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An Evening with the Stars Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 9NF 14th February 2012 If you believe your relationship with your loved one was written in the stars (forgive...
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Halloween: The Darker Side of Greenwich Royal Observatory Greenwich, SE10 9NF 23rd October 2011 - 31st October 2011 Whether you're after ghost walks, chilling theatre productions or freakish...
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Ibis London Greenwich
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 56% off from £87
30 Stockwell Street, SE10 | 2 minutes from The Observatory
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 56% off from £87
30 Stockwell Street, SE10 | 2 minutes from The Observatory
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Novotel London Greenwich
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 53% off from £117
173-185 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 53% off from £117
173-185 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
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Holiday Inn Express London Greenwich
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 77% off from £57
Bugsby Way, SE10 | 27 minutes from The Observatory
Staying at this hotel puts you right in the centre of Greenwich, with a thousand years of British naval history on your doorstep, as well shops, ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 77% off from £57
Bugsby Way, SE10 | 27 minutes from The Observatory
Staying at this hotel puts you right in the centre of Greenwich, with a thousand years of British naval history on your doorstep, as well shops, ...More
Ella Doran
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Ground Floor Shop, 46 Cheshire Street, London, Shoreditch, London E26EH | 3.9 miles from The Observatory
From coasters and trays to mouse mats and mugs, Ella Doran has designs on everyday objects, intent on turning them from functional to funky. In fact, ...More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Ground Floor Shop, 46 Cheshire Street, London, Shoreditch, London E26EH | 3.9 miles from The Observatory
From coasters and trays to mouse mats and mugs, Ella Doran has designs on everyday objects, intent on turning them from functional to funky. In fact, ...More
Oxo Tower and Gabriel's Wharf
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4.6 miles from The Observatory
As you stare across the river at this bustling, stylish, multi-faceted venue, it’s hard to believe that this riverside warehouse was once a reprocessing plant for ...More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4.6 miles from The Observatory
As you stare across the river at this bustling, stylish, multi-faceted venue, it’s hard to believe that this riverside warehouse was once a reprocessing plant for ...More
Christie's Fine Art Auctioneers
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
8 King Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 5.8 miles from The Observatory
Established in 1776, Christie’s holds sales ranging from Old Masters to the contemporary arts. In 1990 it broke all records with the sale Van Gogh’s Portrait ...More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
8 King Street, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 5.8 miles from The Observatory
Established in 1776, Christie’s holds sales ranging from Old Masters to the contemporary arts. In 1990 it broke all records with the sale Van Gogh’s Portrait ...More
The Cheeseboard
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ...More
The Creaky Shed
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
This unusual fruit and veg shop in Greenwich is certainly worth the detour from the main high street. It's just a short walk away, a left ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
This unusual fruit and veg shop in Greenwich is certainly worth the detour from the main high street. It's just a short walk away, a left ...More
The Bookshop on the Heath
London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 | 28 minutes from The Observatory
A book lovers gem. As one of London's oldest and last remaining second-hand bookshops, this bookshop stocks signed first editions and collectables as well as local ...More
London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 | 28 minutes from The Observatory
A book lovers gem. As one of London's oldest and last remaining second-hand bookshops, this bookshop stocks signed first editions and collectables as well as local ...More
Arsenal Stadium Mystery
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
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Juan Of The Dead (Juan De Los Muertos)
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
Juan threw away his relationship with his wire and daughter Camila a long time ago, leaving him with nothing but shattered dreams and his dim-witted best ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
Juan threw away his relationship with his wire and daughter Camila a long time ago, leaving him with nothing but shattered dreams and his dim-witted best ...More
Monsieur Lazhar (Parent And Baby Screening)
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
A Montreal middle school is shaken to its foundations when one of its most popular teachers takes her own life. The school board hires Algerian immigrant ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
A Montreal middle school is shaken to its foundations when one of its most popular teachers takes her own life. The school board hires Algerian immigrant ...More
Up the Creek
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK’s best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK’s best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ...More
Greenwich Picturehouse
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
180 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
This Greenwich cinema has not been a resounding success. Since opening in 1989 it's gone bankrupt twice, closing down for long periods. Fortunately for locals - ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
180 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Observatory
This Greenwich cinema has not been a resounding success. Since opening in 1989 it's gone bankrupt twice, closing down for long periods. Fortunately for locals - ...More
Greenwich Playhouse
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of the most modern theatres in the London area. It's certainly not the biggest - it has seating capacity for 84 ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of the most modern theatres in the London area. It's certainly not the biggest - it has seating capacity for 84 ...More
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Sights and Attractions near The Observatory
The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Observatory
Old Royal Naval College
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
Cutty Sark
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Observatory
NOTE: The Cutty Sark is due to re-open on Thurday 26 April 2012. The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen £50 million spent on the ...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Observatory
NOTE: The Cutty Sark is due to re-open on Thurday 26 April 2012. The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen £50 million spent on the ...More
Fan Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, London, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Observatory
This unique museum houses the world's finest collection of fans including exquisite examples from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Fan Museum is housed in a ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, London, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Observatory
This unique museum houses the world's finest collection of fans including exquisite examples from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Fan Museum is housed in a ...More
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Restaurants near The Observatory
What are the best dining options near The Observatory London?
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
New Zealanders take their burgers pretty seriously, and back in 2001 three Kiwis living in London found themselves homesick from the lack of well-crafted quality burgers ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
New Zealanders take their burgers pretty seriously, and back in 2001 three Kiwis living in London found themselves homesick from the lack of well-crafted quality burgers ...More
Bar Du Musee Café
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
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Spread Eagle
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1-2 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
In spite of its name, its Victorian pub exterior and an interesting collection of Greenwich memorabilia, the Spread Eagle is not a pub, or even a ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1-2 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
In spite of its name, its Victorian pub exterior and an interesting collection of Greenwich memorabilia, the Spread Eagle is not a pub, or even a ...More
Four Corners
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.7 miles from The Observatory
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.7 miles from The Observatory
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London College Of Communication
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.1 miles from The Observatory
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.1 miles from The Observatory
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
The Making Space
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 4.2 miles from The Observatory
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, Shoreditch, London E2 | 4.2 miles from The Observatory
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
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Leisure near The Observatory
The Observatory gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Revolution Karting
London > Leisure > Activities
Arches 422-424 Mile End Park, Burdett Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 2.8 miles from The Observatory
It's not exactly Formula 1 but get behind the wheel of a go-kart and you'll certainly feel like you're ready to give Lewis Hamilton a ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Arches 422-424 Mile End Park, Burdett Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 2.8 miles from The Observatory
It's not exactly Formula 1 but get behind the wheel of a go-kart and you'll certainly feel like you're ready to give Lewis Hamilton a ...More
Greenwich Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 11 minutes from The Observatory
As a World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) Greenwich is ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 11 minutes from The Observatory
As a World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) Greenwich is ...More
The Paintball Centre
London > Leisure > Activities
Unit 4, Wood Wharf, Preston Road, Canary Wharf, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
This fab game emerged in 1980 and has taken the world by storm. Popular with adrenalin junkies, paintballing is an action-packed, mission-driven past-time that is ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Unit 4, Wood Wharf, Preston Road, Canary Wharf, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
This fab game emerged in 1980 and has taken the world by storm. Popular with adrenalin junkies, paintballing is an action-packed, mission-driven past-time that is ...More
Bar Du Musee Café
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 1 minute from The Observatory
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The Greenwich Union
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
56 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
56 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 7 minutes from The Observatory
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The Trafalgar Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, London, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Observatory
The pub achieved notoriety selling whitebait (still on the menu) but now the Trafalgar Tavern is a refreshment point for the capital's many visitors. It's hardly ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, London, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Observatory
The pub achieved notoriety selling whitebait (still on the menu) but now the Trafalgar Tavern is a refreshment point for the capital's many visitors. It's hardly ...More
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Nightlife near The Observatory
The Observatory clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Old Brewery
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
Located within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College and a stone's throw from the world's last tea clipper, the legendary Cutty Sark, The Old ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
Located within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College and a stone's throw from the world's last tea clipper, the legendary Cutty Sark, The Old ...More
THAT London
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Observatory
Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Observatory
Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
Matter at the O2 Arena
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
A taste of 22nd century clubbing (with prices to match), Matter is more than just the most futuristic nightspot in London - it's the most advanced ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
A taste of 22nd century clubbing (with prices to match), Matter is more than just the most futuristic nightspot in London - it's the most advanced ...More
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Meeting venue hire near The Observatory
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Observatory.
Old Royal Naval College
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 3 minutes from The Observatory
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
Laban
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 | 11 minutes from The Observatory
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 | 11 minutes from The Observatory
Tate Modern architects Herzog & de Meuron went for a shimmering, plastic-clad building when tasked with designing the Laban building, a place where excellence in contemporary ...More
The O2
London > Business > Venue Hire
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
The second most embarrassing legacy of Tony Blair's time in government struggled for years to find a role after the millennium show shut up shop. It's ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 36 minutes from The Observatory
The second most embarrassing legacy of Tony Blair's time in government struggled for years to find a role after the millennium show shut up shop. It's ...More
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What's On Today Near The Observatory Open Mic Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 Up the Creek 1 minutes walk from The Observatory ...More  Greenwich Market Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 Greenwich Market 1 minutes walk from The Observatory Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The ...More Thursday House Sessions Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 Inc Bar 2 minutes walk from The Observatory Resident DJs spin funky house....More  Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 National Maritime Museum 6 minutes walk from The Observatory The National Maritime Museum celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames, an exhibition curated by ...More The Tudors In Greenwich: Talk Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 National Maritime Museum 6 minutes walk from The Observatory ...More Solar System, Galaxy, Universe Kids Events | On 31st May 2012 Royal Observatory Greenwich 6 minutes walk from The Observatory ...More Nick Moore: Darklight Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 APT Gallery 14 minutes walk from The Observatory Contemporary works by the artist....More Sherida Obimdi & Band, Jack Kaide, Annie Eve Concerts | On 31st May 2012 The Albany 18 minutes walk from The Observatory Indie band....More Chill Pill Exhibitions | On 31st May 2012 The Albany 18 minutes walk from The Observatory Poetry night with a relaxed atmosphere....More As You Like It Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 The Space 23 minutes walk from The Observatory Lazarus Theatre Company presents an ensemble production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy in which young urban lovers find freedom and enchantment ...More 
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