Old Royal Naval College home of the Painted Hall
The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history, including a tour of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate in the heart of the Greenwich Maritime UNESCO World Heritage Site
Recommended
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
Standout list
A must-see attraction
At the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Join regular award-winning tours throughout the day which tell the story of this magnificent 17-acre riverside estate.
- Explore the breath-taking 17th century Painted Hall that took 19 years to complete (known as the UK’s Sistine Chapel).
- See the refurbished Nelson room where Nelson laid in state after the Battle of Trafalgar
- Visit the Chapel and see one of Britain’s finest eighteenth-century interiors.
- Glimpse the remains of Greenwich Palace, where Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Mary I were born.
- The estate is one of the most popular filming locations in the world including The Crown, Les Miserables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more.
- Try your hand at one of the last remaining Victorian Skittle Alleys (open daily from 12 - 3 pm).
What's included
- Entry to the Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre
- Guided Tour of the estate
- Multilingual audio guide
- Access to the Victorian Skittle Alley
- Food and drinks
The Blockbuster Film Tour
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- A total of four children aged up to 16 can visit for free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Accessibility information
- Carers are welcome, one carer per disabled customer. Proof of eligibility apply.
- Please, contact our team should you require further accessibility information.
Group bookings
- For group bookings, contact us. A group for ORNC is ten or more people.
Ticket restrictions
- Tickets are not refundable.
- No pets, but accessibility dogs.
Additional information
- The Guided Tour of the estate departs on the hour from the Visitor Centre between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
- The Painted Hall has an audio guide in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese. Also you can join a tour that runs every 30 mins.
- The Victorian Skittle Alley usually opens from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
- The Blockbuster Film Tour needs to be booked separately due to limited capacity.
The Painted Hall live availability can be seen upon booking. Regular opening times are:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
We recommend customers to check for any unplanned early or full closures.
Tous and talks:
- The Site Tour/500 Years of History Tour runs every day at 11:00 am, 12 noon: 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (hourly and subject to availability.)
- The Painted Hall talk runs every 30 minutes from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (subject to availability and Painted Hall closures). Audio guide available in seven languages.
- The Victorian Skittle Alley usually opens from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Closures:
- 24 - 26 December
How to get there
Address: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN
Road access / Directions:
You can get to Greenwich area, where the ORNC is located, by:
- Docklands Light Rail (DLR).
- Boat (riverboat services along the Thames to Greenwich Pier: London Eye, Westminster, Embankment and Tower Piers).
- Train.
- Bus (routes with stop in Greenwich are: 129, 177, 180, 188, 199, 286, 386).
Also:
- You can either walk from Greenwich and Maze Hill train stations and Greenwich and Cutty Sark DLR stations,
- Ride your bike through the dedicated cycle path from the Lewin Gate at Cutty Sark Gardens to the Trafalgar Gate at Park Row.
- And, if driving, a paid car parking is available in Park Row (SE10 9NL) and Cutty Sark Gardens.
Nearest train station(s):
- North Greenwich (tube)
- Greenwich train station (train & DLR)
- Maze Hill train station.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by the Old Royal Naval College.
