... On excellent advice I was sent along to Greenwich to a museum that I did not know existed. A museum which is the only one in the world dedicated to that kind of art.
My other friends laughed as did the husband but there, I don't take any notice of them!
So off we went to Greenwich.
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Advantages: A great day out. Disadvantages: Did not see any.
...I was sent along to Greenwich to a museum that I did not know existed. A museum which is the only one in the world dedicated to that kind of art.
My other friends laughed as did the husband but there, I don't take any notice of them!
So off we went to Greenwich.
We had a marvellous day and such a good laugh and escape from our every day world. After a hilarious journey where we changed trains about four times and got ... ...They were off to visit Greenwich as well and did not quite know where they were going. So after a jolly conversation with them we said goodbye and have a nice day.
We walked towards - where my nose was leading me (and that is normally towards food! There were many, many places to eat!) We walked about 800 metres and fell into a really cheap book shop. Every book was £2. I declined thinking of my bursting book shelves, my friend bought ... more
I had arranged to meet a friend for our usual three monthly trip to an Art Gallery in London. Today though, was a busy day in London due to the Live 8 concert. On excellent advice I was sent along to Greenwich to a museum that I did not know existed. A museum which is the only one in the world dedicated to that kind of art.
My other friends laughed as did the husband but there, I don't take any notice of them! So off we went to Greenwich. We had a marvellous day and such a good laugh and escape from our every day world. After a hilarious journey where we changed trains about four times and got lost at Canary Wharf we arrived at Greenwich station which was the nearest station to our destination.
As we came out of the station I commented on how badly signposted everything was but luckily I have a nose which tends to lead me in the right direction, I must add that my friend and I talk so much it is a miracle that we see anything. As we came upon the main road there were two ladies a little older than us waiting at a bus stop. They were off to visit Greenwich as well and did not quite know where they were going. So after a jolly conversation with them we said goodbye and have a nice day.
We walked towards - where my nose was leading me (and that is normally towards food! There were many, many places to eat!) We walked about 800 metres and fell into a really cheap book shop. Every book was £2. I declined thinking of my bursting book shelves, my friend bought two books. We then walked on further to come across another £2 book shop. That was it! I came out with two wonderful books, thinking I shall just have to keep them under the bed!
The traffic seemed to come from all directions but the roads had plenty of pelican crossings. There were food shops galore which tickled my nostrils. I was pleased that I had told my friend not to bring a packed lunch with her today.
Still following my nose - as I had left the address at home, we walked on. Yes, I have had a pretty heavy schedule this last week, I knew the name of the road had two oo's in it! However we found a delightful clothes shop where I purchased a super outfit for my sister's party - I digress!
After that little shopping spree we decided we would eat. There was one part of the market where there were stalls selling a variety of foods. Thai, Indian, Mexican. We decided on the Mexican and had a lovely little snack outside sitting at the tables. Very cheap at £4 each. We sat there for two hours, just watching people come and go and having a really good gossip and catching up with our lives.
Then we decided to go down to The Cutty Sark Gardens. I had been there before on a Sunday and remembered that there had been street entertainment. The Cutty Sark is in a dry dock sitting naturally by the River Thames and although we did not go on the clipper it is a wonderful sight to see - just sitting there with all the people sitting around and enjoying the view. It costs £4.50 for an adult with varying prices for children, elderly citizens and a family is £12. It is open all year round except for Christmas Eve. Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Just by this site it is possible to take a trip on a river boat along the Thames. I did this a few years ago, it takes about half an hour to Tower Bridge - it really is a lovely way to travel and a wonderful day out and of course there is the tube at Tower Bridge so one can travel a different way home.
Although today I did not visit any prime places it quite amazed me at how many times I had actually been to Greenwich in the past on school visits when my children were young. Also another time when my husband and I had decided upon a river side walk one Sunday afternoon. I have visited the Queens House (built by Inigo Jones) which is part of the National Maritime Museum and I can remember that at that time the house was of great interest to me as it was furnished to the 1660 period of furniture. King Charles the second had it restored. I find the Stewarts of particular interest. I remember the children were tired and so was I and there were all these stairs and beautiful chairs that we were not allowed to sit on! Of course there was Art as well! I would recommend a visit to the house. Entrance fee to this museum is now FREE and believe me it is well worth a visit. I went with my husband a couple of years ago and there is maritime art and of course due to it being the 200th anniversary of Nelson - there is a Nelson and Napoleon exhibition starting this month. Just a visit to this museum in Greenwich is a day in itself. Believe me you do not have to be all that interested in the maritime history to enjoy this. There are wonderful churches again steeped in history, The Royal Naval College (Built by Christopher Wren) The Park is a day out in itself.
Naturally we just had to look in Greenwich Market, granted a Royal Charter in 1849. Fabulous unusual arts and crafts and we both commented how the merchandise seemed so different to our local tatty markets, which I must say, are just across the water via the Woolwich Tunnel. There was many markets to visit and in one I bought a beautiful hand made turquoise stone and silver bracelet for my sister's birthday present on one of the stalls. This stall had some of the most fabulous handcrafted jewellery I have ever seen and I have promised myself a lapis lazuli bracelet and necklace. (£70) groan.
There were different markets another had clothes and jewellery and the people here were so friendly and we really enjoyed chatting to them.
So did we enjoy the museum we set out to see? No, we spent seven hours in Greenwich, found our museum but decided we would make it our next trip and bring more money and our credit cards next time!!!
The sun did not shine, but Greenwich with its beautiful park where we ended up sitting and sharing a bottle of wine was sunshine in itself!
I would recommend Greenwich for a day out for shopping, a day out for eating! A day out just to meander around the sites and oh! Why not spend a week there because you will most certainly need it!
So if you like eating, shopping, history, art, and just generally having a lovely day out, (I actually thought it would make a lovely place for a romantic date)
You know where to go!
By - Bus, plane, boat, train or even road! So many ways I would suggest think about how you want to travel and look it up on the net. Just type in How to get to Greenwich, London.
Some of you may just rate this off topic but as I spent most of my time and money in their fabulous market (s) and the surrounding shops. This seemed the most appropriate place to put this review, I would say that you cannot visit Greenwich without seeing and tasting all the delights it has to offer. The market made me feel like a child in a sweet shop.We travelled by tube to West Ham, changed to the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf, got lost then found Heron Quay station for Docklands and arrived at Greenwich. On the way back we were dying for the loo and got off at Canary Wharf, found the shops and loos! Then looked lost walking around Canary Wharf and a man came up to us and said ' Are you looking for the Jubilee Line?' We rolled up with laughter, I replied 'Is it printed on our forehead? His reply was 'No, I work here and everyone looks for the Jubilee line!' And hey we did see some art - there were some lovely sculptures in Canary Wharf!
Advantages: intersting products, something for everyone, great for gifts Disadvantages: Not a practical market
...and my heart belongs to Greenwich Market. If I have to buy a present for my nearest and dearest it is one of my first points of call in London. Greenwich Market is located in the hear of Maritime Greenwich two minutes walk from the river Thames and Cutty Sark DLR station. Its not immediately obvious just look or the archways and alleyways in College Approach, Nelson Street, Greenwich Church Street and William IV Street that surround the market and ... ...style foods.I love visiting Greenwich Market on a weekend as there is a little bit of everything in what they sell. Its not a practical market though. If you are looking for two pounds of bananas for a pound, screws, a dodgy mobile phone cover or polyester jumper head to Deptford or Lewisham markets instead. What Greenwich does offer is th best in arts, crafts, gifts, clothes and food. The market management gives priority to small creative businesses ...
duskmaiden 08.03.2009
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Advantages: Lively. Good for hand crafted ware. Disadvantages: Very Few
Greenwich Market in South East London is renowned for its hand-crafted items,paintings and ornaments and a lot more besides. This sprawling market currently has around 160 stall holders dealing in glass,jewellery,ceramics, mens and ladies ware,pottery ,second hand books and rare records. Fancy a Henna tattoe ? Well there is a tattooeist at the market as well.
You have a number of options for getting there. If you are in Central London you could ... ...Nos 177,180,199,286 and 386 include Greenwich on their route.
Greenwich Market was established and granted a prestiguous Royal Charter back in 1849. The market has a great location by the River Thames and is near to many historic sites. Nearby you will find Cutty Sark,the Old Royal Observatory-home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT),the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Naval College. You can combine a visit to this babel of commerce with visits ...
ashford 10.06.2002
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Advantages: Good quality items on sale which many of the stallholders make Disadvantages: A little bit out of central London
Markets have been held in Greenwich for almost 1,000 years. Originally they were outlets for farmers to sell their cattle and other produce, and fishermen to sell their catch. The market held in the covered area off College Approach dates from 1831 and received its Royal Charter in 1849. It was originally an arena for the sale of general goods before becoming a fruit and vegetable market. In 1984 the area once more changed its purpose, and became ... ...collectibles market on Thursdays.
Greenwich has a seaside atmosphere and on a sunny day it is hard to believe that it is located in the London area. There is so much to do that it is impossible to view all its attractions in one day. If visiting the art and craft market is on your agenda, be aware that there are several markets in Greenwich so make sure you go to the right one. It is held in the covered area in the centre of the main shopping area ...
spankygoodtime 24.04.2002
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Advantages: see a lot of great things Disadvantages: can be pricey
greenwich market is a very nice place to visit if you are looking for antiques or just weird things in general. there a few nice restaurants to eat in or there are some stalls where you can get some food. the best time to visit is summer. also minutes from the market there is the famous cutty sark ship, and greenwich pier so that you can take boat rides on the thames into the central london. this is a nice area for tourists because there is so much ...
selina87 04.03.2006
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