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The Old Royal Naval College was built on the site of the Tudor Palace in Greenwich in which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were born. William and Mary commissioned Sir Christopher Wren to design the present buildings in 1695 to house naval pensioners, and these became the Royal Naval College in 1873. The Painted Hall, decorated by Sir James Thornhill, and the Chapel are especially worth visiting, both are open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm and entry is free. Do check for ad hoc closures, especially on Saturdays during the Summer (June to September) when the Painted Hall may close around 4pm for private functions. The Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre in the Grade II listed Pepys building opened to the public on 23rd March 2010 is a good starting point for exploring the Old Royal Naval College. As well as providing information on what to see in Greenwich there's a permanent exhibition spanning over 500 years of history, a gift shop and refreshments at The Old Brewery where you can enjoy beers brewed locally by Greenwich brewers Meantime.
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Catherine Grove, SE10 | 14 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Housed in a former police section house, the DoubleTree by Hilton London - Greenwich offers contemporary accommodation while retaining the building's historic 1940s charm. The tranquil ... More
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Bugsby Way, SE10 | 20 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Staying at this hotel puts you right in the centre of Greenwich, with a thousand years of British naval history on your doorstep, as well shops, ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £74 24% off
South Quay, E14 | 25 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Perched on the waterfront, just 15 minutes from London's City Airport, the Hilton London Canary Wharf combines convenience with comfort. Stroll across the hotel's private bridge ... More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St. Leonards Road, Tower Hamlets, London E14 | 2.1 miles from Old Royal Naval College
Commissioned by London County Council, Balfron Tower, was designed by Erno Goldfinger as "a beacon of social housing in 1968" (The Guardian). This 27 storey tower, ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Park, SE10 | 14 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Ranger's House is an 18th century, Grade I listed, red brick villa built in 1723 which became the official residence of the 'Ranger of Greenwich Park'. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
15 Borthwick Street, SE8 | 15 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Two wharves, Paynes, built in 1860, and Borthwick, built in 1934, both mostly demolished in 2004, have been incorporated into a £120 million riverside development. The ... More
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London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
King William Walk, West Greenwich, SE10 | 1 minute from Old Royal Naval College
The restoration of the Cutty Sark has seen £50 million spent on the famous tea clipper ship which was damaged by fire on 21 May 2007. ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
SE10 | 4 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime history, Greenwich also has an outstanding architectural heritage. ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 | 5 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
This museum of time and space was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675. It marks the site of the Greenwich or Prime Meridian - the ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 1st February to 31st December 2019
Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, West Greenwich, SE10 | 1 minute from Old Royal Naval College
The last surviving tea clipper and the fastest ship of its time, the Cutty Sark marks its 150th anniversary in 2019. A whole range of special ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 19th July 2019 to 5th January 2020
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Not just for the lunatics and the conspiracy theorists, The Moon is a major exhibition at the Royal Museums Greenwich, timed to coincide with the fiftieth ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 25th May 2019 to 20th March 2020
Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, SE10 | 5 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
In the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the Royal Observatory Greenwich is looking beyond our Moon with its new ...More
London > Entertainment >
Cutty Sark, King William Walk, SE10 | 1 minute from Old Royal Naval College
The Michael Edwards Studio Theatre is located inside the lower hold of the Cutty Sark tea clipper, one of the world's most famous boats on permanent ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
302 Creek Road, Greenwick, SE10 | 3 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK's best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 7 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
This Greenwich cinema has not been a resounding success. Since opening in 1989 it's gone bankrupt twice, closing down for long periods. Fortunately for locals - ... More
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London > Shopping > Markets
College Approach, SE10 | 2 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich boasts a number of glorious markets offering a variety of traditional, hand-crafted goods, antiques, clothing and food stalls. The craft market is held at ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
26 Royal Hill, SE10 | 8 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
20 Royal Hill, SE10 | 8 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
This unusual fruit and veg shop in Greenwich is certainly worth the detour from the main high street. It's just a short walk away, a left ... More
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
The Pepys Building, The Old Royal Naval College, SE10 | Same location as Old Royal Naval College
A mix of experimental brewery, cafe, restaurant and heritage site, the Grade II listed Old Brewery is a seven days a week operation. It's also only ... More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 2 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
New Zealanders take their burgers pretty seriously, and back in 2001 three Kiwis living in London found themselves homesick from the lack of well-crafted quality burgers ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
34 Church Street, SE10 | 2 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Champagne + Fromage, the French artisan bistro and deli set up by the husband and wife team behind French Bubbles, Stefano and Maud, together with cheese ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
41 Hopewell Square City Island, South Kensington, London E14 | 2.2 miles from Old Royal Naval College
The English National Ballet, founded by Alicia Markova and Anton Dolin in 1950, moved into its current purpose-built East London home on ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.6 miles from Old Royal Naval College
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Maritime Greenwich University Campus, Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
The main University of Greenwich campus boasts a picturesque setting on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames within three baroque buildings ... More
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Romney Road, SE10 | 10 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
As a World Heritage Site marking the site of the Greenwich Meridian (the base point for World Time and the location of Longitude 0) Greenwich is ... More
London > Leisure > Golf
Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 | 26 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
If you hook a shot at the state of the art Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range it'll head towards Canary Wharf and if you slice it ... More
London > Leisure >
O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, SE10 | 27 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Five years after the original Brooklyn Bowl launched, the well known New York bowling alley comes to London's O2. The London venue is the first Brooklyn ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
60 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 | 2 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
in the shadow of the Cutty Sark , the grade I listed pub the Gipsy Moth has a large outdoor seating area, ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, SE10 | 2 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
Park Row, SE10 | 5 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
The pub achieved notoriety selling whitebait (still on the menu) but now the Trafalgar Tavern is a refreshment point for the capital's many visitors. It's hardly ... More
Nightlife near Old Royal Naval College
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, SE10 | Same location as Old Royal Naval College
Located within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College and a stone's throw from the world's last tea clipper, the legendary Cutty Sark, The Old ... More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
338 Boord Street, Greenwich, SE10 | 20 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
Studio 338 opened in spectacular style in March 2014, with Mark 'MK' Kinchen, Kevin Saunderson and Kate Simko all on the line-up. With a capacity of ... More
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Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College, 2, Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 | Same location as Old Royal Naval College
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Creekside, Deptford, SE8 | 11 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
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Peninsula Square, SE10 | 27 minutes from Old Royal Naval College
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