St. Christopher`s Greenwich

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Address

189 Greenwich High Road ., London, England

About St. Christopher`s Greenwich

Greenwich is a tranquil sanctuary within the city limits of hectic London. Steeped in history, science and a great naval tradition, this is a wonderful place to start your exploration. For you only know where you are when you understand where you’ve come from and that is Greenwich. Most easily reached by train, St. Christopher’s Greenwich youth hostel is located across the street from the station, as convenient as it comes. For a more scenic route there are boat excursions riding up and down the River Thames all day long.

Once you’ve arrived in Greenwich it’s a great neighbourhood to explore on foot. A Sunday stroll to the Greenwich Markets, or a sunny day excursion to the Greenwich Pier for a tour of the Naval College and the infamous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark. On a clear day take a trip to the Royal Observatory with its many wonders, including the Prime Meridian dividing the east and west hemispheres or the Millennium Clock, which is the most accurate time piece available. For a lazy kind of day take a walk to the Greenwich Park, the oldest Royal Park dating back to 1433. Greenwich Park is also home to the Queen’s House, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I.

Like the neighbourhood surrounding it, St. Christopher’s Greenwich offers you a true home away from home. Start with friendly international staff, mix in a cosy chill-out room, a full sized movie theatre, authentically English Bangers n’ mash washed down with a crisp ale. You’re only 10 minutes from the mayhem of massive queues in the heart of London. But at the end of the day you can slow everything down and have a truly relaxing evening. You’ve got the best of both worlds. Available only at St. Christopher’s Greenwich.

Things To Do

Greenwich Attractions

Greenwich Royal Observatory: The home of Prime Meridian, most people come to straddle the east and west hemisphere. But stick around for a while for the study of astronomy and the time ball on the roof which is at exactly 1PM every day. At five minutes to one the ball rises half way up the pole, reaching the top at two minutes to one and is exactly at 13:00 hours. People crowd around to set their watch according to the most precise devise in the world.

The Cutty Sark: The only surviving extreme clipper and the only tea clipper still in existence, the Cutty Sark is the most famous ship in the world to visit. People of all ages find themselves getting lost in the fantasy of captaining this old, beautiful ship. Now a museum for the whole family to explore you can learn what it takes to be a seaman as well as the importance of the tea trade to the history of the British Empire. [www.cuttysark.org.uk]

Greenwich Park: The oldest of the Royal Parks. Amongst the shady trees and fragrant flowers you’ll find the Royal Observatory, the Queen’s House and the Maritime Museum. Entrance to the park and all its attractions is free. [www.royalparks.gov.uk]

Trafalgar Tavern: A top attraction for lovers of literature, Trafalgar Tavern was made famous by its whitebait suppers and kept famous by its most prestigious patron, Charles Dickens. People come now to dine where the master novelist once frequented in hopes of picking up some of his genius inspiration. [www.trafalgartavern.co.uk]

How To get There

Hostel Address: 189 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London United Kingdom, SE10 8JA

Directions to the Hostel

By Air from Heathrow Airport: 1. Get on the London Underground Piccadilly Line travelling eastbound towards Cockfosters 2. At Green Park transfer to the Jubilee Line travelling Eastbound towards Stratford 3. From London Bridge transfer to the train travelling to Greenwich 4. St. Christopher’s is located on the left of the station forecourt

Gatwick Airport: 1. Take the ThamesLink Train to London Bridge 2. From London Bridge take the train to Greenwich 3. St. Christopher’s is located on the left of the station forecourt

Stansted Airport: 1. Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool St. Station 2. Transfer to the London Underground Central Line 3. Travelling Westbound on the Central Line towards Ealing Broadway or West Ruislip to Embankment Station 4. Walk to Charing Cross Station and take the Docklands Light Railway towards Lewisham 5. Get off at Greenwich, St. Christopher’s is located on the left of the station forecourt

By Bus from Victoria Coach Station: 1. Walk to Victoria Tube Station and get on the London Underground 2. Take the Circle Line towards Embankment 3. At Cannon Street switch to the Southeastern Rail Service towards Slade Green 4. Get off at Greenwich, St. Christopher’s is located on the left of the station forecourt

By Train from Waterloo Station: 1. From Waterloo Station follow the signs to Waterloo East 2. Take the Southeastern Rail Service towards Slade Green 3. Get off at Greenwich, St. Christopher’s is located on the left of the station forecourt

Terms & Conditions

Under 18’s MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 24-Hour Cancellation Policy, otherwise first night deposit is forfeit. Must have a valid DRIVERS LICENCE or PASSPORT at Check-IN. If arriving later than 11PM must call the hostel directly to notify them.