Plan your visit to the Royal Observatory

Adult: £24 | Child (4-15): £12 | Student: £18 | Under 4s: free

The Royal Observatory is temporarily closed for a major renovation project. You can read more about the exciting restoration project here.

Members enjoy free unlimited entry to the Observatory and all other Royal Museums Greenwich sites, and do not need to book.

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The Observatory is a quick, easy journey from central London via train, DLR and bus.

The nearest car park is inside Greenwich Park and is operated by Royal Parks. For more information please see: FAQs for Greenwich Park

There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum which is a 20-minute walk down the hill from the Royal Observatory. Spaces can be reserved when booking tickets. Additional parking spaces may be available on arrival subject to availability.

Check our travel pages for more information about getting to the Royal Observatory as well as other Royal Museums Greenwich sites.

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The Royal Observatory is temporarily closed for a major restoration project. 

Still interested in exploring space? Check out all the exciting space-themed activities taking place at the National Maritime Museum.  

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You can pick up refreshments from stalls just outside the main entrance to the Observatory, or head towards the Parkside Café just down the hill at the National Maritime Museum. 

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The Royal Observatory audio guide is available in different languages to help you make the most of your visit.

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To ensure the enjoyment, wellbeing and safety of visitors, volunteers and staff, we ask that all visitors abide by our regulations.

Occasionally some closures may affect your visit to the Royal Observatory. Please see this page for details about upcoming closures.