Name: Royal Observatory Greenwich
Address: Greenwich Park, Greenwich, SE10 9NF, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8312 6565

See the Time Ball drop at 1pm daily. Image courtesy of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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Stand on the world-famous Meridian Line with one foot in the west and one foot in the east at the Royal Observatory. Enjoy one of the most-loved views of London at the home of Greenwich Mean Time.

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The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time and the world-famous Meridian Line. Established in the 17th century by King Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it was from here that the great scientists of the time precisely mapped the stars to help navigate at sea.

Stand aside the Meridian Line with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west. Marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, the UK's largest historic telescope which gave astronomers new views of the universe more than 100 years ago and explore the rich history of the Royal Observatory with your complimentary audio guide. While you are here, don't forget to check out the live moving view in the Camera Obscura and enjoy one of the best views of London.

Please note that the Royal Observatory Greenwich is closed for essential refurbishment from 4 January until 31 March 2022. Planetarium shows, astronomy courses and learning programmes led by our expert astronomers will continue, but visitors are not able to access the historic buildings including the Prime Meridian Line.

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Important information

COVID-19: This attraction may have entry requirements and safety measures in place. For more information, check direct with the venue ahead of your visit.

Flamsteed House is closed until March 2022.

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Prices and opening times

Child ticket	£7.20 to £8.00 per ticket
Adult ticket	£14.40 to £16.00 per ticket

Admission to the Royal Observatory’s historic Flamsteed House, Time Galleries, Meridian Line Courtyard and Meridian Building is £10 for adults (£7.50 concessions). Entry for children under 16 is free. The £10 entry is an annual pass (visitors are able to return as many times as they like within 12 months for no additional charge). Admission to the Royal Observatory’s Astronomy Centre which houses three state-of-the-art modern astronomy galleries is free.

Planetarium tickets prices: £6.50 adults, £4.50 children and concessions, £17.50 family ticket.

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Opening Times

10am to 5pm. Last admission is at 4.30pm. Closed 24 to 26 December. Always check www.rmg.co.uk before you plan your visit.

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Royal Observatory Greenwich

Address: Greenwich Park, Greenwich

London

SE10 9NF
Telephone:: +44 (0)20 8312 6565
Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk
Website: http://www.rmg.co.uk
Public transport:: DLR – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich* By boat – from most central London piers)* Bus 53 from Oxford Circus stops at park gates. * 15 minute walk through park to Observatory.