to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
When the clocks go back on 27 October, you can either take an extra hour in bed, or make the most of it, with this selection of some of Greenwich’s greatest hits!
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1. Find time for the Royal Observatory
The home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, Greenwich’s historic Royal Observatory sits atop Greenwich Park and most London bucket lists.
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2. Scan the heavens at the Peter Harrison Planetarium
Next door, Royal Observatory astronomers will guide you through the heavens with live planetarium shows and immersive scientific experiences, at the Peter Harrison Planetarium, the only planetarium in London!
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3. Jump aboard the Cutty Sark
Step back in time to the Age of Sail aboard the world’s fastest and best-preserved sail-powered tea clipper, the Cutty Sark. Check out the museum, take the helm, and climb the rigging.
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4. Check out the cosmos at the National Maritime Museum
The best of the sixteenth annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition – nine category winners, two special prizes and an overall winner – will be displayed from at the National Maritime Museum until August 2025.
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5. Get Up at The O2
Up at The O2 gives you the chance to climb this iconic venue’s canopy – 52m high (reflecting the weeks in a year); 365m in diameter (the days in a year); and with 12 support towers (months).
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6. Scrape the sky with the IFS Cloud Cable Car
Sweeping 90m into the sky above the Thames, from Victoria Dock to North Greenwich, the IFS Cloud Cable Car also offers a museum, virtual reality experience and a teddy making workshop. This half term, be sure to check out their fightfully fun Halloween activities!
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7. Interactive Fun at The O2
The O2, London’s premiere multi-entertainment venue, offers thrilling interactive experiences like axe-throwing and Crazier Golf at BOOM Battle Bar and football, foosball and drinks at TOCA Social.
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8. Plan your escape from Davy’s Wine Vaults
Davy’s, the iconic Greenwich wine rooms, has partnered with Houdini’s Escape Rooms. Plot your escape from the doomed Titanic, the infamous Alcatraz or the terrifying Room 13!
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9. Get into golf at Greenwich Peninsula
Drill your drive or perfect your putting on Greenwich Peninsula, where the Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range is a short walk from CrazyPutt Adventure Golf.
10. Half term horrors at Eltham Palace
The medieval/art deco wonderland that is Eltham Palace and Gardens has two family-friendly Halloween events scheduled this month: Halloween Half Term and Ghost Tales.
11. Rolling on the River
Explore Greenwich’s eight miles of Thames riverfront, and its many attractions, with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, City Cruises and Thames River Sightseeing. All three connect to central London.
There are plenty more ways to spend your extra hour, so be sure to browse the rest of our website to fill you with fresh ideas for your next Greenwich adventure!
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich is home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian and one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world.
Fly to the heart of the Sun, go to distant galaxies, see the birth of a star or land on Mars. Take a tour of the Universe and experience the wonders of the night sky with expert commentary.
Cutty Sark is the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest ship of its time. Now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London.
The National Maritime Museum holds the world’s largest maritime collection telling stories of Britain’s relationship with the sea.
See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum.
An exhilarating 90-minute climb over the roof of the world’s most popular entertainment venue - The O2.
A unique experience on the UK's first and only urban cable car.
Looking for something to keep the kids busy during half term?
World’s most popular music, entertainment and leisure venue and a full day-out destination.
Battle it out in one of the most exciting games bars in London with the selection of games including Axe Throwing, Crazy Golf, Shuffleboard & more!
TOCA Social is the world’s first interactive football and dining experience, combining immersive gaming and world class food and drink.
Davy's Wine Vaults, located in historic Royal Greenwich, brims with unique character and charm featuring carefully restored original features.
Houdini’s Escape Room Experience in collaboration with Davy’s Wine Bars are bringing you the ultimate immersive escape room experience in Greenwich.
Greenwich Peninsula is the fastest growing and most vibrant part of London, bringing together culture, community, design and architecture to create an amazing 21st century space.
There’s no other golfing venue quite like the Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range.
An 18-hole course inspired by old 1980s Crazy Golf and each hole is modelled on famous courses from around the world.
Explore 19 acres of award-winning gardens and step inside the striking art deco mansion.
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Eltham Palace this Halloween half term.
Join the storytellers as they guide you on a journey through the past, with tales of ghosts, supernatural sightings and horrors from history.
A relaxing and enjoyable way to travel around the capital with amazing views on the way to Greenwich, North Greenwich and Woolwich.
Experience City Cruises all year round from any of the four fantastic piers near Westminster, London Eye, Tower of London and Greenwich.
With over 50 years of experience, Thames River Sightseeing is one of the longest running Westminster to Greenwich river boat cruises. All their crew members are experienced boatmen, some with family connections to the River Thames going back generations.
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