The Painted Hall Tickets
About The Painted Hall
Former Home to the Palace of Placentia and birthplace of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, the story of Greenwich starts here. Glimpse the foundations of this former royal home where new renovations to the grounds allow visitors to see parts of the palace’s foundations.
Tour Sir Christopher Wren’s landmark buildings, designed in 1692 as a home for returning seamen. Explore its magnificent exterior, wander its atmospheric grounds and courtyards, hear the stories of the people who made this place their home, plus discover the exquisite 18th century Chapel of St Peter & St Paul, the famous Water Gates and the Victorian Skittle Alley.
Tickets include a multimedia guide to the Painted Hall and access to the new Sackler Gallery, where you can discover how Thornhill created the Painted Hall and meet many characters including gods and heroes, shown on the ceiling.
Alongside accessible exhibits exploring the Painted Hall’s creation, you can get up close and personal with hands-on treasure chests, filled with exquisite touch objects inspired by the Painted Hall. Try on King William’s Crown and clock, dare yourself to stare into Medusa’s face on Athena’s shield, or hold up King Louis XIV’s broken sword.
Run time
A typical visit lasts 90-120 minutes but guests are welcome to stay as long as they would like.
End date
March 31st, 2024
Categories
Age
Children 16 and under go free
Important information
Good to Know: Grounds Free to visit and open daily to all, the grounds are a perfect place to relax, stroll, or have a picnic, surrounded by some of the finest buildings in the world. The extensive gardens follow the mid-19th century designs of Phillip Hardwick.
Picnics If you have brought your own packed lunch or want to eat food from The Old Brewery, Painted Hall Café or Greenwich Market outdoors, why not sit on the lawn of the Old Royal Naval College and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. All we ask is that you help us to keep our grounds tidy and throw away your litter into the designated bins.
Photography Photography on the site for personal use only is free of charge, though the use of tri-pods, lighting etc. are not allowed. The Old Royal Naval College welcomes visitors with disabilities, their families, friends and carers.
Disabled Access The Old Royal Naval College welcomes visitors with disabilities, their families, friends and carers.
The capacity of the lift from College Way into the main body of the Painted Hall is one wheelchair user and one companion OR four people standing. Lift Specification: weight limit 881lbs/400kg.
Venue
Old Royal Naval College
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End Railway station: Greenwich Bus numbers: 129, 177, 180, 188, 286, 386 Night bus numbers: N1 Car park: Park Row and Cutty Sark Gardens Directions from tube: The Old Royal Naval College can be approached from Greenwich and Maze Hill stations, Greenwich and Cutty Sark DLR stations, Greenwich Pier or local bus stations on foot.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Painted Hall about?
The story of Greenwich starts here with 600 years of history.
What is the running time of The Painted Hall?
A typical visit lasts 90-120 minutes but guests are welcome to stay as long as they would like.
Where is The Painted Hall?
The Painted Hall is at Old Royal Naval College, which is located in London, UK, SE10 9LW.
How much are tickets for The Painted Hall?
The Painted Hall tickets start at £15.
What is the age recommendation for The Painted Hall?
Children 16 and under go free
How do you get tickets for The Painted Hall?
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