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Royal Observatory Greenwich


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 1,242 attractions in London
Traveller Description:
The prime meridian, zero degrees longitude, runs through the courtyard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, which was founded in 1675 by...... more » The prime meridian, zero degrees longitude, runs through the courtyard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, which was founded in 1675 by King Charles II. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Historic site, Observatory/planetarium, Landmark/point of interest
Address: Romney Road London SE10 9NF
England
Tel: 44 20 8858 4422

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5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
15 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a great family day out, on its own or combined with the other attractions in Greenwich, London. (such as the maritime musuem, queen's house, fan museum etc). It is situated in Greenwich Park up a little hill, a short walk away from Greenwich DLR station. The way is clearly marked, so you shouldn't have a... more

6 Nov 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Greenwich is one of my favourite areas in London and the observatory is well worth a visit especially if you are around Greenwich. It is surrounded by the park and has the best view of East London. I actually went in to the observatory when I was a little girl but remember having to observe the stars and the whole... more

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4 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
24 Aug 2007
4
people found this review helpful

After a good amount of walking from the Docklands light rail, via Canary Wharf, thru a couple small streets, thru a beautiful pak, then up a mid-sized steep hill, you reach the Maritime line. The views to London, especially the Canary Wharf office buildings are amazing. Specular fun to have your photo taken on "the line" by yourself or with... more

3 Jun 2007

Royal Observatory is a small museum with few items to see and quite narrow - easily gets crowned. Nonetheless, it is almost an obligatory stop on a day in Greenwich, and feel the primary Meridian. It is a short walk in the park, altghough up hill to reach the observatory from the National Maritime Museum. Close by there is also... more

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5 of 5 stars
Burlington Canada
2 Jun 2007
5
people found this review helpful

Gettting there was easy - take the Tube to the railway line and switch over (underground) at no extra cost using your Oyster card. This above ground rail line passes through attractive areas enroute. Get off at the Royal Greenwich Observatory train stop. There's an excellent Tourist Information Office is across the street from the burned out Cutty Sarc ship.... more

14 Jul 2006
3
people found this review helpful

As part of trip out to Greenwich, then this is worthwhile. It is now free. I do not think it would have been worth it if you had to pay to visit the Royal observatory. This is the place they formulated meridian time line, and you have to opportunity to cross the line. This place is not only important for... more

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3 of 5 stars
Western Australia
11 Jul 2006
2
people found this review helpful

The Royal Observatory is now free and worth a visit. Althought, a bit out of london, I took the train from London Bridge - it is worth the trip. They have a good collection of memorabilia and of course, the international date line. It was very busy when I was there (making it hard to see everything as it got... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Des Moines, Iowa
21 Jan 2006
2
people found this review helpful

The Royal Observatory did not do a lot for me. Was nice enough. I do not have much interest in navigation or atronomy. You do get great views from the Observatory and you can stand astride the Prime Meridian. A nice part of a day trip to Greenwich. more

23 Mar 2004
6
people found this review helpful

I took a day-trip out to Greenwich from London and had a great time, the Observatory is a great place to visit and it is neat to get your picture taken on the "line of logditude" the observatory has a lot of interactive displays and the town of Greenwich is very friendly. more

30 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

夫婦でのロンドン旅行の際に訪れた。旧王立天文台グリニッジ。現在は天文台は移転してしまったので博物館のようなもの。でもここ... more

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Royal Observatory Greenwich Address

Romney Road, London SE10 9NF, England
Tel: 44 20 8858 4422