Highlights

Visit the Royal Observatory, one of the most important scientific sites in the world.
Stand with one foot in the eastern hemisphere and one in the west on the Prime Meridian.
See the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the UK's largest telescopes.

About this activity

The Royal Observatory Greenwich, founded in 1675 by King Charles II, is known as the home of British astronomy. At the home of space and time, you'll learn all about the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and how the search for a way to measure longitude led it to be the Prime Meridian of the world back in 1884. Situated on a hill in Greenwich Park in southeast London, it overlooks the River Thames to the north and is surrou…

What's included

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Admission
Audio Guide

Location

Good to know

Child policy:
Children under 4 years are free of charge.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Good to know:
Check the official website for the daily opening hours and closure dates prior to your visit.
The interactive, multilingual audio guide can be downloaded on your smartphone using the Smartify App.
Entry to Queen's House and National Maritime Museum is free of charge, except for special exhibitions and guided tours.

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Other attractions

Regions

London · England · United Kingdom

Royal Observatory Greenwich Ticket

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