Pictures of Greenwich
About Greenwich
The might of british sea-power and the historic town of Greenwich are inseparable. Two famous English sea-faring vessels are here, one is the Cutty Sark, a famous old clipper that shipped tea from China in the 19th-century, and the other, from the 20th-century is Gypsy Moth 1V, sailed round the world by Sir Francis Chichester.
The Royal Naval College, once a palace for royalty, has also served as the Greenwich Hospital. A Tudor building that once stood here was the birthplace of Queen Elizabeth 1st, her sister Mary and their father Henry VIII. Over the years, the original building, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, has been added to by other notable architects, among them - Hawksmoor, John Webb, Vanbrugh and Riply. The chapel was rebuilt in the late 18th-century and the famous Painted Hall has a ceiling by Sir James Thornhill.
Queen's House by Inigo Jones houses the National Maritime Museum. This museum contains an exceptionally impressive collection of paintings covering British sea-faring history, there is also a wonderful display of sea-faring models.
The old Royal Observatory is part of the National Maritime Museum and stands in Greenwich Park. Current observatory work is conducted elsewhere, but interesting astronomical and navigational exhibits can still be seen in the Greenwich section.
Other interesting buildings in Greenwich town include, the church of St. Alfege, built by Hawksmoor in the early 18th-century, and in Crooms Hill, you can witness delightful domestic architecture from many periods.
For ancient sea-faring history and fantastic architecture a trip to Greenwich is a must!
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Greenwich
| The National Maritime Museum | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| Cutty Sark Museum Ship | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Old Royal Naval College | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Greenwich Park | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| The Royal Observatory, Greenwich | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| Canary Wharf | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Three Mills | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Eltham Palace | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tower Bridge | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| City Hall, London | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Tower of London | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Winchester Palace | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Clink Prison Museum | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Golden Hinde | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Bramah Museum of Tea & Coffee | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in GreenwichAll attractions in Greater LondonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Greenwich
Eltham, in the county of Greater London (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
The attractive suburb of Eltham is part of the urban sprawl of Greater London.
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London, a Historic City in the county of Greater London (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)
London is one of the World's most exciting, cultural destinations where visitors can walk with history whilst enjoying all that...
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Westminster, in the county of Greater London (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
Of all the jewels in the City of Westminster, none shines more brightly than Westminster Abbey, stunning setting for the coronation of almost every English monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned there in 1066.
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St Pancras, in the county of Greater London (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)
The name of the area is taken from the boy martyred in AD 304. Pancras was the orphaned Christian son of a Phrygian nobleman who was brought up at the court of the Emperor in Rome.
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Piccadilly, in the county of Greater London (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction W)
One of the Capital's most noted places, Piccadilly sweeps uphill with handsome houses on one side and Green Park on the other.
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Stoke Newington, in the county of Greater London (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)
Stoke Newington offers visitors a diverse cultural experience, it has restaurants of all types of cuisine, plenty of pubs, clubs, shops and markets, and is sufficiently close to all the historic attractions at the heart of the City of London.
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Mayfair, in the county of Greater London (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
Mayfair has it all, it is the haunt of the rich and famous, with elegant houses and apartment buildings that are the sole province of the wealthy.
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Stamford Hill, in the county of Greater London (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)
Stamford Hill lies in the north of the London Borough of Hackney. It is a popular residential area, and home to one of Europes' largest Orthodox Jewish communities.
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Marylebone, in the county of Greater London (6.7 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)
Marylebone is one of London's more affluent area's, it is home mostly to the well to do, and yet only a couple of centuries ago a large workhouse was built here to give shelter to the poor and homeless, often foundlings were discovered on the workhouse doorstep.
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Camden Town, in the county of Greater London (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NW)
Camden town is a vibrant cosmopolitan region of London.
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Chelsea, in the county of Greater London (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
Chelsea is a district in London which in recent times gained fame as the 'home' of the 'swinging sixties' . The swinging sixties was defined on the Kings Road, which runs the length of the area and both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones lived here at one time.
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Kensington, in the county of Greater London (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction W)
The attractive Royal borough of Kensington has many special places. Most prominent is Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria.
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Notting Hill, in the county of Greater London (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W)
This area of London is known throughout the world as the scene of London's biggest annual street party.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction W)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
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All towns in Greater LondonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cutty Sark Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Maze Hill Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| North Greenwich Tube Station | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) |
| New Cross Tube Station | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W) |
| London City Airport | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE) |
| Greenwich to London | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 4 | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N) |
| M25 Junction 3 / M20 Junction 1 | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction W) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Greenwich
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Greenwich center |
| De Vere Venue Devonport House | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Novotel London Greenwich | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Greenwich | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) |
| The Clarendon Hotel | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE) |
| Hilton London Canary Wharf | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NW) |
| Britannia International Hotel | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NW) |
| Fraser Place Canary Wharf | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N) |
| Hilton London Docklands | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NW) |
| Ibis London Excel | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NE) |
| Crowne Plaza London - Docklands | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Greenwich |
