British Travel Journal | Spring 2020
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
Eco-friendly tourism is at the top of our 2020 travel agenda. We have introduced a new Sustainable Travel series, kicking off this issue with ideas for Environmental Volunteering, in an eco-conscious quest of our own, we have discovered a supplier of recyclable paper wraps for sending our magazines in the mail. Next issue we will be featuring the UK’s finest eco-friendly holiday homes so, if you know of any hidden gems you are happy to share, please get in touch. Back to this issue - our 10 of The Best Charity Challenges, are sure to inspire. From cycling across Britain to skydiving from 15,000 feet, you can raise some vital charity donations while pushing yourself to your limits. The World Pilot Gig Championships is a seaside spectacle like no other on The Isles of Scilly this May, and we go Behind-the-Scenes ahead of The Cheltenham Festival, this March. Other destinations we uncover this season include the beautiful Lake District, spending a wonderful 48 Hours in St Mawes and the Roseland, an adventure packed weekend on The Isle of Man, and, arguably with the best views in London, our In the Capital series this season takes us to discover the highlights of leafy Greenwich. As always I hope this issue helps to inspire your travel experiences, and the spring season brings you many magical moments spent savouring the glorious British Isles - wherever you choose to visit.
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SHOPPING<br />
Greenwich’s historic covered/undercover market is crammed<br />
with crafts and antiques, and surrounded by cute boutiques.<br />
It’s a great place to pick up an original gift or souvenir.<br />
If it’s upmarket groceries you need, take your shopping<br />
basket to Royal Hill. With a cheese shop, traditional<br />
greengrocer, a flower shop and a butcher your weekly<br />
shop can be complete without darkening the door of a<br />
supermarket.<br />
Lush Designs on College Approach sells a range of home<br />
wares with distinctive, bright prints. Many items made by the<br />
designers in their studio in nearby Deptford.<br />
For more mainstream shopping at discount prices, the<br />
ICON Outlet at The O2 includes over 60 stores, including<br />
Hackett, Hobbs, Radley and Moss Bros.<br />
WHERE TO STAY<br />
Why not enter into the nautical vibe of this part of town by<br />
staying on an actual boat, without sacrificing anything in<br />
the way of comfort or facilities? The Sunborn London Yacht<br />
Hotel is moored in Royal Victoria Dock, just across the river<br />
from North Greenwich, and perfect for catching the cable car.<br />
The luxury yacht has a bar and restaurant and a spa, as well<br />
as 132 guest rooms and 4 suites. sunbornhotels.com/london<br />
If you want to be in the heart of Greenwich, surrounded<br />
by historic buildings, the De Vere Devonport House is your<br />
place. The red brick Georgian building is next door to the<br />
National Maritime Museum, and a short stroll from the<br />
market, the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark. devere.<br />
co.uk/devonport-house<br />
On Greenwich Peninsula, The Pilot Inn is a 200 year old<br />
pub, and also a boutique hotel. The ten hotel bedrooms are<br />
quirkily decorated, and the hotel is ideally located for visits to<br />
the O2. pilotgreenwich.co.uk<br />
36 <strong>British</strong><strong>Travel</strong><strong>Journal</strong>.com<br />
Pictured top<br />
left then<br />
clockwise:<br />
The O2 arena;<br />
Thames<br />
Clippers<br />
sailing past<br />
The O2 arena;<br />
Cable car from<br />
Royal Victoria;<br />
Thames<br />
Clippers<br />
sailing past<br />
Greenwich<br />
University; The<br />
Tide, People<br />
walking in<br />
Greenwich<br />
Park<br />
© VISITBRITAIN/TAREQ MOORADUN / ED SIMMONS
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