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Travel through 600 years of extraordinary history with our expert guides, experience the magnificence of the Painted Hall and wander among some of Britain’s finest Baroque buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage site.

These are just some of the wonderful things to do and see when you visit the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. You can buy your tickets online or in person at the Visitor Centre.

Painted Hall

Visit our award-winning Painted Hall and discover more about the 200 characters on the ceiling.

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Drawing of Greenwich Palace (Palace of Placentia)

Greenwich Palace Remains

Catch a glimpse of the remnants of Greenwich Palace, a place of great significance, as it was the birthplace of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary I.

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Skittle Alley

Skittle Alley

No visit is complete without a roll of the wooden bowling balls at the Skittle Alley. The Victorian Skittle Alley (or Bowling Alley) was installed in 1873, the inaugural year of the Royal Naval College, for the use of officers in training and is still in action for visitors to play today.

Open daily 12pm – 3pm

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Nelson Room

Visit the location where Lord Nelson's body lay in state after the Battle of Trafalgar.

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Daily Talks and Tours

These are included in the price of your ticket.

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Man and girl look at Tudor Windows in Discover Greenwich

Discover Greenwich at the Visitor Centre

Start your visit here and explore Greenwich's fascinating history through captivating artifacts and interactive exhibits in our newly renovated museum space.

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Old Royal Naval College Chapel Interior

Chapel of St Peter & St Paul

Everyone is welcome to visit the Chapel and to attend services.

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