Local information and activities
Please speak to the hotel concierge regarding the below and many more tours and activities.
Interesting Places:
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known as the location of the prime meridian. The observatory is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames.
www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory
The Cutty Sark, Greenwich
Discover what life was like on board the legendary sailing ship Cutty Sark, the world’s sole surviving tea clipper, and fastest ship of her time - now an award-winning visitor attraction. This 19th-century sailing ship has been raised over three meters allowing you the jaw-dropping experience of walking directly underneath.
www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
The Queen’s House, Greenwich
Enjoy the stunning art, architecture and royal heritage of the Queen’s House, Greenwich, this splendid 17th-century royal villa was the first Classical building in England, designed by renowned architect Inigo Jones. The House is famous today for its extraordinary art collection including works by Great Masters such as Gainsborough, Turner, Hogarth and the van de Veldes.
www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and principal workplace of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the center of state occasions and royal hospitality. Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace encompasses a colorful spectacle and British pageantry. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and usually takes place daily at 11:30am from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.
www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
www.westminster-abbey.org/
Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed as such to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II (prior to being renamed in 2012 it was known simply as the "Clock Tower"). Big Ben and the Elizabeth tower are almost unrecognizable as scaffolding now covers its clock faces. Repair work began on the 96m-high (312ft) Elizabeth tower in June 2018 and is not due to be completed until 2021.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the northern bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.
www.parliament.uk/visiting/
The Tower of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/
The West End
The West End of London (more commonly referred to as simply the West End) is an area of Central London containing many of the city's major tourist attractions, shops, businesses, government buildings and entertainment venues (including the commercial West End theatres).
Kew Gardens
Visit Kew and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden. Just 30 minutes from central London, Kew Gardens boasts landscapes, glasshouses, historic buildings and a vast range of rare and beautiful plants.
www.kew.org/
The London Eye
The London Eye is a large observation wheel on the banks of the Thames in Westminster giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks.
www.londoneye.com/
The View from the Shard
Located at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building, The Shard at a height of up to 800ft or 244m, and at almost twice the height of any other vantage point in London, visitors will experience unrivalled 360 degree views over the city for up to 40 miles on a clear day.
www.theviewfromtheshard.com/
Museums
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, is the leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom and may be the largest museum of its kind in the world. Please note that our summit dinner will take place here.
www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum
The National Gallery
The National Gallery displays over 2,000 Western European paintings from the middle ages to the 20th century. Discover inspiring art by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh. The pictures in the collection belong to the public and admission to see them is free. There are special exhibitions, lectures, video and audio-visual programs, guided tours and holiday events for children and adults.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
Tate Britain
London's Tate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world from 1500 to the present day. You'll find masterpieces by Gainsborough, Hogarth, Millais, Whistler, as well as outstanding modern and contemporary artists such as Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Damien Hirst. They also have the largest collection of works by JMW Turner in the world.
www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
Tate Modern
Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world is housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the banks of the Thames. The awe-inspiring Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building and you can see amazing work for free by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois.
www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is the world's most prestigious and pre-eminent museum of natural history, exhibiting a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
www.nhm.ac.uk/
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
www.vam.ac.uk/
Activities
Up at the O2
Conquer the summit of London - climb over the iconic O2 arena roof and complete a rewarding personal challenge.
www.theo2.co.uk/do-more-at-the-o2/up-at-the-o2
Thames Clippers
MBNA Thames Clippers is the most reliable way to travel on the river. We welcome everyone from commuters to families and tourists. You are guaranteed a seat and spectacular views of London.
Travel with MBNA Thames Clippers from St George Wharf Vauxhall, through the heart of London to North Greenwich and Woolwich, or west to Putney.
www.thamesclippers.com/
Emirates Airline
Emirates Air Line crosses the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, just five minutes from the O2 by North Greenwich Tube station. Cabins arrive every 30 seconds and flights are approximately 10 minutes each way.
www.emiratesairline.co.uk/
Shopping
Icon Outlet The O2
See the world’s best accessible fashion and lifestyle brands together under the famous tented roof, alongside brand-new restaurants, cafés and bars. Featuring a variety of premium brands all at accessible outlet prices.
www.outletshoppingattheo2.co.uk/
Westfield Stratford City
With 250 shops plus 70 places to dine, Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.
uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity