Experts' Choice Award Royal Observatory Greenwich
6 expert reviews
“The observatory is actually split into two sites, a short walk apart—one devoted to astronomy, the other to the study of time.”
– Fodor's
Time Out "Overlooking the rest of the Royal Museums Greenwich from the top of the hill, the northern section of this two-halved attraction looks at Greenwich’s connections with time." Full review
Frommer's "The home of Greenwich Mean Time, the Observatory was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the early 18th century and boasts the country's largest refracting telescope." Full review
Not For Tourists "Have a mean time straddling the Prime Meridian."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Greenwich Park extends over nearly 90ha. Rising 52m above the river, the hill is crowned by the Observatory." Full review
Independent "On a bright day, wander the Royal Observatory, dating back to 1676; nip into the Planetarium for a nerdy hour or so; and see the towering masts of the Cutty Sark tea clipper floating in the Thames"
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Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Avenue, London, United Kingdom
