Museums & Galleries · London
Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre
📍 SE10 9JW
Photo: Katie Chan (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Tour behind the scenes of Wren's Chapel Dome
- Make a peace dove for the Painted Hall artwork
- Film tour exploring Bridgerton and The Crown locations
- Family day with hands-on activities in the Painted Hall
- Morning yoga sessions in the Painted Hall
The Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre sits at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, right by the river in Greenwich. Inside you can explore the Painted Hall, visit the Chapel, and join behind-the-scenes tours of Wren's Chapel Dome, plus seasonal events like family activity days, morning yoga and film tours tracing locations from Bridgerton and The Crown. It suits history lovers, families and film fans alike. The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre open daily from 10am to 5pm, with grounds open until 11pm, and Greenwich station is just 0.4 miles away. There are 260 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it an easy addition to a longer Greenwich stay.
Practical details
- Open
- Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre open daily, 10am–5pm
- Parking
- No general parking; blue badge parking available at Park Row
- Accessibility
- Ramp Rider at Greenwich Pier for wheelchair users at all tide levels
- Booking
- General admission ticket can be converted to a free annual pass
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Indoor Areas
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