Royal Observatory Greenwich

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. Read More

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With your complimentary audio guide, explore how great scientists first mapped the seas and the stars in Charles II’s magnificent Christopher Wren-designed Octagon Room – dating from 1675. Marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, the UK’s largest historic telescope which gave astronomers new views of the universe over 100 years ago.

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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 includes an audio guide. Student price is available.

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Opening Times

10.00 – 17.00. Last admission is at 16.30. During Easter, June, July, August and September, the Observatory extends its opening hours and close at 18.00. Always check www.rmg.co.uk before you plan your visit. We are closed 24–26 December.

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Venue Details & Map

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.

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: Steps within building
Accessible Parking Facilities: Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
Accessible Venue Facilities: Staff available to assist
Attraction Facilities: Audio commentary available; Gift shop
Booking Facilities: Coach parties accepted
Catering Facilities: Cafe; Event catering; Outdoor dining / Beer garden; Private Dining
Event Facilities: Available for wedding receptions; Civil Partnership licence held; Conference rooms / Meeting rooms; Event facilities; Licenced for civil marriages; Offers charity rates; Venue allows outside catering; Wedding service
General Facilities: Free WiFi; On site parking; On-site coach parking
Payment Facilities: Group rates available

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