Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| Location |
Royal Observatory
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| Date and Times | Saturday 26 October 2024 | 6pm - 8:30pm |
| Prices | £10 Adult | £9 Under 25's |
| 10% discount for Members. Not a member? Join now |
Silver Screen Science-Fiction Presents...
Life (2017)
Astronauts Dr David Jordan (Jake Gyllenhaal, Donnie Darko) and Dr Miranda North (Rebecca Ferguson, Dune) are preparing to receive the most important delivery of their lives - extra-terrestrial life from the Red Planet, Mars. But what should be a moment of celebration turns to horror as the creature they receive turns out to be active, intelligent....and hungry.
Take a chilling trip into space as we watch the sci-fi horror film Life (2017) in the unique venue of the Peter Harrison Planetarium. Then, stay in your seats as we take you on a tour of the science behind the fiction with a talk by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich!
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Important information
Doors and the café will open at 5.30pm.
The film will begin at 6pm with an expected end time of 8.30pm following the short talk. Latecomers will be allowed admission into the film.
This film is rated 15. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and attend at the adult's discretion. Under 15's will not be permitted to attend.
If you have any concerns or need to make alternate arrangements, please contact Bookings at bookings@rmg.co.uk or call our Bookings team on 0208 312 6608.
This event takes place partly outside of Greenwich Park's opening hours, and access to the Park after its closure is limited. Detailed access instructions will be attached with your ticket and are downloadable below. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions before travelling to the site.
Poster © 2017 CTMG
Header image: The Veil Nebula, credits NASA
Plan your visit
Can children attend?
The film is rated 15 and is not suitable for children under that age. Please be aware that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and their attendance is at their adult's discretion.
When should I arrive?
The film will begin at 6pm, but the café and doors will be open from 5.30pm. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the film begins or sooner if you wish to head to the café before the film.
I'm planning to drive to this event. Where do I park?
The event will start within Park opening hours so you can arrive by car as normal. There is parking available just outside the Observatory.
However, the event ends after the Park has closed. Only one entrance to the Park, namely St Mary's Gate on the northwest corner, will be open at this time. You will be directed to drive to St Mary's Gate after the event ends. For more details, please read the detailed access instructions above or attached to your ticket.
I'm planning to walk/take public transport to this event. How do I get in?
The event will start within Park opening hours so you can arrive on foot as normal.
However, the events ends after the Park has closed. Walking through the Park is not permitted after closure and only one entrance to the Park, namely St Mary's Gate on the northwest corner, will be open at this time.
A minibus will be available to take you from the Observatory to St Mary's Gate. For more details, please read the detailed access instructions above or attached to your ticket. Please note that the minibus is not wheelchair accessible.
What happens if I am running late?
If you arrive after the film has begun, you will still be able to get into the planetarium to see the remainder of the movie. However, as the Park closes at 7pm, entry after this time will not be possible.
Are companion/carer tickets available?
Companions to disabled visitors are entitled to free admission. These tickets can be selected online when booking any paid ticket.
Please be aware that wheelchair spaces in the Planetarium are limited. The minibus taking visitors from Greenwich Park gates to the Planetarium is also not wheelchair accessible. If you have any concerns or need to make alternate arrangements, please contact Bookings at bookings@rmg.co.uk or call 0208 312 6608.
I have another question.
Check our general planetarium show frequently asked questions here. If you're still not sure, call or email the Bookings team.
Call: +44 (0)20 8312 6608
Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk
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