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Old Royal Naval College

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About Old Royal Naval College

A cluster of buildings that used to house the Royal Navy's college, but is now partially a public museum, and part used by the local university.

Most famous for the impressive painted hall, where Admiral Nelson lay in state following the Battle of Trafalgar.

There is also a Georgian era church, and on occasions, the tudor bowling alley is open for tours.
 

Address

Old Royal Naval College,
2 Cutty Sark Gardens,
London,
SE10 9LW

Ticket prices

Prices for the Painted Hall:

  • Adults: £16.50
  • Students: £9.50
  • Armed Forces serving personnel and veterans: £8.50
  • National Art Pass Holder: £8.25
  • Universal Credit Day Ticket: £2
  • Children age 16 and under (up to 4 children with a paying adult): Free
  • Royal Navy serving personnel and veterans: Free
  • Personal Assistant/Carers accompanying a person with a disability: Free

There is also a £5 entry to the Painted Hall on the first Sunday of the month when booked in advance.

The chapel and grounds are free to visit.

Prices last checked April 2024.

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Link to Old Royal Naval College's website

Opening Hours

The Painted Hall, Chapel and Visitor Centre are open daily, 10am to 5pm.

The grounds are open daily 8am to 11pm.

Opening hours last checked April 2024.

Accessibility

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What's the nearest railway station to Old Royal Naval College

The nearest station is Cutty Sark (for Maritime Greenwich) DLR Station which is 0.3 miles away.

News

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Feb
19
2024

Tickets Alert: A chance to climb up inside the Old Royal Naval College Dome

Nov
02
2023

Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College offering tours of their domes

May
26
2023

A giant floating moon fills Greenwich’s Painted Hall

Dec
13
2022

Exhibition looks at the life of the surgeon who tended to Admiral Nelson

Oct
27
2022

Late summer openings at Greenwich’s Painted Hall

Jul
07
2022

Rare opportunity to see conservation in action in Greenwich’s ORNC Chapel

May
03
2022

Greenwich’s “Nelson Room” is being restored

Nov
19
2021

A glowing earth fills the Painted Hall in Greenwich

Jun
03
2021

Tickets Alert: A glowing earth returns to Greenwich’s Painted Hall

Mar
26
2021

Old Royal Naval College reopening with a host of outdoor events

Mar
23
2021

Tickets Alert: Better than half price entry to the Painted Hall

Oct
25
2020

Tickets Alert: Free entry to Greenwich’s Painted Hall

Aug
21
2020

Admire the “Wedgwood chapel” in Greenwich

Sep
04
2019

Visit Greenwich’s Painted Hall

Aug
21
2019

The UK’s “Sistine Chapel” – Greenwich’s Painted Hall to reopen in March

Jan
18
2019

Tickets Alert: Behind the scenes at the Old Royal Naval College

Oct
06
2018

Three months left for “once in a lifetime” chance to see the Painted Hall

Jun
28
2018

Tickets Alert: Ascend 60 feet to London’s largest painted ceiling

Mar
05
2017

 

Exhibitions open at the moment

Chocolate House Greenwich
This exhibition invites you to discover the key role chocolate played in the revival of Greenwich.
10am to 5pm
Greenwich
Ends on Sun 3rd November
2024-03-29
2024-11-03

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