UNESCO World Heritage · London
Maritime Greenwich
In or near City of London.
Maritime Greenwich — World Heritage site in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maritime Greenwich, the nearest railway station is Maze Hill, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SE10 8XJ. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Maritime Greenwich is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Wikidata describes it as: "World Heritage site in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4778°, 0.0000°.
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Official information
Maritime Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in central Greenwich, known for its historic buildings and maritime significance. Visitors can explore its unique architecture and landscaped areas, which reflect its long association with the British monarchy and maritime science.
Place summary
Maritime Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in London, within the unparished area of Greenwich. It is noted for its significant maritime history and architectural heritage, contributing to its designation as a World Heritage Site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4778, 0.0000
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Phone
- +44 20 8312 6565
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.greenwichworldheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q16921416 (CC0)
- commons: Royal Naval College Greenwich view from the Thames.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maritime Greenwich?
- Maritime Greenwich is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Maritime Greenwich?
- Maritime Greenwich — World Heritage site in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maritime Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- How do I get to Maritime Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.