Making the most of Greenwich London
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Greenwich Pier stands on the River Thames in London's Greenwich borough, UK. London River Services operates it, and various river cruise operators call there, mostly on public services to and from Central London. Greenwich's sights are walkable. London City Cruise Port, completed in 2018, accommodates vessels up to 240m long with 8m draught.
Central London can be reached by bus, underground or light railway.
For a particularly scenic and fun journey, take the river boat to Tower Bridge in London for about 6 pounds each way.
Transport options in London.
Greenwich is a popular London tourist destination and a World Heritage Site. Beside the pier are the clipper ship Cutty Sark, Gypsy Moth IV and Greenwich Hospital; the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, Royal Naval College and central Greenwich with its covered market and shops are within two minutes walk. Near the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Pier is just west of the Prime Meridian.
Getting around
Tour and Explore London from the top deck of a double-decker bus for a near birds eye view of famous attractions. With over 80 stops, you can hop-off to explore or have lunch, then hop-on the next bus. Tickets remain valid for 24 hours after first hop-on. Buses run 10am to 6pm, 7 days each week, 365 days a year, and include a Free River Cruise in the tour price.
Food and shopping
London has whatever you are looking for.
Money
The pound (£) is the currency throughout the UK, and quid is a slang term for pounds. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other UK regions, so change them before leaving Scotland.
Cash machines (ATM), also called 'holes in the wall', are widely available and normally dispense £10 and £20 notes.
Most shops and restaurants take Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Staying connected
English is spoken across the country, though accents can sometimes be strong!
Most cafes and restaurants offer free WiFi.
The local emergency telephone number is 999, although the EU-wide 112 can be used too.
Opening Hours and
Shopping hours are generally:
Small shops open 6 or 7 days a week from 10am - 6pm. Larger stores generally remain open until 9PM, and Hypermarts are often open 24/7.