Greenwich Royal Observatory
Stand on the world-famous Prime Meridian Line at the home of Greenwich Mean Time
e-voucher
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
Standout list
Child friendly
Suited to keeping the little ones happy and having fun.
Highlights
- Stand on the historic Prime Meridian Line where you’ll quite literally be placing one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one foot in the western.
- Learn all about Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), how Greenwich came to be the home of time and discover the technology that changed the world.
- Step beneath the magnificent onion dome and marvel at the 28-inch refracting Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest of its kind in Britain.
- Visit the striking Octagon Room with its high windows and towering position, designed for astronomers to sit and observe the sky for comets, eclipses and the movement of the planets.
What's included
- Entry to the Royal Observatory
- Audio guides in: English, Italian, Spanish, German and French
- Planetarium shows
Prepare for the experience
On arrival at the attraction, you will be asked to kindly forward your e-ticket to a designated email address. Alternatively, please print your voucher and present it on arrival.
Children information
- Children under the age of 4 go in for free but must be registered with a paying adult
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Toilets, baby-change facilities and an accessible toilet are located in the Astronomy Centre and Admissions area
- Due to the narrow interior of the building, buggies are not suitable for either Flamsteed House or the Planetarium, but there are external Buggy Parks provided outside both areas
Accessibility information
- Most of the Royal Observatory grounds and areas are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of Flamsteed House and the Great Equatorial telescope
- The Royal Observatory has accessible toilets, and cafés and gift shops are wheelchair-accessible
- A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge from the Information Desk
- Mobility scooters may be too large for lift access and visitors are requested to ask a member of staff on duty for assistance
- Please download a floor plan here for further information
- Please contact our customer service team before booking to request a manual wheelchair or if you would like further information regarding accessibility for this attraction
Ticket restrictions
- Concession ticket holders may be asked to show a valid ID upon visiting the attraction
Regular operating times are:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (last admission at 4:15pm)
Closure dates:
- 24 - 26 December
How to get there
- Address: The Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, SE10 8XJ
- Nearest tube station: Cutty Sark (DLR line)
- Nearest train station: Greenwich or Maze Hill
- Nearest pier: Greenwich
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain and provided by Royal Museums Greenwich.
