Abbey Wood

The surrounding areas of both Greenwich and Bexley has some superb parks which are ideal for cycling and walking through. The Thames Path is a high-quality, traffic-free route for most of the length of the Thames throughout Greenwich and is part of the National Cycle Network Route. View route map on Sustrans.

There are some beautiful parks and reserves for you to explore in and around Abbey Wood. Enjoy a short circular route passing the ruins of Lesnes Abbey Heathland, or a slightly longer loop trail of Abbey Wood Circular, located near Bexley passing a stunning lake. The South East London Green Chain has great recommendations which includes plenty of attractions to visit as you pass through.

Experience what life was like on board the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the world’s last surviving tea clipper and considered the fastest ship of her time. See the detailed craftsmanship used in its creation and find out how the crew had lived. After a fire in 2007, the ship was rebuilt and refurbished meaning that you can now walk underneath the hull.

Take a stroll along the South Bank that is overloaded with fantastic restaurants and bars, but is more commonly known for being home to the National Theatre and the Hayward Gallery. Die-hard fans of the Bard should head further along the riverside to pay homage to the beautiful Shakespearian playhouse, The Globe.

There are plenty of fun outdoor activities to enjoy too, like Indoor Karting near the Docklands, Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Battersea or simply enjoying a peaceful sightseeing on board a river cruise.

You don't even need to head into central London to be spoilt for choice. Nearby Greenwich is stacked full of restaurants, cafes and bars to tempt all tastebuds. If you're after some fine dining, check out Craft London with it's decadent cocktail bar.

Any lover of the artisan banger should head to Heap's Sausage Cafe in Greenwich Royal Park. For authentic homemade Italian food, head to The Prince of Greenwich Museum Pub, which also holds cinema nights and live music events regularly.

For an afternoon away from the city, enjoy an afternoon at Danson Park and lake which is a 15 minute drive from the site, followed by a spot of lunch in the Danson Stables.

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the location for the scientific study of stars for centuries. Here you can see the Greenwich Meridian Line marked out, which is where the world’s time zones are calculated. Go stargazing at the planetarium show and check out some of the incredible equipment that astronomers used, way before the digital age, to make discoveries about our universe.

Animal lovers can not only visit the ZSL London Zoo but there are farms in London too! One of the largest inner city farms in Europe is Mudchute Farm and Park with acres of open space and a chance to feed the animals too. To get there follow the Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the river to the Island of Dogs.

Get a 360-degree view of London by taking a guided climb up and over the O2 its purpose built walkway, 52 metres off the ground. This is a ticketed experience and not for the faint-hearted, but you will be able to see across the capital, spotting famous sites like the Olympic Park, Thames Barrier, The Shard and Canary Wharf.