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For other uses, see Greenwich (disambiguation). Greenwich ( / ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ / ⓘ GREN-itch, /- ɪdʒ / -ij, / ˈɡrɪn -/ GRIN- [1] [2]) is a town in south-east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is situated 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-south-east of Charing Cross .
Find Greenwich restaurants, royal heritage, world-class attractions and breathtaking views, all in a beautiful riverside setting. It’s quick and easy to get there from central London by Tube, train, DLR and bus, or you can honour the area’s maritime history and travel by boat to Greenwich.
Greenwich is home to the Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall, London’s cable car, Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and The O2 Arena.
Greenwich is a beautiful, historic, buzzing area of London, where hemispheres meet and Royal heritage blends with cutting edge architecture. There’s absolutely loads to do while you’re here and whatever your interests there’s bound to be something you’ll love.
Royal Museums Greenwich is home to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the historic sailing ship Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House. The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre , a state of the art conservation studio and storage centre, is also open to visitors and researchers.
Greenwich. You are here: Home > Greenwich > Greenwich. The home of time, Greenwich is where eastern and western hemispheres meet. Discover breath-taking views, royal heritage and amazing attractions, all in a beautiful riverside setting minutes from central London.
Step aboard the historic sailing ship, the fastest of its time. See extraordinary art for free inside one of London's most beautiful buildings. Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s only Planetarium.
