Greenwich Village in London: a place not to be missed

In which London district is Greenwich Village?

Located in south-east London, Greenwich is linked to other parts of London and the surrounding area by the docks and also by the Underground system.

Today, I'm talking about all there is to see in this place.

Greenwich Village in London: article summary

Greenwich Village in London: visit the park

Greenwich Park is absolutely magnificent. If you're lucky enough to visit in summer, you'll be able to enjoy the park's thousands of flowers. From here, you'll see a large hill that slopes down to the city.

Here you'll find people walking to work, strollers and lots of joggers. Take a moment to enjoy some peace and quiet while you're in town.

Getting to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich

In the middle of Greenwich Park, you'll find the Royal Observatory.

The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is home to world time. You've heard about Greenwich Mean Time? Its epicenter is here.

This museum also houses the First Meridian. This is the exact point that divides our planet into the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

The first meridian is a line of longitude defined as 0 degrees.

Finally, there's a really interesting museum that you can explore at your own pace.

London's Greenwich Village: the National Maritime Museum

At the foot of Greenwich Park are the Maritime Museum and the Queen's House.

Visit Maritime Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. It tells the fascinating story of Great Britain.

What's more, the museum is completely free of charge. Throughout the year, they organize special lectures, musical events and much more.

Please note that the Maritime Museum is busiest from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.. So plan your visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon.

The Queen's House

Another interesting stop just outside Greenwich Park is Queen's House. You may be confused, as this is obviously not the case. Buckingham Palace!

This palace was built in the 1600s for Anne of Denmark. Unfortunately, Anne died before the work could be completed. As a result, construction of the palace was completed by a later member of the royal family.

Queen's House now houses a collection of major works of art, including paintings by :

• William Hodges
• George Stubbs
• Hans Holbein
• William Hogarth
• Thomas Gainsborough.

There is also a large collection of works by Dutch artists who have had a workshop here for 20 years in the 1670s.

London's Greenwich Village: Cutty Sark

Visit Cutty Sark is by far the most popular site visited in Greenwich Village. Located in the middle of a lively square, it's hard to miss this magnificent ship!

This historic monument was reopened in 2012 after extensive restoration work. And it's a fascinating place to walk around.

The Cutty Sark is child-friendly! It's highly interactive your little ones will have a great time exploring it!

Take a stroll through Greenwich Market

Open 7 days a week, Greenwich Market is a fun place to stroll. You can find :

• Food
• Clothes
• Jewelry
• Antiques
• Craftsmanship

Because there's so much there, if you're limited on time, it might be a good idea to visit first. website and draw up a visit plan.

Greenwich Village in London: the Greenwich pedestrian tunnel

One of the coolest things to do in London's Greenwich Village is to walk through the pedestrian tunnel. You can enter right next to the Cutty Sark. You'll pass under the Thames to the island's gardens.

Although the tunnel is old, it has been in existence since 1902. It is therefore perfectly safe to walk around.

Eltham Palace and Gardens

Although this medieval palace dates back several hundred years and was once a Tudor royal residence, you'll be amazed by its Art Deco atmosphere.

The mansion was completely renovated by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. They transformed it into an ultra-modern design extravaganza of the 1930s.

Greenwich Village in London: the Rangers' house

Built in 1723, this house later became the home of the Greenwich Park Rangers. It later became the the residence of aristocrats and members of the royal family until 1902.

But what really attracts visitors today is the incredible art collection on display. Ranger House boasts one of the largest private art collections in Europe. Here, there are many masterpieces for you to discover.

London's Greenwich Village is a great place to visit if you've been to some of the city's top sites. You can then enjoy a quiet place to rest during your stay.

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