Visitor attractions and information - Blackheath
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 Cricket has been played on the 'Heath' itself
since the 1820s. In Blackheath. |
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With
neighbouring Greenwich Park, Blackheath is well-known as the
starting point of the London Marathon. In Blackheath. |
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National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich,
London SE10 9NF. Tel: 020 8858 4422. Admission to the National
Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and the Queen’s House
is free. Donations from satisfied visitors help us to improve
our displays and services. Charges apply to some special events
and exhibitions within the Museum, Royal Observatory and the
Queen's House. www.nmm.ac.uk. About
1 mile north of Blackheath. |
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Cutty Sark, Cutty Sark Gardens, King William
Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9BG. Tel: 020 8858 3445. As one
of the best-loved London tourist attractions, the Cutty Sark
was preserved as a memorial to the many seafarers who lost their
lives at war on the high seas. She is an evocative and impressive
vessel who still retains most of her original construction and
materials. As one of the most famous Greenwich attractions, she
is part of the World Heritage Site and has seen over 15 million
visitors since she was restored and opened to the public. Her
story begins in the 1870s and reflects the importance of overseas
trade for Britain throughout our history. Fire damaged in May
2007. The temporary exhibition normally accessed with your London
Pass may be unavailable. About
1 mile north of Blackheath. Gain free entry to Cutty
Sark – and dozens
of other London Attractions - with the London Pass. |
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Wernher Collection At Ranger’s House,
Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London SE10 8QX. Tel: 020 8853
0035. Ranger’s House is home to the Wernher Collection –
a magnificent collection of medieval and Renaissance works of
art assembled by the diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher in the
late 19th and early 20th century. The London Wernher collection
features nearly 700 works of art including early religious paintings
and Dutch Old Masters, minute carved Gothic ivories and Renaissance
treasures. Each beautifully crafted object reveals as much about
art as it does about Sir Julius’ eclectic tastes, and his
place within the collecting world of the nouveaux riches in late
19th century London. In
Blackheath. Gain free
entry to The Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House – and dozens of other London Attractions - with the London Pass. |
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London Attractions
South of the Thames |
Nearest Railway station - Greenwich.
A friendly, non-smoking guest house located
at The Royal Standard, within twenty minutes walking distance
of the historic town of Greenwich. Recently fully refurbished
Victorian guest house providing comfortable surroundings while
retaining many of the fine original features. Family room available...
Nearest Tube station - North Greenwich
- 1 mile. Real comfort and convenience at a sensible price...
Nearest Railway station - Cutty Sark
- 550 yards. Located in the heart of historic Greenwich, Devonport
House offers relaxed surroundings on the doorstep of the City.
With stunning views of Greenwich Royal Park and the River Thames
this property has been restored to its former glory...
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Blackheath
is about 8 miles from Charing Cross, Westminster, generally accepted
as the place for measuring the distance to and from London. Blackheath
is a village south of the river centred on an area of open grassland,
the heath. It straddles the boundary of Lewisham and Greenwich.
(Photo right: The Wernher
Collection at Ranger’s House. For details see attractions
below). If you are flying to/from London,
London city airport is about 2 miles from Blackheath. Your nearest
mainline rail link to Blackheath is Blackheath station. If you
intend to travel on the London Tube/Underground, please use the
