Lewisham
is about 7 miles from Charing Cross, Westminster, generally accepted
as the place for measuring the distance to and from London. It
is situated in southeast London, south of the river. In 1977
the Lewisham Shopping Centre was built and in 1994 the High Street
in the town centre was pedestrianised allowing a traffic-free
street market and an open space. If you are flying to/from London,
Gatwick airport is about 35 miles from Lewisham and London city
airport is about 9 miles from Lewisham. Your nearest mainline
rail link to Lewisham is Hither Green station. Lewisham is about
11 miles from Victoria Coach station.
The Thames Barrier. The Thames Barrier is
the world's second largest movable flood barrier, and was built
to counter London's vulnerability to flooding. The structure
is located on the River Thames at Woolwich. About 4 miles north east of Lewisham.
National
Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9NF. Tel: 020
8858 4422. Admission to the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory
and the Queens House is free. Donations from satisfied
visitors help us to improve our displays and services. Charges
apply to some special events and exhibitions within the Museum,
Royal Observatory and the Queen's House.
About 2 miles north of
Lewisham.
www.nmm.ac.uk
The Cutty Sark Trust, 2 Greenwich Church Street,
Greenwich, London, SE10 9BG. Tel: 020 8858 2698. The Cutty Sark
has delighted generations of visitors since her opening in 1957.
Visiting this historic and atmospheric ship is an unforgettable
experience for all ages. Location:
About 2 miles north of Lewisham.