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Head of Interpretation, Learning & Creative Programming

The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College is looking to appoint a Head of Interpretation, Learning & Creative Programming Read more

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Greenwich Music Time 2019

The Greenwich Music Time series of concerts will take place 1-7 July 2019 in the stunning grounds of the Old Royal Naval College Read more

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 Maritime Greenwich DLR, and 10 minutes from Greenwich Station Read more

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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

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Opera Prelude: Music and Majesty

A spectacular evening celebrating the restoration of one of the finest baroque interiors in Europe

Open House 2019

London’s largest architecture festival – Old Royal Naval College joins Open House for a weekend of free public access (excluding Painted Hall) and tours of some of the most awe-inspiring and hidden architectural spaces of the 17th Century and Tudor period.

Regatta London

For one amazing day, paddle sports will take over the River Thames to be centre stage in the world's greatest city

The Soldier by Rachel Wagstaff

A captivating play by award-winning writer Rachel Wagstaff inspired by WW1 poet Rupert Brooke and his contemporaries, with Tom Kay (Birdsong, Journey's End), Lukas Lee and Joseph Phelps.

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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!

Greenwich Music Time 2019

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The Painted Hall Reopening

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

Head of Interpretation, Learning & Creative Programming

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Welcome and Explorer Volunteer

Tour Guide Volunteer

Learning Volunteer - Activity Assistant (School and Family programme)

Learning Activities Leader Volunteer (School and Family programme)

SEND School Programme 2019

Greenwich Music Time 2019

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