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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. This iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare ...
The Greenwich Foundation was established in 1997 to conserve the Old Royal Naval College’s iconic buildings and riverside grounds. Via award-winning learning programme, volunteering initiatives and a wealth of events, the charity holds a central place within the local community and provides opportunities for diverse audiences to share its significance.
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.
Travel through 600 years of extraordinary history with our expert guides, experience the magnificence of the Painted Hall and wander among some of Britain’s finest Baroque buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage site. These are just some of the wonderful things to do and see when you visit the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Old Royal Naval College is also a short walk from Maze Hill train station. Mainline rail services run from Cannon Street, London Bridge and Dartford to Greenwich (South Eastern) and twice an hour (once an hour at weekends) from Luton, West Hampstead, Kings Cross St Pancras, Farringdon, Blackfriars and stations from Rainham, Kent (Thameslink).
Designed in the early 18th century by Sir James Thornhill, the Painted Hall features more than 3,700 square metres of Baroque walls and ceilings. These surfaces are covered in striking images depicting 200 figures including kings, queens and mythological creatures. It was originally intended as an eating space for the Greenwich Pensioners who ...
Greenwich, London, UK. Nickname (s) RNC. Motto (s) Tam Minerva Quam Marte ("By Wisdom as much as by War") [1] The Royal Naval College, Greenwich, was a Royal Navy training establishment between 1873 and 1998, providing courses for naval officers. It was the home of the Royal Navy's staff college, which provided advanced training for officers.
