The Royal Observatory in Greenwich

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Duration: 1.5 hours

Overview

Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Meridian line.

Included

Included
Admission to Royal Observatory
Included
Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, German, Korean, French, Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin

Excluded

Excluded
Planetarium Shows
Excluded
Transport

Important information

Opening hours:

Days of Operation: Daily

Opening times: 10:00am until 5:00pm (Last admission is at 4.15pm)

From now until 31 August : 10:00am until 7:45pm (last admission 7:00pm)

Address: Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ

Please note:

A valid student card may be requested on arrival if a student ticket has been purchased.
Exclusive Early Access tour is in English only and for over 18s only.
Once Exclusive Early Access tickets have been purchased, they cannot be cancelled or amended.

Highlights

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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.

Visit the Royal Observatory, located in Greenwich, for an experience like no other! Download the Smartify app for access to the official audio guide for your visit.

Exclusive Early Access

Book Exclusive Early Access and see the Royal Observatory before the crowds! Enjoy a 45-minute tour with an expert guide around one of Britain’s most historic buildings. Learn about how the Prime Meridian came to be in Greenwich and the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). You’ll also have access to historic gems including the Great Equatorial Telescope, Wren’s Octagon Room, and the Harrison Clocks – without the crowds!