Greenwich Area Guide
A locals' guide to Greenwich
Where do Greenwich locals go?
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"The Greenwich foot tunnel links the Isle of Dogs to Greenwich peninsula by the Cutty Sark and although it officially forms part of the National Cycle Network, cyclists are not allowed to ride through the tunnel."Explore Greenwich
What locals say about Greenwich
“Green open space, artisan shops and only 20 minutes to central London!”
Lucy
“Fast access to the city, lots of amenities, family friendly, with a suburban feel, thanks to the green-space. Plus you always know what time it is!”
Gregory
“Modern and heritage. Amazing history and places to eat. Especially around Blackheath village. Great area of development and investment.”
Stephanie
Activities near Greenwich
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!Read more
Sara Pascoe
Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.Read more
Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up comedian? Following her eye opening appearance on Last One Laughing UK, Harriet is back on tour with a new show about dating, mushrooms and how she’s trying her absolute best to be a bit of a floozy. As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and co-host of the wildly successful Single Ladies In Your Area podcast.Read more
Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities
What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. Ross’s on-stage credits include 16 nationwide comedy tours and his recent critically acclaimed performance as Igor in Mel Brooks’ West End revival of monster hit musical Young Frankenstein, at London’s Garrick Theatre. As well as his on-stage work, Ross is a regular on national UK TV and radio programmes such as ‘QI’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News for You’ (BBC One) and ‘Just a Minute' (BBC Radio 4). Ross has fronted Ross Noble: Off Road (Dave) and presented his own surreal magazine show for radio, ‘Britain In Bits’ (BBC Radio 4).Read more
Tom Rosenthal
Intelligent social commentary from the stand-up and actor.
The Blackout Comedy
Astronomers Take Over
Astronomers Take Over is a new space for families at the National Maritime Museum that hosts astronomy activities while works are carried out at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This playful hands-on experience gives visitors the opportunity to meet astronomers, participate in science demonstrations and ask questions about outer space. While the Peter Harrison Planetarium is closed for refurbishment, Astronomers Take Over features an alternative planetarium where visitors can learn all about the night sky, with a variety of shows led by astronomers. The experience is closed on Tuesdays and Fridays but it’s open every day during the holidays. Please check the website for confirmation.Read more
About Greenwich
Greenwich is a town in Southeast London famous for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. Best known for the Observatory and Greenwich Park, Greenwich has much to offer residents. The town is located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-southeast of Charing Cross and has superb transport links. Residents have almost everything they need on their doorstep. There's an array of high-street and independent shops, a market, restaurants, pubs, a theatre and cinema, museums, sports and recreation facilities, parks and good schools. Greenwich is popular with families putting down roots.
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