News & Events

New illustrated UK UNESCO map featuring Maritime Greenwich WHS

24 July 2023

Category: Initiatives, Site Maps and Plans

Igniting summer adventures with a newly illustrated map featuring Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies, now available to download for free from the UK National Commission for UNESCO.

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ICOMOS-UK Conference at the University of Greenwich

5 April 2023

Category: Events

The ICOMOS-UK one-day Hybrid conference will explore how a Rights-Based Approach, including Decolonisation, is being introduced into UK World Heritage sites. Book here for in person or online tickets. Delegates will be offered a special post-conference guided tour of the magnificent Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.

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Greenwich Lunar New Year celebrations

20 January 2023

Category: Events

Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site will play host to a full day of activity linking the National Maritime Museum and Old Royal Naval College, through Greenwich town centre, as part of the Greenwich Light Time series. 

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HRH Queen Elizabeth II: 1926 – 2022

8 September 2022

Category: Events

The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site has joined the nation in mourning, following the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, which was announce on Thursday 8 September 2022.

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HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

16 April 2021

Category: Events

The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site has joined the nation in mourning, following the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, which was announced on Friday 9 April 2021.

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Season’s greetings 2020

15 December 2020

Category: Events

Season’s greetings from the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site

As we approach the end of the year, we can reflect on what a difficult year it has been. The Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone across the country, not least in the heritage sector and, more closely to home, in Greenwich. We remind ourselves of the amazing place that is the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. 

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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. 

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Partners

  • Greenwich Hospital
  • Old Royal Naval College
  • Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • Royal Museums Greenwich
  • The Royal Parks
  • St Alfege
  • Trinity Laban
  • University of Greenwich
  • Visit Greenwich