the carers toolkit - greenwich
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getting out and about, and travelling around the borough
Taking a break from our caring responsibilities is essential for our wellbeing—even if it’s just for an hour or two. A break isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Here, you can discover and connect with local events, opportunities, and activities across the borough. You can also plan your journey, purchase travel tickets, and find venues with good accessibility to suit your needs.
community directories - groups, activities & classes
Find something you love to do and join others who share your interests. An entire world of low-cost, greenwich-based opportunities is at your fingertips—everything from hobby and interest groups to exercise classes and training courses.
the carers centre activity programme
a place to relax with a comprehensive and ever-changing programme of opportunities for carers
whats on at mycenae house
over 120 sessions to take part in, from yoga to local history, from music to drama, from painting to poetry.
woolwich front room schedule
a central woolwich community space - cafe, library, free daily sessions and a warm welcome
live well greenwich
local information, events, advisors and support to look after your health and wellbeing
the clockhouse schedule
a busy activity programme - everything from exercise classes to parenting groups and a warm welcome and friendly cafe.
the shrewsbury house programme
a place where people of all agescome together to enjoy fun, recreation and education
green spaces - parks and gardens
Greenwich is known for its royal parks, gardens and greenspaces - most of which are free to explore
greenwich walks
These pre-planned routes take the stress out of exploring
the best open spaces in the borough
Not sure where to go? this may well help you to decide
a guide to local parks
Find out about parks in the borough - there a few, so this handy guide may help l
find an allotment
If growing flowers and veg is your thing - here is a good place to start
oxleas woodland
Explore views, trees and walks - there's even a nearby castle
greenwich park
The grand dame of Greenwich parks. This extraordinary open space deserves a special mention
charlton house and gardens
Right next to Greenwich Carers Centre, this lovely space is very convenient to explore
travelling around the borough
Getting around the borough effciently can save time, and make a difference to your day - here you can plan your journey on public transport, or under your own steam by driving, walking or cycling
plan your journey
Plan your journey door to door with this Transport for London tool
plan your rail journey
This tool from National Rail helps you to find the easiest, fastest route in seconds
local bus timetables
Plan your bus journeys around the borough
travel on the DLR
Plan your journey on the District Light Railway
taxi firms operating in greenwich
Find a mini cab to take you where you need to go
plan your walking route
The quickest, most efficient route from A to B on foot
plan your bicycle journey
Choose the bike route to suite you - the fastest, the easist, the safest
plan your car journey
Use this easy RAC journey planner to find your way by car
plan your tube journey
Find your way on the underground with this easy to use too
plan your river journey
A nicer way to travel - if only for part of your journey through the capital
london transport maps
Download bus, tube, rail, and river maps from the TFL website
tickets & travel cards
Planning in advance can reduce the stresses and strains of travel - here you research and arrange your travel tickets.
oyster, travel cards & travel passes
Oyster cards, single & return tickets, travel cards, bus and tram passes from Transport for London
local bus tickets
Find and purchase bus tickets from Stagecoach - the local bus company in Greenwich
travel by coach
Going further afield? Travelling by coach is a cheaper optian than the train
travel by train
Plan your train journey, find the cheapest time to travel and purchase your ticket
accessible travel, to accessible places
Find easy to access venues for you to visit, and plan accessible transport to help you to get there
find accessible venues
Check out a venue's ease of access before you commit to travelling to it
plan an accessible journey
Find and purchase bus tickets from Stagecoach - the local bus company in Greenwich
the hop-n-shop bus
Community transport to help you get around
dial-a-ride membership
You need to join, and when you do, you can book the transport you need
hire a wheelchair
This service from the Red Cross can help you source an affordable wheelchair
hire a wheelchair taxi
Hire a safe, licensed, wheelchair accessible black cab to take you where you need to go
travel support
Find easy to access venues for you to visit, and plan accessible transport to help you to get there
carers parking permit
You can apply to the council for a carer parking permit, that enables you to park in controlled parking zones
blue badge parking permit
You, or the person you support can get a Blue Badge if you, or they get certain benefits or have certain disabilities or medical conditions. You must apply online.
bus passes for carers
You may be eligible for free or discounted travel when accompanying the person you care for
disabled persons railcard
The Disabled Persons Railcard offers up to one-third off rail fares, including for an accompanying adult.
disabled persons freedom pass
Apply online to get a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, if you have an eligible disability and live in London.
freedom pass
Apply online to get an Older Person's Freedom Pass if you meet the age criteria and live in London.
discount taxi scheme
A subsidised service offering Black Taxis and private hire minicabs for people who cannot easily use other transport options.
