Greenwich, London, is one of the top tourist destinations in the UK

When trying to decide where to go for a holiday, it is sometimes really useful to check out travel guides. If you are looking for somewhere specific to visit in London, then the borough of Greenwich is a good place to start. It has been chosen as one of the top destinations for 2012 by the travel guide Frommer’s. Since Greenwich emerged as a naval centre in the 18th century, it has been constantly praised for its ability to reinvent itself. This is one of the reasons why Frommer’s has chosen it, as well as the fact that it is set to become a royal borough next year.

Located only six miles to the east of central London, you can catch a river boat to Greenwich Pier. These go from Westminster Bridge, the Tower of London and the Millennium Wheel. The river cruise is a great way to see the area if you have been relaxing inside playing partypoker pt and want to spend some time out in the open. The district of Maritime Greenwich has a lot of historic importance, being on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This includes attractions such as the Old Royal Observatory, the Queens House, the Royal Naval College and Greenwich Park.

Greenwich Park is a great place to hang out and have a picnic. It is big and grassy with lovely tree-lined paths, so if it is a nice day then you can really get out and enjoy the area. Once you have bought something to eat from the many little shops or cafés in Greenwich, then head to this park to spend a few relaxing hours. Home to Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, the Royal Observatory is one of the most important and historical scientific sites in the world. With this in the area, how could Greenwich not be one of the top UK destinations.