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A Day Exploring Maritime Greenwich
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Morning
Start the day from Westminster Pier, because the best way to arrive at Greenwich is by boat. The journey takes 50-60 minutes and there are terrific river sights on the way. The old tea clipper Cutty Sark is visible on arrival and worth an immediate visit. Afterwards step into the nearby Greenwich Gateway visitor centre to get your bearings.
Behind the visitor centre is Greenwich Market, which is liveliest on weekends. Grab a coffee here, and then explore the surrounding streets, full of antique and marine shops. Turn into Wren’s Old Royal Naval College, walk around the Grand Square, and then down to the river. Take a break for some lunch and a pint at the old Nelson Tavern on the far side of the Naval College overlooking the river.
Afternoon
After lunch, make your way back up to the National Maritime Museum and buy a combined ticket for this and the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which is on the hill behind. Spend a couple of hours exploring the fascinating museum, the largest of its kind in the world, then make your way to the Observatory. This is the home of world time, and stands on the Prime Meridian. You can be photographed with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west. Return to Central London by boat, or by rail from Greenwich.
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