The University of Greenwich has the best of both worlds, with city and country campuses. The Greenwich Campus is on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames. The university's largest campus is centered on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. The Independent newspaper described it as "more breathtaking than the Versailles of Louis XIV."
The university has recently invested £76 million in the new Stockwell Street building to house the extensive campus library, TV studios, editing suites, and academic facilities for a range of disciplines. The Stephen Lawrence Gallery provides a showcase for the work of contemporary artists. Stockwell Street is just a short walk from the university's buildings on the Old Royal Naval College site.
The university bookshop is located in the Mews Building on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College. The campus also houses the tourist attractions of the Painted Hall and Chapel.
A few minutes' walks from the campus are Cooper Building, which is home to the students' union. Inside, Bar Latitude has bright, modern decor and offers a range of hot and cold food. A pool room and the union shop are also in the building.
The campus also has its selection of eateries. There are two coffee bars where you can grab a drink or bite to eat between lectures. The campus undercrofts have more substantial food on offer, with a restaurant below King William Court and a new café/canteen underneath Queen Mary Court.
Greenwich is a bustling town with a great atmosphere fostered by markets, pubs, clubs, and restaurants. Up the Creek, a comedy and cabaret club offers up-and-coming names in stand-up and is a short walk from the campus. The borough is steeped in history. East meets West on the Greenwich Meridian Line, which divides the hemispheres and marks longitude zero. The line runs through the 17th-century Royal Observatory courtyard and indicates the spot from which Greenwich Mean Time is calculated. Greenwich is home to the Cutty Sark, a 19th-century clipper ship, and the National Maritime Museum, as well as one of London's finest Royal Parks.
If you are feeling fit, you could climb the steep hill to the park's highest point. Or you may like to join Greenwich Cyclists, which organizes excursions for all abilities. We work with selected colleges, regionally and internationally, to meet the rising demand for higher education at local, regional, national, and international levels. The University of Greenwich is based in London and Medway. We are well located for major UK airports and ferry terminals, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Folkestone.
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