Opening of inclusive playground in Greenwich Park
31 July 2019
Category: Events
The Royal Parks, a key partner in the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, has opened an exciting new, maritime-themed playground in Greenwich Park
News
The Painted Hall reopens to the public
20 March 2019
Category: Events, Heritage
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich will reopen on 23 March 2019 after a two year National Lottery Funded conservation project which has brought its magnificent painted interior vividly back to life.
Greenwich Park Revealed
7 February 2019
Category: Initiatives
The Royal Parks are asking local Greenwich residents for views on a major lottery funded project to transform Greenwich Park and secure its future for generations to come
Greenwich Performs
3 October 2018
Category: Events
Greenwich Performs, a new festival based on traditional roots, launches in the heart of Greenwich this autumn, featuring music, theatre and outdoor events.
Greenwich Performs, 30 September – 14 October 2018
Get to know our World Heritage Sites!
31 July 2018
Category: Heritage
A leaflet introducing World Heritage Sites in the UK is now available free of charge at the Tourist Information Centre at the Old Royal Naval College.
Original Sir James Thornhill drawing discovered in St Alfege archive
31 July 2018
Category: Heritage
A centuries old drawing by the man behind the Painted Hall has been discovered thanks to a National Lottery project.
First Mumbai tour for Trinity Laban Choir
18 April 2018
Category: Events
The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site Partners' Old Royal Naval College Trinity Laban Chapel Choir is undertaking its first visit to India, to perform with the country’s first and only professional symphony orchestra.
Discovery of original Hawksmoor drawing during St Alfege Church research
31 July 2017
Category: Heritage
An original drawing by Nicholas Hawksmoor, one of England’s most significant architects, has recently been discovered at Greenwich Heritage Centre by Richard Hill of Richard Griffiths architects. The doscovery was made during research for a National Lottery funded project, St Alfege Church - Heart of Greenwich, Place and People.
Heart of Greenwich, Place and People
25 July 2017
Category: Initiatives
The Heritage Lottery Fund are currently considering a bid from St Alfege Church for its Heart of Greenwich project which aims to open up the church’s hidden spaces and rich heritage to everyone.
New Colour Guidance for Greenwich
25 July 2017
Category: Planning
New Colour Guidance published by the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site celebrates 20 years
19 April 2017
Category: 20th Anniversary of World Heritage Status, Events
Maritime Greenwich is marking 20 years since it was awarded World Heritage Site status with a stunning lighting event, illuminating the sites that represent over 500 years of Greenwich’s cultural heritage.
Macau Students Visit
1 August 2016
Category: Events
A group of 25 Macau Students visited Martime Greenwich World Heritage Site on 28 July
Royal Museums Greenwich launch appeal to save Armada portrait
7 June 2016
Category: Initiatives
World Hertitage Site partner, Royal Museums Greenwich, supported by Art Fund, have a unique chance to acquire the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I so that it can be permanently shown in a public collection.
HRH Duke of York attends Greenwich Market unveiling ceremony
25 April 2016
Category: Events
On 20th April, HRH Duke of York, patron of the Royal Navy's oldest charity Greenwich Hospital, attended an unveilling ceremony to mark the completion of of an extensive restoration project at Greenwich Market
Culture White Paper
23 March 2016
Category: Events
The Government publishes a White Paper on Culture
Chinese visit
18 November 2015
Category: Events
On 18 November, Maritime Greenwich welcomed a delegation from the Chinese World Heritage Site, West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou.
