Greenwich & Canary Wharf
Greenwich and Canary Wharf: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Dmitry Tonkonog · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Greenwich and Canary Wharf: the back story
Downriver from the City, Greenwich is the home of time and of Britain’s maritime history, while Canary Wharf across the river is London’s second financial district.
Maritime Greenwich
Greenwich was a royal palace before it was a naval hospital; Wren’s Old Royal Naval College, the Queen’s House and the Royal Observatory together form the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.
Canary Wharf
Across the river, the former West India Docks were rebuilt from the late 1980s as Canary Wharf, with One Canada Square at its centre and the new Wood Wharf neighbourhood to the east.
In Greenwich you can stand in two hemispheres at once.
Getting there
The most enjoyable way to arrive is by Uber Boat from central London; the DLR and the Elizabeth line also serve the area.
Our advice: arrive in Greenwich by boat, climb to the Royal Observatory for the view, and cross to Canary Wharf for dinner.
Why it's on our list
- Maritime Greenwich
- The meridian
- Canary Wharf
- Getting there
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Greenwich and Canary Wharf: the back story before you go.