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

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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 24/25 - Gold 2024

Opening Times

Season (4 Sept 2024 - 31 Mar 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	- 17:00

Season (26 May 2025 - 3 Sept 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 18:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	- 18:00

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