Greenwich Alive! twelve days of art, music, and architecture from Saturday 16 to Wednesday 27 June will celebrate the vibrant cultural, contemporary and classical mix within this beautiful corner of south east London. It will also mark the tenth anniversary since the centre of Greenwich was awarded World Heritage Site status for its architectural, scientific, maritime and royal associations.

Highlights of the multi-arts programme will include an evening concert in the Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Handel with Hamper on Sunday, 17 June - during the extended interval concertgoers can picnic outside on the lawns - and a 21st century panel discussion at the new Peter Harrison Planetarium. Speakers will present the architectural challenges of building contemporary, new iconic landmarks within a classical World Heritage Site.

There will be several free events including a new architectural trail through Greenwich Park, open air jazz concerts and lunchtime recitals, street theatre by strolling Shakespearian players, visits to local artists studios and drop-in family design workshops and talks at the Queens House. Visitors will also have a chance to peek into some of the most impressive private gardens in Greenwich, while the finale will be a free event to mark National Veterans Day on 27 June.

Venues hosting events over the twelve days include the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum (Queens House and Planetarium), Greenwich Royal Park, Greenwich Theatre, Blackheath Halls, Greenwich Picturehouse, St Alfege Church and Greenwich Market.

Full details of the events, prices and how to book, where relevant, can be found on www.greenwichalive.com or call Greenwich Tourist Information Centre on 0870 608 2000 for a programme (available from end of May). For details of accommodation and local attractions visit www.greenwichwhs.org.uk or telephone 0870 608 2000. - Ends -

Notes to Editor: Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site Maritime Greenwich was inscribed as a World Heritage Site (WHS) by UNESCO in 1997. Greenwich is recognised for its cultural heritage: - The grandeur and sheer beauty of its buildings - The magnificent vistas and views across London - Its royal history, as the birthplace of both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, among others. - Its naval and sea-faring history the Old Royal Naval College was built originally as a hospital for veteran sailors and Admiral Lord Nelson lay in state in its Painted Hall prior to his funeral. The National Maritime Museum and the Cutty Sark are also within the WHS boundaries - The University of Greenwich and Trinity College of Music are both based within the Site - Its scientific accomplishments with Greenwich Mean Time and Longitude O˚, Greenwich

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