Royal Observatory Greenwich

Stand on the famous Prime Meridian Line at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time.

Watch the iconic time ball drop at 1pm each day, a maritime tradition once used by ships to set their chronometers for accurate navigation at sea.

Discover the stories behind the exhibits through a free multilingual audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

Explore the Octagon Room, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and marvel at the Great Equatorial Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK.

Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to explore the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, and Cutty Sark or go on an early access guided tour of the Royal Observatory.

Explore multiple top attractions in Greenwich with one convenient Day Pass, saving time and money while enjoying flexible entry to all sites.

Choose your own adventure by visiting attractions like the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark, and explore as much or as little as you like.

Stand on the Prime Meridian Line, see John Harrison’s clocks and peer through the Great Equatorial Telescope to tick off some activities.

Benefit from free entry for children under 4 (with registration), a free companion ticket for disabled visitors, and flexible booking with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Once you book, all voucher details will be sent to your inbox. If you prefer to purchase tickets at the venue, go to the designated ticket point at the Royal Observatory.

Explore the best of London with this combo, combining a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich with a relaxing Thames sightseeing cruise.

See the historic Octagon Room, gaze through the Great Equatorial Telescope, and stand on the Prime Meridian Line.

Enjoy a Thames cruise with live or multilingual audio commentary, plus views of the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

Go beyond the Prime Meridian! Upgrade to the Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass to include entry to the Cutty Sark, the Queen's House and the National Maritime Museum.

Step aboard the Cutty Sark, the world’s fastest ship of the 1800s and the last remaining tea clipper of its kind.

Walk the main deck and immerse yourself in the lives of the sailors who once braved rough seas aboard this 963-ton Victorian marvel.

Meet the legendary Captain Woodget and his crew through engaging storytelling brought to life with your audio guide, also available in British Sign Language.

Enjoy stunning views of London from the deck while discovering tales of global voyages, maritime innovation, and Britain’s seafaring legacy.