Sun in the Sands, London

Name: Sun in the Sands
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2257 among attractions in London

Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Sun in the Sands is a pub-restaurant between Blackheath and Shooter's Hill in London. It lends its name to the adjacent junction, where the A2 between central London and north Kent meets the A102, which notably, to the north, provides access to the Blackwall Tunnel. Several Transport for London bus routes pass the former simple crossroads. ()

Coordinates: 51°28'31"N, 0°1'32"E

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Greenwich (Kidbrooke with Hornfair)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Sun in the Sands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, Queen Elizabeth's Oak, The Cutty Sark.

1.2 miW
Astronomy centre on the Prime Meridian
Royal Observatory, London
30 min walk • The Royal Observatory is an iconic scientific landmark nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London. Established in 1675 by King Charles II, it is famed for being the location of the Prime Meridian, where time begins at longitude 0°.
1.1 miW
Royal Park with panoramic hilltop views
Greenwich Park, London
28 min walk • Greenwich Park, a verdant haven in the heart of London, England, offers visitors a blend of history, nature, and stunning views. As one of the Royal Parks of London, this former hunting ground now serves as a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.
1 miW
Tree
Queen Elizabeth's Oak, London
27 min walk • Queen Elizabeth's Oak was a veteran oak tree in Greenwich Park, London. Seeded in the 12th century, the tree formed part of the grounds of the Palace of Placentia, home to the Tudor royal family. Henry VIII is said to have danced around the tree with Anne Boleyn.
1.4 miNW
Nightlife
The Cutty Sark, London
35 min walk • The Cutty Sark is a Grade II listed public house at 6-7 Ballast Quay, Greenwich, London. It was built in the early 19th century, replacing an earlier pub, The Green Man. It was initially called The Union Tavern, but was renamed The Cutty Sark Tavern when the tea clipper came to Greenwich in 1951.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Jack Cade's Cavern, London
25 min walk • Jack Cade's Cavern is a cavern, extending several hundred feet underground, in Blackheath, south-east London, England. It is located northwest of the Heath and southwest of Greenwich Park, mostly beneath the lawn of Hollymount Close.
1.5 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Boone's Chapel, London
39 min walk • Boone's Chapel is a single-storey building attributed to Sir Christopher Wren and built in 1683. The chapel is very small, measuring just 45 square metres and is constructed of red brickwork with Portland stone details to window architraves, rusticated quoins and a pyramidal roof with an open wood cupola.
1.1 miSW
Nightlife
Hare and Billet, London
28 min walk • The Hare and Billet is a public house located in Blackheath, London, overlooking parts of Greenwich Park. In the 18th century, the Hare and Billet was a coaching inn. The pub is now part of the Metropolitan Pub Company.
1.2 miW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Ranger's House, London
30 min walk • Ranger's House is a medium-sized red brick Georgian mansion in the Palladian style, adjacent to Greenwich Park in the south east of London. It is situated in Blackheath and backs directly onto Greenwich Park.
1.1 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statue of Yuri Gagarin, London
29 min walk • The Statue of Yuri Gagarin in Greenwich, London, is a zinc statue depicting the cosmonaut wearing a spacesuit and standing on top of a globe. The figure was originally unveiled on 14 July 2011 at a temporary location in the Mall, close to Admiralty Arch and facing the statue of Captain James Cook.
1.2 miE
Park
Woolwich Common, London
32 min walk • Woolwich Common is a common in Woolwich in southeast London, England. It is partly used as military land and partly as an urban park. Woolwich Common is a conservation area. It is part of the South East London Green Chain.
1.1 miW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Peter Harrison Planetarium, London
30 min walk • The Peter Harrison Planetarium is a 120-seat digital laser planetarium, situated in Greenwich Park, London and is part of the National Maritime Museum. It opened on 25 May 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sun in the Sands?

Nearby attractions include St John's Blackheath, London (8 min walk), Woodlands House, London (13 min walk), Charlton Park, London (22 min walk).

How to get to Sun in the Sands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sun in the Sands:

Bus

Shooters Hill Road / Eastbrook Road • Lines: 178, 89, N89 (1 min walk)
Bowater Place • Lines: 386 (2 min walk)

Train

Westcombe Park (18 min walk)
Charlton (22 min walk)