Sights and Attractions near Royal Observatory Greenwich
ADDRESS
Royal Observatory Greenwich, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 9NF
TELEPHONE
020 8312 6565
OPENING TIMES
10am-5pm
PRICES
Adult FREE, Child FREE | There may be a separate charge for some special exhibitions.
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National Maritime Museum: Queen's House
London > Attractions > Museums
Park Row, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
As far as royal residences go Queen's House is a modest palace - an appealing, but simple, bright white, classical, Palladian villa flanked by colonnades....More
London > Attractions > Museums
Park Row, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
As far as royal residences go Queen's House is a modest palace - an appealing, but simple, bright white, classical, Palladian villa flanked by colonnades....More
National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
The £15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat,...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
The £15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat,...More
National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
The 15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat,...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
The 15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat,...More
Greenwich
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, SE10 | 3 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, SE10 | 3 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural...More
Fan Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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...More
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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...More
Greenwich Park
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude...More
Old Royal Naval College
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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....More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, London, SE10 | 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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....More
Cutty Sark
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 7 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 7 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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...More
Ranger's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | 13 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, London, SE10 | 13 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich...More
Mudchute Park & Farm
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 18 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Mudchute Farm's wide range of farmyard animals, including sheep, pigs, horses, cows, ducks, geese and dogs, are perfect for petting. The farm, however, forms only...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 18 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Mudchute Farm's wide range of farmyard animals, including sheep, pigs, horses, cows, ducks, geese and dogs, are perfect for petting. The farm, however, forms only...More
Up At The O2
London > Attractions > Sights
The O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 34 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Visitors to The O2 will soon be able to see the famous domed structure from an entirely new angle - from 53-metre high Up At...More
London > Attractions > Sights
The O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 | 34 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Visitors to The O2 will soon be able to see the famous domed structure from an entirely new angle - from 53-metre high Up At...More
Museum of London Docklands
London > Attractions > Museums
No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
In keeping with its waterside location, the Museum of London Docklands focuses on the history of the East End with particular emphasis on the River...More
London > Attractions > Museums
No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
In keeping with its waterside location, the Museum of London Docklands focuses on the history of the East End with particular emphasis on the River...More
Dilston Grove
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Southwest Corner of Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 2.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Set up by the Cafe Gallery Projects London, who also run the nearby Cafe Gallery in the centre of Southwark Park just a five-minute walk...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Southwest Corner of Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 2.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Set up by the Cafe Gallery Projects London, who also run the nearby Cafe Gallery in the centre of Southwark Park just a five-minute walk...More
Cafe Gallery Projects
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 2.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Before the Bermondsey Artists' Group (BAG) took over the cafe in the middle of Southwark Park it had fallen into disrepair. The building was completely...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Park Approach, Southwark Park, London, Southwark, London SE16 | 2.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Before the Bermondsey Artists' Group (BAG) took over the cafe in the middle of Southwark Park it had fallen into disrepair. The building was completely...More
Nunhead Cemetery
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Linden Grove, London, SE15 | 2.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Nunhead Cemetery is a 52 acre Victorian burial ground situated on a hill four miles south of Central London. A ruined Gothic chapel overlooks a...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Linden Grove, London, SE15 | 2.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Nunhead Cemetery is a 52 acre Victorian burial ground situated on a hill four miles south of Central London. A ruined Gothic chapel overlooks a...More
London Pleasure Gardens
London > Attractions > Sights
Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 | 2.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Due to open on the Diamond Jubilee weekend, on 1st June 2012, the London Pleasure Gardens (LPG) revive a centuries old tradition when pleasure gardens...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 | 2.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Due to open on the Diamond Jubilee weekend, on 1st June 2012, the London Pleasure Gardens (LPG) revive a centuries old tradition when pleasure gardens...More
The Wapping Project
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 2.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Built in 1890 and originally used to power machinery using stream and later electricity, the unique space of The Wapping Project is now a thriving...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1W | 2.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Built in 1890 and originally used to power machinery using stream and later electricity, the unique space of The Wapping Project is now a thriving...More
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
London > Attractions
The Soanes Centre, Southern Grove, London, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 3.2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
What was once one of the seven large Victorian burial sites in London is now a wonderfully if slightly spooky green space. Opened in 1841 Tower...More
London > Attractions
The Soanes Centre, Southern Grove, London, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 3.2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
What was once one of the seven large Victorian burial sites in London is now a wonderfully if slightly spooky green space. Opened in 1841 Tower...More
Eltham Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, London, SE9 | 3.2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Court Yard, off Court Road, London, SE9 | 3.2 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing...More
South London Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65 Peckham Road, London, SE5 | 3.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
This is one of London's most important contemporary art exhibition spaces, having shown artists such as Gilbert and George, Tracey Emin, Mark Quinn and Julian...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65 Peckham Road, London, SE5 | 3.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
This is one of London's most important contemporary art exhibition spaces, having shown artists such as Gilbert and George, Tracey Emin, Mark Quinn and Julian...More
Design Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
28 Shad Thames, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Located on the banks of the Thames, the Design Museum has two floors and showcases contemporary design in all forms, including fashion, graphic and architectural....More
London > Attractions > Museums
28 Shad Thames, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Located on the banks of the Thames, the Design Museum has two floors and showcases contemporary design in all forms, including fashion, graphic and architectural....More
Tower Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge Road, , London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3.5 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Competing with the London Eye for the capitals most vertiginous experience, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge Road, , London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3.5 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Competing with the London Eye for the capitals most vertiginous experience, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its...More
Idea Store Whitechapel
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
321 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 3.5 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
More than a library, the Idea Store in Whitechapel brings together adult learning, training and meeting areas, as well as a focus on the local...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
321 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 3.5 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
More than a library, the Idea Store in Whitechapel brings together adult learning, training and meeting areas, as well as a focus on the local...More
White Cube Bermondsey
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
144-152 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 | 3.6 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Jay Jopling's third - and largest - White Cube art gallery in London is located on Bermondsey Street and set in a former 1970s warehouse....More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
144-152 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 | 3.6 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Jay Jopling's third - and largest - White Cube art gallery in London is located on Bermondsey Street and set in a former 1970s warehouse....More
Fashion and Textile Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 | 3.6 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The fashionista behind the Fashion and Textile Museum is Zandra Rhodes, the colourful designer who won the Designer of the Year award in 1972 and...More
London > Attractions > Museums
83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 | 3.6 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The fashionista behind the Fashion and Textile Museum is Zandra Rhodes, the colourful designer who won the Designer of the Year award in 1972 and...More
Tower Of London
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, London, City, London EC3N | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Tower Hill, London, City, London EC3N | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back...More
Horniman Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
100 London Road, SE23 | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman collected specimens and artefacts from his travels around the world in the 1860's. His personal collection became the foundation...More
Horniman Aquarium
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 | 3.7 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The basement aquarium at The Horniman follows a long history of marine life at the museum. Sealife has been on display here since 1903 when...More
Whitechapel Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 3.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Designed in a distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture style by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Whitechapel, Britain's first purpose-built arts gallery, is renowned both for the...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 3.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Designed in a distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture style by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Whitechapel, Britain's first purpose-built arts gallery, is renowned both for the...More
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What's On Today Near Royal Observatory Greenwich  Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 National Maritime Museum At Royal Observatory Greenwich The National Maritime Museum celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary with Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames, an exhibition curated by ...More Solar System, Galaxy, Universe Kids Events | Until 29th June 2012 Royal Observatory Greenwich At Royal Observatory Greenwich A planetarium show exploring space and the structure of objects....More Lilies Or The Revival Of A Romantic Drama Theatre | Until 3rd June 2012 Greenwich Theatre 5 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich Greenwich Theatre, Wild Oats Productions and City Lights Theatre Company present Canadian playwright Michel Marc Bouchard's award-winning drama about forbidden ...More  Greenwich Market Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 Greenwich Market 5 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The ...More Fridays at Inc Bar Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th June 2012 Inc Bar 6 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich Resident DJs play house....More Up The Creek Comedy | On 1st June 2012 Up the Creek 8 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich Edgy storytelling from Geordie stand-up Gavin Webster, plus John Lynn and MC Gordon Southern....More Kate Flatt: Ballroom Of Joys And Sorrows Dance | Until 2nd June 2012 Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall 9 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich A dance-theatre, intergenerational work, celebrating rituals of life. Featuring English and global folk dance traditions, live music and song....More Skip Hop Create: Workshop (Ages 3-5) Kids Events | Until 29th June 2012 Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall 9 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich A children's dance class....More Skip Hop Create (Ages 18 Months-3 Years) Kids Events | Until 29th June 2012 Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall 9 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich A children's dance class....More Skip Hop Create (Under 18 Months) Kids Events | Until 29th June 2012 Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall 9 minutes walk from Royal Observatory Greenwich Dance and movement class....More 
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