Old Royal Naval College

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How To Get Here

We are located on the riverside of Greenwich and can be accessed via TFL Riverboat services. We are less than five minutes from the Cutty Sark for Martime Greenwich DLR, and 10 minutes from Greenwich StationRead more

Groups

Discover the UK’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ during the perfect day out with your group. The Painted Hall, an epic 18th Century masterpiece reopens 23 March 2019 following an £8.5-million makeover.Read more

Explore What's Here

Discover the UK’s Sistine Chapel: the Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, an epic 18th-century masterpiece reopens on the 23 March following an £8.5-million makeover.Read more

Book Tickets

Discover the UK’s Sistine Chapel: the Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, an epic 18th-century masterpiece reopens on the 23 March following an £8.5-million makeoverRead more

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The Painted Hall Reopening

Find out more about our plansRead more

Appointment of new trustees at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich

The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new trustees, Vice Admiral Adrian Johns KCB CBE DL, Laura Whyte and Will Bax.Read more

Safeguarding

Board Commitment to Safeguarding at the Old Royal Naval CollegeRead more

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February Half Term: Felt Making

Using the vibrant colours of Tudor clothing as inspiration, children can make a brightly coloured felt square out of wool to take home, as well as having the opportunity to try on some Tudor clothing.

Visitor Experience Administrator

How To Get Here

Groups

Discover the UK’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ during the perfect day out with your group. The Painted Hall, an epic 18th Century masterpiece reopens 23 March 2019 following an £8.5-million makeover.

Painted Hall

The Painted Hall will reopen in March 2019

Plan your visit

The Old Royal Naval College is Sir Christopher Wren's riverside masterpiece.

Major archaeological finds at Greenwich uncover lost Royal palace

The team working on the major development of the Painted Hall in Greenwich have uncovered the remains of Greenwich Palace, notable as the birthplace of Henry VIII and of his daughters Mary and Elizabeth I.

Top 10 things to do in Greenwich

Here’s our top ten list of things to do in Greenwich.

Chapel

Designed by James "Athenian" Stuart, the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul is one of the finest eighteenth century interiors in the UK and regularly holds services and music concerts.

Painted Hall Project

Over 2 years, a team of conservators will work on 3,700 square metres of painted surface, bringing new life and vibrancy to paintings obscured by decades of deterioration.

History of the Painted Hall

The Painted Hall is the largest painted interior in Europe and the centrepiece of the World Heritage Site in Greenwich.

Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre at the Old Royal Naval College is the best place to begin your trip to Greenwich. With fun activities for all ages you can explore more than 500 years of Greenwich's history through interactive displays, historical artefacts, costumes and more!

Opening times

Our grounds are open daily Mon - Sun. Find out more about public holiday opening hours and upcoming closures.

Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I was fond of Greenwich Palace, today the site of the Old Royal Naval College which became her principal summer residence “for the delightfulness of its situation”.

Explore What's Here

Discover the UK’s Sistine Chapel: the Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College, an epic 18th-century masterpiece reopens on the 23 March following an £8.5-million makeover. Read more

February Half Term: Felt Making