The Queen's House
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Park Row, SE10 9NF
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Daily 10am-5pm
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FREE (Adult)
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As far as royal residences go, the Queen's House is a modest palace - an appealing, but simple, bright white, classical, Palladian villa flanked by colonnades. Its understated appearance, however, belies its immense historical significance. Built in 1616 by Inigo Jones for Anne of Denmark - the wife of James I - the Queen's House was the first neo-classical building seen in England. Originally conceived as a hunting lodge and addition to the Palace of Greenwich, it also acted as a bridge spanning the public road to Deptford, which divided the park in two. Despite revolutionising Jacobean architecture, the house itself was not get finished until 1635 when it became home to Charles I and his Queen, Henrietta Maria. The house went on to survive tumultuous times. Queen Anne died before it was completed, shortly after Civil War broke out, and Oliver Cromwell stripped the Stuarts of the residence and its many treasures. It is now used by the National Maritime Museum to exhibit paintings of illustrious seafarers and historic Greenwich. The Stuart 'Tulip Staircase' - purported as the first spiral staircase in Britain - has been reinstated and takes its name from the beautiful floral patterning on the wrought-iron balustrade. Some faded painted panels remain on the ceiling of the Royal bedchamber while the cuboid Great Hall is swathed in impressive computer-enhanced copies of Gentileschi frescos. For the valiant among you, the Queen's House is notoriously haunted and photos of shrouded figures ascending the spiral stairs are thought to be legitimate. More recently, the Queen's House was the stunning backdrop to the London 2012 Olympic equestrian events.
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Good Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock, E161FA | 2.1 miles from The Queen's House
Providing work for those who have previously struggled, the Good Hotel has earned its name. The striking hotel, which can be found floating at the historic ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock, E161FA | 2.1 miles from The Queen's House
Providing work for those who have previously struggled, the Good Hotel has earned its name. The striking hotel, which can be found floating at the historic ... More
Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Attractions > Museums
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 | Same location as The Queen's House
This museum of time and space was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675. It marks the site of the Greenwich or Prime Meridian - the ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 | Same location as The Queen's House
This museum of time and space was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675. It marks the site of the Greenwich or Prime Meridian - the ... More
National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, SE10 | Same location as The Queen's House
The Ł15 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, state-of-the-art ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, SE10 | Same location as The Queen's House
The Ł15 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, state-of-the-art ... More
Fan Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
This unique museum houses the world's finest collection of over 5,000 fans including exquisite examples from the 18th and 19th centuries. ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
This unique museum houses the world's finest collection of over 5,000 fans including exquisite examples from the 18th and 19th centuries. ... More
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Greenwich
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
SE10 | 3 minutes from The Queen's House
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
SE10 | 3 minutes from The Queen's House
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ... More
Old Royal Naval College
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, West Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen Ł50 million spent on the famous tea clipper ship which was damaged by fire on 21 May 2007. ... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, West Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen Ł50 million spent on the famous tea clipper ship which was damaged by fire on 21 May 2007. ... More
Michael Edwards Studio Theatre
London > Entertainment >
Cutty Sark, King William Walk, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
The Michael Edwards Studio Theatre is located inside the lower hold of the Cutty Sark tea clipper, one of the world's most famous boats on permanent ... More
London > Entertainment >
Cutty Sark, King William Walk, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
The Michael Edwards Studio Theatre is located inside the lower hold of the Cutty Sark tea clipper, one of the world's most famous boats on permanent ... More
Up the Creek
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 6 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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 Market
London > Shopping > Markets
College Approach, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The craft market is held at ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
College Approach, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The craft market is held at ... More
The Cheeseboard
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 8 minutes from The Queen's House
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
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Greenwich Grind
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
17-19 Nelson Road, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
Grind brings its mix of music, design, coffee, food and cocktails outside of Zone 1 for the first time and it's the biggest Grind to date. ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
17-19 Nelson Road, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
Grind brings its mix of music, design, coffee, food and cocktails outside of Zone 1 for the first time and it's the biggest Grind to date. ... More
Trafalgar Tavern
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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The Old Brewery
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
The Pepys Building, The Old Royal Naval College, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
A mix of experimental brewery, cafe, restaurant and heritage site, the Grade II listed Old Brewery is a seven days a week operation. It's also only ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
The Pepys Building, The Old Royal Naval College, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
A mix of experimental brewery, cafe, restaurant and heritage site, the Grade II listed Old Brewery is a seven days a week operation. It's also only ... More
English National Ballet
London > Education > Adult Education
41 Hopewell Square City Island, South Kensington, London E14 | 2.2 miles from The Queen's House
The English National Ballet, founded by Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin in 1950, moved into its current purpose-built East London home on ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
41 Hopewell Square City Island, South Kensington, London E14 | 2.2 miles from The Queen's House
The English National Ballet, founded by Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin in 1950, moved into its current purpose-built East London home on ... More
Four Corners
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from The Queen's House
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, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from The Queen's House
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
University of Greenwich
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Maritime Greenwich University Campus, Park Row, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
The main University of Greenwich campus boasts a picturesque setting on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames within three baroque buildings ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Maritime Greenwich University Campus, Park Row, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
The main University of Greenwich campus boasts a picturesque setting on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames within three baroque buildings ... More
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Greenwich Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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
Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range
London > Leisure > Golf
Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 | 26 minutes from The Queen's House
If you hook a shot at the state of the art Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range it'll head towards Canary Wharf and if you slice it ... More
London > Leisure > Golf
Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 | 26 minutes from The Queen's House
If you hook a shot at the state of the art Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range it'll head towards Canary Wharf and if you slice it ... More
Brooklyn Bowl
London > Leisure >
O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Queen's House
Five years after the original Brooklyn Bowl launched, the well known New York bowling alley comes to London's O2. The London venue is the first Brooklyn ... More
London > Leisure >
O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Queen's House
Five years after the original Brooklyn Bowl launched, the well known New York bowling alley comes to London's O2. The London venue is the first Brooklyn ... More
Bar Du Musee Café
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, SE10 | 4 minutes from The Queen's House
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The Trafalgar Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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
Gipsy Moth
London > Nightlife > Pubs
60 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
in the shadow of the Cutty Sark , the grade I listed pub the Gipsy Moth has a large outdoor seating area, ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
60 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
in the shadow of the Cutty Sark , the grade I listed pub the Gipsy Moth has a large outdoor seating area, ... More
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The Old Brewery
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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
Studio 338
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 20 minutes from The Queen's House
Studio 338 opened in spectacular style in March 2014, with Mark 'MK' Kinchen, Kevin Saunderson and Kate Simko all on the line-up. With a capacity of ... More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 20 minutes from The Queen's House
Studio 338 opened in spectacular style in March 2014, with Mark 'MK' Kinchen, Kevin Saunderson and Kate Simko all on the line-up. With a capacity of ... More
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Old Royal Naval College
London > Business > Venue Hire
Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 5 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE8 | 15 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE8 | 15 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Queen's House
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, SE10 | 28 minutes from The Queen's House
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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