Greenwich
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Great river-boat approach
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A trek from central London
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Greenwich
Mostly free
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Stand with a foot in each hemisphere at the Royal Observatory, tour the Cutty Sark, and climb the hill in Greenwich Park for the postcard view back over the Old Royal Naval College to Canary Wharf.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Great river-boat approach
- Best panoramic city view
- Lots free to do
Cons
- A trek from central London
- Hilltop view is a real climb
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Tower of London | 96/100 | From £34.80 | history |
| 2.British Museum | 96/100 | Free | free museum |
| 3.Westminster Abbey | 94/100 | From £29.00 | historic church |
| 4.GreenwichThis pick | 94/100 | Mostly free | half-day trip |
| 5.Hyde Park | 94/100 | Free | green space |
| 6.Tower Bridge | 92/100 | From £13.40 | landmark |
| 7.Borough Market | 92/100 | Free entry | food |
| 8.St Paul's Cathedral | 92/100 | From £25.00 | city views |
| 9.Covent Garden | 90/100 | Free entry | atmosphere |
| 10.Camden Market | 88/100 | Free entry | alternative neighbourhood |
Good to know
- Address
- Greenwich, London
- Nearest station
- Cutty Sark (DLR)
- Time to allow
- Half a day
- Accessibility
- Park paths are steep; step-free routes available.
- Price
- Mostly free
- Getting there
- Uber Boat or DLR
- Highlight
- Prime Meridian line
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Insider tip · Take the river boat one way for the skyline, then the DLR back to save time.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 January 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
- Sources
- 4 sources
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