United KingdomGreenwich ( GREN-itch, -ij, GRIN-) is an affluent area in south-east London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the ceremonial county of Greater London, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-south-east of Charing Cross. It contains the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich. Greenwich is notable for its astronomical and maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. The town became the site of a royal palace, the Palace of Placentia, from the 15th century and was the birthplace of many Tudors, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and was demolished, eventually being replaced by the Royal Naval Hospital for Sailors, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor.
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Places in Greenwich
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Your Greenwich day plan
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Climate in Greenwich
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Greenwich
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Greenwich; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripCroydon
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14 km≈ 15 min
Day tripRomford
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17 km≈ 20 min
Day tripEaling
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21 km≈ 25 min
Day tripWembley
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22 km≈ 25 min
Day tripChipping Barnet
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23 km≈ 25 min
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Harrow
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26 km≈ 30 min
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Brentwood
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26 km≈ 30 min
Day tripWatford
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33 km≈ 40 min
From Greenwich you can reach Croydon (14 km), Romford (17 km), Ealing (21 km), Wembley (22 km) and Chipping Barnet (23 km) in about 15 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Greenwich
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.