Maritime Greenwich is marking 20 years since it was awarded World Heritage Site status with a stunning lighting event, illuminating the sites that represent over 500 years of Greenwich’s cultural heritage.
A programme of special anniversary events will take place throughout the year, commencing with the lighting event on World Heritage Day, Tuesday 18 April. After the lights are switched on at 8:30pm, visitors to the World Heritage Site will see famous Greenwich landmarks illuminated in spectacular fashion, showcasing the culturally and architecturally significant buildings that form Maritime Greenwich.
The much loved London landmarks that will be lit up include the Royal Museum Greenwich sites; Cutty Sark, the Queen’s House, National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich; as well as the Old Royal Naval College. The dazzling lighting event will be the first time the buildings have been lit up in unison in Maritime Greenwich’s history and will take place for one night only.
Greenwich Park and the grounds of the National Maritime Museum and Old Royal Naval College will be opening late until 10pm for the occasion, giving visitors more time to view the spectacular event and witness the beauty of historic Greenwich as it has never been seen before.
Submitted by Sarah Sandall
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