Ade's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful park, it has a vast greenery, the Royal observatory, the Queens House and a deer park
Greenwich Park
A beautiful park, it has a vast greenery, the Royal observatory, the Queens House and a deer park
The Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier
Marlborough Roadquiet and peace during the evening dawn
Football is a National sport, Charlton are doing well on that note. Definitely worth a viewing.
Mill Wall in Rotherhithe is a good shout as well.
14 locals recommend
Charlton Athletic Football Club
Floyd RoadFootball is a National sport, Charlton are doing well on that note. Definitely worth a viewing.
Mill Wall in Rotherhithe is a good shout as well.
Royal Arsenal
The Birth Place of Arsenal FC
Beautiful view of the London Thames. Great way to travel from Greenwich to London Eye.
16 locals recommend
Thames Clippers Station
South Sea StreetBeautiful view of the London Thames. Great way to travel from Greenwich to London Eye.
Food Scene
Blackheath Park
Blackheath ParkVery Large Park with lovely Dinning experiences
You can’t beat the Dog & Bell. The cafe at the Albany is also lovely. The food crowd have arrived, courtesy of Deptford Market Yard and Marcella.
20 locals recommend
Dog & Bell SE8
116 Prince StYou can’t beat the Dog & Bell. The cafe at the Albany is also lovely. The food crowd have arrived, courtesy of Deptford Market Yard and Marcella.
Neighbourhoods
Not as busy as Greenwich, but definitely has a lot of people living here. Ethnically diverse and many different type of markets and cultures.
Safe environment and a lovely local atmosphere
9 locals recommend
Woolwich
Not as busy as Greenwich, but definitely has a lot of people living here. Ethnically diverse and many different type of markets and cultures.
Safe environment and a lovely local atmosphere
Experience
You have a beautiful sauna a steam Room and a wonderful swimming pool.
This is a great space for family and children.
Waterfront Leisure Centre
Woolwich High StreetYou have a beautiful sauna a steam Room and a wonderful swimming pool.
This is a great space for family and children.
The O2 is a beautiful complex filled with a cinema shops and different activities.
Lovely place to Eat.
Also, have the Thames Clipper Boats to the London Eye.
The Millennium Dome Millennium Way
The O2 is a beautiful complex filled with a cinema shops and different activities.
Lovely place to Eat.
Also, have the Thames Clipper Boats to the London Eye.
M&S Woolwich Foodhall
2 Plumstead RdA vivid market area around the woolwich Area
Dress casual, have comfortable wear and be ready to have fun
20 locals recommend
Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range
265 Tunnel AveDress casual, have comfortable wear and be ready to have fun
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses are very Cheap, Get an oyster card and top it up
Every where is accessible by buses and train
Ways to save
Eating out.
Pack lunches are the cheapest option. However, if you plan not to make Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
Cafes are cheap for Breakfast and Lunches.
Dinners, are much cheaper at the Local Chippy or Nando's.
For those who have more to spend, Vapiano or Conran are nicer options.
Don't miss
Greenwich Market on the Weekdays or Weekends
Very Vibrant and energetic place, with quirky and interesting things for sale.
very Cultured
Getting around
Trains: to London Bridge (six to 11 minutes) and London Cann
Trains: to London Bridge (six to 11 minutes) and London Cannon Street (12-15); the other way to Woolwich (15 minutes) or Abbey Wood (21) for the Elizabeth line; the DLR to Canary Wharf (13 minutes), south to Lewisham (four); the Overground from New Cross to Canada Water (five) for the Jubilee line,
Useful phrases
Whats up mate, Hows it going, Same ole weather down here
Not for the faint-hearted: it’s a vigorous, noisy, traffic-clogged spot, with little green space and relief, bar a soothing walk along the sludgy Deptford Creek. Even more regeneration, in the shape of the vast Convoys Wharf development, awaits.