Old Royal Naval College

There are always #swingsandroundabouts to hot weather - look at this gorgeous view! #oldroyalnavalcollege

This #August, listen to the exciting tales of exploration during our Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session, surrounded by the Baroque splendour of the #PaintedHall

This weekend, enjoy a great day out with the family! Greenwich has so much to offer, including a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a #PaintedHall Ceiling Tour!
Catch it soon - tours will end on the 30th September and the chance will not arise again for another 100 years! #PaintedHall100
Book now: po.st/paintedceiling

Listen to the exciting tales of exploration during our Stuart sailor’s last voyage at sea in this multi-sensory story session, surrounded by the Baroque splendour of the #PaintedHall - taking place every Wednesday this August! #SummerHoliday

Late nights at the #PaintedHall are back! Taking place every Thursday this August, enjoy an out of hours tour followed by a Wine Tasting Session at the #OldBrewery, our on site restaurant and bar! bit.ly/2L5Dc2c #ThursdayLates #AugustEvents

Peekaboo! Our Chapel looks beautiful from every angle, inside and out! Regularly holding events, concerts and services, the Chapel is free to visit as both visitor attraction and place of worship https://bit.ly/2uhelOK #oldroyalnavalcollege ⠀

Today we're going #French! In celebration of #BastilleDay, we're holding a french-speaking #PaintedHall ceiling tour, exploring the french influences in Thornhill's Masterpiece. Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/2L4oc3H
Aujourd'hui, nous sommes tous #Français! Nous célébrons le #QuatorzeJuillet avec un especial tour du plafond du #PaintedHall, en Français. Ce tour explorera les influences Français de le chef-d’oevre de Thornhill. Acheter des billets ici: http://bit.ly/2L4oc3H

80 Days to go! Have you discovered the #paintedhall yet? Described as the 'UK's Sistine Chapel', this is a once in a lifetime opportunity: po.st/paintedceiling #paintedhall100

#Throwback to Acrobatic artist Camiel, fresh from his PLOCK! show at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival in June 2018, launching the start of the last 100 days of the #PaintedHall Ceiling Tours!
Literally a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity, we're on day 82 of the #PaintedHall100 countdown! Book now at: po.st/paintedceiling

Sponsor a square foot of our #PaintedHall ceiling & help preserve one of Britain's greatest & most unique masterpieces, returning it to its formal glory! #paintedhall100

We are delighted to be part of this year’s @TotallyThamesUK programme, which promises to be as big as ever! With a programme full to the brim of arts, culture, heritage and much more in, on, beneath and by the River Thames, there’s no excuse not to join them! http://bit.ly/2surbG8

'Morning Sun Through The Domes' by Rob Pointon, currently on show at the Visitor Centre! https://bit.ly/2NtpfsG

Delivered in #BritishSignLanguage by John Wilson & voiceover by Stephen Hudson, take a ceiling tour via a special observation deck on 14th July and discover the painting’s mysteries as they are revealed for the first time in half a century! Pre-booking required via our website #paintedhall100⠀

Camera, set, action! As a popular filming location all year round, we think Summer is an excellent time to visit for the film buffs in you and a sunny day out #FilmingLocation #OldRoyalNavalCollege #Thingstodo

On this day in 1553, Edward VI, son of Henry VIII died here at the then Greenwich Palace. #OnThisDayInHistory

Planning for the Summer Holidays? Make sure you include this in your schedule! #SummerHolidays #PaintedHall

We proudly supporting #PrideWeek! #MuseumsPrideLDN

'A rare opportunity for an hour of fascination' Richard B, TripAdvisor
Fantastic #PaintedHall reviews on TripAdvisor - thank you so much! You can experience the Painted Hall Ceiling up close yourself, visit ornc.org for details. Don't wait too long! Ceiling Tours end 30th September 2018.

What is the best ‘I’m sorry’ gift you have given or received? King James I gave his wife, Queen Anne of Denmark, a now worth £195,760 diamond and the Greenwich manor – the Queens House!
He swore at her in public after she accidentally shot his favourite dog on a hunting trip in 1614. #GreenwichHistory

Last chance to experience the #PaintedHall up close in detail! po.st/paintedceiling #PaintedHall100

went specifically to take the ceiling tour, amazed at the detail, history and significance of the various paintings. Interesting to get an insight into the history behind the College. Highly recommend this

Wow....just wow! We went to see little mix here last night and the venue is absolutely gorgeous! We will be back to have a good look around. We had a fabulous time last night, the weather was on our side for an outdoor concert! Great organisation and great concert! Thankyou we will be back!

Went to the brilliant Painted Hall Ceiling tour. Absolutely amazing. Lovely and helpful staff. I had terrible problems with the trains on Sunday because of all the bank holiday rail work and missed my time slot. The helpful assistant slotted me into the next slot. Thank you! I will definitely return next year before the scaffolding comes down , to see nearly completed ceiling restoration. Highly recommend. Beautiful grounds

Well worth a visit and I think a return visit to check out the progress of the work. The staff are all wonderful.

The tour of the ceiling was awesome, well worth £10 the guide excellent made it fun and educational. Food at the pub yummy the whole visit via the boat trip up the Thames was fantastic.

Thank you...i was staying in Greenwich so had the opportunity of a life time to go to the painted ceiling tour ....found it amazing to be so up close and personal to the painting...would definitely recommend the tour...

Thank you Bob for sharing your knowledge and entertaining us as you lead our small group around the hall. It was amazing to see the ceiling close up, the staff were great and the whole experience was well organised.

Magnificent - living history. Not only an opulent and beautiful site, but a really friendly place to visit. Make time to visit the painted ceiling - the Sistine Chapel of Britain. Currently under conservation the viewing platform 67 feet up offers the unique chance to have the painter's eye view; seeing an amazing work of art in all its intricate detail. A once in a lifetime opportunity - breathtaking!

It was great , from the lovely staff( volunteers) . We thought that the whole thing was amazing . It was incredible being so close to the painting that is so high up . Bob our tour guide was very informative and a pleasure to listen to .

I visited yesterday for the Painted Ceiling tour and cannot recommend it highly enough. Having visited several years ago before restoration began, it was a privilege to see this incredible piece of art close up and learn about it and the restoration from our super guide, Jackie. I’m looking forward to seeing it in its fully restored glory from the ground.

Having had the military honour of being associated with the old place for over 4 decades I cannot express how delighted I am to see it restored to its original glory. Jason & the Argonauts salute you.

Had an amazing day at Greenwich old Royal Naval College, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, the painted ceiling tour is a must so much detail to be seen which you wouldn't see from the ground, a lovely historic place 😀

Great monumental mural in conservation project -- and the tour is well-conducted with fine guides. Best of all, we got to see the vast painted ceiling close up from the scaffold and the opportunity is once in a lifetime!

Fascinating tour, felt very privileged to have the opportunity to see it . Would recommend whilst you have the chance

Brilliant experience. Stairs not difficult to climb and worth it to get so close. All the staff were very welcoming and the young lady taking the tour was very knowledgable. Great to take a river bus to Greenwich from Westminster and back as an extra treat. Looking forward to coming back in a year when the work is almost completed.

Awesome space, the chapel is beautiful and the painted hall is breathtaking. The buildings are seen on so many movies.

Amazing to see this wonderful ceiling and the restoration that’s being undertaken. Well done to the staff!

Amazing ! go and see before the scaffolding comes down.

A fantastic day out for the Family. Paid for the boat up the river and everything else was free entry. The 45 minute free guided tour was great and there were plenty of good views of the Cutty Sark without paying the entry fee if you just wanted the outside. Added bonus was the international food market that had popped up for the day.