Dark history and haunted tours of the Queen's House

Dark history and haunted tours take place on Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November. 

The tours run at the following times: 5.30pm-7pm and 7.30pm-9pm.

Each time slot is 90 minutes long, including a 45-minute tour and 30 minutes for drinks after. 

Ten minutes before the end of your time slot, the Queen’s House team will inform you that your session is coming to an end. The time slot cannot be extended.

There will be 20 tickets available for each time slot. Due to health and safety reasons, the capacity of each time slot cannot be expanded.

Tickets cost £25 or £22.50 for Royal Museums Greenwich Members and staff. There are no concessions for students.

Companions to visitors with disabilities are entitled to free admission. 

Please select the ticket type when booking via the link at the top of the page or you can contact the Bookings Team on 020 8312 6608 or email Bookings@rmg.co.uk.

The following is included in the price of your ticket:

• A 45-minute tour on the dark history and haunted stories of the Queen’s House with one of our friendly guides.
• Up to 30 minutes in the Loggia or Orangery (wet weather plan) enjoy the drinks.
• A can of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink of your choice.

Yes. There is a one-off transaction fee of £3.00 per order. The booking fee goes towards our transaction and associated booking costs which applies for online and phone bookings. This booking fee is flat rate and applies to the purchase of any number of tickets and ticket types. Booking fees are non-refundable at any time.

No. Tickets can be bought online only. Online sales will close at 9am on the day of the tour. 

To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance either online or by phone.

Due to the nature of this event and health and safety reasons, this event is suitable for adults 18+. 

We recommend all visitors between 16-18 have at least one adult to accompany them throughout the tour.

Drinks will be served at the Loggia or the Orangery depending on the weather. In good weather, the drinks will be served on the Loggia, the balcony with the view of the Greenwich Park. In case of bad weather, the drinks will be served in the Orangery, an indoor space which also has a view of Greenwich Park.

The haunted tours will pass through spaces located on different floors of the Queen’s House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps. 

Find out more about facilities and access at the Queen's House here, including guidance for disabled visitors.

Your confirmation email cannot be accepted as a ticket. You must provide the QR code or barcode that has been sent to your email address. 

Photos or scans of your tickets will also not be accepted. 

After completing your order online, tickets will be emailed to you. You can print them out and bring them with you or show the attachment on your smartphone when you arrive. If you have any issues, please contact our Bookings team on 0208 312 6608, Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm. Alternatively, email booking@rmg.co.uk

If you qualify for any discounts or special offers, please ensure you bring with you proof of your entitlement, such as a Royal Museums Greenwich membership card. The Queen’s House team will request proof prior to your experience.

Failure to provide ID will result in being refused entry or having to pay full price for the session. Tickets are unable to be rescheduled or refunded. Please check your tickets and bookings carefully, and ensure you arrive for your session 15 minutes before its start time.

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Not there? Please contact our Bookings team on 0208 312 6608, Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm. Alternatively, email bookings@rmg.co.uk

Once booked, tickets are non-transferable and are unable to be rescheduled, refunded or cancelled. Please check your tickets carefully prior to checking out, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.

The Queen’s House on is Romney Road, SE10 9NF in Greenwich. You can plan your journey and find out more about getting to Royal Museums Greenwich here.

There is a secure car park at the National Maritime Museum which is open to visitors during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Limited spaces may also be available Monday-Friday. Check availability when booking online.

• Opening hours: weekends, bank holidays and school holidays from 10am-5pm. Limited availability during working week.
• Charge: £14 for the day
• Location: The car park is located on Park Row within the grounds of the Museum (post code SE10 9NG).

The Royal Borough of Greenwich operates car parks nearby in Park Row and Burney Street. Usual exemptions apply for Blue Badge holders. 

However, there are off-street pay-and-display car parks in Greenwich Park run by Royal Parks.  

If you are parking in Greenwich Park, please be aware of the park closing times. Once the park closes, it will not be possible to access vehicles left in the car park until the park reopens the following day.

Please arrive at Queen’s House 15 to 20 minutes before the start of your session to allow enough time to have your tickets checked, use the facilities and meet your guide.

It is at the discretion of the Queen’s House management team to admit latecomers. If you still are allowed to join the experience after the allocated start time, you will still need to leave at the end of your session.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer any refunds for non-attendance. It is your responsibility to ensure you leave sufficient time to get to the location. Refunds will not be given if you choose not to attend your session.

The Queen’s House has a limited number of lockers. They cost £1 each (non-refundable).

Toilets are in the Undercroft of the Queen’s House. To make the most of the experience, we recommend that you use the facilities before the start of your session.

Please email our Bookings team on bookings@rmg.co.uk or call 0208 312 6608. The office is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.