Do I need to print my ticket?

No. A mobile ticket displayed on your smartphone is accepted at the entrance. A printed copy works too if you prefer.

Do I need to book a specific time slot?

Yes — this ticket requires you to select a time slot at the point of booking. Check availability for your preferred date when you book.

How do I access the audio guide?

Download the free Smartify app on your smartphone before your visit. The interactive, multilingual guide is included with your admission at no extra charge.

Is the Royal Observatory accessible for wheelchair users?

The Observatory is set on a hill in Greenwich Park and some areas involve steps.

What are the opening hours?

Opening hours and closure dates can vary. Check the official Royal Observatory Greenwich website for up-to-date hours before you travel.

Can children visit, and is there a reduced price?

Children under 4 enter free of charge. All visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A student admission ticket is available for those aged 16–24.

Royal Observatory Greenwich Ticket

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Duration

1 hour 30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Royal Observatory and Prime Meridian admission

Interactive multilingual audio guide via the Smartify app (download required)

Not included

Special exhibitions and guided tours at Queen's House and National Maritime Museum (standard entry to both is free)

Transport to Greenwich

How to redeem

The Royal Observatory, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK

Present your mobile ticket (or printed confirmation) at the Observatory entrance on Blackheath Avenue. The entrance is accessible from Greenwich Park — follow signs uphill from the park's main gates or via the path from the National Maritime Museum.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket or printed confirmation
A smartphone with the Smartify app downloaded to access the audio guide

Know before you go

Download the Smartify app on your smartphone in advance to use the included audio guide on-site.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Standard entry to the Queen's House and National Maritime Museum is free — only special exhibitions and guided tours there carry an additional charge.

The Observatory is located uphill in Greenwich Park; wear comfortable shoes if walking up from the park entrance.

Good to know

Suitable forFamilies, couples, solo travellers, history and science enthusiasts

Audio guide languagesMultilingual (via Smartify app)

Royal Observatory Greenwich Ticket

Royal Observatory Greenwich Ticket

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