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From stargazing through ancient telescopes and timekeeping of antique clocks, the Greenwich Observatory offers a cosmic adventure for all ages.
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Straddle the world as you place one foot on the Eastern and the other on the Western Hemisphere, and stroll along the Prime Meridian Line.
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Catch a glimpse of history as the Greenwich Time Ball plummets precisely at 1pm, a tradition that has continued for nearly two centuries.
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Tune in to a captivating exploration of The Royal Observatory's rich history through a multilingual audio guide that will share interesting facts.
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Enhance your trip by upgrading to an early-access tour led by an English-speaking expert and explore the Observatory without the crowds.
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Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Multilingual audio guide
Additional paid upgrades:
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Early-access entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
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45-min guided tour of Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Small-group of max. 24 guests
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- Planetarium
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from Netherlands, Australia, India and over 21 countries have loved this experience
Shriram
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Great we loved it! It was well organized. Planetarium was good show, may be we can have selective talking for related imp information & reduce talking time & more planetary show.. Mobile must be switched off mandatory in this planetary show.Marko
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Purchasing tickets in Headout is very simple, and what I like the most you see your upcoming appointments. No need to search through mail inbox or print the tickets. The Observatory is nice, my kids enjoyed it a lot.
Benfous
Jun, 2025Verified booking
A very interesting site, rich in history for enthusiasts. Too bad the comments are all in English.
Diana
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Interesting sites, didn't take long to tour through.Luigi
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The knowledge of the guides are awesome.
Stand on the Prime Meridian
Your Royal Observatory Greenwich tickets allow you to explore the home of the Greenwich Mean Time. Revel in the feeling of standing on the Prime Meridien, the line that splits the Earth into the eastern and western hemispheres. This is an excellent place to grab a photograph of yourself! Take the opportunity to learn about the story behind the Greenwich Mean Time from your multilingual audio guide. You can also choose to upgrade your tickets to the enjoy a 45-min English-guided tour and early-access to the Royal Observatory.
The icons of Greenwich
Learn more about the ingenious clocks made by John Harrison to help sailors determine their longitude at sea, drastically reducing the danger of ships, crew, and cargo being lost to the waters. The clocks themselves look incredibly sophisticated and beautiful. There are four versions of the clocks, H1 to H4, the H1 having been released in 1735. Along with others, it was widely heralded as a great milestone in the history of clock-making. Take the chance to stand beneath the Great Equatorial Telescope, a 28-inch refracting telescope that is the largest of its kind in the UK. Originally designed for astrophotography, it has become indispensable for the observatory's research into double stars. Don't miss out on seeing the telescope's distinct "onion roof" when you look up at the Royal Observatory.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind that drones, bicycles, roller skates, balloons, selfie sticks, and photography of certain labeled objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Wheelchair access is limited to The Meridian line, the Meridian building ground floor, the Astronomer’s Garden, and Camera Obscura. There is no disabled access to the older, Grade I listed buildings including Flamsteed House and the Great Equatorial Telescope.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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You will receive your mobile voucher in your email shortly.
You can display this mobile voucher along with valid photo ID at the attraction.
If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
You should arrive at the attraction on the date and start time specified above.
Meeting Point
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ
Getting there
By Bus
- Reach the bus stop near Greenwich using buses on routes 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, or 386.
By Metro
- Take the Thameslink, Southeastern, or Light Rail (DLR) lines to the Greenwich stop. The observatory is a short 15-minute walk from here.
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