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Greenwich, London Exclusive to cruise GREENWICH | LONDON | UNITED KINGDOM Greenwich is proud to be internationally the cruise port is equidistant between London City Cruise Port is well served recognised as the home of Greenwich Mean the UNESCO Maritime Greenwich World by an established transport network of Time and the world’s Prime Meridian Line, Heritage Site and Greenwich Peninsula. riverboat services and London Underground, Longitude 0°, marked by line and laser at the Docklands Light Railway and National Rail London City Cruise Port will accommodate Welcome to Greenwich, Royal Observatory Greenwich. Every place stations to the centre of London. And all vessels up to 240m in length and 8m on Earth is measured from here. London airports are nearby. a Royal Borough in London, steeped in glorious maritime and draught. It will be London’s most central Greenwich will soon be welcoming more cruise port with alongside port facilities, With London City Cruise Port at Enderby royal history, and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a international cruise passengers to its shores giving visitors a world class welcome and Wharf set to open in 2017, it’s time to come as London’s first ever cruise port is set to proximity to major maritime attractions and on board and see all Greenwich has to offer. open in 2017. Located in a prime location exclusive experiences in the most cultural host of iconic London landmarks and world class attractions. on the banks of London’s river Thames and historic hubs of Greenwich and London. West End 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 London City 15 minutes to central London Cruise Port 1 London City Cruise Port Royal Borough of Greenwich 2 Thames Clippers, The O2 3 Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park Maritime Greenwich 4 Riverboat service World Heritage Site 5 Colonnades leading to the Queen’s House 6 Emirates Air Line cable car, Greenwich Peninsula 7 Cutty Sark Stand on the world famous Greenwich hemispheres. Stand at the centre of world the greatest of many navigational problems. Meridian Line, which represents the home time and watch the red Time Ball drop at It was at the Royal Observatory where a of the world’s Prime Meridian Line – exactly 1pm each day. solution to the longitude problem was Longitude 0°, marked by line and laser Step inside Flamsteed House and admire the found. John Harrison developed H4, a Stand on the at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. detail. It’s the original Observatory building, portable clock which solved the problem Since 1884, the world has set its clocks designed by Sir Christopher Wren for John of keeping accurate time at sea and finally to the time of day on the Prime Meridian. Flamsteed, who was appointed by Charles won Harrison the Longitude Prize. It is the The line divides the eastern and western II as his first Astronomer Royal in 1675. At most important timekeeper ever made hemispheres of the Earth, just as the the time Britain was a rising sea power, and and you can see the original clock, and its Prime Meridian Equator divides the northern and southern finding accurate longitude in mid-ocean was predecessors here today. Greenwich is proud of its 600 years of Royal masques. It was also at Greenwich Palace Royal Architect, Inigo Jones in the early heritage and was bestowed with Royal that Sir Walter Raleigh allegedly spread 17th century. Borough status to mark Her Majesty The out his plush velvet cloak so that Queen Take a trip to Eltham Palace, once Henry Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Elizabeth I would not have to step VIII’s childhood home, and immerse A place steeped Home to London’s oldest enclosed Royal into a muddy puddle. yourself in 1930s Art Deco decadence as Park, Greenwich Park is one of the best Admire the beautiful Queen’s House which guests of a lavish cocktail party hosted by places to enjoy breathtaking views of now sits in between the twin domes of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. The 1930s London. You will also see the site where Sir Christopher Wren’s Old Royal Naval owners’ home sits next to the remains of Henry VIII’s Greenwich Palace once stood. College. The Queen’s House was originally the medieval royal palace. in Royal heritage The king was famous for hosting elaborate built for James I’s queen, Anne of Denmark banquets, jousts and the performance of and completed for Henrietta Maria by the 1 5 2 3 4 1 Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich 2 Jousting to celebrate the anniversary of King Henry VIII’s coronation 2 Birthplace of King Henry VIII, Old Royal Naval College 4 Domed entrance hall at Eltham Palace 5 The Tulip Stairs, The Queen’s House Britain was a rising sea power in the 17th discovery and adventure at sea. Seamen and admire the magnificent century and it was here that John Harrison Visit the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval baroque architecture. solved the quest for longitude at sea, which College where Admiral Lord Nelson’s body Venture on board and beneath one of the transformed seafaring navigation forever. was laid in state after the Battle of Trafalgar. world’s most famous ships - Cutty Sark. World class Stand on the world famous Meridian line You can see his iconic Trafalgar uniform on Walk along the decks where merchant and admire John Harrison’s celebrated display at the National Maritime Museum. seamen sailed over a century ago plying the timekeepers at the Royal Observatory. Stroll around the Old Royal Naval College tea and wool trade. She is truly an icon of Experience the world’s largest maritime originally built as the Royal Hospital for the bygone, glorious days of sail. maritime attractions museum, filled with inspirational stories of Walk along the decks where merchant seamen sailed over a century ago plying the tea and wool trade. Stroll around the Old Royal Naval College originally built as the Royal Hospital for Seamen and admire the magnificent baroque architecture. 1 4 2 3 1 Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, National Maritime Museum 2 Gallery, National Maritime Museum 3 Nelson Room, Old Royal Naval College 4 Old Royal Naval College The magnificent Painted Hall is recognised Exclusive experiences as the greatest piece of decorative painting Get up close and personal and take We can also work with you to create of your visits, from travel and access to advantage of exclusive access to the Royal totally original packages to suit your cruise qualified guides, to the use of the official in England and has been described as Borough of Greenwich. customers’ needs. Greenwich Tourist Information Centre. Speak to us at Visit Greenwich and we’ll We can give you ideas and inspiration to Contact Wendy Tang, ‘the Sistine Chapel of the UK’. help you with getting the best rates for help your guests enjoy a seamless, five-star Business Development Manager at these packages and arrange behind-the- experience as they step off the cruise ship. [email protected] scenes access to the jewels of Greenwich. We can also help you with the practicalities EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES Unique 4 1 experiences at Royal Museums Greenwich National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium, 1 Cutty Sark, Queen’s House Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time and stand astride East and West hemispheres on the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory. Marvel at the wonders of space at the Peter Harrison Planetarium and venture aboard the beautifully restored Cutty Sark, the world’s only-surviving tea clipper. 2 The National Maritime Museum tells fascinating stories of Britain and the sea and the 1 Queen’s House Art Gallery is an architectural gem. Beat the crowds with exclusive early Conquer the access to the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark. summit at Get up close to the world’s finest The O2 and maritime collection. 2 Enjoy private dinners for up to 60 or be entertained a standing reception for 150 at the beautiful 2 Octagon Room inside by the world’s Flamsteed House, which was originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren to greatest artists observe the heavens and celestial events. To enhance your private dining Backstage access and twilight or entertaining experience, guests champagne tours can gaze at the stars with a private, astronomer led, telescope viewing, explore the history of time with tours of 1 Climb over the iconic roof of The the galleries or stand on the Meridian O2 for a rewarding personal challenge. Line while enjoying a drinks reception in Discover a fresh perspective of London at the Meridian Courtyard. sunset, twilight or dawn as your personal climb guide takes you on an urban Perfect for VIP and intimate dinners mountaineering experience. All ending by 3 for up to 10 guests for an authentic celebrating your personal challenge with maritime experience, the 3 Master’s a champagne experience on the summit. Saloon is a luxurious part of Cutty Sark teaclipper with mahogany panelling and 2 In the evening, make time to enjoy the the captain’s table, originally used for These historic venues are available 3 very best entertainment at the world’s studying charts and entertaining while ‘after-hours’ for your exclusive use. most popular music venue, from music at port. Whatever your event Royal Museums superstars, sporting giants or comedy Greenwich can enhance the experience gods. As a VIP guest, the chauffeur Enjoy unique catering experiences at with specialist talks and tours and driven limo service will collect you from the 4 Even Keel Café, beneath Cutty astronomer-led telescope viewings.
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