Royal Observatory Greenwich

Home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere and see the historic time ball

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 14, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

20 GBP~20.0 $

Child

10 GBP~10.0 $

Adults 20 GBP, children 10 GBP. Astronomy Centre is free. Planetarium 12 GBP extra.

Best Time to Visit

Clear days for best views over London. Time ball drops at 1pm daily. Combine with Cutty Sark visit.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Available

Staff assistance

Available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Gift shop

Cafe

Guided tours

Viewpoint

Information

Working Hours

Monday10:00 — 17:00

Tuesday10:00 — 17:00

Wednesday10:00 — 17:00

Thursday10:00 — 17:00

Friday10:00 — 17:00

Saturday10:00 — 17:00

Sunday10:00 — 17:00

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

11°

62%9 м/с

Today

17°8°

Tomorrow

16°7°

Sat

13°6°

Sun

13°5°

Mon

12°8°

Tue

11°8°

Wed

10°4°

7°

2°Jan

8°

3°Feb

11°

4°Mar

14°

6°Apr

17°

8°May

20°

11°Jun

22°

14°Jul

22°

14°Aug

19°

11°Sep

15°

9°Oct

10°

6°Nov

8°

4°Dec