Royal Observatory Greenwich
ENTRY
from £12
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
London
What it’s like
Prime Meridian, planetarium and telescopes above Greenwich Park - book ahead for school holidays.
Stand on the Prime Meridian, peek through historic telescopes and catch a planetarium show when you need a focused London half-day. Kids love the meridian line photo; adults get the time story.
Soft Play is N - this is an observatory day, not a soft-play centre. Book tickets online; under-4s free. Day passes with Cutty Sark are worth it if you are already in Greenwich.
Open daily from 10:00. Nearest: Greenwich station, Cutty Sark DLR or Maze Hill.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.
How much does Royal Observatory Greenwich cost?
Entry starts from £12. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's food on site.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Nearest stations: Greenwich Station, Cutty Sark DLR, Maze Hill Station, Greenwich Pier.
Experiences
Great Equatorial Telescope
One of the largest refracting telescopes in the world, housed beneath the Observatory's onion dome.
Mirror Moon
Luke Jerram's sculpture of the Moon, using topographical data from NASA, on display at the Royal Observatory.
Octagon Room
Room designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the oldest part of the Royal Observatory.
Prime Meridian Line
The historic Prime Meridian of the World, marked at the Royal Observatory.
Also on site
Peter Harrison Planetarium
The Observatory's planetarium, currently closed for a renovation project.
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