The choice is yours from museums, exhibitions, parklands, famous houses and farms, to ships, shops and battle cruisers.
The Maritime Galleries at the National Maritime Museum are the foremost collection of items portraying the history of Britain at sea, including artefacts, paintings and boat displays; the Queen's House, Royal Observatory and Planetarium are also part of the museum. Highlights include the restored stained glass from the old Baltic Exchange and The Bridge, where young sailors can steer a ship into port.
Tel: 020 8858 4422,
Web: www.nmm.ac.uk
Address: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Nearest 
Station: Cutty Sark
Board the last surviving sea clipper the Cutty Sark to learn of life at sea, above and below deck, on its tea/wool routes between China Australia and Britain.
Tel: 020 8858 3445
Web: www.cuttysark.org.uk
Address: King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9HT
Nearest Station: Cutty Sark
The Old Royal Naval College is one of London's most famous riverside landmarks. The magnificent Painted Hall and Chapel are open to the public daily with free admission. Events run throughout the year including daily guided tours, family workshops, classical concerts and dinners in the Painted Hall.
10.00 - 17.00 (site is open 08.00 - 18.00)
Tel: 020 8269 4747
Email: info@greenwichfoundation.org.uk
Web: www.oldroyalnavalcollege.org
Address: King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9LW
Nearest Station: Cutty Sark
Discover is an amazing new place for children and families from 0-8 years old to play and create stories
Tel: 020 8536 5555
Email: team@discover.org.uk
Web: www.discover.org.uk
Address: 1 Bridge Terrace, Stratford, E15 4BG
Nearest Station: Stratford
At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge lifts.
Tel: 0 207 403 3761
Email: enquiries@towerbridge.org.uk
Web: www.towerbridge.org.uk
Address: Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2UP.
Nearest Station: Tower Gateway
The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and pampered ravens strut the grounds. The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous fortresses and has seen service as royal palace, prison, armoury and even zoo! It is still home to the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters.
Tel: 0870 756 6060
Web: www.hrp.org.uk
Address: Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
Nearest Station: Tower Gateway
The weekend Greenwich Market features arts and crafts, unique local and international artists' work, fashion designs and rare antiques and collectibles. This vibrant market is also worth visiting on Thursdays and Fridays during your lunch break.
The Greenwich Market is the perfect place to search for unique gifts. Open every day, it offers antiques and collectables on Thursdays, arts and crafts from Thursday to Sunday.
Tel: 020 8293 3110
Web: www.greenwich-market.co.uk
Address: King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9HZ
Nearest Station: Cutty Sark
Boasting a luxury four-screen cinema with a panoramic first-floor bar, the Greenwich Picture House is the perfect location to sit back and enjoy the latest blockbuster or arthouse classic. An excellent option for that first date or to catch up with friends. Check their website for screening schedules.
Tel: 0871 704 2059
Web: www.picturehouses.co.uk
Address: 189 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, SE10 8NN
Nearest Station: Greenwich
Tel: SE10 9HT
Address: King William Walk
Nearest Station: Cutty Sark
With a variety of retail shops, markets, restaurants and food shops, Spitalfields will be shimmering with lights and hosting free concerts and entertainment throughout the festive period.
Address: Tower Gateway (approximately 15 minutes walk from station)
Nearest Station: Tower Gateway
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