Flamsteed House, the Royal ObservatorySituated on the hill in Greenwich Royal Park, the historic Royal Observatory commands breathtaking views of the City of London and the River Thames. The Observatory is home to Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the world, and houses one of the world's finest collections of time-related scientific instruments, including the famous Harrison timekeepers.

During your event the Observatory's team of astronomers and horologists can be booked to really make the place come to life. Guided tours of the Time Galleries and telescope viewings in the courtyard can be arranged.

Please note: the fees on display relate to 2012.

Hire fee: £4000 +VAT

Additional costs include:
The Octagon Room laid out for an eventEach additional hour or part thereof up to 01.00 charged at £500.00 +VAT
Telescope viewings: from £250 +VAT
Curator’s tour: from £250 +VAT
Planetarium show: £1,000 +VAT
Vehicle transport to enter/ exit Greenwich Park.

Timings: 18.30–23.00

Capacity: dinner: 60; receptions: 120

Dimensions Octagon Room: 10.10 x 10.10 x 10.10 m

Floor Plan: See floor plans 

Fact sheet: Download venue fact sheet for Royal Observatory (Flamsteed House), PDF

See also

• National Maritime Museum - evening hire
• The Queen's House - evening hire
• Planetarium and South Building - evening hire