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

Highlights

• 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

Description

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.

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)

Important Information

• • Last entry to Painted Hall is at 4:30 PM
• The Victorian Skittle Alley is subject to opening times, please check on arrival

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund