Royal Museums Greenwich, London

Cutty
Sark

Downstream from Tower Bridge, Greenwich is the London base of the Royal
Navy and holds England's largest expanses of preserved historic architecture
and parks. And although lovers of things maritime will certainly gravitate to
Greenwich, there's a lot more there than just ships and boats here.

The highlight for most visitors is the Cutty Sark, the last surviving of the 19th-
century clippers from the lucrative tea trade between Britain and China. Built
in 1869, the Cutty Sark was one of the finest and fastest ships of its day, and
you can board it to explore the clipper, from its figure head to the sailors'
quarters below decks. For a special treat, book an afternoon tea overlooking
the ship.