Sunday, 23 November 2008

GREENWICH

GREENWICH

Maze Hill or Greenwich. Thameside area famous for its maritime history. Royal Naval College with magnificent Painted Hall and beautiful chapel. Telephone: (0208) 858 2154. Fri-Wed 14.30-17.00 (last admission 16.30).

The 'Cutty Sark' is the last of the clipper ships. Telephone: (0208) 858 3445. Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00; Sun 12.00-18.00.

The Queen's House, splendidly restored to its former glory as Queen Henrietta Maria's royal palace. The interior is lavishly decorated. Telephone: (0208) 858 4422. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 14.00-17.00.

The Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, founded by Charles II in 1675, has the Greenwich Meridian Line and historical astronomical instruments. Telephone: (0208) 858 4422. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 14.00-17.00.

Passport tickets to all attractions 7.95, child 5.45.

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