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.
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Painted Hall
Visit our award-winning Painted Hall and discover more about the 200 characters on the ceiling.
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Painted Hall 300
We're celebrating 300 years of Baroque magnificence. Celebrate this incredible milestone with us.
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Chapel of St Peter & St Paul
With its richly decorated ceiling, naval themes, and exceptional altarpiece painted by ‘the Raphael of America’, Benjamin West, it is evident why the Chapel is now regarded as one of the finest neo-classical interiors in existence. The Chapel is open daily to all, regardless of tradition or background.
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100 years of film and TV history
Explore why the Old Royal Naval College is the UK's number 1 most filmed heritage location, with our behind-the-scenes tours.
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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
Nelson Room
Visit the location where Lord Nelson's body lay in state after the Battle of Trafalgar.
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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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Discover Greenwich Museum
Explore Greenwich's fascinating history through captivating artefacts and interactive exhibits in our newly renovated museum space.
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