Friday, 28 December 2012

Greenwich, London

My favourite park in London definitely has to be Greenwich park. Although it is a little out of the way, it is worth the 15 minute train journey! The 180 acre royal park is home to the Royal Observatory, the Prime Meridian, the statue of JAmes Wolfe, rose gardens, and the Peter Harrison Planetarium. Let's not forget the amazing panoramic views of the River Thames and the city of London that the top of the hill gives you! Just on the outskirts  of the park is one of the Queen's residences and the National Maritime Museum. While at Greenwich Park, I only had a nice walk through to visit the Royal Observatory, the Prime Meridian, and a look at the Queen's house form the outside. Being the huge Geography nerd that I am, standing on the meridian was the highlight to my trip to London that weekend. It was so cool!

 The views!
 James Wolfe statue
 You can see the Queen's house behind the temporary stadium.
 Standing on the Prime Meridian!! Longitude 0°, Latitude 51° 28' 28" N
 The observatory.
 The planetarium
 The National Maritime Museum
 The Queen's House
The Queen's House from the front.

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