Travel and Tourism Websites

An illustrated history.

Discover the area with the local experts. Daily guided walks, special interest tours and group bookings.

Information provided by members of the Trust. Funding and future plans, links to the official site.

The Crossness Pumping Station was built by Sir Joseph Bazelgette and opened in 1865. The Grade 1 listed building has 4 original working pumping engines and is open for visits.

Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper, and the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Meridian Line.

An informative website from the home of the Prime Meridian of the world, also provides event and visitor information

The Royal Parks resource for Greenwich Park, offering a brief history of the park and information on facilities and upcoming events.

English Heritage describes this combination of medieval royal palace and Art Deco home. Includes virtual tours, history, games, downloadable activity sheets, news and visitor information.

City Cruises run regular boats from Westminster, Tower and Greenwich Piers, offering London boat tours and Thames River cruises.