Greenwich Tall Ships Festival 2014 Is Here And Promises Lots Of Fun

by Benson Agoha

* There will be spectacular fire works display at the Cutty Sark
 on the opening day of the Tall Ships Festival on Friday,
5th September, 2014. (Photo Credit: Cutty Sark Crew).

At last, this year’s much awaited Tall Ships Festival, is here. It will take place between the 5^th and 9^th of September, 2014.

Organised by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Falmouth, owners of Tall Ship J.R. Tolkien, a preview to the event started when Tolkien visited the Royal Borough in April 2014.

The visit marked the begining of promotional voyages from the Royal Arsenal Pier, through Maritime Greenwich to the City, passing through London's iconic Tower Bridge.

Unlike to 2013 edition, this year’s event will feature a total of 50 tall ships that will be arriving with some 1000 crew from around the world.

They will race from Falmouth in Cornwall and on arrival will be moored in Royal Greenwich.

Two Festival Villages have been announced. They are the Lebara Festival Village at Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Arsenal Festival Village at Woolwich.

There are also four Festival Sites all of which visitors are encouraged to sample. These are the Maritime Greenwich, Royal Arsenal Woolwich, Greenwich Peninsula and the Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf. Each of the sites have their unique attractions.

There will be various fees, so visitors are encouraged to check individual events for actual prices. The event is open to adults and children and there will be different activities including workshops, music and tours.

The crew of the Cutty Sark are already charged and are looking forward to the event which promises a spectacular fire-works display on the opening day on Friday 5^th September, 2014.

The Crew of JR Tolkien salute from the ship
during their promotional visit in April, 2014.

Besides, during the festival, reduced prices will be available for those who wish to visit the Cutty Sark Ship.

The Cutty Sark Crew tweeted “Ready for the #greenwichregatta to kick off on Friday! Who's coming over to see the fireworks?”.

For more information about the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival 2014, please visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich website at www.rmg.co.uk.