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Located on the banks of the River Thames, Greenwich is thought for its maritime historical past and the enduring Cutty Sark. It’s properly price exploring and has its personal distinctive environment and village really feel in comparison with that of bustling central London.
Whereas London could be an costly metropolis a day journey round Greenwich would not need to be as there’s a lot to see and do that’s each free and household pleasant. I not too long ago visited with my two youngsters and we loved all of the sights however with hardly any of the prices and I assumed I might share with you my budget-friendly day information to Greenwich.
Firstly there are a number of how to achieve Greenwich, as we have been staying in Stratford we opted for the DLR, with a fast change at Canary Wharf, it was a straightforward and fast method to attain Greenwich and capable of see out of the entrance of the DLR whereas travelling underneath the Thames is an expertise in itself.
We disembarked at Cutty Sark station which brings you to the center of Greenwich and as quickly as you step out of the station you’re met with the enduring ship which is fairly breathtaking at first sight.
1. The Cutty Sark and avenue performers
Whereas you need to pay a reasonably penny to embark on the clipper ship that’s the Cutty Sark you. can stroll 260 levels across the raised ship, which sits proper subsequent to the River Thames and soak within the environment and shear scale of this vessel, additionally this affords up loads of picture alternatives.
The massive open space that homes the Cutty Sark can also be typically crammed with completely different avenue performers and after we visited a meals market as properly. We spent 30mins simply having fun with the thrill of the sq. and it price nothing.
2. A wander round Greenwich Market
Solely a brief stroll away from the Cutty Sark you can see the enduring Greenwich indoor market which formally opened in 1737 and has been the center of the area people ever since, drawing in travellers from throughout. With 1,200 sq. meters of retailers, stalls & cafes, you by no means know what you can see right here and it captures an actual allure as you wander the historic cobble streets by means of all of the merchants. We purchased some pastries to energy us up for a stroll as much as the observatory however Greenwich market is free and open to all.
3. Greenwich Park and Observatory
Greenwich Park, one of many Royal parks you can see in London, is properly price exploring, with acres of inexperienced area and recent air this can be a excellent spot for youths to run off some steam. We headed as much as the Observatory a free outside platform that gives wonderful views throughout Greenwich and the London skyline.
Whereas once more you possibly can pay to enter the Observatory, one thing we had deliberate though the youngsters determined they somewhat benefit from the park, you possibly can nonetheless have a photograph by the Prime Meridian line on the wall of the Observatory (the road runs by means of the courtyard of the Observatory which you want a ticket for however the line extends out to the wall for a free picture op)
4. The Nationwide Maritime Museum
The Nationwide Maritime Museum is free to enter and discover the assorted exhibitions and it is properly price a go to as there’s something right here for all ages. There’s additionally a improbable free sea-themed outside playpark on the museum referred to as The Cove in addition to household trails contained in the museum, you possibly can choose up a free pack from the “play and discover” trolley.
5. A basic lunch for under £6.20 at Goddards at Greenwich
My youngsters actually wished to attempt jellied eels (not for me) on the iconic Pie and Mash cafe that’s Goddards at Greenwich, which affords improbable worth in an iconic British setting. You’ll be able to get pleasure from any pie and mash for £6.20 and the parts are giant and improbable worth. Do count on queues out of the doorways at lunchtime but it surely’s properly well worth the wait.
6. Greenwich Foot Tunnel
After lunch, we stopped off for half a shandy at The Gypsy Moth pub which affords up an important view of the Cutty Sark and has a beautiful environment earlier than embarking on the 10min stroll underneath the Thames through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel which opened in 1902 connects Greenwich to the Isle of Canine and is open 24hrs and is totally free to make use of. It takes round 10mins to stroll from one finish to the opposite at 50ft under floor. It is a distinctive expertise and one the youngsters and I each loved.
In fact like wherever in London, you possibly can spend as little or as a lot as your price range permits however what I really like about Greenwich is that there’s a lot to see and do with out costing something. We ran out of time however it’s also possible to go to The Queen’s Home, a former royal residency, totally free and is filled with artwork. Solely a brief stroll from The Queens Home is Greenwich College which hosts a wide range of exhibitions all year long which might be free and open to the general public.
