Greenwich London Map

About Greenwich

Greenwich, a place of profound historical resonance, commands a unique position along the Thames. It lies 6.9 km south-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 125°T, OS grid TQ 382 774). The Royal Observatory, its star-gazing dome a silent sentinel against the vast sky, anchors the very concept of prime meridian time, a testament to the scientific curiosity that has long graced these shores. Below, the sweeping curve of the river, often catching the low afternoon sun in a gilded shimmer, whispers of centuries of maritime endeavour and the bustling trade that once flowed through its heart. The elegant sweep of the National Maritime Museum, its stone facades reflecting a quiet dignity, speaks of the nation's seafaring past, a narrative etched into the very soul of Greenwich. Even the gentle slope of Greenwich Park offers a breath of open air, a verdant expanse where the echoes of royal promenades seem to linger.

About This Greenwich Map Page

Explore Greenwich, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.478693, -0.010824. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.