OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Easy access to the new regeneration site of the old Firepower Artillery Museum, Greenwich Heritage centre and Woolwich pier. Local attractions include the Thames barrier (a unique and incredible feat of engineering that stretches 1/3mile across the Thames River built in 1983 to stop the River Thames flooding). It has a range of games, learning activities and information centre. Walk along the Thames pathway to the Millennium Dome. This is the largest fabric structure in the world containing one million sq ft of fabric. It's roof covers 20acres and is strong enough to support the weight of a jumbo jet! Attractions nearby includes the Cutty Sark, the last of the great Tea Clippers. It is located in a dry dock at the river's edge. Life on board during her voyages are well depicted. Other great attractions include The Gypsy Moth IV (Sir Francis Christopher sailed around the world in it between 1966 & 1967) The Old Royal Naval College, Eltham Palace, Royal Observatory & Maritime Museum.
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT:
Park & many restaurants. Array of local pubs, shops, Club house, and cafe. Town centre with French market stall and the 1st McDonald restaurant in UK opened in 1974 are minutes walk away. Several departmental stores close by for all your Groceries mostly within easy walking distance. Continental food easily available whatever your culture/taste. Nearby Greenwich has an eclectic mix of cinema, shops, eateries, bars and Cafes and a relaxed atmosphere. The Greenwich Peninsula has a multiscreen cinema complex and restaurants. A riverfront leisure centre with swimming pool is a few minutes walk. Charlton stadium, home to Premiership football club, Charlton Athletic FC is 2miles away. Range of Children and adult activities, including Circus shows, run at the Historic Blackheath Park most holiday periods & some weekends. Enjoy a local visit to the Trinity college of Music. Shore fishing sites if day permit or membership. ExCel international Exhibition & conference centre is 4miles away.
TRANSPORT & SHOPPING:
EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINK - Two Train stations 1/2 a mile away. Provide frequent rail and DLR (underground Metro) services to Canary Wharf , City Airport, London Bridge, Bank & Charing Cross stations. Typical journey time is between 10 - 20mins. Also boat service yards from the apartment to more central parts of London. Continuous bus services run from local bus stands to nearby North Greenwich underground. One bus direct to Oxford circus in the heart of London. Rail travel or book local taxi shuttle to London City airport (3miles), Heathrow airport (25 miles), Gatwick, Stanstead or Luton airports. Bluewater, the leading and most innovative shopping and leisure destination in Europe is within 20 minutes reach by train. Admire it's enigmatic posture with over 330 stores, 40 cafes and restaurants and 13 screen cinema. Local amenities in Woolwich town centre few minutes walk. Adult whole day travel card including central london travel is £5.40. Oyster and Family tickets cheaper.
Golf:
•Thamesview Golf Centre - 3.miles away. The Golf Centre in nearby Thamesmead offers a pay and play Golf course and driving range, sensational tuition and Golf shop. It has a truly wonderful setting, laid out on luscious verdant parkland with superb views over towards the Thames Valley and London city. •Royal Blackheath Golf Club - Royal Blackheath Golf club is 3.5 miles away and easily reached by road or rail. The club also boasts a museum.
Other Activities:
Football, Basketball.
