In 1894 a French anarchist named Martial Bourdin was carrying a bomb through the park to the Observatory when it exploded and killed him. No one knows why he had decided to target the Observatory.
Set in a stunning park, and sitting precisely on the Prime Meridian of the world, the Royal Observatory is a great way to spend an afternoon in South London.
An often overlooked attraction in Greenwich, but contains some remarkable paintings. Seek out the sinking of the Scharnhorst in the south-west corner of the top floor.
Small museum with interesting exhibits and fantastic shop. Definitely worth the entrance fee.
The first bridge on this site, opened in 1819, was regarded as an architectural marvel and had the longest cast iron span (73 metres) in the world. The current bridge dates from 1921.
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Grab a coffee and mosey around the stalls...a real get away and one of my favourite spots in London
Soak up the atmosphere, read the historical information on the walls and imagine the place rammed with sailors 300 years ago. Hang out in the beer garden in summer, or by the fire place in winter.
The Bankside Power Station was built as a ‘cathedral of power’ in 1963, but closed in 1981. It reopened as one of Europe’s finest modern art galleries in 2000. The Turbine Hall is 35m high.
The house where mr. Dickens used to reside, has now been turned into a museum. A must for all dickens fans.
The market is bustling with shoppers, tourists and performers on the weekend. Except for the many restaurants and cafes, there is also the famous Royal Opera.
Originally a deer park for Henry VIII, so he could hunt while staying at Whitehall Palace, the park was laid out in a formal style by Charles II, when Pepys came here to watch ice skating.
