Royal Observatory Greenwich
Nearby Royal Observatory Greenwich

This museum of time and space was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675. It marks the site of the Greenwich or Prime Meridian - the base point for World Time and the site of Longitude 0. If you time it right, you can watch the timeball drop at 13:00 each day. Between them, the Royal Observatory Greenwich events
Explore Saturdays (Over 5s)
event Running until Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES Saturday 18th February and Saturday 25th February 2012 at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm PRICING Free
Learn about discoveries made.
An Evening With The Stars: (Over 5s)
event Running until Wednesday 29th February 2012TIMES 15th Feb, 17th Feb, 18th Feb and 29th Feb 2012 at 5.25pm, 5.30pm, 5.45pm and 5.50pm PRICING per person £16, family £50
Digital Astrophotography For Beginners: Course
event Running from Tuesday 21st February 2012 until Tuesday 27th March 2012TIMES 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 6th Mar, 13th Mar, 20th Mar and 27th Mar 2012 - 7pm-9pm PRICING £70, concs £56
An Evening With The Stars: (Over 5s)
event Running from Friday 2nd March 2012 until Saturday 17th March 2012TIMES 2nd Mar & 3rd Mar, 14th Mar and 16th Mar & 17th Mar 2012 - Various Times PRICING per person £16, family £50
An Evening With The Stars: Mothers Day Special
event Sunday 18th March 2012TIMES Sunday 18th March 2012 at 5.55pm, 6pm, 7.15pm and 7.20pm PRICING £16, family £50
A planetarium show and look through a telescope.
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South Quay, E14 | 34 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Alternative Museums nearest Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Attractions > Museums
Park Row, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
Located in the heart of Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum has a monumental mission: to showcase mankind's association with the sea. The collection dates back to ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Park Row, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Attractions > Museums
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The £15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat, state-of-the-art ...More
Sights and Attractions near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
SE10 | 3 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Old, enclosed Royal Park. A World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
King William Walk, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William ...More
London > Events > Tours Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 2pm-4pm
National Maritime Museum, Park Row, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 6.30pm-8pm
National Maritime Museum, Park Row, SE10 | At Royal Observatory Greenwich
A panel discussion about Asian maritime cultures....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th February 2012 at 7.30pm & 14th February and 15th February 2012 at 2pm and 7.30pm
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, SE10 | 8 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK’s best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 9 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
This Greenwich cinema has not been a resounding success. Since opening in 1989 it's gone bankrupt twice, closing down for long periods. Fortunately for locals - ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 13 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of the most modern theatres in the London area. It's certainly not the biggest - it has seating capacity for 84 ...More
Shopping near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
This unusual fruit and veg shop in Greenwich is certainly worth the detour from the main high street. It's just a short walk away, a left ...More
London > Shopping > Books
74 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 | 25 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
A book lovers gem. As one of London's oldest and last remaining second-hand bookshops, this bookshop stocks signed first editions and collectables as well as local ...More
Restaurants near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1-2 Stockwell Street, SE10 | 5 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
In spite of its name, its Victorian pub exterior and an interesting collection of Greenwich memorabilia, the Spread Eagle is not a pub, or even a ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
178 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, 2812, SE10 | 9 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
First we had the Rivington Bar & Grill in Shoreditch now comes the Rivington Greenwich, part of the Greenwich Picturehouse building on Greenwich High Road. So ...More
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 4.3 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 4.4 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Leisure near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Leisure > Activities
Arches 422-424 Mile End Park, Burdett Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 2.8 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Leisure > Activities
Unit 4, Wood Wharf, Preston Road, Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 37 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Pubs near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
56 Royal Hill, SE10 | 10 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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89 Royal Hill, SE10 | 11 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Nightlife near Royal Observatory Greenwich
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
31 Fisherman's Walk, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 1.9 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 24 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Peninsula Square, SE10 | 34 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | 6 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 18 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Peninsula Square, SE10 | 34 minutes from Royal Observatory Greenwich
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What's On Today Near Royal Observatory Greenwich When China Ruled The Waves' The Maritime Cultures Of Asia In Context: Panel Discussion Exhibitions | On 15th February 2012 National Maritime Museum At Royal Observatory Greenwich A panel discussion about Asian maritime cultures....More An Evening With The Stars: (Over 5s) Kids Events | Until 29th February 2012 Royal Observatory Greenwich At Royal Observatory Greenwich ...More Behind The Scenes: Chinese Ship Models Tours | On 15th February 2012 National Maritime Museum At Royal Observatory Greenwich A look at the world of the ship model maker....More Tea Dance Leisure | On 15th February 2012 Blackheath Concert Halls 1.27 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich ...More ![]() The British Music Experience Exhibitions | Until 1st August 2015 The O2 Bubble 1.35 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich Stadium filling rock gods like The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Mick Jagger are among the stars who have loaned ...More Hobson's Choice Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th February 2012 Release Nightclub 1.42 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich Resident DJs spin electro, drum'n'bass and dubstep....More The Brit Awards Exhibition 2012: The History Of The Outstanding Contribution To Music Award Exhibitions | Until 9th March 2012 The O2 Arena 1.45 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich Photographs of established musicians, singers and performers including The Police, Wham!, Eric Clapton, The Who, Cliff Richard, Rod Stewart and ...More Wednesdays at Goldsmiths Tavern Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 29th February 2012 Goldsmiths Tavern 1.5 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich Resident DJs play chart and pop hits....More ![]() Canary Wharf Ice Skating Seasonal | Until 19th February 2012 Canary Wharf Ice Rink 1.78 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich Nestled beneath the world-famous mirrored towers of Canary Wharf, this compact 450-square-metre outdoor ice rink adds a cheerful dose of ...More Ivan Hussey Concerts | On 15th February 2012 Boisdale's Of Canary Wharf 1.85 miles from Royal Observatory Greenwich A melange of jazz, world and classical music by the contemporary cellist....More
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