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High Arctic, National Maritime Museum/We Will Live, We Will See, Zabludowicz Collection - review

11.07.11
High Arctic is both at the forefront of new technology and hugely topical... more

New wing for a World Heritage site

06.07.11
Our critic has first look at the £35m Sammy Ofer Wing of the National Maritime Museum and finds a discreet addition to Greenwich's historic buildings... more

Running up that hill

24.11.10
Gentle jogging isn’t always enough, especially if you’re trying to lose weight... more

Why should museums be exempt? We must pay

14.10.10
Think of it: 42 million visitors could mean £42 million, almost enough to buy a major Titian every year... more

Rain and recession spell a bumper summer for galleries and museums

06.10.10
London museums and galleries enjoyed a blockbuster summer as recession-hit Britons holidayed at home and an influx of foreign tourists boosted visitor numbers, new figures show... more

Battle commences to find London's best tourist attractions

13.07.10
Organisers of London’s leading tourism awards open nominations for the best attractions... more

It's about time Greenwich to be royal borough after 500-year wait

06.01.10
It has taken more than 500 years for its connections with the monarchy to be officially recognised but Greenwich is finally being made a royal borough... more

Greenwich Park to close for Games as £42m equestrian plans submitted

09.12.09
Greenwich Park will be closed for a month to make way for the Olympic equestrian events, it has emerged... more

Jogging tour gets fitness in your sights

01.09.09
A unique exercise class involving a tour of London's most famous sights could be the next big fitness craze... more

Museums and zoo take pole position for tourist awards

19.08.09
London Zoo, the National Maritime Museum and the Natural History Museum lead the way in the capital's top tourism awards... more

Cornwall: The coast with the most

20.05.09
The enduring delights of Cornwall combine with the endearing charms of an individualistic hotel to give Jackie Annesley and her young family an unforgettable early-season break... more

£35m Maritime Museum wing will be toast of 2012

09.04.09
The National Maritime Museum is to get a £35 million “toast rack” extension... more

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

21.10.08
Greenwich & Docklands Festival comes to town, see Classified at Tate Britain and book Hello, Dolly!.... more

Equestrian event will carve up Greenwich Park flower garden

08.10.08
Greenwich Park could be damaged by plans to stage Olympic events in it, Games organisers have admitted for the first time... more

Lottery awards £5m for maritime museum wing

06.10.08
The National Maritime Museum was today awarded £5 million for a major new wing which will allow it to display more from its archive of British naval history... more

First picture of new £35m Maritime Museum extension

22.09.08
This image shows the £35 million wing planned for the National Maritime Museum... more

Great Days out: A-I

22.07.08
From a trip on Star Over London to a butterfly house visit here is your A-Z guide of great things to do in London.... more

Maritime museum to show seascapes

19.06.08
The National Maritime Museum is putting its collection of Dutch and Flemish sea scenes on display... more

A mean time in Greenwich

19.06.08
The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival focusses on outdoor performance. But it's about more than a few silly costumes. Get ready for some amazing, free, large-scale entertainment. ... more

Doing the Marathon

02.04.08
With 30,000 runners raring to go the 2008 Flora London Marathon is fast approaching. But you don't have to be in the race to get in on the action.... more

Maritime museum given £20m by tycoon

27.03.08
A shipping magnate who served in the Royal Navy as a young man has given £20 million to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.... more

Maritime museum given £20m by tycoon who served in Navy

27.03.08
A shipping magnate who served in the Royal Navy as a young man has given £20 million to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich... more

London's best Spring attractions

13.03.08
If you're on the lookout for ways to keep the children entertained this Spring, look no further than our guide to the places that never fail to work their magic.... more

Terracotta Army wins the battle for visitors

25.02.08
An army of terracotta warriors and a traditional English summer have made the British Museum London's most popular visitor attraction.... more

Terracotta Army wins the battle for visitors

25.02.08
An army of terracotta warriors and a traditional English summer have made the British Museum London's most popular visitor attraction... more

Cosmic Greenwich opens to the stars

18.05.07
The National Maritime Museum's new planetarium opens next week, promising that visitors will be able to sit back and travel into outer space... more

Tate Modern slides its way to the top

21.02.07
Tate Modern became London's most-visited tourist attraction last year, overtaking the British Museum and the National Gallery in popularity.... more

Welcome to China town...

19.02.07
Don't worry if you missed the parade in Trafalgar Square, as the Chinese New Year festivities continue all week in the capital. Here's a round-up of some of the best events.... more

Ramsay honoured for creating top chefs

24.11.06
Gordon Ramsay has won a top award for his services to the capital's thriving culinary scene.... more


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