Old Royal Naval College Greenwich home of the Painted Hall
The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history, including a tour of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate in the heart of the Greenwich Maritime UNESCO World Heritage Site
Recommended
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
Subscriber offer
Standout list
A must-see attraction
At the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
Join regular award-winning tours throughout the day which tell the story of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate
Explore the breath-taking 17th century Painted Hall that took 19 years to complete (known as the UK’s Sistine Chapel)
See the refurbished Nelson room where Nelson laid in state after the Battle of Trafalgar
Visit the Chapel and see one of Britain’s finest eighteenth-century interiors
Glimpse the remains of Greenwich Palace, where Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Mary I were born
The estate is one of the most popular filming locations in the world including The Crown, Les Miserables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more
Try your hand at one of the last remaining Victorian Skittle Alleys (open daily from 12 - 3 pm)
25 January - 25 March: Old Royal Naval College to host London premiere of Luke Jerram’s new celestial installation Helios in the Painted Hall
What's included
Entry to the Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre
A total of four children aged up to 16 can visit for free, accompanied by a paying adult
Accessibility information
Carers are welcome, one carer per disabled customer. Proof of eligibility apply
Please, contact our team should you require further accessibility information
Group bookings
For group bookings, contact us. A group for ORNC is ten or more people
Ticket restrictions
Tickets are not refundable
No pets, but accessibility dogs
Additional information
The Guided Tour of the estate departs on the hour from the Visitor Centre between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Painted Hall has an audio guide in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese. Also you can join a tour that runs every 30 mins
The Victorian Skittle Alley usually opens from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Blockbuster Film Tour needs to be booked separately due to limited capacity
The Painted Hall live availability can be seen upon booking. Regular opening times are:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
We recommend customers to check for any unplanned early or full closures.
Tous and talks:
The Site Tour / 500 Years of History Tour runs every day at 11:00 am, 12 noon: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (hourly and subject to availability)
The Painted Hall talk runs every 30 minutes from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (subject to availability and Painted Hall closures)
Audio guide available in seven languages
The Victorian Skittle Alley usually opens from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
How to get there
Address: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN
Road access / Directions:
You can get to Greenwich area, where the ORNC is located, by:
Docklands Light Rail (DLR).
Boat (riverboat services along the Thames to Greenwich Pier: London Eye, Westminster, Embankment and Tower Piers).
Train.
Bus (routes with stop in Greenwich are: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386).
Also:
You can either walk from Greenwich and Maze Hill train stations and Greenwich and Cutty Sark DLR stations,
Ride your bike through the dedicated cycle path from the Lewin Gate at Cutty Sark Gardens to the Trafalgar Gate at Park Row.
And, if driving, a paid car parking is available in Park Row (SE10 9NL) and Cutty Sark Gardens.
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by the Old Royal Naval College.
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Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. Your eTicket will be then emailed to you within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour. This product is non-refundable.
