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The story
of Greenwich
starts here

Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.

'Coalescence' in the Painted Hall

Coalescence

Let your mind be illuminated this winter. Set against the iconic Painted Hall, Coalescence by Paul Cocksedge is made from over 2,500 pieces of sparkling anthracite, a form of high-carbon coal, and the amount consumed by a single 200W light bulb in a year.

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Father Christmas in the Painted Hall

Christmas

Join us for a spectacular array of Christmas events that will transport you to a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer.

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Painted Hall

600 Years of British History

Our iconic riverside estate has six centuries of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures.

The Painted Hall is the jewel in our crown and known as 'Britain's Sistine Chapel'.

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Eat, drink, shop

Whether you wish to enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Café, a drink in the Pub or a picnic in the grounds, we have a range of food and drink options for you to choose from.

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Explore What's Here

Discover what makes us Visit England's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year with unlimited entry for a whole year when you buy a ticket to the Painted Hall.

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Chapel Services

Our Chapel is open to visitors daily, 10am–5pm. It is an active place of worship with regular services throughout the week.

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Discover Our Stories

Explore the lesser-known history of the people and events that have surrounded the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich in the last few hundred years.

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Getting Here

We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge.
How to get here

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Purchase a General Admission ticket to the Painted Hall for £15. Convert it to an Annual Pass for no extra cost to give you unlimited entry for a whole year. Kids go free.

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Opening Times

The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open daily, 10am–5pm.

The grounds are open daily 8am–11pm.

Opening times

Getting Here

We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge.
How to get here

Book Now

Purchase a General Admission ticket to the Painted Hall for £15. Convert it to an Annual Pass for no extra cost to give you unlimited entry for a whole year. Kids go free.

Book now

Opening Times

The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open daily, 10am–5pm.

The grounds are open daily 8am–11pm.

Opening times