Free Essential Information Location Royal Observatory Price Free Plan your visit For the very best natural view of the city, come to Greenwich. Maritime Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its grand views and architecture are the result of centuries of construction and changing uses. Climb to the top of the hill in Greenwich Park and outside the Royal Observatory you will find a fantastic viewpoint in front of the statue of General Wolfe. It's stunning during the daytime but we also recommend also taking in this view at dusk if you are able. When the shimmering lights of the city start to illuminate the vista it takes on a whole new level of beauty. Don't forget your camera and share your photos with us on Instagram or Facebook and use #ExploreGreenwich. Once you've taken in the views from the top of the hill, you can visit the Royal Observatory and visit the Meridian Courtyard and Camera Obscura for even more views. Can you spot all the sights from the top of the hill? Royal Museums Greenwich and the Old Royal Naval College - immortalised in one of JMW Turner's paintings Canary Wharf and the City of London The famous curve of the 215 mile long River Thames St. Paul's Cathedral The London Eye the O2 Arena The Shard The Cheese Grater The Gherkin More views from the Royal Observatory 1 / 3 Take a selfie in the Meridian Courtyard Top things to do at the Royal Observatory 2 / 3 Contemplate the view of the Park and the Queen's House Plan your visit to the Royal Observatory 3 / 3 Check out the live moving view in the Camera Obscura The Camera Obscura at the Royal Observatory Visit us Royal Observatory Plan your visit Top things to do You might also enjoy Camera Obscura Watch a fascinatingly intricate camera obscura showing Greenwich and the Thames in real time See the Shepherd master clock Make time to find the clock at the heart of Britain's time system What is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - and why does it matter? How did local clock time in Greenwich change the world? Stand on the Prime Meridian Line Stand on the historic Prime Meridian of the World at the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Flamsteed House Designed in 1675 by Sir Christopher Wren and home to Britain's Astronomers Royal Time and Longitude gallery At sea, navigation is a matter of life and death. Out of sight of land, how can you tell where you are? Royal Museums Greenwich Close Choose your tickets Royal Observatory Walk the Prime Meridian line See the best view in London Guaranteed entry time Audio guide included Planetarium shows not included Adult £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW National Maritime Museum Guaranteed entry time Access to all free galleries and activities Paid exhibitions not included Free entry Book online BOOK NOW Queen's House Internationally renowned art Stunning architecture The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I Free entry Book online BOOK NOW Cutty Sark Explore the main deck Walk beneath the ship See how the crew lived Family activities and interactives Guaranteed entry time Audio guide included Adult £18 Child £9 BOOK NOW