Top 10 things to do in Greenwich

1.    Climb to the top of the O2, right to the top of the iconic white, tent-like top! You’ll feel like James Bond as you admire the view and ‘recreate’ the scene from The World is Not Enough. The fight scene took place here on top of the arena. http://www.theo2.co.uk/upattheo2

2.    Look up and marvel at the stunning ceiling painting in the famous Painted Hall at the Old Royal Navy College, London, established in 1694. The painting is believed to be the largest painting in Europe. Nelson’s body was brought back here too after the Battle of Trafalgar.

3.    Find out about pirates and let the kids play on a giant map at the National maritime Museum. This Saturday (Feb 21) there’s extra fun with performances celebrating Chinese New Year. Discover how trade by sea brought people and cultural celebrations from Asia to Britain. From 11-4pm at the National Maritime Museum.

4.    Catch a cruise and arrive by boat! Take a leisurely cruise through London's history as you step on board at Westminster to make your way past historic landmarks on the journey. www.crownrivercruise.co.uk/bookings.cfm

5.    Pick up a bargain in Greenwich’s outdoor market. Home to around 150 stalls with lots of independent shops and boutiques surrounding it, it’s a real shopping treat.

6.    Go on board the most famous clipper ship in the world, the Cutty Sark - re-opened by the Queen last April after years of painstaking conservation. The ship has been raised by several metres and visitors can walk underneath the fabulous hull, which made her the fastest and greatest ship of her time. www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark

7.    Look out for the deer on a winter walk through Greenwich Park. The park is full of winding paths and impressive views plus beautiful old trees and lots of squirrels hoping for a handful of snacks. Greenwich Park

8.    Learn how sailors first learnt to navigate the seas and find out more about astronomy and the stars at Royal Observatory

9.    Take time to discover the importance of clocks and their significance in helping sailors travel the world. Find out more about Greenwich mean time and have your photo taken as you stand astride the line on the land that marks the world-famous Greenwich Meridian Line, which represents the Prime Meridian of the World – Longitude 0º. You’ll find it inside the courtyard outside the Royal Observatory.

Fly across the Thames on a trip across the water on the Uk’s only urban cable car. It’s got stunning views and you might even spot Tom Cruise too. It’s said to be one of the real-life locations when he films Mission Impossible 5. Emirates Air Line