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Attractions and Activities in or near Greenwich, such as Cutty Sark and Pumphouse Educational Museum (Rotherhithe Heritage Museum) are listed below. The London Borough of Greenwich is in south east London and is one of the five boroughs chosen to host the 2012 London Olympics, with shooting at the Roayl Artillery Barracks, equestrian at Greenwich Park and gymnastics and basketball at the O2 arena.
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, Greenwich, London 0.3 miles away
Cutty Sark, relaunched in 2012, is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Venture both underneath and aboard one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper. Enjoy this unique new experience where... more
Pumphouse Educational Museum (Rotherhithe Heritage Museum)
Lavender Pond & Nature Park, Lavender Road, Rotherhithe, London 2.2 miles away
Artefacts from the foreshore of the River Thames dating from Roman times and exhibitions ´The Blitz Room´, ´The 1950s´ and ´20th Century Artefacts From The Home´.... more
City Cruises
Cherry Garden Pier, London 2.7 miles away
City Cruises plc, the award winning riverboat operator on the Thames, provides extensive sightseeing, entertainment and charter services. The sightseeing service, offers a hop-on hop-off service between the four major destination piers on the River... more
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge, London 3.4 miles away
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the... more
Tower of London
Tower Hill, London 3.5 miles away
Even before you get into the Tower of London, you’re treading on historic territory – Tower Green was the site where Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard waved goodbye to their heads. The Tower, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, is one... more
HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London 3.6 miles away
HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also in the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a... more
Old Spitalfields Market
105a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London 4.0 miles away
Old Spitalfields Market, located in the heart of Spitalfields is a premier London attraction it is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in London built 1876. Old Spitalfields Market provides a fashion, antiques and food offering... more
Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London 4.2 miles away
Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition explores the life and works of our greatest playwright, the London where he lived, and the theatre for which he wrote. The Exhibition is the largest of its kind devoted to Shakespeare and is situated beneath the... more
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre
Guildhall Yard, London 4.3 miles away
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre was established in 1885. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1941 and the new Art Gallery was opened in 1999. The interior is designed around Britain´s largest independent oil painting, a... more
St Paul´s Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London 4.5 miles away
St Paul´s Cathedral: There has never been a better time to visit St Paul´s. With the completion of the £40 million restoration project, visitors can now enjoy Wren’s original vision and see the cathedral as fresh as the day it was completed. The... more
EDF Energy London Eye
Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 4.9 miles away
It was only meant to be temporary, the London Eye. A 135-metre high confection of steel and glass, inexorably turning at a snail’s pace so that 3.5 million tourists and Londoners can hop on and see across the capital and beyond. But 14 years on and... more
London Dungeon
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 4.9 miles away
London Dungeon is deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark. The world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back... more
London Sea Life Aquarium
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London 4.9 miles away
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an... more
Londons River Room
Altitude London, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 5.0 miles away
THE NEW YORK BRUNCH PARTY AT LONDON’S RIVER ROOM Brunch has gotten a little crazy as of late, but we're gonna upgrade the diagnosis to raving mad. Welcome to 'New York Brunch Party', a full-blown midday bacchanal of madness at London’s River Room... more
Altitude 360
Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 5.0 miles away
Altitude London Situated in Westminster, the Millbank Tower is London’s tallest riverside building. It is home to Altitude London, the five star media and entertainment venue. With 14 subdivided rooms split over five floors, the Grade II-listed... more
Altitude's Christmas Packages
Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London 5.0 miles away
CHRISTMAS 2012 AT ALTITUDE LONDON Live the high life this Christmas at one of our exclusive parties. Four unique venues located within Westminster’s iconic Millbank Tower offer bespoke Christmas parties with the perfect touch of holiday cheer. ... more
Altitude Gospel Brunch
21-24 Millbank, London 5.0 miles away
GOSPEL MUSIC BRUNCH London’s only gospel brunch presented by Altitude London with the world famous London Community Gospel Choir. If you are looking for an uplifting feel to a Sunday afternoon, something to make the hairs stand up on the back... more
Thames River Boats
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London 5.1 miles away
Thames River Boats is the only riverboat company operating a daily scheduled service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court.... more
Houses of Parliament
Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London 5.2 miles away
If you have ever fancied taking a look around the magnificent Houses of Parliament, there are several ways to go about it – all free. If you just want to watch the politicians tearing each other to pieces in a debate, you can queue up at the Cromwell... more
Bateaux London
Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London 5.2 miles away
Gliding past London's best-loved landmarks, Bateaux London's cruises are a unique and memorable way to experience the city. The river Thames is one of the oldest trade route rivers in the world and each cruise will transport guests on a journey past... more
Westminster Abbey
The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, London 5.2 miles away
Westminster Abbey, an architectural masterpiece of the 13th-16th centuries. A place of daily worship and burial place of Kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. Westminster Abbey is a `Royal Peculiar´ under the jurisdiction of a... more
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London 5.4 miles away
The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site, the previous two being destroyed by fire. The new building opened in May 1858 becoming known as the Royal Opera House in 1892. Restoration work began again in 1996 and was... more
Westminster Cathedral
Victoria, London 5.7 miles away
Westminster Cathedral is one London's best kept secrets. Its stunning Byzantine architecture sets it apart from other London landmarks. The Cathedral is world renowned for its wonderful music and choir. Visitors will find this a very special place to... more
Chislehurst Caves
Caveside Close, Old Hill, Chislehurst 5.7 miles away
Chislehurst Caves: Miles of Mystery and History Beneath your Feet! Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Just a short way from central London, close to Bromley in Kent, lay the Chislehurst Caves - miles of dark mysterious passageways... more
Buckingham Palace
London 5.9 miles away
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is now the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and serves as both home and... more
The British Library
96 Euston Road, London 6.1 miles away
Much overlooked as an attraction, the British Library, one of the world's greatest research libraries, tucked away near Euston Station, is quite simply a treasure trove of historic documents - and it’s entirely free to see them. From the Magna... more
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park, London 6.5 miles away
You can’t beat a good zoo. Battersea Park Children's Zoo at London's Chelsea Gate brings wildlife to the city with an excellent array of creatures with which to wow your kids. Pop up beside the meerkats, hang out with Wiggle and Piggle the Kune Kune... more
Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road, London 7.0 miles away
Madame Tussauds is constantly developing.We are proud to bring our customers a truly ground-breaking and contemporary experience. A visit to Madame Tussauds London is an educational day out with a difference! Be part of the interactive experience at... more
Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker Street, London 7.2 miles away
The Sherlock Holmes Museum has already had over 2 million visitors since opening 12 years ago. It is unique. It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging... more
ZSL London Zoo
Regent's Park, London 7.4 miles away
At ZSL London Zoo visit the new exhibit Gorilla Kingdom to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest within a natural walk through environment and get closer than ever before to a group of Western lowland gorillas. Feel the heat of... more
Lord's Tour & MCC Museum
Lord's Ground, London 7.8 miles away
Lord´s Tour & MCC Museum is renowned as the home of cricket and England´s premier ground for international matches. The fully guided tour includes the Pavilion, MCC Museum, which celebrates the 450 year history of the game, and many other places of... more
Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace
London 7.9 miles away
Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace... Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, dreamlike installations and tales of the palaces' princesses,... more
Captive Minds
Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London 8.3 miles away
Concours D’Elegance has quickly established itself as one of the “must-attend” events of the social calendar. Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, the event has a rich 20-year heritage, celebrating everything that epitomises design and style.... more
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Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Road, Orpington 8.4 miles away
Remains of ten rooms of a Roman villa can be seen within a modern cover building. Details of the central heating system and tessellated floors. Activities for visitors.... more
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London 9.8 miles away
London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways through the beautiful lakes, streams and gardens that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of... more
Kew Gardens
Kew Road, Kew, Richmond 12.0 miles away
Treat yourself to a day wandering through the rose pergolas, clambering treetop-height through the limes or just lazing by the lake at Kew Gardens, the 300-acre Unesco World Heritage site in south-west London. Admittedly, when the sun is out there’s... more
Royal Air Force Museum London
Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London 12.8 miles away
If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter? Here... more
Lee Valley Regional Park
Enfield 13.7 miles away
At 26 miles long and stretching over 10,000 acres there’s certainly plenty to explore at the award winning Lee Valley Regional Park. The Park winds its way along the banks of the River Lee from Hertfordshire through Essex to the Thames and offers... more
Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey 15.0 miles away
Everyone has heard of Hampton Court Palace, where the mighty King Henry VIII entertained, wooed and ruled with a rod of iron. The Great Hall is England’s greatest example of a medieval hall and was host to Shakespeare’s company in 1603/4 while the... more
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom Downs, Epsom 15.6 miles away
Epsom Downs Racecourse: Part of British racing’s appeal is the variety of its racecourses, and Epsom is unique, particularly as it is the home of the world's greatest flat race - the Investec Derby. Staged within the Investec Derby Festival over two... more
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington 15.9 miles away
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES GOES EAST Brand new Asian-themed land opens for 2010 season Explorers of all ages have lots of reasons to be excited this Easter, as Chessington World of Adventures uncovers its most ambitious family attraction ever on... more
Sandown Park Racecourse
Esher 16.8 miles away
Many rate the Surrey racecourse their favourite, and it is easy to see why. Racing is high-class, and a good mix of Flat and National Hunt, including on the same card at some meetings, which means there is something for everyone. Viewing is... more
Sherwin Gallery
78 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood 17.7 miles away
The Sherwin Gallery, home of Sherwin Fine Art was established in the early 1990s by William S Sherwin. There are fine paintings from the late 18th to the late 20th century, including landscapes, portraits, flora and fauna in both watercolours and... more
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Kelvedon Hall Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood 18.1 miles away
Designed in the 1960s to house 600 military and civil personnel (and possibly the prime minister too) in the event of a Soviet attack, your tour of the bunker is self-guided using a handset you pick up from the entrance - which only adds to the... more
Paradise Wildlife
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne 18.3 miles away
At Paradise Wildlife Park you can see an extensive range of animals, including lions, tigers, zebra, monkeys and camels. The Park has many new attractions including the amazing On Safari Adventure Golf, The Angkor Reptile Temple, Tiger Falls, Gold... more
Epping Ongar Railway
Station Approach, Ongar 19.3 miles away
You only have to switch on the TV on a Sunday night (pick a channel any channel) to know that nostalgia is big business. No wonder, then, that the Epping Ongar railway does a brisk trade in transporting 21st century punters back in time to the era of... more
Hever Castle & Gardens
Edenbridge 20.8 miles away
Hever Castle, a romantic 13th century moated castle, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII´s second wife - inside there are prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. In 1903 the estate was bought by American William Waldorf Astor,... more
Hatfield House
Hatfield 21.2 miles away
Hatfield House - Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Home of the Cecil family for 400 years, the house is steeped in Elizabethan... more
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