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Prime Meridian

Stand in both hemispheres, and look over London, without paying to go in.

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The Royal Parks put it plainly: in the park you can hop from one side of the world to the other, and then buy a ticket if you want to see inside the Observatory itself. The line runs through Greenwich Park, and the walk up to it ends at the most-photographed view in south London - down over the Old Royal Naval College and the river to Canary Wharf beyond. One Tree Hill, further east, has much the same view and a fraction of the people. Pedestrian gates open 06:00 to 20:00. The Observatory's courtyard, its telescopes and the Meridian's brass strip are ticketed and listed separately under Museums.

Where
Greenwich Park, SE10 8HT
Nearest station
Maze Hill · 9 min walk

Hours

Monday06:00 – 20:00
Tuesday06:00 – 20:00
Wednesday06:00 – 20:00
Thursday06:00 – 20:00
Friday06:00 – 20:00
Saturday06:00 – 20:00
Sunday06:00 – 20:00

Hours from the venue’s own website, checked 2 September 2026.

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