Old Royal Naval College - home to the Painted Hall, Greenwich
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College is one of Europe’s finest interiors and located in the heart of Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Luke Jerram’s astonishing installation Helios in the Painted Hall until 25th March 2025.
Included is a Painted Hall audio guide (in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German, and Japanese + British Sign Language) or take a guided Painted Hall talks which run every 30 minutes from 11am – 4pm.
The site has a fascinating 600 years of history, including being the birthplace of Henry VIII, but is also Britain’s no.1 heritage film location, featuring in hits from Bridgerton to Bond.
Tickets also include an optional guided tour of the Buildings and grounds which leaves the visitor centre hourly from 11am - 3pm.
Included is entry to the Visitor Centre (Discover Greenwich Museum), Chapel and the Skittle Alley (usually open from 12-3pm) where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling.
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Mars In the Painted Hall
What's included in Old Royal Naval College - home to the Painted Hall, Greenwich
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Old Royal Naval College
Don't miss a visit to the breath-taking Painted Hall (known as the UK's Sistine Chapel), which took 19 years to Paint, located in the heart of the Old Royal Naval College Grounds in Greenwich. Included is an optional tour of this magnificent 17 acre riverside estate, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn of the fascinating 600 year story of this site, formerly Greenwich Palace - the birthplace of Henry VIII. Included in the ticket is admission to the Visitor Centre, the Victorian Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm) and visit the Chapel. Tours depart from the Visitor Centre hourly throughout the day with expert guides. The stunning architecture means that this has become one of the most popular film locations in the world.
Inclusions
- Helios is on display in the Painted Hall until 25th March 2025
- Visitor Centre entry included and Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm)
- Optional guided tours depart the visitor centre on the hour (11am - 3pm)
- Multi lingual Audio guide of Painted Hall included. (in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese). Guided Painted Hall talks run every 30 minutes from 11 -4pm
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Old Royal Naval College
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You can redeem your ticket at the ticket desk in the Visitor Centre or Painted Hall Undercroft. Timed entries are a recommendation, your ticket is valid for entrance anytime during standard opening hours
