Tube – The nearest station is the Cutty Sark station (DLR). This stop is just a few minutes' walk from the ship and connects with the Tube at Bank, Tower Gateway and Stratford Underground stations. Bus – Several bus services run close to Cutty Sark, including the 129, 177, 108, 188, 199 and 386.
Our address is Greenwich Market, London, SE10 9HZ. The historic covered market square can be accessed through pedestrian entrance ways on Greenwich Church Street, College Approach, King William Walk and Nelson Road.
Tube. The nearest Underground station is North Greenwich, on the Jubilee line, which is just next door to The O2 and IFS Cloud Cable Car. It takes about 12 minutes from London Bridge, or 25 minutes from Bond Street.
CUTTY SARK: This station is closed until spring 2026, while we replace all four escalators at the station. Please use nearby Greenwich DLR station to complete your journey.
Greenwich Market - What A Find! Come and Browse With History
Why is Cutty Sark closing?
Visitors to Greenwich should be aware that the Cutty Sark DLR station is temporarily closed from 31 May 2025 until spring 2026. This closure is necessary to replace the station's escalators with new, state-of-the-art models, ensuring a fully accessible and reliable service for years to come.
Why not get into the maritime spirit and take a boat trip down the River Thames to Greenwich Pier? The pier is situated right next to Cutty Sark and is a five-minute walk from the National Maritime Museum and Queen's House and a short walk up the hill to the Royal Observatory.
The home of time, Greenwich is where eastern and western hemispheres meet. Discover breath-taking views, royal heritage and amazing attractions, all in a beautiful riverside setting minutes from central London.
The line that serves Greenwich – the London and Greenwich Railway as it was known when it was built in 1836 – was the first steam railway in London and the first to be built specifically for passengers.
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich is a light metro station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in Greenwich, south-east London, so named for its proximity to the Cutty Sark in the Maritime Greenwich district.
Yes, Greenwich Market is definitely worth visiting, especially as part of a day trip to Greenwich, offering a vibrant mix of unique crafts, delicious street food, antiques, and gifts in a charming, historic, covered setting that's less overwhelming than some other London markets, providing a great atmosphere and opportunities for unique finds.
It helps being in the heart of a UNESCO Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, right on our doorstep there's leafy Greenwich Park, with its unbeatable views of London, we've so many Museums, visit the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Queen's House, the Old Royal Naval College including the magnificent Painted ...
Yes, in the UK, Greenwich is commonly pronounced as "GREN-itch," with the 'w' silent and the first syllable sounding like "gren," making "gren-itch," which is very similar to what you described as "grenich," though some locals might say "grin-itch" or "grin-idge". The incorrect pronunciation is "Green-witch," while the standard for GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the shortened, "-itch" sound.
Yes, the Cutty Sark is generally considered worth visiting, especially for families or those interested in maritime history, offering a unique look at a historic clipper with interactive exhibits and alively atmosphere in Greenwich, though some find the entry cost high for the duration of the visit. Visitors praise its beautiful restoration, hands-on activities (like making ropes), informative guides, and the chance to walk under the ship, providing great photo ops and historical insight.
Yes, if you're a London resident aged 60 or over, you can get free travel on the London Underground and most other public transport in London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard, which you can apply for online from Transport for London. This pass provides free travel on buses, Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, and some National Rail services within London, though you must live in a London borough to qualify.
Metro-North: Greenwich has four stations on the 73-mile Metro-North Railroad line running between New York's Grand Central Terminal and New Haven, CT and is also less than five miles from the Stamford Metro-North station.
What is the most beautiful street in Greenwich Village?
Morton is one of the most picturesque streets in the Village, lined with postcard-perfect brownstones. Take Morton back two blocks to Hudson Street, make a right, then a left onto St. Luke's Place, which is lined with gingko trees and stately mid-19th-century Italianate town houses.
avoid walking alone at night: keep to well-lit roads and make sure someone knows where you are at all times. avoid shortcuts that go through dark isolated areas. if you are carrying a bag, try to hold it across your chest with your hand over the fastening.
The RB6 stops at piers between Putney and Canary Wharf or North Greenwich (depending on time of the day) allowing you to easily travel across London and enjoy the capital's landmarks such as Battersea, Westminster, or Tower.
