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Getting Here. We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge. How to get here. Book Now. Purchase a General Admission ticket to the Painted Hall for £16.50. Convert it to an Annual Pass for no extra cost to give you unlimited entry for a whole year. Kids go free. Book now.
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A rare example of an early Victorian past time, the Skittle...
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From Tudor Palace to the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich,...
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Just minutes away from central London, the Old Royal Naval...
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Start your adventure at the visitor centre for a fascinating overview of the long history of the site. Admire the fascinating collection of historical artefacts and interactive displays including an intricate replica of Henry VIII’s bedroom that stood on the grounds more than 500 years ago. Explore the buildings and grounds to discover the stories ...
Celebrate over 600 years of history by visiting Sir Christopher Wren's monumental masterpiece on the 600 Years of History guided tourand follow your guide through the Colonnades, the Main Square, King Charles's Court and on to the Painted Hall where another adventure awaits. The tour takes place every day and is included with the standard admission...
Book tickets for Old Royal Naval College now. Make the most of your day out to Greenwich and take part in a behind-the-scenes Blockbuster Film Touraround the Old Royal Naval College, which has played the backdrop of many films and series including The Crown, Les Misérables and Cruella.
A visit to Old Royal Naval College should take at least an hour to an hour and a half, leaving you enough time to see the Painted Hall and explore the beautiful grounds.
The Undercroft Café is the perfect eatery to enjoy lunch and indulgent afternoon tea, or bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawns surrounding the college. Greenwich’s local brewery The Old Brewery is also nearby, serving seasonal British dishes, brewed craft beers and London-distilled spirits.
Old Royal Naval College is located in the borough of Greenwichin south-east London. How to get there: 1. Tube - Cutty Sark DLR stationis a five-minute walk from the Old Royal Naval College. 2. Boat - Arrive in style aboard an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to Greenwich Pier, which is less than a five minutes’ walk from the college. 3. Bus - Various b...
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- Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 9LW
Oct 11, 2017 · There are plans to reveal more of the secret treasures of the Old Royal Naval College from time to time. To open the skittle alley for bowling nights, for example, and create special events...
- Sandra Lawrence
Formerly the site of a royal palace, the old college was originally constructed to serve as the Royal Navy's Greenwich Hospital, designed by Christopher Wren, and built between 1696 and 1712. The hospital closed in 1869 and so between 1873 and 1998 the buildings were used as a training establishment for the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.
The Old Royal Naval College’s 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 and Mary, Lord Nelson and William Shakespeare.
- King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9NN, London
At the Old Royal Naval College you can discover 600 years of history as you explore the 17-acre riverside estate at the center of the Greenwich Maritime UNESCO World Heritage Site – a journey into British History like never before.
The Old Royal Naval College, with its magnificent architecture and beautiful grounds, has a rich history. This remarkable masterpiece is a highlight of any visit to Greenwich, London. The site originally housed Greenwich Palace, the favourite residence of Tudor King Henry VIII.
