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Just 20 minutes from Central London
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Situated on the River Thames, Maritime
Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such
historic landmarks as the the Royal
Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian
Line, Longitude 0° and inspirational architecture by Sir Christopher
Wren at the
Old Royal Naval College.
So near to central London yet only 20 minutes
from the city centre, Greenwich is a place of contrasts, from awe-inspiring
architecture, tranquil open spaces and breathtaking views to cosy
pubs and bustling street markets. |
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| Maritime history, scientific discovery, a royal past, inspirational architecture,
a diverse cultural heritage, glorious open spaces plus much more... |
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| Historic buildings of architectural significance, extraordinary
exhibitions, London’s oldest royal park, the wonder of
the Painted Hall Greenwich Theatre, the home of time
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| Intriguing shops and bustling markets, antiques, gifts, retro fashions,
arts and crafts, modern living, gastronomic delights more... |
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| State of the art facilities, magnificent surroundings, exceptional venues,
de luxe bedrooms more... |
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Greenwich Wheel!
There is a new attraction for summer. The Greenwich Wheel! For dates and opening times on East London’s equivalent to the Eye, go to the Old Royal Naval College website.
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Olympics
London is proud to be hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Maritime Greenwich providing one of the host venues. Equestrian events will take place in Greenwich Park. Spectators will be able to enjoy these events against the stunning backdrop of the National Maritime Museum and Old Royal Naval College. Nearby, on Greenwich Peninsula, will be the gymnastics, basketball finals, badminton and rhythmic gymnastics competitions. At Woolwich, the shooting events will take place at the Royal Artillery Barracks. Visit the London 2012 website for further details.
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