Your Autumn Agenda at the Old Royal Naval College

Settle into the new season with our ever-popular wellness programming, featuring Feel Good Friday yoga classes and Lie Down and Listen in the Painted Hall – offering a chance to rest and connect with yourself, surrounded by 300 years of history.

Family-friendly activities run all season, with educational Family Days in the Painted Hall on the third Sunday of the month – now with the addition of interactive storytelling. For film enthusiasts, weekly Film Tours offer the perfect chance to explore our site in a new light, and discover the backdrop of countless famous TV and movie productions. While Dome Tours offer a fresh perspective on Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, coupled with unique vistas of the city below.

And if you want to delve further into the astonishing history of the Painted Hall, why not join our daily talks and tours, included with your general admission ticket.

Immersive art installations

November welcomes a duo of new immersive art experiences, starting with the return of  Luxmuralis (6-8 and 11-15 November) and their show, Lost Worlds. This immersive light and sound experience will guide you on a journey through myths, legends and ancient civilisations, as you explore our UNESCO World Heritage Site buildings after dark.

Later in the month, the Painted Hall will be transformed by Peace Doves, a new mass-participation artwork by artist Peter Walker, bringing thousands of individual messages of hope, peace and love to our celestial ceiling. If you’re keen to hear from the artist behind the artwork, then join us on opening night (20 November), when Peter will delve into his creative process in an exclusive talk exploring art, scale and collective hope.

Meanwhile, Cornwallis Cloth continues its run in the Visitor Centre, exploring previously unexplored narratives of British Caribbean lives during World War 2.

Christmas in Greenwich

December sees the return of Christmas to our historic site with firm family favourites and new unmissable experiences. Admiral’s House will be richly decorated, creating a picture-perfect environment for our new Christmas Social Media Days. Believers of all ages are invited to get immersed in the yuletide spirit as Father Christmas and The Elves return with interactive performances.

The festive spirit continues with the Three Inch Fools and a spine-tingling performance of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, and Carol concerts by the Trinity Laban Choir in the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, with entrance to Peace Doves included in your ticket.

For those looking to experience Christmas with a twist, discover a morning of indulgence with Festive Yoga and Brunch dance the night away with a Silent Disco in the Painted Hall, or explore the richly adorned Admiral’s House after dark with a seasonal Murder Mystery experience.

Whether you choose to step into a world of light and sound with Luxmuralis, join us for Peace Doves in the Painted Hall, dive into the rich history of our site with an expert-led tour, or seek calm with our wellbeing programme – Autumn at the Old Royal Naval College promises to be unmissable.