Things to do after an Open Day
Greenwich
Greenwich Campus sits on a World Heritage Site and is in the heart of Greenwich, south-east London. The neighbourhood has a lively atmosphere but is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The campus has an on-site bar, four coffee shops, and a number of places to grab a bite to eat, but if you're looking outside of campus, there is a massive selection.
Food & Drink
Greenwich Grind – catch up over brunch with friends
Payton Byrne - bakery
The Old Brewery – craft beers and pub grub
Goddards - traditional pie and mash
River Gardens Café - great lunch spot
The Admiral Hardy – Greenwich Market pub
Belushi’s - Sports bar
The Tasting Rooms – Meantime brewery
Greenwich Market – one of London's most famous food markets!
Attractions
Having a full, fun day in Greenwich is easy with the vast number of attractions.
Historical sites include the 1869 clipper ship the Cutty Sark, Henry VIII's former home Eltham Palace and Gardens and the National Maritime Museum - which is free!
For more modern entertainment, the 02 arena is right on your doorstep. Greenwich park is big and beautiful and perfect for watching the sunset from its impressive view over the city. It's also home to the Royal Observatory, the home of Greenwich Meantime, where you can visit the planetarium.
Don't forget, you're just fifteen minutes from central London!
Avery Hill
Avery Hill Campus is in Eltham, a large suburban town in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. On-site facilities include a café, canteen, shop, launderette, parking, and a fully-equipped gym.
Food & Drink
Eltham GPO – the town’s leading gastropub
Eltham Terrace Club – bar games and pool
Rox Bar & Grill – for group nights out
The Tudor Barn – modern British cuisine
Pope Street – cocktails and brunch
Boyles Bar – Irish bar with live music
Attractions
Beyond campus there's no shortage of sights to see and pubs, restaurants and shops to visit. Nearby Eltham is home to Bluewater — one of Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destinations.
Sports fans can catch Charlton Athletic at The Valley or head to the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, which regularly hosts major sporting events. When you want a touch of nature, Avery Hill Park’s 86 acres of green space offer an outdoor gym, tennis tables, and scenic trails that form part of the Green Chain Walk.
Medway
The Medway Campus has a rich naval history. Its red-brick buildings were previously a Royal Navy base and Nelson's flagship HMS Victory was built at Chatham's Historic Dockyard.
The campus also has amazing cafés and bars and an attractive piazza-style area with outdoor seating which is ideal for events. There are also plenty of green spaces to relax and study, with a tennis court if you are feeling sporty.
Food & Drink
The Kings Arm: delicious pub grub
No. 64 Coffee and Brunch: amazing brownies and cake
Olivers bar & restaurant: special occasions
The Rochester Cheese Rooms: wine and everything cheesy
The Pier: pub lunch with outdoor seating
The George Vaults: main bar with restored vaulted crypts
Gina's Café: Full English Breakfast all day
Attractions
Just a short walk from campus you'll find the dockyard - a gorgeous historic site with a shopping outlet, cinema, restaurants and bars. Nearby Medway Park offers a nice break from the city with brilliant sports facilities and a massive green space. For history buffs there are multiple attractions including Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle and the Royal Engineers museum.
Don’t forget, you're only a 45- minute train journey into Central London or a 30-minute journey to Kent's scenic coast.