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Cutty Sark Clipper Ship (2 miles)

Progress on the restoration of Cutty Sark is underway apace once more following the potentially devastating fire of 2007. Luckily, it transpired that only 2% of the ship’s fabric was lost in that blaze. Constructed to be the fastest tea clipper plying the China tea route, Cutty Sark was effectively a ‘souped-up’ version of the clipper “The Tweed”. This was a vessel already owned and run by commissioning client John Willis. Cutty Sark took this design and modified it for increased speed and better handling. While built for the tea routes, it was on the Australian wool routes that Cutty Sark really proved herself the fastest of her time.

Tel: +44 (0)20 8858 2698
Web: www.cuttysark.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/CuttySark.htm

Docklands Museum

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Docklands Museum

Docklands Museum (1 mile), West India Quay, 1 Warehouse, E14 4AL
Tel: +44(0)870 444 3856 www.museumindocklands.org.uk

Mudchute Park & Farm

Mudchute Park & Farm (1.5 miles), Pier Street, London, E14
Tel: +44(0)20 7515 5901
Web: www.mudchute.org

National Maritime Museum (2 miles)

From sea power to plant life, piracy and ecology, the range of things to take in at the National Maritime Museum is vast. If it’s got any nautical connection you’re very likely to find a fascinating exhibit about it here. You can explore Viking longboats, the tragic sinking of the Titanic or look at the future of sea travel through hands on exhibits and installations. The Royal Observatory is also here and this too, provides the very best in its field - astronomical history, features and exhibits.

Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6565 (recorded information line)
Tel: +44 (0)20 8858 4422 (switchboard)
Web: www.nmm.ac.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/NationalMaritimeMuseum.htm

Pumphouse Educational Museum (1 mile)

The Pumphouse Educational Museum opened in 1991, housed in the refurbished Rotherhithe Pumphouse building. The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum is to be found here too – on the ground floor. The pumphouse was originally built as part of the system which controlled the water levels in the local dock system. When Surrey Docks closed in 1970, there was a great deal of land made derelict, and much of this is now the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, which also falls under the umbrella of the Pumphouse Educational Museum. Between these facilities there are three floors and over a hectare of fascinating exhibits and features to be seen and enjoyed.

Tel: +44 (0)207 2312976
Web: www.thepumphouse.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/PumphouseEducationalMuseum.htm

Stepping Stones Farm (1 mile)

The volunteer-run Stepping Stones Farm came into being in 1979. It’s expanded greatly since then and cares for a wide range of livestock along with some domestic animals. There are many visitor amenities including a shop and cafe, nature path, picnic area and various facilities for children and their carers, amongst others. They hold various events across the year which will delight and amuse young and old alike. There is limited parking on site though, with priority being given to the disabled and families with small children.

Tel: +44 (0)207 7908204
Web: www.steppingstonesfarm.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/steppingstonesfarm.htm

The Tower of London (2 miles)

The Tower of London is Britain’s most visited historic attraction and has been the location of so many significant events through history that it can be difficult to know where to start. Guy Fawkes was brought here for questioning. Anne Boleyn was put to death here. Both Elizabeth I and Richard II were imprisoned here. You can find out all about the Crown Jewels, and you can even view the magnificent Imperial State Crown in the Treasury. The famous ‘Beefeater’ Yeoman Guard have guarded the Tower through history and you can still see and speak with them today.

Tel: +44 (0)844 482 7777
Web: http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/TowerOfLondon.htm

The Wapping Project

The Wapping Project (Art gallery and restaurant), Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, E1W 3SG
Tel: +44(0)871 3328754
Web: http://www.thewappingproject.com