Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. Silent disco under Helios Experience a silent disco like no other, and dance the night away as Painted Hall as it …

We’re in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site. Just eight minutes on the train from London Bridge. How to get here

From Tudor Palace to the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, the Old Royal Naval College is a UNESCO World Heritage site with 600 years of rich history

Located right beside the River Thames in Greenwich, London, we’re a quick journey from the centre of the City and easy to reach by Tube, train, bus, boat or bike. Our Visitor Centre is a short walk from the pier or DLR station and directly opposite the famous ship, Cutty Sark.

Sir James Thornhill’s epic painting draws on a cast of around 200 figures to tell an incredible story of political change, scientific and cultural achievements, naval endeavours and commercial enterprise all set against a series of magnificent backdrops.

Find out more about public events, tours, exhibitions, activities and more things to do at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London

The Old Royal Naval College is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 600-year history. Our magnificent Baroque buildings and grounds are open to the public and are one of London’s most popular visitor attractions, welcoming over 700,000 visitors every year.

The beautiful Chapel of St Peter & St Paul was part Sir Christopher Wren’s original design for the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich. After a devastating fire, the Chapel was rebuilt in 1779 by James ‘Athenian’ Stuart.

From a royal palace, to a residence for naval Pensioners, to a naval training college, and now a renowned film destination, the Old Royal Naval College site has welcomed some of the most influential figures in history. Spot Henry VIII’s bedroom within an intricate replica of Greenwich Palace that stood on these grounds over 500 years ago.

It became the most highly rated naval training college in Europe, with a reputation for academic rigour. Who trained here? The Royal Naval College provided state-of-the-art training for around 27,000 promising officers from Britain and beyond as …