Greenwich Visitor THE Woolwich riverfronts


Thursday April 13 to Sunday April 16


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MARITIME Greenwich gets a glimpse of its own past next month, when some of the world’s most iconic ships voyage


here for a fabulous festival of sail. The Tall Ships 2017 celebration will


see vessels – many crewed by youngsters on the trip of a lifetime – moor here for four days over the Easter weekend.


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Residents and visitors get the chance to see the ships up close, to watch them sail past the backdrop of our historic buildings and even sail up the Thames aboard one. The ships are gathering here for


the start of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta – a 7,000 nautical mile transatlantic race organised by Sail Training International. They will leave Greenwich for the finish line in Quebec via Sines in Portugal, Bermuda and Boston.


More than 30 ships will moor along the riverfront here and you can use piers to go aboard. Bigger ships moored in deeper water will be accessible by shuttle boats which will ferry people to them.


There are two onshore festival villages – one in the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich and one in Greenwich town centre – with live music, historical re-enactments, street entertainers, children’s activities, traditional funfair rides, Street food stalls and bars and fireworks. Enjoy!


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Come and visit the Thames Barrier Information Centre


The Thames Barrier is one of the largest moveable flood barriers in the world. It protects over 125 square kilometers of London and over 375,000 properties, historic buildings including the Houses of Parliament, offices, power supplies, tube lines and hospitals to name a few.


Visit the Thames Barrier Information Centre to view this amazing structure, find out how it was designed, built and how it works.


Please telephone or visit our website for opening times and prices.


Tel: 020 8305 4188 www.gov.uk/the-thames-barrier


We have parking on site for cars and coaches.


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