London - Greenwich

The "Cutty Sark", now a museum ship, is the last of the old tea clippers which sailed between Britain and China in the 19th C. Built in 1869, it was the finest and, with its speed of 17 knots, the fastest sailing ship of its day. It was laid up here in 1956, and now contains an interesting collection of old ships' figureheads, prints and drawings, and mementos of its voyages to China, India and Ceylon. Close by is "Gipsy Moth IV", the yacht in which Sir Francis Chichester sailed singlehandedly round the world in 1966/67. Visitors are not permitted on board from October to Easter.

The Greenwich Fan Museum is devoted to the art of the fan. It is the only one of its kind in the world and is housed in a restored Georgian house. In 1992 it was an NACF Award Winner.

The Fan Museum presents fans as a piece of art rather than just a piece of equipment for keeping cool. The fans are made from all different fabrics and decorated with various objects. Some of the fans here date to the 11th Century, but the museum has a particular focus on 18th and 19th Century fans.

The Fan Museum presents a permanent collection as well as rotating displays that change three times a year.

Firepower is the Royal Artillery Museum, which features everything from the wrought-iron guns of the 14th C to modern-day nuclear weapons. More than just a large show of guns and weapons, the museum traces the history of firepower, including military life and life on the battlefield. There are also medals and uniforms on display. Galleries include the Field of Fire, Gunnery Hall, History Hall, Medals Gallery, Real Weapon Gallery, and the Cold War Gallery which reaches into the realm of nuclear weapons.

The Firepower features a permanent collection as well as changing exhibits, along with lectures and special events targeted at both adults and children.

The Greenwich Market, or the Arts and Crafts Market as it is called, which dates to the 1830s has changed its scope over the years. While it was once just a produce market it now houses a range of goods including antiques, arts and crafts, and other collectibles of all qualities. This undercover market is open seven days a week. There is a farmers market here on Fridays. Also in the area are cafés and restaurants making for a pleasant outing for visitors. For travellers looking for a little different shopping experience, the Greenwich Market is the place to come.

The Millennium Dome was constructed as a celebration of the year 2000 during which it hosted shows and exhibits. Failing to draw the crowds it had anticipated, the Millennium closed at the end of 2000. In the meantime, the structure is impressive when viewed from the outside. There are good views from the Docklands. The dome was publicly renamed as The O2 in 2005.