After a year which showcased its riches to a world audience, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is encouraging visitors to ‘Discover More’ in 2013.
And what better time to come back and explore the exciting activities than during English Tourism week from 16 – 24 March.
From the splendour of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in Greenwich Town Centre, to the lovely riverfront and noteworthy architecture of the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich; from the magnificent Eltham Palace to Greenwich Peninsula, certainly one of London’s most fun new destinations and residential to the world’s most successful entertainment venue, The O2 Arena. This list barely scratches the outside of a location which boasts the most impressive collections of attractions inside the UK – the majority of that are for free to go to. ‘Discover More’ also has a sequence of exclusive special offers for visitors available at the Royal Borough of Greenwich website (see notes to editors).
Some of the highlights in the course of the week include:
Enjoy free lunchtime recitals from the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music until the tip of March in a single of London’s finest Jacobean mansions – Charlton House.
Visitors and native residents can have the chance to explore the hidden gems of Eltham with the yearly ‘Be an area Tourist Day’, hung on Sunday 24 March 2013. From historical adventures at Eltham Palace to free guided tours, it’s to not be missed – whether you’re seeking to discover more in regards to the local area or simply attempting to find a fun trip.
Gaze on the beautiful etchings and drawings using early 20th century watercolours, by Gertrude Ashworth and Daniel Warry, depicting Eltham in all its splendour at ‘This Eltham of Ours’ exhibition, Greenwich Heritage Centre open until mid-May.
Explore the vital role of ladies serving within the British Army during World War II and in today’s Afghanistan at an exhilarating new exhibition at Firepower, until mid-April on the Royal Artillery Museum.
Learn in regards to the creator of the fantastic interior of the Painted Hall, Sir James Thornhill, the primary English artist to receive a knighthood. Hear about his influences, his techniques and his rivals and just why it took 19 years to finish his masterpiece. Saturday 16 March on the Old Royal Naval College.
Experience a spectacular journey around the Universe on the Peter Harrison Planetarium – London’s only planetarium, with new weekend shows through the day – now better and brighter than ever.
2013 marks the bicentenary of the publication of Jane Austen’s celebrated Pride and Prejudice. To mark this occasion the National Maritime Museum are hosting a chain of lectures discussing Austen and her links with the Navy. Join them for a desirable in-depth take a look at Georgian Britain and its dependence on seafaring from March 7.
Whilst on the Old Royal Naval College, be sure you take a look round the historic site which was used because the set for an immense range of movies, including the hot box office hit Les Misérables.
Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Chris Roberts said:
“Royal Greenwich is recognised as a good spot of culture, its rich mixture of arts and entertainment helping to draw millions of holiday makers from everywhere in the UK and worldwide once a year. From the once a year Royal Greenwich festival to breath-taking attractions just like the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the Jacobean fantastic thing about Charlton House to the fantastic Eltham Palace, our museums in Woolwich and the breath-taking architecture of the Royal Artillery Barracks. With loads to do within the borough you’ll need greater than an afternoon to explore what’s on offer.”