Part of the Greenwich Maritime World Heritage Site, exploring Britain’s relationship with the sea. Extensive collections covering naval history, exploration, trade, and navigation. Must see: Admiral Nelson’s Trafalgar coat, still bearing the fatal bullet hole from the Battle of Trafalgar. Galleries range from grand historical narratives to intricate details of life at sea.
A Grade I listed pub sitting right on the water's edge in Greenwich, the Trafalgar Tavern has been welcoming Londoners since 1837. Its Georgian bay windows frame sweeping views of the Thames, while inside, walls lined with naval paintings and maritime artefacts give the place an atmosphere that few London pubs can match. The menu leans into classic British cooking, and is especially delicious enjoyed outside on the cobbled terrace in the Summer.
Victorian tea clipper launched in 1869, built for speed during the China tea trade. Now suspended above ground in Greenwich, with a glass canopy beneath its hull. You can walk both under and on board, exploring crew quarters, cargo spaces, and deck rigging. A rare chance to experience a historic ship from every angle, revealing both its engineering and daily life at sea.
Founded in 1675 by King Charles II to advance navigation and timekeeping at sea. Home of the Prime Meridian, where longitude is set at 0° and the world’s time zones are measured from. Historic instruments and telescopes chart the story of astronomy and Britain’s role in global navigation. Standing on the line itself is the highlight, placing you physically between east and west at a point that shapes how the world measures time.
