In mid October we are enrolled in Rick Steves 7 day London tour. I have been to England many times but never to Greenwich. Can any of you comment on desirability of making Greenwich a goal to accomplish this trip to England?
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2600 posts
Definitely go to Greenwich https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/london-areas/greenwich
Take the train/tube there and the boat along the Thames coming back (or vice versa)
Food choices in Greenwich include traditional London grub https://www.goddardsatgreenwich.co.uk/
Posted by
Land of La
9264 posts
Absolutely.
The Observatory, great view of London, the Painted Hall at the Royal Naval College. The College itself is interesting. Queens House for the tulip stairway and the art. Maritime Museum. There’s a shop called the Junk Shop worth a meander. So yes, I think its worth you time and effort. As Monty Python show often advertised “and now for something different.”
Posted by
Freedonia
16413 posts
It's 30 minutes by tube from the center of London. Very easy. Plenty to see.
Posted by
Nova Scotia, Canada
249 posts
Definitely go! We arrived by boat and walked up to the Observatory - it was well worth the effort!
Posted by
Warrington, England
88 posts
Your title suggests you may be under the impression that Greenwich is a trip outside London. It is in fact only 5 or 6 miles from the Tower of London.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11799 posts
We loved it! Took the boat there, snapping pictures all the way on a brilliant March day. We used the R.S. Guidebook tour, enjoyed a lovely pub meal, and took the DLR back, as I recall. I’d consider staying there on a future trip.
Posted by
Louisiana, USA
370 posts
Oh, definitely go to Greenwich. We went in 2018 and toured the Observatory and stood on the Prime Meridian. It was great fun. We found a nice little restaurant in Greenwich and had lunch. We took the boat there and then trained back.
Posted by
OP
Richmond, VA
129 posts
Thank you to all that replied. I have wanted to do a Thames boat trip and this obviously is the perfect opportunity. The mention of "Junk Shop" caused me to smile. Definitely will seek out tulip stairway. I was unaware Greenwich Observatory was so close to London.
Posted by
WI
370 posts
I'd agree with others, it is well worth the short trip to visit Greenwich. The Painted Hall at the Royal Naval College as someone mentioned is amazing, but I'd suggest a stop at the Greenwich Market as well - some decent food options around there and a fun visit even if you're not buying anything.