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Royal Observatory Greenwich
Explore time and space at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and stand on the Meridian line at the home of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Discover the site’s rich history, from its royal heritage to its awe-inspiring Peter Harrison Planetarium, all set within Greenwich’s beautiful park.
The top 10 must see attractions at the Royal Observatory:
Take a selfie on the iconic Meridian Line
Enjoy one of the most-loved views of London across Greenwich Royal Park and the River Thames
Marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, the UK’s largest historic telescope which gave astronomers new views of the universe over 100 years ago
Learn about the discoveries of great scientists and inventors based at or associated with the Royal Observatory, with a complimentary audio guide
Time the visit to coincide with the dropping of the bright red Time Ball on top of Flamsteed House, one of the world’s earliest public time signals. It drops daily at 1pm
Stand in Charles II’s magnificent Wren-designed Octagon Room dating from 1675
Discover John Harrison’s groundbreaking timepieces that changed the world and solved the longitude problem
Be mesmerized by our live panorama of London seen through the camera obscura
Journey through space in one of our awesome planetarium shows, presented by an astronomer
See the Shepherd Gate Clock, the first clock to show Greenwich Mean Time to the public
Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark is the world’s sole-surviving tea clipper, celebrated for her record-breaking passages around the globe. Guests can come aboard and experience what it was like to sail this much-loved national icon.
A new audio guide at Cutty Sark has been added to enhance the visitor experience by bringing the story of the ship to life. The guide is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian.
The audio guide is included in the cost of entry and takes about an hour to explore all levels of the ship.
The top 10 must-see attractions at Cutty Sark
Touch the original structure of the ship of which 90% of the hull dates back to when it was built in 1869 for the China tea trade
Walk underneath Cutty Sark’s gleaming copper hull for an awe-inspiring view and the chance to admire the cutting-edge design that made her the fastest in the world.
Touch and smell different samples of the ship’s cargo in one of the many interactive exhibits
Imagine you are the ship’s captain, take the helm at the ship’s wheel and marvel at the towering masts and 11 miles of rigging
Get a taste of life as a seafaring Victorian and discover how the crew lived, ate and slept
Learn about the ambitious conservation project and go inside an authentic piece of history. Find out about the incredible work that has saved Cutty Sark for future generations
Enjoy afternoon tea underneath the ship built to bring tea to Britain. Taste a selection of Cutty Sark teas just like the ones the ship was built to transport
Meet the colourful cast of costumed characters on board the ship and listen to Captain Woodget or Nannie bring the history of the ship to life
Enjoy stunning views of the River Thames and the London Skyline
Come face to face with a world famous collection of merchant-ship figureheads including the original Cutty Sark figurehead, Nannie
The Queen’s House
This beautiful royal villa was designed by Inigo Jones and is Britain’s first classical building and a pioneering masterpiece of 17th-century architecture. Today you can enjoy the spectacular art, architecture and royal history of the Queen’s House. The House is free to visit with the exception of guided tours.
The top 10 must-see attractions at the Queens House
Pre-book a guided tour which will take you back in time to learn about the history of the House and Greenwich though the artworks on show
See the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I. This painting commemorates the most famous conflict of Elizabeth’s reign, the failed invasion of England by the Spanish Armada
See the spectacular new art commission by Turner Prize-winning artist Richard Wright in gold leaf on the ceiling of the Great Hall
Step through the doors into the impressive Great Hall, with its striking marble floor and black-and-white geometric design originally laid in 1635
Take a selfie with the elegant Tulip Stairs, the first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain
Discover renowned art works by British and European masters including Turner, Gainsborough, Hogarth and Stubbs, as well as works by leading contemporary artists
Admire the classical design of the House – one of the most important buildings in English architecture designed by Indigo Jones
Take in views fit for royalty across the lawns to the Old Royal Naval College and the River Thames
Appreciate the marvelous decorated ceiling in the Queen’s Presence Chamber which celebrates Charles I and Henrietta Maria as a powerful couple
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. It appeals to visitors of all ages and is a great addition to any itinerary in Greenwich. The museum is free to visit with the exception of guided tours and special exhibitions.
Top 10 must-see attractions at the National Maritime Museum:
Grab a selfie at Nelson’s ship in a bottle, Yinka Shonibare’s replica of Nelson’s HMS Victory – one of the most photographed artworks in London!
Four new galleries – Pacific Exploration, Polar Worlds, Tudor and Stuart Seafarers, and Sea Things exhibits 1000 more objects from our collections
Find out what made J.M.W. Turner’s largest painting so controversial in the Battle of Trafalgar gallery
Get up close to the actual uniform Admiral Nelson was wearing when he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar in the Nelson, Navy, Nation gallery
Explore Britain’s maritime trade with Asia, focusing on the incredible story of the East India Company. See an opium pipe, a tea chest and a miniature Chinese garden in the Traders gallery
Discover how life on the River Thames has evolved in the past 300 years in the Maritime London galley
Traverse The Great Map – the Museum’s largest open space is brought to life with a huge interactive world map
Uncover the story of the largest surface sea battle through objects and accounts from both sides in the Jutland 1916 gallery