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Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets

Stand on the Prime Meridian and view historic astronomy instruments

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  • Future explorers get their kicks with the chance to study the planets and stars

  • Discover historic clocks and telescopes and cutting-edge astronomical tools

  • Learn about Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and how Greenwich came to be the center of time-keeping

  • Little kids will love standing astride the dividing point between east and west – the Meridian Line

  • Booking online in advance is cheaper than paying on the day!

It’s easy to get Royal Observatory Greenwich tickets. Book in advance and save time on your trip to London. There are options to buy day tickets, and you can also combine your visit with another attraction.

Royal Observatory Greenwich tickets include:

  • Admission to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, one of London's top attractions

  • Entry to the Meridian line

  • Entry to Flamsteed House

  • Entry to John Harrison’s timekeepers

  • Entry to Camera Obscura

  • Entry to the Great Equatorial Telescope and the Astronomy Centre

  • Entry to the Altazimuth Pavilion and the galleries

  • Downloadable interactive audio guide in English

  • Children under 4 get in for free (please select a free ticket for them)

  • Open daily 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:15)

  • There are many talks and shows to enjoy - check the schedule before you go

  • The Royal Observatory is close to the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House, which are free to visit!

  • This ticket does not include entry to The Peter Harrison Planetarium

  • Food and drinks are available at Astronomy Café & Terrace

  • Within a 20-minute walk from Greenwich DLR/rail and Cutty Sark DLR

  • The Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass includes the observatory and much more, so book a combo ticket for better value

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Jessica ,  France France
30 Aug 2024
Good
Très pratique, file d'attente courte et horaires flexibles. Bon accueil des prestataires. Seul regret tour avec guides anglophones uniquement et audioguides pas toujours inclus surcouts à prévoir.
The London Pass - All-Inclusive Pass
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Nigel,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
17 Aug 2024
Excellent
Take the Uber Boat from central London - it adds to the day. Did both Cutty Sark and the Observatory, and recommend both. Liked that neither location swamped you with information - very well laid out
Take the Uber Boat from central London - it adds to the day. Did both Cutty Sark and the Observatory, and recommend both. Liked that neither location swamped you with information - very well laid out
Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
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Máté,  Hungary Hungary
31 Aug 2024
Excellent
The observatorium was amazing and had many parts to discover. The park was great with not too many pepole. The squirels are frendly and if your patient you can feed them seeds and nuts. If your in...
The observatorium was amazing and had many parts to discover. The park was great with not too many pepole. The squirels are frendly and if your patient you can feed them seeds and nuts. If your in London make sour to check this out.
Royal Observatory Greenwich

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The Royal Observatory is the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian, perched up high in leafy green Greenwich. See where time starts and stops.

Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ, London
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