Painted Hall and Old Royal Naval College Ticket in Greenwich

• 🎥 Step onto one of the world’s most famous film sets — featured in The Crown, Les Misérables, Thor: The Dark World, Cruella, Bridgerton and many more.
• 🎨 Discover the breathtaking Painted Hall, known as the “UK’s Sistine Chapel,” and admire its stunning 17th-century ceiling art with an insightful audio guide.
• 🏛️ Marvel at Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic architecture and the sweeping riverside views that make Greenwich so cinematic.
• 👑 Explore hidden royal history, including the remains of the original Greenwich Palace — birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

✨ Step inside a masterpiece at the Old Royal Naval College!

Discover the breathtaking Painted Hall, freshly restored to its full 18th-century glory and often called the “Sistine Chapel of the UK.” Marvel at one of the largest and most spectacular ceiling paintings in Northern Europe, where gods, heroes, and British royalty come to life above you. Originally created as a dining hall for naval veterans, every inch of this space tells a story of power, ambition, and artistry.

Your ticket unlocks access to this magnificent hall and its fascinating tales — including how artist Sir James Thornhill spent 19 years bringing his vision to life. Stroll through the historic riverside grounds, explore Tudor remains, and feel centuries of British history beneath your feet.

Join one of the expert-led guided tours running throughout the day to dive even deeper into 500 years of transformation — from a 15th-century manor to Greenwich Palace, the birthplace of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, through to Sir Christopher Wren’s grand design for a Royal Hospital, and finally its modern-day fame as a world-renowned filming location.

Insider Tips:

• Catering: A range of trade friendly catering products including Afternoon Tea are available in the new Painted Hall Café situated in the Undercroft, below the hall itself