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Things to do in Greenwich

Greenwich has 251 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and playgrounds. It sits in Greater London, London, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 248 are free to visit, 5 are indoor options for a wet day, 245 are outdoors, 37 are geared towards younger children and 3 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Horniman Museum and Gardens, Woodlands Farm, Horniman's Wildlife Garden, Sunken Garden and William Grigg's Garden — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Stratford, London, Barking and Bromley are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Greenwich

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Horniman Museum and Gardens and Laburnum Close Green.
    162 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Horniman's Wildlife Garden and Sunken Garden.
    47 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Upper Pepys Park Playground and Outdoor climbing wall.
    34 places
  4. 04
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Discovery Planet and N.M.A's Playground.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Beaches
    Sand, sea and coastal walks — including Kelson Beach and Dock Beach.
    2 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Ben Oakley Gallery and SE8 Gallery.
    2 places

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Free Things to Do248Soft Play & Party Centres3

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Greenwich?

This guide maps 251 places to visit in and around Greenwich. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Greenwich?

Recognisable names near Greenwich include Horniman Museum and Gardens, Woodlands Farm, Horniman's Wildlife Garden and Sunken Garden. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Greenwich?

248 of the places listed for Greenwich are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Greenwich on a rainy day?

5 indoor options are recorded near Greenwich — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Greenwich kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.