London Attractions
The Cutty Sark, Greenwich
Greenwich
This is the home of the Greenwich Meridian, which splits the
globe into East and West and is responsible for setting the world
clock on zero degrees latitude. Greenwich has a host of attractions
including Greenwich Market with its variety of arts, crafts, food
and bric-a-brac, Sir Christopher Wren's Royal Observatory and the
National Maritime Museum. Greenwich Park is beautifully landscaped
and is ideal for a picnic lunch. The famous tea-clipper, the Cutty
Sark, was damaged by a fire in May 2007 and has been closed to the
public.
Website: www.greenwichengland.com;
Telephone: (0)870 608 2000;
Transport: Docklands Light Railway to Greenwich, Cutty Sark underground stations, or a Thames boat;
Opening time: Greenwich Market: daily 9am to 5:30pm; National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich: daily 10am to 5pm. Closed 24-26 December;
Admission: National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Queen's House all free
