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Greenwich Yacht Club

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Monday - Sunday: 9:00 - 18:00

Peartree Way, London SE10 0BW

Located next to the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, The Greenwich Yacht Club is over 100 years old. Founded by several Thames sailors in 1908, the club now has over 400 members.

Take to the Thames by boat, whether it be sailing, rowing or a training course. The club now has its own pontoon which can take large boats to and from the city.

The Yacht Club is also available for private hire and corporate functions and has hosted a range of events including open-air cinemas, concerts and whiskey launches.

This hidden riverside gem is just a 15-minute walk from North Greenwich Underground Station, Zone 2 and is easy to get to whether you’re taking the bus, underground, driving or traveling by boat. 

Visit their website to find out more.  

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At the Greenwich Yacht Club we want you to have the wedding that you want.

So we have tried to make things as easy as possible for you whilst making sure that you can tailor the day to exactly what you want within the budget that you want to achieve. With 2 venues you have plenty of options of how to run the day and with 8 superb caterers whom we have accredited, we know that you will be able to have fantastic food and great service. 

Our brochure below outlines pricing and has the answers to the most common questions that we get asked by our couples but if you have others that we haven’t covered or would like to look around the venues for yourself please do get in touch. 

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Greenwich yacht club.

Frankl and Luty, 2000

1 Peartree Way, SE10 0BW

Contemporary timber and aluminium building using existing pier, offering unique views of the river, the O2 and the Thames Barrier.

Getting there

North Greenwich

Charlton, Westcombe Park

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• Accessible toilet
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Limited parking on street.

What you can expect

Learn about boating on the Thames and a bit of the local history.

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Drop in activities.

11:00–17:00

Drop in: Open Day

The Greenwich Yacht Club was completed in 2000 at a cost of £3.5 million. Designed by Frankl and Luty, and borders Greenwich Millennium Village. It consists of three buildings, the chief one being the Club House. This is situated on an existing jetty, 45m into the Thames and connected to the quay by a footbridge. The building offers uninterrupted views of the River Thames, the O2 and the Thames Barrier. There is also a Landside building for Educational and Social Events. There are also large Construction and Engine Sheds

The Club House

The two-storey building stands high out of the water on a concrete platform supported on stilts. Walkways, balconies and stairs circle the structure. The balusters are galvanised and the see-through sides of the balconies and stairs are of stainless steel wiring. The roof is clad in zinc.

The walls, both inside and out, are of exposed steel and timber cladding. The windows have pine and aluminium framing with an anodised finish. The glazing is heavy-duty, with extra-toughened glass in the bar. Inside, the floors of the main rooms are of natural pirana pine.

The Club House is surrounded by boatsheds, classrooms and a café.

Members' Art Show

The Annual GYC Art Exhibition features a wide range of members' work of varied subjects in diverse media and methods.

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www.greenwichyachtclub.co.uk/wiki/Main_Page

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The River Rooms at Greenwich Yacht Club

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The River Rooms is the yacht clubs stand alone event venue. A blank canvas that allows you to put your personal touch to your event. Raised up from the boatyard with parquet flooring and floor to ceiling windows, this space boasts great river views and an abundance of natural daylight. The River Rooms are comprised of the main hall, the lounge bar and the outdoor terrace. With an inbuilt bar, event kitchen and toilets all on the same level, the rooms have all the facilities that you need for any event. Our space is perfect for weddings and parties as well as awards dinners and team building days. The venue also has a surrounding balcony and you can put barbecues and marquees on the outdoor deck.

Event offers and packages

Package per person, christmas party offers, conference offers, wedding offers, birthday party offers, catering and drinks, music & sound equipment, accessibility, rules of the space, allowed events.

Clients may not use fireworks on any part of the venue. Clients may not use confetti, only dry flowers.

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The staff were amazing helped throughout the whole event The venue was exactly how I wanted it It was the best day of my life marrying my amazing husband in The Yacht Club

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We celebrate 1st Birthday for my baby, everything was wonderful Thank you Will for your the best job

Lovely staff couldn’t do more even if they tried very helpful and friendly

The initial process was nice and easy, Will the manager was very willing to work with us so that we felt totally comfortable about booking the venue. the value for money was great. The view was great. The ability to get a late licence was great

bar only had one till so slowed things down a bit but the bar staff seemed to handle it well

About Greenwich Yacht Club

Greenwich Yacht Club truly is one of London’s hidden gems. Nestled between the O2 Arena and The Thames Barrier with a neighbouring ecology park you can feel miles from London and be only 3 stops from London bridge station. The club boasts 2 starkly different venues. The River Rooms is their stand alone event venue and hosts weddings and parties throughout the year. With an abundance of natural daylight, the river views and large outdoor decking mean that summer parties are particularly popular. However, we feel the venue really comes to life when the sun goes down and the twinkling lights of the river increase and London’s Skyline lights up. The Clubhouse is the only venue built “in” the Thames, raised on stilts with a bridge leading to a 2 story glass house. Views that rival anywhere in London make this not the usual stuffy members club but an oasis from which to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. It's for this reason that it is so popular for off site team meetings and conferences. Parties can be held on Friday nights, but weekends are for members only.

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Yacht and Boat Clubs of Greenwich

By Local History Librarian March 17, 2017

Originally written by Carl White.

A friend recently asked me which was the oldest yacht and boat club in Greenwich. I said I thought it was the Indian Harbor Yacht Club on Steamboat Road. After all, this was the site where ferry boats from New York City and Long Island moored. Local agricultural products (apples, potatoes, etc) were once shipped from this location. Once people from New York City began to vacation in “the country”, they began sailing on Long Island Sound.  So this was the most logical place for a yacht and boat club to pop up. My first thought was to grab Karen Jewell’s book “ A History of the Greenwich Waterfront ” (2011). She’d used the Local History vertical files and reference collection for her research.  I then checked the history section of the websites for the individual clubs. Finally, I reviewed several Oral History Project Redbooks and transcripts for more information.

The Riverside Yacht Club

Well, I was close!  It just so happens that the Riverside Yacht Club was formed on May 25, 1888. Mr. George I Tyson, a successful businessman, and yachtsman donated an acre of land along the Riverside shoreline. He wanted to organize a unique group of his friends for the purpose of sailing. Tyson even paid to have a new clubhouse built. Karen Jewell states that this was the second club to be founded in Connecticut and the eighth on Long Island Sound, despite the rise and fall of many startups.

The Victorian-style clubhouse was built in 1889. Part of it was built on pilings near a seawall. It contained a kitchen, ballroom, reading rooms, card rooms, bedrooms, locker rooms, and an expansive wrap-around porch. There was even a news article in The New York Herald about the new clubhouse! The club became so popular that it wasn’t long before the members were clamoring for more space. A new “spar loft” was added in 1893. Commodore Tyson once again funded the new addition. It included a billiard room, shuffleboard area, bowling area, staff housing, and horse sheds. The club was able to hold Midsummer Balls and Saturday Evening Hops. The 180-member club owned 10 steam-powered yachts and 52 sailboats. Eventually, the club began participating in regattas, and a Junior Sailing Program was initiated.

The club managed to flourish, despite several setbacks. On September 21, 1938, the “Great New England Hurricane” flooded the main and junior clubhouses. Amazingly, no boats were damaged. The clubhouse was back in service the next day due to a superhuman effort by staff and club members. The War Years (World War I & II) proved financially challenging for the Riverside Yacht Club. As the nation was redirecting material and financial resources toward the war, the club faced financial hardship, which it was able to overcome. As the war was winding down, another hurricane hit Greenwich from September 14 to 15, 1944. Although the clubhouse escaped damage, this time the vessels were damaged.

Indian Harbor Yacht Club

Surprisingly, the Indian Harbor Yacht Club was founded in New York City in July 1889, and incorporated in New York State on April 11, 1892.  Elbert A. Silleck and Richard Outwater were the only Greenwich members. The first clubhouse was set up on Finch’s (Tweed’s) Island. Members would travel from New York City to Greenwich. The clubhouse stayed there from 1892 to 1895. When E.C. Benedict bought the land in  1895, the club tried to get Benedict to agree to rent Finch’s Island as a “Club Station.” When Benedict didn’t respond, IHYC started a search for a new site.

Initially, a Rocky Point Neck site was selected, but the deal fell through. After other considerations, a permanent home was built in 1897 on Steamboat Road. It was renovated in 1898 to include a new grill room with an adjoining café, formal dining room, storage rooms, additional storage rooms, a larger piazza, and a 278-foot jetty.

On October 3, 1919, the clubhouse was completely destroyed by a fire. The damage was estimated to be100-thousand dollars. The building was only insured for 30 thousand dollars. Fortunately, the Club was able to raise enough money to build a new clubhouse, which opened on Memorial Day 1921. Today, it remains a (navigational) landmark adjacent to Greenwich Harbor.

The Belle Haven Yacht Club

Around the same time as the Indian Harbor Yacht Club was established, the Belle Haven Land Company established “The Greenwich Casino Association.” It was hoped that this would help attract people to buy property on the peninsula. The term casino may be misleading since it was initially used to refer to a place for social interaction (i.e. meetings, entertainment, dancing but not gambling.) A clubhouse was opened on July 4, 1892. Activities included boating, swimming, tennis, horse shows, live music, and theater. In 1926, the name of the organization was changed to The Beach Club. It was only open for part of the year. Club boating didn’t become popular until 1953 when a member introduced a new fiberglass sloop. This seemed to pique interest, and more people joined the club. By 1961, the name was changed to The Belle Haven Yacht Club.

The Byram Shore Boat Club

The Byram Shore Boat Club was founded in 1938. It was formed for people who enjoyed yachting, sailing, fishing, and boating, as well as education in seamanship and navigation. The clubhouse was built in 1935 and 67 marina berths were added in 1970. Club events included a Seafood Bakeoff, St Patrick’s Day Party, movie nights, Rock the Docks concert, and New England Clambakes. There were approximately 270 members.

Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club

The Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club (GBYC) was established on Grass Island in 1938. Several businessmen formed it so that residents could enjoy boating. They also worked closely with the Town to enhance the harbor area. The current boathouse was built in 1955, and the docks provided 65 slips.

Old Greenwich Yacht Club

At the eastern end of Town, the Old Greenwich Yacht Club (OGYC) was formed in 1943. It was formed to provide sailing education and social interaction. Walter Pendleton served as the first Commodore. A boathouse was built as the first clubhouse, and a deep-water dock extended out toward Sand Island. The Town purchased Tod’s Point in 1945 and planned to convert a “three-car garage” building into a clubhouse. It had double doors that opened to a work pit for trucks and automobiles. A coal-fired boiler provided hot water heat. Future additions included a porch and shed. In 1938, the Great Hurricane destroyed the dock. Small boats had to be pulled up on shore and tied to stakes. Large vessels anchored offshore. Club boats were pulled into the clubhouse for maintenance.

Going Down To The Sea In Ships

So the Riverside Yacht Club beat out the Indian Harbor Yacht Club by a year. I’m happy to say that each of the boating and yachting clubs appears to be healthy and vibrant today. I love to take the ferry out to Island Beach and see all the boats on Long Island Sound on the weekend. It reminds me of the important role boating and sailing (and Long Island Sound) have played in the history of Greenwich. Although commercial boating has waned, recreational boating flourishes. There’s something about a sail filled with wind, carrying a boat quietly across the water. It’s somehow magical.

May the residents of Greenwich continue to “go down to the sea in ships,” and keep the spirit of adventure alive.

Jewell, K:  “The History of the Greenwich Waterfront”; History Press, Charleston SC, 2011.

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The Clubhouse, uniquely in London, is a building situated in the Thames. Once inside you will notice the stunning panoramic views of the river and cityscape. Guests can walk across the short bridge or arrive by boat on the private pontoon at the front of the building. Bi-Fold doors and a completely surrounding balcony means that guests can enjoy the river views to their hearts content. Clubhouse event space is suitable for conference up to 60, dinner & dance up to 72, theatre seating up to 80 and standing reception up to 150. Clubhouse cannot be Dry Hired - Please see River Rooms for Dry Hire

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Greenwich Yacht Club is truly one of London's hidden gems. Nestled between the O2 and the Thames barrier, the club boasts 2 starkly different venues. The River Rooms is their stand alone event venue with an abundance of natural daylight, river views and large outdoor decking it is perfect for weddings and summer parties. The Clubhouse is the only venue in London Built IN the Thames. with views that rival any venue making it an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city making it popular for Christmas Parties, off-site meetings and conferences.

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Greenwich Yacht Club Weddings

If you’re searching for a stunning waterfront wedding venue on London’s River Thames, Greenwich Yacht Club is a wonderful choice. This incredible yacht club wedding venue boasts impressive river views and two versatile, light-filled function spaces . The Clubhouse and The River Rooms are flooded with natural light, making them popular for waterfront weddings in Greenwich.

The experienced events team at Greenwich Yacht Club will work closely with you to transform this versatile dry hire venue into the wedding of your dreams. You’ll have the freedom to bring in your own suppliers or work with the club’s exceptional recommended vendors, featuring some of London’s best caterers, photographers, florists, and stylists.

The Scene at Greenwich Yacht Club

Nestled between the O2 Arena and the Thames Barrier, Greenwich Yacht Club is a hidden gem on London’s River Thames. This unique London wedding venue boasts a spectacular waterfront setting, with panoramic river views forming a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding celebrations. 

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be blown away by Greenwich Yacht Club’s light-filled function spaces and uninterrupted vistas of the River Thames and the iconic O2 Arena . Whether you opt to host your celebrations in The Clubhouse or The River Rooms, you can be sure of an unforgettable experience at this gorgeous yacht club wedding venue in London. 

The River Rooms is Greenwich Yacht Club’s premier event space, made up of three adjoining spaces: the light-filled main hall, the reception bar, and the spacious outdoor decking . The rooms are hired as one, allowing your wedding to flow seamlessly from one space to another. Host your ceremony and reception in the dreamy banqueting hall, with its soft ivory ceiling drapes and breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames .

Another venue option for your wedding at Greenwich Yacht Club is The Clubhouse — a spectacular two-storey glasshouse that sits perched on stilts in the River Thames . As your guests cross the bridge or arrive by boat to the private pontoon, they’ll be swept away by the incredible setting of The Clubhouse. This beautiful function space boasts floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors, uninterrupted river views, and a wraparound balcony .

As night falls and London’s city skyline starts to twinkle, this waterfront wedding venue in Greenwich really comes to life. After dinner is cleared away and the drinks continue to flow, your guests can spill out onto the alfresco decking to soak up more of the river and city views . And because both of the function spaces at Greenwich Yacht Club offer plenty of room for a dancefloor, you can party the night away with your loved ones.

Greenwich Yacht Club Wedding Ceremonies

Greenwich Yacht Club’s light-filled main hall is fully licensed for your wedding ceremony and has plenty of space so all of your guests can share this special moment with you. Following your ceremony, you’ll head down to the beach or onto the outdoor decking for wedding photos as your guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.

Greenwich Yacht Club Wedding Receptions

You’ll have the choice of two spectacular function spaces for your wedding reception at Greenwich Yacht Club: The Clubhouse and The River Rooms. No matter which setting you choose, you can expect an unforgettable wedding celebration filled with great food, fabulous views, and lots of dancing.

Greenwich Yacht Club is a dry hire venue , which means you’ll have the freedom to work with exceptional external caterers and vendors to curate your dream wedding reception. Whether you’re planning a lavish seated multi-course affair or a more laidback cocktail reception, this beautiful waterfront wedding venue is the perfect place.

Wedding Photography at Greenwich Yacht Club

Greenwich Yacht Club offers breathtaking backdrops for your wedding photography, with unrivalled views of the River Thames and the O2. The club’s expansive outdoor decking is the perfect place for your wedding photoshoot, and many couples also head down to the beach for photos on the sand.

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The Clubhouse

This unique function space sits on stilts in the River Thames and can be accessed by the adjoining bridge or private pontoon. The Clubhouse is a spectacularly light-filled two-storey glasshouse and features uninterrupted river views, floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors, and a wraparound balcony.

The River Rooms

The River Rooms is Greenwich Yacht Club’s dedicated event space made up of three adjoining areas: the main hall, the reception bar, and the outdoor decking. The rooms are hired as one to allow your event to flow seamlessly from one space to another, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the main hall making it a stunningly bright and airy setting for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

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Greenwich Yacht Club Catering

Greenwich Yacht Club doesn’t have an in-house catering team but instead offers an exceptional selection of external caterers that event hosts can choose from, including Asian and African caterers. Menus range from fine dining to casual bowl food and delectable canapés, allowing you to choose the perfect option for your budget and event style. 

Highlights of Catering at Greenwich Yacht Club:

• Freedom to work with your choice of external caterers
• Greenwich Yacht Club has a list of exceptional caterers they can recommend
• Fully stocked bar and a range of drinks packages

Nearby attractions:

• Royal Observatory Greenwich
• National Maritime Museum

Hotels nearby:

• DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich, rooms starting from £72 per night
• Admiral Hardy, rooms starting from £129 per night
• Novotel London Greenwich, rooms starting from £78 per night

Nearby restaurants:

• London in the Sky
• Peninsula Restaurant

Venue Testimonials

My new wife and I got married at GYC last month. We loved this distinct and unique venue as soon as we saw it, and it turned out to be a great choice. The setting received rave reviews from guests throughout the day, but above all, the staff repeatedly went above and beyond to ensure that everything flowed seamlessly. I can't find fault with anything. And all this at a very reasonable price relative to many other venues in London - I think many of the guests assumed we had spent a small fortune for such a location! Highly recommended.

Fabulous venue. Thank you to all of the staff and helpful managers yesterday and also for assisting with our clearing up this morning. Would certainly recommend it.

The initial process was nice and easy, Will the manager was very willing to work with us so that we felt totally comfortable about booking the venue. The value for money was great. The view was great.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue hire fee for weddings at Greenwich Yacht Club ranges from £1500 to £4000, depending on the time of year and day of the week. The club’s Total Dry Hire Package is £5000 and includes tables, chairs, and use of kitchen and bar facilities.

Capacity limits at Greenwich Yacht Club vary depending on your chosen event space. The River Rooms can accommodate up to 250 standing guests for cocktail-style events and 100 seated guests with space for a dancefloor. The Clubhouse has room for 150 standing guests and 70 guests in a dinner/dance format.

Friday and Saturday weddings at Greenwich Yacht Club must end by 1am. Sunday weddings must finish by 10.30pm.

Weddings at Greenwich Yacht Club are relaxed and elegant, with two stunning light-filled event spaces to choose from and spectacular river views.

There are plenty of hotels nearby in Greenwich. Options include:

Yes. Greenwich Yacht Club has 30 car parking spaces.

Greenwich Yacht Club has put together a list of exceptional caterers for you to choose from for your wedding or event. Their extensive list of local catering suppliers has something to suit all styles, tastes, and budgets.

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Social Events

• Last edited 3 years ago by Richard Phillips

The central activity of the club is to get out on the water, but we also have an active social and events calender. Some of these are annual, others are arranged whenever a group of members feels the time is right. For more information, contact the Social Secretary

• 1 Tuesday night - club night
• 2 Annual dinner dance and prize giving
• 3 Miscellaneous Mayhem
• 4 Lectures and study visits
• 6 Winter Solstice Boat Building
• 7 Open House London
• 8 Assisting the RNLI
• 9 Greek flotilla holiday
• 10 'Push the Boat Out' weekend

Tuesday night - club night

With the bar open and food served from 7 until 9pm, Tuesday evenings see a busy club house, excellent food consumed, the odd pint drunk and more than the odd telling of a sailors tale.

Annual dinner dance and prize giving

This is landmark, annual event for the club that not only marks the end of our year but - more importantly - is an occasion that honours the club and its more active members. We give out some very important prizes to people who have contributed to the life and health of our club.

Miscellaneous Mayhem

• Pantomime (participation is optional!)
• Themed murder mystry night
• St Georges day themed club night

Lectures and study visits

Members of the club and visiting experts often provide talks to members on topics as diverse as sailing in the arctic or navigating the tidal thames. Each year we are invited to visit London Vesel Traffic System (VTS) at the Thames barrier.

During covid we moved talks online and some of the recordings are included on this website.

In clement weather we run frequent jaunts along the River Thames towpath with an enthusiastic cycling crowd, stopping at local hostelries for refreshments. If you don't have a bicycle of your own, we have a few available for members to borrow so you can join one of our cycle trips.

Winter Solstice Boat Building

Getting out on the water can be a bit harder during the winter months - but a standing fixture to get everyone outside and the younger members involved is the solstice boat race! Build a model boat and win lasting glory as we race them on the Thames.

Open House London

Open House London is an annual festival celebrating the architecture and urban landscape of London. It is staged by the charity Open City which campaigns to make London a more accessible, equitable and open city.

During the Open House festival, many buildings considered to be of architectural significance open their doors for free public tours - and this includes the amazing clubhouse of Greenwich Yacht club.

To make visits especially worthwhile, GYC provides refreshments, guided tours and an art exhibition by our talented members.

Assisting the RNLI

Unsurprisingly, many members support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution! For several years the club has helped the RNLI train volunteers in London by hosting a training event, with members offering their services as accident victims, corpses or troublesome sailors in need of help from the RNLI.

No Stevens were harmed in the making of this photograph.

Greek flotilla holiday

Some years, members have organised a flottila sailing holiday around the greek islands.

'Push the Boat Out' weekend

Push the Boat Out is a series of open days offering free or low cost ‘try sailing’ opportunities around the UK. More than 390 RYA affiliated clubs and training centres will be opening their doors to the local community to try sailing - including Greenwich Yacht Club.

Push the Boat Out is aimed at anyone interested in getting into a boat and out on the water. With no experience or equipment necessary, events are aimed at complete beginners, as well as more experienced sailors looking for a way back into the sport or interested in finding out more about their local club. Families, children, partners, individuals, groups of friends – everyone is welcome.

All kit and safety equipment is provided, all you need is; some clothes you don't mind getting wet (ideally not jeans), a change of clothes (to wear after your on-the-water activity) and a towel. Some venues are also organising for tea, cake and barbeques to be available on the day.

All activities are free.