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Accommodation Accommodation Booking Service Accommodation Overview visitgreenwich.org.uk/meetgreenwich CONTENTS Welcome to Greenwich Meet in Greenwich How we can help Knowledge Hubs and Sector Strengths Visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich What’s New in Greenwich Venues Directory Hybrid Events Outdoor Spaces Venues overview Accommodation Accommodation Booking Service Accommodation overview Our Supports Extend your stay Greenwich Highlights Travel Information Health and Safety Image bank Resources Contact Us [email protected] A PLACE STEEPED IN ROYAL HERITAGE WHY MEET IN GREENWICH Known worldwide for being the home of time, the Royal Borough of Greenwich has an unrivalled London setting on the southern bank of the River Thames. Greenwich attracts millions of visitors each year to stand astride the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory, be immersed in the best entertainment at The O2 and to take in the vibrancy of the markets and breathtaking scenery. Delegates will be excited and eager to attend an event in this impressive location. Only minutes by DLR, train or river boat from the financial districts of Canary Wharf and the City of London, Greenwich and the surrounding area is home to some of the best conference, meeting and event spaces in London – on land, water and in the air! Venues range from beautiful historic attractions and academic venues to stunning contemporary buildings and sophisticated river cruisers, all in one inspirational destination. In their free time your delegates will be spoilt for choice as they can enjoy culture at our museums, browse designer-maker stalls and independent shops and stand with one foot in each hemisphere at the Meridian Line, Longitude 0°. With such a great choice of things to do, they may also decide to extend their stay. Greenwich - always worth a little extra time. How we can help We offer a range of services including free and impartial advice, venue search and multi venue proposals, venue and accommodation booking tailored to meet your needs and supports to enhance the delegate experience. Conference Ambassador Programme Our Conference Ambassador Programme supports individuals who want to host national or international conference(s) in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador or are in the process of organising a conference please contact us. WHY MEET IN GREENWICH Intellectual Capital and Maritime Greenwich World Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Academic Strengths Heritage Site Home of Time University of Greenwich; Inscribed by UNESCO in 1997 Ravensbourne University London Digital and Creative Maritime Heritage and Culture Smart cities; innovation; Astronomy; navigation; exploration; Royal patronage; naval history; technology; research time-keeping; scientific endeavour military legacy; arts Architecture Manufacturing and Global Gateway Landscape; design; culture; arts Engineering Zone 2 of London’s transport Enterprise; logistics; infrastructure; network – rail, river, air communications; shipbuilding World Class Venues The O2 – home to the world’s most popular music, sport and entertainment events; Peter Harrison Planetarium – London’s only Planetarium; InterContinental London – The O2 – UK’s largest pillar-free ballroom; Woolwich Works – London’s newest creative district; Unique and academic venues – museums, palaces and historic houses KNOWLEDGE HUBS AND SECTOR STRENGTHS Greenwich is known in every corner of the world, due to its British maritime history, and the role played in establishing the Prime Meridian Line of the world as the navigational 0º of Longitude. The Meridian Line which encircles the globe and precisely where the eastern and western hemispheres meet. Home to a rich and diverse history of royalty, seafaring, science and engineering, Greenwich offers outstanding architecture and an abundance of history. Maritime Greenwich is one of four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London, and has a prestigious royal, military and scientific past. Along with being the home of Greenwich Mean Time, the Royal Observatory is home to the Great Equatorial Telescope – the largest of its kind in the UK and seventh largest in the world; and the Peter Harrison Planetarium – London’s only planetarium. Greenwich has many significant venues which can also be hired as unique event spaces. Greenwich Peninsula is a new digital hub. Leading innovation and technology businesses have established Greenwich as a leader in smart city innovation and urban transformation. Flagship projects include the Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) – the world’s most advanced urban testbed. Digital and Creative industries are backed by academic institutions including Ravensbourne University London, a specialist industry focused university on the Greenwich Peninsula. Ravensbourne University London opened the new Institute for Creativity and Technology in May 2021. The institute is located within the Design District, Europe’s first permanent purpose-built design district. The University of Greenwich offer a range of disciplines across their faculties providing world- leading research, industry expertise and specialist knowledge. Their award-winning research centres and facilities are led by experienced and internationally recognised directors. Greenwich is also home to Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the UK’s only Conservatoire of music and contemporary dance. From the naval history at Maritime Greenwich, the military legacy continues at the stunning Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Historically home to military barracks and munitions productions over the centuries, which is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation into a key cultural centre for London’s arts. The royal connections also continue across the borough with Tudor boat building for Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, in Deptford Creek and Woolwich Dockyard. Greenwich is renowned for pioneering, scientific and engineering achievements, from the navigation and star gazing which led to Greenwich being home to the Prime Meridian of the world, to the marvel of modern engineering that is the Thames Barrier in Charlton. For further details on the history of Greenwich please see our history. A NEW DIGITAL HUB WELCOME TO GREENWICH Visit Greenwich, the place where hemispheres meet and royal heritage mixes with up-to-the- minute architecture. It’s home to a World Heritage Site, Cutty Sark, The O2, Magazine London, Britain’s first urban cable car Emirates Air Line, London’s oldest enclosed Royal Park, Woolwich Works and the Prime Meridian of the World – longitude zero. Just 10 minutes by train from London Bridge, enjoy a stroll through Greenwich Park to the Royal Observatory and the Planetarium, or fly 90m high on the Emirates Air Line to a world class show at The O2. Whatever your interest there’s something you’ll love - fabulous baroque artistry in the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, designer-maker arts and crafts in Greenwich Market, and the beautifully conserved Cutty Sark, the fastest ship of her age. Explore Britain’s momentous naval history at the National Maritime Museum, enjoy art at The Queen’s House and enjoy the views from a riverside pub. London’s new landmark Creative District, Woolwich Works, opens in September 2021. Speed down the river in a streamlined catamaran or cruise gently through London’s landmarks to Greenwich, the mighty Thames Barrier and the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. There’s more to Greenwich Greenwich is about more than the Meridian Line and Cutty Sark. There are fantastic places to visit right across the Royal Borough, including the mighty Thames Barrier, which stretches across the River Thames from Charlton to the East End, or the Art Deco elegance of Eltham Palace and Gardens, childhood home of Henry VIII. Eltham is also home to Well Hall Pleasaunce, a pretty, ornamental garden where Railway Children author E Nesbit had a house in the early part of the last century. The recently refurbished and gloriously Gothic folly, Severndroog Castle, stands in ancient Oxleas Wood, not far from another example of fine English architecture – the Jacobean grandeur of Charlton House. The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich is an excellent example of urban renewal at its best and where an emerging new Creative District is being built. The King’s Troop, ceremonial saluting battery to the Queen, are also stationed in Woolwich and the Troop’s glossy horses are a regular sight in the early morning streets. So make sure you see all of Greenwich when you visit – you’ll be missing out if you don’t! WHAT’S NEW IN GREENWICH The visitor experience in Greenwich is always evolving. A summary of new and exciting developments are listed below. Venues Woolwich Works – offering 7 flexible spaces the Grade II and II* buildings will come alive later in the year, following the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to create a new landmark cultural district for London. Opening September 2021. Accommodation Radisson RED London Greenwich The O2 – the property will feature 67 modern and spacious design rooms. Located near The O2, the first Radisson RED hotel in London is set to shake up the neighbourhood. Opening in 2021. LHG (London Hotel Group) – a 293-bed boutique hotel. Located within the Ashburnham Triangle Conservation Area in Greenwich, London, project designed by Squire & Partners will retain the Grade II Listed Magistrates’ Court. Opening in 2022. Attractions and experiences Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience – a new adventure at Cutty Sark! Climb from Main Deck up the ship’s rigging, to experience the extreme heights the ship’s crew had to scale on a daily basis when out at sea. See beautiful views of the Thames and the London city skyline from the top of a true London icon before your zip line ascent to the ground below. Opening July 2021. TOCA Social – the world’s first interactive football and dining experience, combining immersive gaming and world class food and drink. Opening July 2021. Transport Uber Boat by Thames Clippers – a new sponsorship with Uber was announced in 2020. River Bus tickets are now available through the Uber App meaning users can purchase tickets in advance to guarantee a seat and then use QR technology to board.
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