The ​​​​​​Van de Veldes Highlights Tour

To accompany our exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, this guided tour uncovers the story of Dutch artists, Willem van de Velde the Elder and Younger. Find out about their artistic career, their time working in the Queen's House and their influence on British marine art.

During the tour, you can also step onto the Loggia, the House's covered balcony, which is not usually open to the public.

• Dates: 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 December
• Timings: 3.45pm.
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
• Meeting point: The Great Hall.
• Price: £10 for adults; £7 for students and under 25s; £5 for children; (discounted rates for Members available).
• Suitability: The tour is suitable for adults and children (although children under 12 will not be allowed on the Loggia due to health and safety).
• Audio headsets: Depending on the size of the group, you will be provided with headphones and an audio headset, which allow you to clearly hear the guide and adjust the volume if required. The headphones and headset will be collected at the end of the tour.
• Tour size: Each tour has a maximum capacity of 16 people.
• Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.

Gallery Favourite: The Solebay Tapestry

Discover the story behind this 17th century tapestry, designed in the Queen's House by Willem van de Velde the Elder.

• Dates: 5, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18,  20, 21, 27, 29, 30, 31 December; 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10 January
• Timings: 11am.
• Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
• Meeting point: King’s Presence Chamber, located on the first floor.
• Price: Free (suggested donation of £5).
• Suitability: Suitable for adults and children.
• Accessibility: The King’s Presence Chamber can be accessed via lift.

The Solebay Tapestry and the work of the Van de Veldes

To accompany the exhibition The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, this tour tells the story behind the Solebay Tapestry and explores the highlights of the exhibition. 

• Dates: 5, 12, 19 December; 9 January
• Timings: 2.15pm.
• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
• Meeting point: King’s Presence Chamber.
• Price: Free (suggested donation of £10).
• Suitability: The tour is suitable for adults.
• Tour size: Each tour has a maximum capacity of 12 people.
• Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.