The Clooper Guide To North Greenwich
North Greenwich is stylish, full of life and close by to multiple London attractions.
Bustling with historical characters, chic homes, and boasting brilliant travel connections: North Greenwich could just be the next place for you to call home.
THE WHO SARK?
The Cutty Sark! A name that is rife with history and admittedly very fun to say, the Cutty Sark is a historical sailing boat. It used to be the fastest of its time! Now it sits perched in Greenwich, serving as a tourist attraction and local favourite venue. Additionally, an interesting tidbit is that this grand boat is around 150 years old!
There is a multitude of things to do on this sailboat, there are many treats above and below deck. A cafe, various staff donned as historical characters, guided tours, an insiders look at the captain’s cabin, and more!
Check out their website here to find out what could be in store for you on your weekends if the Cutty Sark was just a short walk away from your home.
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
We’re picking up a theme here, are you? Boats! That’s because Greenwich and indeed North Greenwich are so close in proximity to the Thames. You can find multiple piers and the area itself is rich in Maritime history. Hence, the Maritime Museum.
Within the museum, you’ll find a wide collection of over 2.5 million historical nautical items. That’s a whopping amount of history in one space! There are frequent varying free exhibitions, children’s activities, tours and even occasional art shows available. In fact, North Greenwich is something of a history buffs dream! Find their website here to find out more and discover the Queens House museum and the Royal Observatory.
LOCAL PROPERTY
There are predominantly stylish new apartments available in Greenwich. It’s most popular with professionals of all ages, due to the previously stated fact and also the fact that it’s so well connected to other parts of London. Also, you could also nab a home with a great view of the Thames and London Skyline.
As with most places, North Greenwich has its share of decently priced houseshares. If you’re looking for something more personal, expect to pay upwards of £1,500 per month in this centrally located district. The driving point of its prices is largely the desirable location for travel.
North Greenwich is located in travel zones 2 and 3, boasting direct services into Bond Street, Baker Street, St Johns Wood, Canary Wharf and Canada Water. Furthermore, there are DLR services available at Cutty Sark, alongside a reliable bus service to neighbouring areas.
EATERIES & AMENITIES
As with other popular London destinations, North Greenwich is not without its fair share of basic amenities. It lacks a little in the independent branches of various stores, and you’re far more likely to find a Starbucks than an independently owned coffee shop, for example. Looking for something with a little more unique flair in its stores? Check out our Notting Hill area guide.
There are, however, a few stand out gems, varying from famous venues to cherished interior stores:
- The O2. Need we explain further? Easily one of the most popular venues in London, and it could be right at your doorstep.
- Locals praise Il Bianco for its divine food and delectable seafood selection.
- Billingsgate Market is a local seafood market, offering high quality seafood that gives supermarket brands for their money.
- The Lotus is a ‘floating’ Chinese restaurant, set on a rooftop. Not for the fearful of heights!
- Susan Clark Interiors is one of the only notable independently owned shops around, and locals love it for its furniture, unique gifts and kitsch cards.
