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Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich with Painted Hall and Guided Tours
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Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich with Painted Hall and Guided Tours

by Old Royal Naval College

30 min
London
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Overview

Visitors enter the Old Royal Naval College grounds in Greenwich and start with access to the Painted Hall, known for its extensive 19-year decoration process and often compared to the UK’s Sistine Chapel. Located within a 17-acre riverside estate that is part of Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Painted Hall currently features Luke Jerram’s Helios installation on display until 25th March 2025. Included with admission is a multilingual audio guide of the Painted Hall available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German, Japanese, and British Sign Language. Alternatively, guests can attend guided Painted Hall talks offered every 30 minutes from 11 am to 4 pm. Tickets also cover entry to the Visitor Centre (Discover Greenwich Museum), the Chapel, and the Victorian Skittle Alley, which is open from 12 pm to 3 pm for visitors to try traditional bowling. Optional guided tours of the Old Royal Naval College buildings and grounds depart hourly from the Visitor Centre between 11 am and 3 pm. The site has a history spanning 600 years, including its past as Greenwich Palace, birthplace of Henry VIII, and is a notable heritage film location featured in productions like Bridgerton and Bond. Visitors can spend between half an hour and two hours exploring the site, choosing how much time to spend on each inclusion and tour.

Highlights

Access to Painted Hall with Helios installation until March 2025
Multilingual audio guide and guided Painted Hall talks included
Entry to Visitor Centre, Chapel, and Victorian Skittle Alley
Optional guided tours of buildings and grounds hourly 11am-3pm
Located within Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site
Site linked to Henry VIII’s birthplace and multiple film locations

What's included

Helios installation on display in the Painted Hall until 25th March 2025
Entry to Visitor Centre and Victorian Skittle Alley (open 12-3pm)
Optional guided tours of the buildings and grounds departing hourly 11am-3pm
Multilingual audio guide of Painted Hall included, with talks every 30 minutes from 11am to 4pm

Itinerary

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Old Royal Naval College

The Painted Hall, often called the UK’s Sistine Chapel, was painted over 19 years and is located within the 17-acre Old Royal Naval College grounds in Greenwich. This site, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a 600-year history as the former Greenwich Palace, birthplace of Henry VIII. Admission includes access to the Visitor Centre, the Victorian Skittle Alley (open 12 pm to 3 pm), and the Chapel. Guided tours depart hourly from the Visitor Centre with expert guides. The architecture has made this location a frequent choice for film productions.

Languages

German (audio)German (written)English (audio)English (written)Japanese (audio)Japanese (written)English (audio)English (guide)English (written)Italian (audio)Italian (written)French (audio)French (written)Spanish (audio)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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