Museums & Galleries · London
Royal Observatory Greenwich
📍 SE10 8XJ
Photo (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Stand on the historic Prime Meridian Line
- See the Great Equatorial Telescope's onion dome
- Step inside the Octagon Room designed by Wren
- View the Mirror Moon lunar surface artwork
- Join daily Treasures Tour or Lunar Tours
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a historic astronomy site where you can stand on the Prime Meridian Line, admire the Great Equatorial Telescope beneath its onion dome, and step inside the Octagon Room designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Current highlights include Luke Jerram's Mirror Moon installation and daily guided Treasures and Lunar Tours. It suits anyone curious about space, time and navigation history, from families to astronomy enthusiasts. The site is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and advance online booking is recommended to guarantee entry. It's based in Greenwich, within easy reach of Maze Hill station just 0.4 miles away, and with 197 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it makes a convenient base for a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am-5pm daily, last entry 4pm
- Booking
- Book online in advance to guarantee entry
- Accessibility
- Guides and resources available for diverse access needs
- Parking
- Secure car park at National Maritime Museum, from £14/day
From the attraction's own website on 18 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Maze Hill 0.4 miles
- Greenwich 0.6 miles
- Blackheath 0.9 miles
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