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Grab this budget-friendly combo for a thrilling journey through time and space at the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the immersive Planetarium Show!
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Explore the Royal Observatory Greenwich, where the world's time is set, and discover the fascinating story behind the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time.
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Get a closer look at the intricately designed clocks by John Harrison and the UK's largest refracting telescope, enhancing your understanding of astronomy.
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Delve into the universe with a visit to the Peter Harrison Planetarium, guided by expert astronomers who'll show you different celestial bodies.
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Uncover the importance of satellites in protecting the planet at We Are Guardians and transform astronomical data into an auditory experience at Audio Universe.
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Opt for a ticket upgrade to get the Day Pass and explore Cutty Sark, Queen's House, and more.
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Entry to Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Multilingual audio guide
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Entry to (as per option selected):
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Cutty Sark
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National Maritime Museum
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Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Queen's House
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Royal Observatory Planetarium Show
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Entry to the Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Access to The Sky Tonight show
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Access to special exhibitions
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from India, Netherlands, Germany and over 23 countries have loved this experience
Brigitta
May, 2025Verified booking
I visited the Planetary show with my son (7), my autistic daughter (9) and with my mother. For all of us it was a great and amazing spectacular. I was concern about my daughter as she may want to leave before the performance would finish, but it captured her heart as well... it was clearly a WOW-factor.... later we had a nice walk around the Observatory's area and in the park, spent there overall a 4 hours. Highly recommended.
Michael
May, 2025Verified booking
Excellent presentation by a brilliant young scientist.
Jacqueline
Jul, 2025Verified booking
On the approach to the Royal Observatory the view of Blackheath Avenue with the monument at the head draws the eye towards the glorious vista of the London skyline. The Observatory Staff at the entrance gate were so welcoming and friendly with witty London banter which made us chuckle. We made our way through the buildings where we watched a video of the telescope being commissioned and the roof opening which really brought our trip to life. We headed then to use the toilets which were clean and tidy. Much appreciated 👍 Next was the Planetarium show. again the entrance staff were friendly and helpful and we joined the queue for the show with great expectancy. We were not disappointed! Comfy seats and a witty staff member were our introduction to the Universe. Colourful, relaxing and informative light and sound show.Deborah
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The presentation was very simple and pitched at young children with very little new or interesting information for adults. The images were quite old fashioned and clunky and the music uninspiring.
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.
Save more and explore the Royal Observatory Greenwich and catch a show at the Royal Observatory Planetarium. Conveniently located next to each other, these are must-visit destinations for every space enthusiast.
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Your journey starts at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, where you have the chance to stand on the Prime Meridian line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the Greenwich Mean Time and explore the ingenious sea clocks made by John Harrison. You will also get to see the Great Equatorial Telescope, the largest refracting telescope in the UK. Your ticket also includes an audio guide to help you navigate through the venue and learn more. Upgrade your tickets to visit Cutty Sark and Queen's House.
Royal Observatory Planetarium
Next, head to London's only operational planetarium, the Peter Harrison Planetarium. Here, you will be guided through the stars and planets visible in the night sky during The Sky Tonight live show. The ticket also allows access to special exhibitions that offer deeper insights into space exploration. Experiences, like We Are Guardians and Audio Universe, provide a unique perspective on the satellite fleet monitoring Earth and the sounds of celestial bodies.
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What's not allowed
Royal Observatory Greenwich
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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.
Royal Observatory Planetarium
- Please note that late entry or re-entry is not permitted once the show has started.
Accessibility
Royal Observatory Greenwich
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This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Wheelchair access is limited to The Meridian line, Meridian building ground floor, 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.
Royal Observatory Planetarium
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The planetarium is fully accessible by lift, though some mobility scooters may be too large for access
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For visitors with hearing aids, an induction loop system is available to enhance the audio experience.
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