We aim to make the ORNC accessible to as many visitors as possible © Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site

Getting around the site

The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) is a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed, but we aim to make the site and our collections accessible to as many visitors as possible.

Access

Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre

The entrances to the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre are at street level. A lift provides access to the temporary gallery space and Clore Learning Centre.

Painted Hall and Chapel

Access to the ORNC site is at street level. There are 11 steps to climb from College Way (which runs east to west through the site) to Upper Grand Square where the entrances to the Painted Hall and Chapel are situated.

There is also a step-free route, shown on the access map. You can reach the main body of the Painted Hall via a lift from College Way.

Toilets

There are accessible toilets in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre and the Old Brewery courtyard.

There are also accessible toilets in the King William Undercroft under the Painted Hall and the Queen Mary Undercroft under the Chapel. These can be accessed via the lift to the King William Undercroft, or, during the week via the ramp from College Way into the Queen Mary Undercroft.

Guide and assistance dogs

Your guide or assistance dog is welcome in all areas of the ORNC, including the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, Painted Hall and Chapel.

Large print versions

Large print versions of exhibits in the Discover Greenwich permanent exhibition are available in English from the welcome desk in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre.

Magnifying glasses

Magnifying glasses are available from the welcome desk in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre.

Seating

There is permanent seating throughout the site. Benches are located at various points around the grounds and visitors are welcome to sit on the benches, chairs and pews in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, Painted Hall and Chapel.

Tours

We can arrange for dedicated wheelchair assistants to help visitors during their guided tours at no extra charge. The Jacobean Undercroft is inaccessible to wheelchair users.

If you or a member of your group requires access provision, please tell us of your visit in advance and we can have trained staff available to help you. Call us on 020 8269 4799 or email info@ornc.org

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