The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history.
This iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare, King William and Queen Mary and Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson.
Built on the site of the Palace of Placentia, also known as Greenwich Palace, this extraordinary building, designed by esteemed architect Sir Christopher Wren, has seen life as both a Royal Hospital and a Royal Naval College. From Henry VIII’s birthplace to Lord Nelson’s lying in state, these walls contain a wealth of key historical moments.
Become one of the 1.2m annual visitors exploring this fascinating Greenwich campus. Drop into the Visitor Centre to understand the many layered histories of these grounds, visit the iconic Painted Hall, known as the ‘UK’s Sistine Chapel’ or spend time in the St Peter & St Paul Chapel to find out why it is considered to be one of the finest 18th century interiors in existence.
If you visit between 12-3pm, why not test your skills at one of the oldest remaining Victorian Skittle Alleys in the UK, which was originally built to entertain the Naval pensioners in 1864
OPENING TIMES:
The Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre and Painted Hall is open from 10am until 5pm each day (last entry to the Painted Hall is 4.30pm.) We recommend that you check the website for any early closures outside of these times:
General Admission (FIT & Groups)
Discover a breathtaking work of art in the heart of historic Greenwich.
Your admission ticket includes tours, entry to the Painted Hall, the Skittle Alley and much more. From Christopher Wren to Chris Hemsworth – discover more about this special site with one of the expert guides on a variety of tours.
Learn about the history of Nelson in our specially curated Nelson Room exhibition. Explore the Painted Hall yourself with a self-led tour using our award-winning multimedia guides
SCHEDULE: Daily
CLOSURES: 25/12& other dates Tbc
COMPLIMENTARY POLICY: N/A
NOTES:
All Bookings (FIT & Groups) must be prebooked with date & timeslot
All groups of 10+ or more MUST be pre-booked 4 weeks prior to their visit date.
We recommend you check the website for any early or full closures which may occur during the year: https://ornc.org/plan-a-visit/opening-times/
