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Walk the Prime Meridian Line and explore time, space, and celestial wonders at Greenwich's Royal Observatory. Choose your tickets to embark on an astronomical journey.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich with iconic red time ball against a cloudy sky.

Royal Observatory Greenwich & Prime Meridian Entry Tickets

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  • Stand on the famous Prime Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time.

  • Watch the iconic time ball drop at 1pm each day, a maritime tradition once used by ships to set their chronometers for accurate navigation at sea.

  • Discover the stories behind the exhibits through a free multilingual audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

  • Explore the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK.

  • Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to explore the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House, or go on an early access guided tour of the Royal Observatory.

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  • Stand on the famous Prime Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time.

  • Watch the iconic time ball drop at 1pm each day, a maritime tradition once used by ships to set their chronometers for accurate navigation at sea.

  • Discover the stories behind the exhibits through a free multilingual audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

  • Explore the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK.

  • Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to explore the National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House, or go on an early access guided tour of the Royal Observatory.

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£18
Slide 1 of 11, National Maritime Museum entrance with British flag, Greenwich.
National Maritime Museum entrance with British flag, Greenwich.

Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass

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  • Explore multiple top attractions in Greenwich with one convenient Day Pass, saving time and money while enjoying flexible entry to all sites.

  • Choose your own adventure by visiting attractions like the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, and explore as much or as little as you like.

  • Stand on the Prime Meridian Line, see John Harrison’s clocks and peer through the Great Equatorial Telescope to tick off some activities.

  • Benefit from free entry for children under 4 (with registration), a free companion ticket for disabled visitors, and flexible booking with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

  • Once you book, all voucher details will be sent to your inbox. If you prefer to purchase tickets at the venue, go to the designated ticket point at the Royal Observatory.

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  • Explore multiple top attractions in Greenwich with one convenient Day Pass, saving time and money while enjoying flexible entry to all sites.

  • Choose your own adventure by visiting attractions like the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, and explore as much or as little as you like.

  • Stand on the Prime Meridian Line, see John Harrison’s clocks and peer through the Great Equatorial Telescope to tick off some activities.

  • Benefit from free entry for children under 4 (with registration), a free companion ticket for disabled visitors, and flexible booking with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

  • Once you book, all voucher details will be sent to your inbox. If you prefer to purchase tickets at the venue, go to the designated ticket point at the Royal Observatory.

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£30
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Royal Observatory and sightseeing cruise on the Thames River in London.

Combo (Save 13%): Royal Observatory Greenwich Tickets + Thames River Cruise

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  • Explore the best of London with this combo, combining a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich with a relaxing Thames sightseeing cruise.

  • See the historic Octagon Room, gaze through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and stand on the Prime Meridian Line.

  • Enjoy a Thames cruise with live or multilingual audio commentary, plus views of the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

  • Go beyond the Prime Meridian! Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to include entry to the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

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  • Explore the best of London with this combo, combining a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich with a relaxing Thames sightseeing cruise.

  • See the historic Octagon Room, gaze through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and stand on the Prime Meridian Line.

  • Enjoy a Thames cruise with live or multilingual audio commentary, plus views of the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

  • Go beyond the Prime Meridian! Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to include entry to the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

from Original price£34.50
£29.92

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Astronomical clock face at Royal Observatory Greenwich with London Eye and Big Ben in the background.

Combo (Save 5%): Royal Observatory Greenwich & London Eye Tickets

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  • At the Royal Observatory Greenwich, cross the Prime Meridian, explore the elegant Octagon Room, admire giant telescopes, and follow fascinating astronomy stories through audio guides.

  • Relax aboard the London Eye during a smooth thirty minute rotation while spotting the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the winding River Thames.

  • Balance sightseeing and history effortlessly by pairing London's most famous observation wheel with the landmark where global timekeeping first took shape.

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  • At the Royal Observatory Greenwich, cross the Prime Meridian, explore the elegant Octagon Room, admire giant telescopes, and follow fascinating astronomy stories through audio guides.

  • Relax aboard the London Eye during a smooth thirty minute rotation while spotting the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and the winding River Thames.

  • Balance sightseeing and history effortlessly by pairing London's most famous observation wheel with the landmark where global timekeeping first took shape.

from Original price£43.38
£41.21

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Slide 1 of 11, Guests exploring colorful light installation at the Astronomers Take Over, National Maritime Museum.
Guests exploring colorful light installation at the Astronomers Take Over, National Maritime Museum.

National Maritime Museum: Astronomers Take Over Tickets

1 hr

  • Dive into a multi-zone, interactive space adventure designed for families and anyone curious about the universe’s wonders.

  • Show your ticket for entry and start exploring themed zones, each packed with hands-on science activities and demonstrations.

  • Access immersive areas where you can chat with real astronomers, test a Mars rover landing, and experiment with a starlight splitter.

  • Each zone offers a new way to discover astronomy, from scavenger hunts to stepping inside a galaxy box for a unique perspective.

  • Spot quirky items astronauts have taken to space, like a gorilla suit and an espresso machine, during the cosmic scavenger hunt.

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  • Dive into a multi-zone, interactive space adventure designed for families and anyone curious about the universe’s wonders.

  • Show your ticket for entry and start exploring themed zones, each packed with hands-on science activities and demonstrations.

  • Access immersive areas where you can chat with real astronomers, test a Mars rover landing, and experiment with a starlight splitter.

  • Each zone offers a new way to discover astronomy, from scavenger hunts to stepping inside a galaxy box for a unique perspective.

  • Spot quirky items astronauts have taken to space, like a gorilla suit and an espresso machine, during the cosmic scavenger hunt.

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£8
Slide 1 of 6, Cutty Sark ship's bow and figurehead against a blue sky in Greenwich.
Cutty Sark ship's bow and figurehead against a blue sky in Greenwich.

Cutty Sark Entrance Tickets

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  • Step aboard the Cutty Sark, the world’s fastest ship of the 1800s and the last remaining tea clipper of its kind.

  • Walk the main deck and immerse yourself in the lives of the sailors who once braved rough seas aboard this 963-ton Victorian marvel.

  • Meet the legendary Captain Woodget and his crew through engaging storytelling brought to life with your audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

  • Enjoy stunning views of London from the deck while discovering tales of global voyages, maritime innovation, and Britain’s seafaring legacy.

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  • Step aboard the Cutty Sark, the world’s fastest ship of the 1800s and the last remaining tea clipper of its kind.

  • Walk the main deck and immerse yourself in the lives of the sailors who once braved rough seas aboard this 963-ton Victorian marvel.

  • Meet the legendary Captain Woodget and his crew through engaging storytelling brought to life with your audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

  • Enjoy stunning views of London from the deck while discovering tales of global voyages, maritime innovation, and Britain’s seafaring legacy.

from
£18

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About Royal Observatory

Ever wondered where time begins? Head to the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out! This observatory is where the world's time zones are measured from – the Prime Meridian Line, 0° longitude, runs right through it! Perched on Greenwich Hill, you'll get amazing views of London, too. Set up by King Charles II in 1675, it's been a hub for all things astronomy, navigation, and time. You can check out telescopes, learn how sailors used the stars to find their way, and even stand with one foot in the East and one in the West!

AddressBlackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
Year opened1676
Founded byChristopher Wren
Visitors per year2000000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status1997

Plan your visit

Royal Observatory

Monday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Thursday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Friday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
Sunday10:00am - 7:45pmlast entry 7:00pm
  • Last entry: 4:15pm

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What our guests say

Barbara K

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What an amazing experience! You will not be disappointed. Use the Audi guide that you download on your phone when you enter. NO PROBLEM if you don't want to do this. The same information is provided as you make your way around this amazing historical experience . The narration brings this experience to life. The experience unravels more and more as you work your way round. Make sure you complete the entire visit to feel the entire life of the crew aboard. Listen out for intermittent talks by some amazing characters sharing their experiences of the past

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