More
Greenwich Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, Greenwich, London SE10
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich, Greenwich, London SE10
Located in the heart of Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum has a monumental mission: to showcase mankind's association with the sea. The collection dates back to ... More
London Hotels
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