See The Painted Hall, one of the most impressive interiors in Europe.

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The Old Royal Naval College is an iconic landmark, located the heart of the Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site,. It is steeped in 600 years of history and was the birthplace of Henry VIII. In addition to the fascinating history behind the site, it is Britain’s no.1 Heritage film location.

Be wowed by the breath-taking Painted Hall, known as the UK’s Sistine chapel. Entry includes audio guide available in 7 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, German, and Japanese + British Sign Language) or you can join a Painted Hall talks which runs every 30 minutes from 11am – 4pm

Luke Jerram’s astonishing installation Mars will be on display in the Painted Hall until 20th January 2025. Measuring seven metres in diameter, this spellbinding artwork features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface recreated to scale, slowly rotating with a light and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones.

Tickets include the option to join a historical tour of the site, that departs from the Visitor centre on the hour from 11am – 3pm (subject to availability). This tells the fascinating story from when this was formerly Greenwich Palace, the birthplace of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Tickets include entry to the Visitor Centre, Chapel and the Skittle Alley (usually open from 12-3pm) where you can try your hand at Victorian bowling.

The buildings and grounds are one of the most popular filming locations in the UK. Many of your favourite blockbusters have been filmed here including The Crown, Les Misérables, Napoleon, Bridgerton and many more. Book a film tour to discover real-life filming locations and behind the scenes secrets.

Explore the breathtaking Painted Hall – one of the finest interiors in Europe
Optional award-winning tours of the buildings and grounds
One of finest 18th Century Chapel Interiors
Try your hand at one of the last remaining Victorian Skittle Alleys

Includes:
General admission ticket (including the Painted Hall)
Explorer map
Guided Tour of the estate
Guided tour of the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul
Audio guide for the 17th-century Painted Hall
Entry to the Nelson Room
Entry to Victorian Skittle Alley (open 12-3:00 PM)

 

 

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