Site Closure

The Painted Hall and the Chapel are closed to the public from Friday 7 and Sunday 9 August, due to a large scale event on site. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to see you again soon. Find out more

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Wellbeing

The Greenwich Wellbeing Retreat

Fri 18 Sep | 8am-10pm

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After Hours

Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis

Fri 6-Sun 8 and Wed 11- Sun 15 Nov | 5.45pm-9pm | Early Bird Offer

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Social Media Mondays

Every Monday | 10am–11am

To better facilitate those looking for the perfect shot or insta-moment, we offer a social media session every Monday. Posing and selfies are encouraged!

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First Sundays | £5 tickets

First Sunday of the month | 10am–5pm

Join us for our monthly First Sunday, and get all the benefits of our usual Painted Hall ticket for only £5.

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Film and TV

Film Tour: Wigs, Weddings, Powder and Palaces

Saturdays | 11.30am & 1.30pm

Step into the world of period drama and experience the UK’s most filmed heritage site like never before.

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Talks & Tours

Official tour: 600 Years of History

Daily | 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Find out about the history and architecture of the site, from its early years as a Tudor Place, to the masterpiece you see today built by Sir Christopher Wren.  

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Talks & Tours

Painted Hall Talks

Daily | Various times

Join one of our expert guides as they introduce you to the cast of over 200 fascinating characters assembled on the Painted Hall ceiling.

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Exhibition

Cornwallis Cloth | Exhibition in the Visitor Centre

Open Daily | 10am–5pm

A powerful film installation inspired by oral testimony and the untold stories of British Caribbean lives during the Second World War.

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Film and TV

Film tour: Spies, Sleuths and Superheroes

Sundays | 11.30am & 1.30pm

Step into a world of espionage, mystery and spectacle on this cinematic walking tour through our historic grounds.

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Wellbeing

Feel Good Friday | Yoga in the Painted Hall

Last Friday of the month | 8am–8.45am

Take part in one of our bespoke morning yoga classes in the serene and spectacular surroundings of the Painted Hall.

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Talks & Tours

Behind the Scenes | Secret Dome Tour

Mon & Fri | 11.30am & 1.30pm

Ascend Wren’s Dome, take in the 360° panoramic views of London, and uncover Greenwich’s little-known role in Britain’s wartime efforts.

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Exhibition

Visitor Centre Display | A Journey Through the Stars

Daily | 10am–5pm

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Outdoor

Labyrinth on the Thames 2026

August 2026

Following a landmark debut last summer, the series returns for another year, bringing internationally renowned artists to our spectacular riverside setting.

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Performance

Family Drama Workshop with 440 Theatre

Thu 27 Aug | 3.30pm-4.45pm

Join Four Forty Theatre for a lively pre-show family workshop – a chance to discover the world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through theatre games and crafts!

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Outdoor

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thu 27 Aug | 6:30pm-8pm

Four Forty Theatre bring their signature blend of irreverence, sharp humour, and imaginative staging to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Over the course of one enchanted night, lovers lose their way, fairies clash, and an enthusiastic but ill‑fated band of players rehearse themselves into trouble. 

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Talks & Tours

Open House 2026

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept 2026 | FREE

Discover hidden gems, and enjoy special talks and tours of areas in our beautiful site that are normally closed to the general public.

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Ceremony of Light: Ganga Aarti on the Thames

Sun 13 Sept | 4pm-8pm

A joyful afternoon of food, music, and live entertainment, culminating in a Ceremony of Light. Presented by Chinmaya Mission UK as part of Totally Thames Festival 2026.

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Wellbeing

Lie Down and Listen

Various dates in 2026 | 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Lie Down and Listen returns to the Painted Hall with their unique blend of deep listening, rest and reflection.

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Wellbeing

The Greenwich Wellbeing Retreat

Fri 18 Sep | 8am-10pm

An immersive day of wellbeing bringing together inspiring talks, mindful practices, holistic experiences and moments of relaxation within a truly remarkable heritage setting.

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Family Fun

Family Day in the Painted Hall

Third Sunday of the month | 11am-4pm

A family takeover of the Painted Hall, with hands-on activity stations encouraging all ages to play, create and learn together.

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