Royal Observatory Greenwich
London
Type:Museum
Tel: 020 8858 4422
London
Tel: 020 8858 4422
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.
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.
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).
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.
Season (4 Sept 2024 - 31 Mar 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Season (26 May 2025 - 3 Sept 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
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