Catford
is about 7 miles from Charing Cross, Westminster, generally accepted
as the place for measuring the distance to and from London. Catford
is an area in the London Borough of Lewisham and covers the postcode
SE6. Catford's most prominent landmark is the Catford Cat, a
giant fibreglass sculpture of a black cat above the entrance
to the Catford Centre. If you are flying to/from London, Gatwick
airport is about 35 miles from Catford and London city airport
is about 9 miles from Catford. Your nearest mainline rail link
to Catford is Hither Green station. Catford is about 11 miles
from Victoria Coach station.
The Thames Barrier. The Thames Barrier is
the world's second largest movable flood barrier, and was built
to counter London's vulnerability to flooding. The structure
is located on the River Thames at Woolwich. About 5 miles north east of Catford.
Fire damaged in May 2007
National
Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF. Tel: 020
8858 4422. Admission to the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory
and the Queens 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 3
miles north of Catford.
The Cutty Sark Trust, 2 Greenwich Church Street,
Greenwich, London, SE10 9BG. Tel: 020 8858 2698. The Cutty Sark
has delighted generations of visitors since her opening in 1957.
Visiting this historic and atmospheric ship is an unforgettable
experience for all ages. cuttysark.org.uk. Location: About 3 miles north of Catford.
Star House
296 Hither Green Lane
Hither Green
Lewisham
London SE13 6TS
Nearest Train station
- Hither Green.Located on a residential street, near to Docklands
Light Railway. Star House is a Terraced Victorian House with
private forecourt parking. ideally located for business or entertainment
trips into Central London, which is only a 20 minute journey.