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GREENWICH | LONDON | 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 . riverboat services and London Underground, 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 and historic hubs of Greenwich and London.

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1 London City Cruise Port Royal Borough of Greenwich 2 Thames Clippers, The O2 3 Royal Observatory Greenwich, 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  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 which solved the problem Since 1884, the world has set its 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 Palace, once Henry Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. 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

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1 Royal Artillery Barracks, 2 Jousting to celebrate the anniversary of King Henry VIII’s coronation 2 Birthplace of King Henry VIII, 4 Domed entrance hall at 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 . 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.

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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 National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium, 1 Cutty Sark, Queen’s House

Visit the home of 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. the cruise port to The O2’s backstage Sark’s gleaming, 963-tonne hull, and at VIP entrance for exclusive pre-show the Brasserie at the National Maritime Allow two to three hours. hospitality in the 3 VIP lounge and Museum which has unparalleled views access to the best seats in the house with over peaceful Greenwich Park. in-seat service for the ultimate experience.

Allow two to three hours. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

Private viewing 2 1 Guided tours at at the Old Royal Eltham Palace Naval College Art Deco decadence and a former royal palace After hours champagne tours of the Painted Hall Enter a world of Art Deco decadence, where millionaire owners the Courtaulds hosted The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich spectacular cocktail parties in the 1930s. is offering private, after hours, champagne Marvel at the 1 domed entrance hall, tours of the magisterial Painted Hall for reminiscent of a 1930s ocean liner, visit the groups of up to eight people. restored map room where plans were laid for the couple’s world travels and take a look Admiral’s House and the 1 Victorian Skittle into Virginia Courtauld’s newly recreated Alley will be opened up, offering fantastic, walk-in wardrobe featuring glamorous and generally unseen views of historic cocktail dresses for you to try on. Greenwich solely for your enjoyment. Eltham Palace was the boyhood home The historic Skittle Alley can be toured of Henry VIII and royal residence for over any time of day with groups of 12-20 300 years. Be transported into medieval people, for up to one hour. England as you walk down the corridor From this unique landmark, all the into the Great Hall, part of the original attractions at the heart of the Maritime Eltham Palace. Greenwich World Heritage Site are Book a tour direct with Eltham Palace easily accessible. for a dedicated and personal tour of this The Old Royal Naval College has fabulous palace. customised these special openings to suit Tours operate five days a week. Allow for the needs of cruise visitors to Greenwich. three hours. The property is closed on 2 Restoration works will be taking place Fridays and Saturdays. from 2016. Scaffolding tours will allow guests to safely ascend a platform and examine at first-hand the conservation of the Lower Hall. Allow up to two hours. Bespoke at Greenwich Market 1 Meet the designer-makers first hand

Bespoke is a new creative initiative at Greenwich Market which invites you to meet the talented designer-makers first hand. These locally based artists, jewellers, photographers and embroiderers will deliver a specialist five-minute talk about what inspires them and how they channel their creativity. Each session will be themed. Topics include Conflict - the First World War, Nature in the City, the London Skyline and Discovering Historic London. The Market also has many select places for guests to experience local and exotic cuisine. And there will be plenty of time to browse the many market stalls and wonderful shops. These informal events promise a unique London shopping adventure. Refreshments and goodie bag will be provided.

Allow one hour. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

Make the most See the sights of of your stay in London in style Greenwich at on board MBNA InterContinental Thames Clippers London The O2 Champagne and canapés on board Five-star rooms and suites, and destination inspired cuisines MBNA Thames Clippers offer a variety of transfers right on your doorstep at London Located on the vibrant Greenwich City Cruise Port. It takes only four minutes Peninsula with a connected walkway to to the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage The O2, the five-star InterContinental Site and four minutes to North Greenwich London The O2 has 453 luxurious for The O2 and its attractions including rooms with panoramic views, plenty of Up at The O2. dining options and a world class spa and Take a private charter or post-dinner concierge service. evening cruise on board the comfortable It’s the perfect base for pre and post catamarans and enjoy champagne and cruise customers to relax and discover canapés or coffees and Petit Fours as you Greenwich over an extended stay. There sail past some of the sights of London. are 220 parking spaces on site, ideal Allow one hour and a half. for your UK based cruise customers on turnaround visits. After a day’s sightseeing, indulge and unwind at the indoor pool and luxurious spa using ESPA spa products for the ultimate spa experience. Experience casual dining at The Market Brasserie which prides itself on ingredients from famous local markets and local craft beer. Relax at the Meridian Lounge over Golf at Royal light lunches and be tempted by an enticing patisserie selection. Take time Blackheath over the signature afternoon tea with spectacular riverside views at the Clipper Golf Club Bar, an elegant tea salon by day and a sophisticated retreat by night. The oldest golf club in England Dine out at The Peninsula Restaurant, inspired by Greenwich’s local heritage, Play at the oldest golf club in England, for an understated yet premium dining dating back over 400 years, just 20 experience. Sample European cuisines 1 minutes away from London City Cruise deftly infused with exotic spices and Port via a private executive coach. carefully selected wines. To end Enjoy a warm welcome at the magnificent the evening, step into the sky bar, 1 17th century club house. A fine example Eighteen, to enjoy panoramic views of of Restoration architecture, it was built as Canary Wharf, expertly crafted cocktails a gift of gratitude to John Shaw, banker and premium cigars. to King Charles I. Play a four ball over 18 holes on the beautiful parkland course with excellent fairways, true greens and challenging holes. Relax over lunch or afternoon tea in the sumptuous club house and take a private tour of the unique museum containing one of the largest collections of trophies, historical artefacts and golf memorabilia.

Allow four hours to half a day. EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES Fine food and drink From fine dining to food to go, Greenwich Or try a whitebait supper in The Trafalgar England’s oldest golf club. And reflect on has a mouth-watering choice of cafés, pubs Tavern by the banks of the river Thames as your day’s adventures over a pint of local Learn the craft and restaurants for all tastes. British Government ministers did in the 19th Meantime beer. Stick a pin on the globe and the chances are century. Take time over afternoon tea in For gourmet dining, settle into a high end of beer making you’ll find the local cuisine, ready to go at the beautiful at The Fan Museum brasserie for the finest seasonal dishes in or Eltham Lodge after a game of golf at at Meantime street food stalls in Greenwich Market. sophisticated settings. Brewery Just a short hop from the new cruise port in Greenwich

A chance to see yet another side of Greenwich as Meantime Brewery takes visitors on an in-depth tour of its magnificent craft beer-making facilities, outlining the minute detail of the skills and know-how in ale and beer making. Specialising in American craftsmanship, but with the distinct taste of Greenwich, a highly trained team of experts will give a run-down of their beer making process – from the hops and barley, right up until the bitter end, when visitors get to taste the finished product. Cruise guests can also drink and dine, undisturbed, in all the world class facilities Meantime Brewery has to offer.

Allow one to two hours.

For gourmet dining, settle into a high end brasserie for the finest seasonal dishes in sophisticated settings. Step inside Europe’s finest dining hall and guides. Indulge in a stately banquet to the telescope. Or experience the thrill of be transported to a time when the Royal accompaniment of a string quartet in the dinner served directly beneath the 963 Hospital Seamen dined here. Marvel at the splendour of the Painted Hall. tonne gleaming copper clad hull of the last Painted Hall’s majestic paintings celebrating Or if you want to get back on the water, try a surviving tea clipper, Cutty Sark. Europe’s finest the British monarchy and maritime power. lively dinner cruise with London Showboat Slowly round the evening off with a post- Johnny Depp was dragged through this hall offering delicious four course meals and live dinner evening cruise with MBNA Thames in a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean: On music as you glide past the sights of London. Clippers which takes you direct to your Stranger Tides. There’s also exclusive dining at the centre cruise ship. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail reception of global navigation on the Prime Meridian dining hall and hear intriguing history brought to life by with celestial viewings through a Victorian The O2 is the most popular music venue The O2 at Greenwich Peninsula is also home in the world, playing host to sold-out live to a whole avenue of bars & restaurants performances from The Rolling Stones, serving champagne, burgers and everything Prince, Led Zeppelin and many more of the in between. Be a conqueror as you reach the The world’s most world’s biggest artists. Your VIP experience summit at Up at The O2. Or get competitive starts as soon as you set foot on a at Brooklyn Bowl London, famous for its chauffeur driven limo or MBNA Thames bowling, live music, food by Blue Ribbon and Clippers from the cruise port where you global craft beer. will be greeted with a glass of champagne popular music venue for your trip to The O2 arena. Boutique shopping 1 2 3 4 Greenwich Market is London’s best loved & collectables and craft & design. You are once open, provide a luxury shopping 5 designer-maker craft market. The only sure to find something totally original and experience offering world leading brands historic covered market set within a World handcrafted to take back for your friends and a welcoming and superior service to 1 Pendants in Greenwich Market Heritage Site in London, Greenwich is and family. discerning shoppers. 2 Greenwich Market Durnford Street entrance surrounded by independent, boutique shops A hop away at Greenwich Peninsula 3 Bustling Greenwich Market and up to 120 stalls showcasing antiques inside The O2, the Designer Outlet will, 4 Lush Design, College Approach 5 Shopping in Turnpin Lane, Greenwich Market Greenwich has exceptionally stunning views one of the most breathtaking in the for an uplifting experience and a and there are so many refreshing ways to entire country. unique perspective of London at enjoy them. Catch a glimpse of the timeless For a thrilling sightseeing alternative, jump Greenwich Peninsula. Canaletto view of Greenwich on your on Thamesjet for the fastest and most Or you can conquer one of London’s Breathtaking views riverboat to the Maritime Greenwich World exhilarating tour of the Thames from favourite landmarks and enjoy spectacular Heritage Site. Westminster to the Thames Barrier. 360° views of the city at Up at The O2. Be mesmerised by the panoramic view You can also fly across the Thames on across London at Greenwich Park – it’s board the Emirates Air Line cable car Take time to fully explore Greenwich Greenwich World Heritage Site. and London at a relaxed pace and stay The five-star InterContinental London over at our stunning, upmarket hotels The O2 at Greenwich Peninsula has that are perfect for pre and post cruise spectacular riverside views, and features Rooms for customers. The stylish Mercure London 453 spacious guestrooms and suites, Greenwich has original design features destination restaurants & bars, 220 parking in a sumptuous setting with an Art Deco spaces, an impressive 3,100 sqm pillar-free feel. Whilst the contemporary Novotel ballroom and a luxurious spa with indoor London Greenwich offers great comfort pool for the ultimate indulgent experience. discerning travellers in a convenient location for the Maritime

A wide mix of period and contemporary accommodation to suit all tastes. London’s oldest royal park Greenwich Park is the most historic of all Greenwich was the birthplace of Henry The top of the park at the General Royal Parks, there has been a settlement on VIII who introduced deer to the park, Wolfe statue offers imperious views of this site since Roman times. And since the which ran free until the 1920s. Today, there Canary Wharf across the river Thames, land was inherited in 1427 by the Duke of is a deer enclosure and the 73 hectares of Greenwich Peninsula to the east and all Gloucester, brother of Henry V, generations parkland are full of beautiful flowers, trees, the way to St. Paul’s Cathedral and The of monarchs have taken this magnificent and ancient monuments. Shard to the west. park to their hearts.

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1 Spring cherry blossom in Greenwich Park 2 View up to the Royal Observatory Greenwich 3 Ranger’s House 4 General Wolfe’s statue by the Royal Observatory Greenwich 5 The Wilderness (Deer Park) 6 Pavilion Tea House 7 Relaxing in Greenwich Park 8 City views from the Royal Observatory Greenwich

This guide has been made possible with the permission of Flickr members: Umbreen Hafeez, John Parfrey, Matt Kimemia, David Nunn, DJ Damien, A McIlhiney, Tamlyn Tucker. Photography: National Maritime Museum, ORNC and Jigsaw Design & Publishing, Damian Gillie Photography, Roger Stevens, douglasfrycom Design and photography: fitcreative.ltd.uk Visit Greenwich London City Cruise Port Wendy Tang +44(0) 20 3040 2268 Kate O’Hara +44(0) 7810 871 719 [email protected] [email protected] visitgreenwich.org.uk londoncitycruiseport.co.uk