Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College buildings are an architectural gem and a UNESCO World Heritage site. They were designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor and served as a naval hospital and training ground for the navy. Just walking around the grounds makes for a great experience, and you can also visit the Painted Hall to see the spectacular paintings in the ceiling. There are also events and exhibitions throughout the year.
The area is situated next to the Thames, and there’s a very nice walk along the river from Cutty Sark to the Trafalgar Tavern, where you can get some drinks or food and enjoy the day.
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark is a famous tea clipper built in Scotland in 1869. It is now a museum ship in a great location in the centre of Greenwich. When visiting, you can see the ship’s deck and below it. The ship is raised so visitors can walk below it and appreciate its details and construction. You can also book an afternoon tea for your visit.
National Maritime Museum
The Royal Greenwich has a lot of history, and the Maritime Museum is a great place to visit if you are interested in seafaring and the history of Great Britain in general. There are several galleries with different topics presented, and there are also activities for children.
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park is one of London’s eight royal parks. It offers green spaces, great picnic spots, and historically significant places, such as the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The 0-meridian that defines the GMT zone runs through the park. There are gorgeous views over historical Greenwich buildings towards Canary Wharf and Central London, with the City of London and the Shard clearly visible.
The park also has gardens, such as the Rose Garden, with beautiful flower benches at the right time of the year. There’s also a Wilderness Deer Park, where you can see a small herd of Red and Fallow deer.
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
The Royal Observatory has the 0 meridian that marks the GMT timezone. The observatory has many things related to the history of astronomy and timekeeping to see. As it’s an observatory, there are also telescopes and regular astronomy sessions for the public. There’s also a planetarium right next to the observatory. Also, the view from the top of the hill is one of the best in London.