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Home to the world famous Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the world. There is also London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. The observatory was founded by King Charles II in 1675. The observatory has fascinating collections of timekeeping instruments including the laser which marks the Prime Meridian for aircraft at night. Watch spectacular shows in the planetarium and don't forget to get the family to stand either side of the Meridian line which represents Longitude 0º and divides eastern and western hemispheres!
Somewhere To Eat?
There is a cafeAre There Toilets?
There are toiletsWant To Treat Yourself?
There is a shopFeatures
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Disabled Access
- Open All Year
Category
Museums
Suitable For
toddler
3-5
6-9
10+
Claire’s Tip
Opening Times
10:00 - 17:00
Price Information
Book your tickets here - https://tickets.picniq.co.uk/the-royal-observatory/
Facilities
•Toilets•Cafe
How To Get There
- Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich, London, SE10 8XJ
- 02083126608
- Website
Tips
What was your day out like? Login with Facebook to Write a tip- Laura W.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 25 Reviews
Not for the under 7's it takes quite a bit of concentration to fully enjoy the exhibits. The planetarium show is good. Top tip: sit near the back!
- Carole T.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 6 Reviews
Overpriced for what is there
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