Gardens · London
Painted Hall
In or near City of London.
Painted Hall — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Painted Hall is a garden of interest in england-london, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Painted Hall is a stunning Baroque space featuring over 3,700 square meters of intricate paintings by Sir James Thornhill, depicting a variety of historical and mythological figures. Originally intended as a dining hall for Greenwich Pensioners, it has transformed into a significant tourist attraction and cultural site, showcasing Britain's artistic heritage.
Place summary
The Painted Hall is located in London and is renowned for its elaborate interior decoration. This historic hall features a stunning ceiling mural and is part of the Old Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hall is often regarded as one of the finest examples of British baroque architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4829, -0.0061
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 9JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Nearest railway station
- Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- ornc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q20876258 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Painted Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Painted Hall?
- Painted Hall is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 9JF), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Painted Hall?
- Painted Hall — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Painted Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 9JF.
- How do I get to Painted Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 9JF.