UNESCO World Heritage · London
Royal Museums Greenwich
Also known as: Greenwich World Heritage Site, Maritime Greenwich
In or near City of London.
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Royal Observatory, Queen's House, Painted Hall, Cutty Sark.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Royal Museums Greenwich, the nearest railway station is Maze Hill, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode is SE10 8XJ. Entry is paid, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Maritime Greenwich is the UNESCO World Heritage Site combining the Royal Observatory (1675, Christopher Wren — site of the Prime Meridian), the Queen's House (Inigo Jones, 1616 — England's first Palladian villa), the Old Royal Naval College (Wren and Hawksmoor, 1696, with the Painted Hall by Sir James Thornhill), the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. A full day's walk down from Greenwich Park to the Thames.
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Summary from the official site
The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a historic site where visitors can stand on the Prime Meridian and explore significant astronomical exhibits. Highlights include the Great Equatorial Telescope and various tours that delve into the history of time and navigation.
Read more on the official property page.
Place summary
Royal Museums Greenwich, located in London’s Greenwich, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising several historic maritime buildings. The site features architecture from the Tudor-Stuart era, with contributions from notable architects Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, and Nicholas Hawksmoor. It is designated as a Grade I listed site, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4769, -0.0005
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE10 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Greenwich and Woolwich
- Phone
- +44 20 8312 6565
- Nearest railway station
- Maze Hill — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Dec 24-26 off
- Official site
- www.rmg.co.uk
Sources
- manual: royal-museums-greenwich (manual)
- wikipedia: Maritime Greenwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Museums Greenwich?
- Royal Museums Greenwich is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE10 8XJ), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Royal Museums Greenwich?
- UNESCO World Heritage Site — Royal Observatory, Queen's House, Painted Hall, Cutty Sark.
- How do I get to Royal Museums Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE10 8XJ.
- When was Royal Museums Greenwich built?
- Dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Designed by Inigo Jones, Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor.
- Is Royal Museums Greenwich a listed building?
- Royal Museums Greenwich is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Royal Museums Greenwich?
- The nearest railway station is Maze Hill, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE10 8XJ.