The Royal Observatory, Greenwich

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90 mins
Low
Non-guided

Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), stand astride the world-famous Meridian Line and enjoy dramatic views of London across Greenwich Royal Park, the City of London and the River Thames.

The Royal Observatory is the historic home of British astronomy, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the world-famous Meridian Line. Established in the 17th century 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.

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich: Stand astride the Meridian Line, chosen as the Prime Meridian of the World back in 1884, with one foot in each hemisphere. Walk in the footsteps of the Royal Astronomers, discover their stories, and experience the past, present and future wonders of astronomy, space and the stars.

Must-see attractions include the Great Equatorial Telescope, Harrison’s clocks, the Shepherd Gate Clock, the Time Ball and the famous Octagon Room.

Opening hours: Open daily, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Venue address: Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London, UK
Suggested visit duration is 1-2 hours
Please note that you will require a printed copy of your ticket
Children under 4 years are free
Disabled Access: Most areas of the Observatory are fully accessible; however, older buildings have restricted access
Closing times may occasionally vary. Please check prior to visiting
Access to certain spaces and interactive exhibits may be restricted at this time
Downloadable audio guide commentary is available in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian

Highlights

Stand astride the world-famous Prime Meridian Line
Enjoy dramatic views of London across Greenwich Royal Park, the City of London and the River Thames
Uncover the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Marvel at one of the UK's largest telescopes
See clocks and timepieces that have literally changed the world

What's Included

General Admission to the Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian

Downloadable audio guide in 10 languages

What's Excluded

Planetarium show tickets

Transportation

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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Highlights

What's Included

General Admission to the Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian

Downloadable audio guide in 10 languages

What's Excluded

Planetarium show tickets

Transportation

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BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

From £24.00 per ADULT