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Many of the London hop-on-hop-off buses throw in a free
\nriver cruise – often to Greenwich,with the ticket. And even if you are
\nnot doing that, a visit to Greenwich can make a good day out.<\/p>\n

The Beetle’s favourite way of getting there is to go
\non the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Island Gardens and to walk through the
\nfoot tunnel to Greenwich. There are some fab views, particularly in Winter,
\nlooking south, across the river.<\/p>\n

Once in Greenwich, there’s quite a bit to do: visit
\nthe Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum – and
\nit’s free!<\/p>\n

The museum building itself is quite interesting: it used to
\nbe an asylum building (i.e. what was referred to as a mad house) and then it
\nwas a hospital school.<\/p>\n

What’s there to see? In the museum, you will find a
\ncollection of all things relating to the history of Britain at sea. But this
\nhas been updated to include the dangers of sea pollution and ecology, as well
\nas Nelson’s seafaring antics.<\/p>\n

The collection dates back to 1823 when a National Gallery of
\nNaval Art was established, featuring some 300 portraits, paintings and
\nartefacts.<\/p>\n

The National Maritime Museum opens daily 10:00-17:00
\nSun-Mon. Closed 24-26 Dec 2002. Train: Greenwich Train Station. Enquiries: 020
\n8858 4422 Entrance: FREE.<\/p>\n

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