Royal Observatory Greenwich

London

Type:Museum

Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ

Tel: 020 8858 4422

Royal Observatory Greenwich

About

The world-famous Meridian Line 

Visit the Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and stand on the Prime Meridian Line with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west. The Greenwich Meridian was chosen to be the Prime Meridian of the World back in 1884 and has been world famous ever since. 
 
Views of London  
Take in one of London’s most-loved views across historic royal Greenwich, Greenwich Royal Park, the City of London and the River Thames. It is the perfect place for a group photo with the ever-changing London skyline in the background.  
 
The Octagon Room  
The Octagon Room, completed in 1676, is the oldest part of the Royal Observatory and the centrepiece of Flamsteed House. With its big windows, the room was perfect for watching the sky. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it is one of the best-preserved Wren interiors in London. 
 
Harrison’s clocks  
See the revolutionary Harrison’s clocks – the clocks that changed the world. Also, discover the Shepherd Gate Clock, mounted outside, which was the first clock to show Greenwich Mean Time to the public. 

Great Equatorial Telescope  
Venture inside the huge iconic onion dome to see the giant telescope which gave astronomers new views of the universe over 100 years ago. It is the biggest refracting telescope in Britain and was built in 1893. 
 

 

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Adult: Includes adults, 25+, seniors and disabled visitors. £18
Child: Age 4 -15 years and includes disabled children. £9
Child Under 4: Must be registered with a paying adult. £0
Young Person and Student: Includes age 16-24 yrs, student with valid ID and disabled visitors. £12
Companion: Free entry for one person accompanying a visitor with disabilities. Can be selected with any ticket.
Key Worker: Free entry to holders of a Blue Light card as a thank you to our Key Workers - please bring this card with you.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs welcome
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • Chinese audio guide
  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Russian audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Royal Observatory ‘Astronomy Café’ and also other catering options are available in Greenwich Park
  • Picnic Site - Greenwich Park is a beautiful place for fine-weather picnics. There are also picnic spaces at the National Maritime Museum

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages - Available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish
  • Conference facilities - Spaces are available to hire visit rmg.co.uk/hire
  • Event Venue - Various spaces are available to hire – visit rmg.co.uk/hire for more details
  • Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - Limited pay and display parking on Blackheath Avenue
  • Parking (charge) - The car park is located on Park Row. Open on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays from 10am-5pm. Limited availability during working week. £10 for the day

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - 1 and a half hours for each site
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Booking essential
  • Can be packages by 3rd parties
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 60
  • Min group size - 15
  • Special group rates - For groups of 9 or more
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Chinese printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Russian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre - Set in the heart of historic, maritime Greenwich
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction - Set within beautiful Greenwich Park – some elements of the attraction are outdoors e.g. Prime Meridian Line

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

  There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Limited spaces may also be available Monday-Friday. Check availability when booking online.

Opening hours: weekends, bank holidays and school holidays from 10am-5pm. Limited availability during working week Charge: £10 for the day Location: The car park is located on Park Row (post code SE10 9NG).

Public Transport Directions

Trains and Underground services to Greenwich

The nearest rail stations are Greenwich and Maze Hill. Direct trains run to these stations from London Cannon Street and London Bridge. 

If you are using the London Underground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will take you straight to Cutty Sark station. The DLR connects with other Underground lines at Bank, Tower Gateway and Stratford stations.

Bus services to Greenwich

The following buses stop near the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House: 129, 177, 180, 188, 286, 386 and N1.

The following buses stop near Cutty Sark: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199 and 386.

The following buses stop near the Royal Observatory Greenwich and Peter Harrison Planetarium: 53, 54, 202 and 380.

Awards

  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism South East Member 23/24 - Gold Tourism South East Member 23/24 - Gold 2023

Opening Times

Season (4 Sept 2023 - 31 Mar 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00
Season (26 May 2024 - 3 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 18:00

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