Saturday, 14 December 2024

Our December walk


Spectacular views, dramatic history, glorious architecture and sunshine – our December walk in Greenwich

It's quite a view... so a stride up the steep hill of Greenwich Park was worth it to admire the great loops of the Thames and marvel at the skyline, the Manhattan-like Canary Wharf towering over the stately National Maritime Museum and Royal Naval College. On the way, we had passed the restoration of the hill's original terracing.

We strolled down to visit The Queen's House, chatting our way around historical paintings, responses looking at history through a modern lens, rooms' original functions, the Tulip Stairs, the first self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain, and the painted ceiling. Then, to another spectacular ceiling at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, the day's sunshine lighting up its unusual blue and pale gold.

Our coffee stop was at the Painted Hall (with a ticket, you can see its interior and Luke Jerram's installation Mars, on display until 20 January 2025).

At the end of our walk, some of our walkers headed on to Greenwich Market, full of twinkling lights for Christmas.

Fancy joining one of our walks? Look out for the next Coming Up blogpost and if you're a member, our monthly newsletter and walkers' WhatsApp group.

Pictures by Alison, Christine and Lydia

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