Welcome to Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic town located in Greater London, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames and is known for its rich maritime history. The town is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the Cutty Sark. Greenwich is also famous for its stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and vibrant cultural scene.

One of the most popular attractions in Greenwich is the Royal Observatory. It is the home of the Prime Meridian, which is the line that divides the eastern and western hemispheres of the earth. Visitors can stand on the Prime Meridian and take a photo with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and the other in the western hemisphere. The observatory also houses a museum that showcases the history of astronomy and timekeeping.

Another must-visit attraction in Greenwich is the National Maritime Museum. It is the largest museum of its kind in the world and is dedicated to the history of Britain's seafaring past. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts, including ship models, paintings, and navigational instruments. Visitors can also explore the museum's interactive exhibits and learn about the science of navigation and the challenges of life at sea. Overall, Greenwich is a fascinating destination that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to nature lovers to culture enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
James Wolfe Primary School And Centre For The Deaf Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Harris	Randall Place Greenwich Greenwich Greater London SE10 9LA 02088582472 School Website
St Alfege With St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Wilson	3 - 11 Creek Road Greenwich Greenwich Greater London SE10 9RB 02088583613 School Website
St Ursulas Convent School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ursula Norbert	Crooms Hill Greenwich Greenwich Greater London SE10 8HN 02088584613 School Website
Trinity Laban Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Anthony Bowne	Laban Creekside Greenwich Deptford SE8 3DZ 2083054444 School Website
University Of Greenwich Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor David Maguire	Maritime Greenwich Campus Old Royal Naval College London SE10 9LS 2083318000 School Website
Tidemill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Marion Drake	11 Giffin Street Lewisham London Greater London SE8 4RJ 02086923470 School Website
Meridian Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Graham	Old Woolwich Road Greenwich Greenwich Greater London SE10 9NY 02088583572 School Website
Rachel Mcmillan Nursery School And Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Hogarth-Smith	Mcmillan Street Deptford Deptford Greater London SE8 3EH 02086924041 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Louise Blyde	Crossfield Street Deptford Deptford Greater London SE8 3PH 02086924836 School Website
Morden Mount Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Harris	Lewisham Road Greenwich London Greater London SE13 7QP 02086922920 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Greenwich Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 8JQ 0.10 Miles

Maze Hill Tom Smith Close, Maze Hill, Greater London, SE10 9XG 0.60 Miles

Deptford Deptford High Street, Deptford, Greater London, SE8 3NU 0.69 Miles

St Johns St. Johns Vale, Lewisham, Greater London, SE8 4EW 0.83 Miles

Lewisham Loampit Vale, Lewisham, Greater London, SE13 7RY 0.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cab 020 8293 3030 47 Greenwich Church St, London, Greater London, SE10 9BL 0.17 Miles
Gmt Mini Cabs 020 8691 3000 Unit B006/Faircharm Trading Est/Creekside, London, Greater London, SE8 3DX 0.43 Miles
Deptford Cars 07738 245048 Unit A7/Faircharm Trading Est/12-16 Creekside, London, Greater London, SE8 3DX 0.43 Miles
Deptford Car Service 020 8691 5821 Finch House/Bronze St, London, Greater London, SE8 3DU 0.46 Miles
Greenwich Universal Minicabs 020 8469 2727 57 Creek Road, London, Greater London, SE8 3BU 0.54 Miles
Blackheath Express Car 020 8469 2727 59 Creek Rd, London, Greater London, SE8 3BU 0.54 Miles
Oth Mini Cabs 020 8691 5055 Frankham House/Frankham St, London, Greater London, SE8 4RL 0.56 Miles
O.T.H Cars 0800 032 1164 30 Frankham House, London, Greater London, SE8 4RL 0.56 Miles
Hartz Cars 020 8305 0888 108 Trafalgar Road, London, Greater London, SE10 9UW 0.59 Miles
Minicabs In Deptford 020 8699 1817 Frankham St, London, Greater London, SE8 4RN 0.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
261-267 Greenwich High St Bo (L) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Burney St Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
191 Greenwich High Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Gloucester Circus Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Nelson Rd / Church St Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crooms Hill Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Haddo St (Lamb House) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South St Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
King William Walk Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
123 Greenwich High Rd Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Point Hill Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hyde Vale Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Chesterfield Walk Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Park Vista Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Glaisher Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burney Street Pms 020 88580631	Burney Street Practice 48 Burney Street Greenwich London SE10 8EX
Primecare Pms (South Street) 020 82933330	South St Medical Centre 71A Greenwich South St Greenwich London SE10 8NT
Greenwich West Pcn Enhanced Access 07877 342139	South St Medical Centre 71A Greenwich South St Greenwich London SE10 8NT
The Wallace Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Clarence Road London SE8 3BX
Clarence Road	Greenwich Reach Health Centre Clarence Road Deptford London Greater London SE8 3BX

Local Stores

London - Deptford Bridge
33-49 Deptford Bridge
London
Greater London
SE8 4HH
02086 923156
Store Website
0.57 miles

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SPAR - Poplar
Cotton Street Service Station
40 Cotton Street
Poplar
London
E14 0EL
0207 5389007
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Greenwich
15A Greenwich South Street Greenwich London SE10 8NW 020 8853 0461 greenwich@medivet.co.uk Website 0.10 miles
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New Cross Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Philippa And George Adams Centre
6 Amersham Vale New Cross London SE14 6LD 020 8691 0577 Website 0.94 miles

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Medivet New Crossjohn Hankinson Vets
9 Shardeloes Road New Cross London SE14 6NZ 020 8692 3030 new.cross@medivet.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
43 Amsterdam Road Isle Of Dogs London E14 3UU 0207 536 7555 isleofdogs@forestvets.com Website 1.15 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Pet Setters
33 Overcliff Road Lewisham London SE13 7UB petsetters.uk@gmail.com Website 1.18 miles

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Blackheath Veterinary Surgery
105 Humber Road London SE3 7LW 020 8858 5151 blackheathvet@ntlworld.com Website 1.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 2.44 miles

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Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 2.63 miles

Location what3words from.rests.crunch

Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 2.64 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park Carr St London Lancashire E14 7FD 2.69 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

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Victoria Park
A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy. Lancashire E9 7DE 4.01 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Haggerston Park Hackney
Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers. Queensbridge Rd Lancashire 4.58 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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