Old Royal Naval College

The Old Royal Naval College and the beauty of its architecture continues to be a source of inspiration for artists today.

Take a look at this painting made on site by artist . Paula’s love for painting runs in the family. She was taught by her grandfather - who served in the royal navy and attended the Royal Naval College for 14 years. The piece, called ‘Sounds of Spring’, takes inspiration from the music you can often hear while walking around our site, coming from Conservatoire.

It’s stories like these that remind us why preserving our heritage, and keeping it alive for future generations to come is so important.

This year, as we celebrate 300 years of the Painted Hall, we want to hear your stories, memories and see your artistic creations. Find out more in the link in our bio.

Summer is just around the corner and there's much to enjoy across our site. Swipe to find out what's on this June:

✨ Lie Down and Listen | Thu 11 Jun
🐶 Greenwich Dog Show | Sat 13 Jun
🎵 Silent Disco | Sat 20 Jun
🎨 Family Day | 21 June
🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Painted Hall | 26 Jun
✍️ The Fish Fry Poetry Event | 26 Jun
🏛️ Secret Dome Tour | Mon & Fri
👑 Wigs, Weddings, Powder and Palaces Film Tour | Every Saturday
🎥 Spies, Sleuths and Superheroes Film Tour | Every Sunday

Learn more and book your tickets at: https://ornc.org/whats-on/

Paws at the ready! The Greenwich Dog Show 2026 will now take place on Saturday 13 of June.

With our curated marketplace, wellbeing zone with and food market from , join us for a perfect day out in the heart of Greenwich.

Although some categories have sold out, there's still time to enter your four-legged friends into the competition. Secure your competition entry today at https://ornc.org/whats-on/greenwich-dog-show/

Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this year's event possible. Born from a vision to transform the veterinary experience, Virtue Vets offer everything from wellness services and dental care to advanced surgeries and lifetime health plans. And you can meet them at this year's show - make sure you stop by their stand for a puppacino....

Is this the dreamiest sunset spot in London? We can’t think of a better one! Thank you Ed for sharing these stunning photos 🌄

Yesterday the second episode of Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution aired on BBC Two. We loved tuning in and seeing our baroque riverside estate featured in another great show.

As the UK’s top heritage filming location, our riverside masterpiece has starred in some of the world's biggest filming productions and hosted some of the most influential actors working today.

Learn more about our role in film and tv at https://ornc.org/news/old-royal-naval-college-a-starry-location-for-actors/

Get your May half term plans sorted with a visit to our riverside baroque estate. Whether you're a history lover, film buff, or simply looking to enjoy the stunning views - at the Old Royal Naval College there is something for everyone.

🏛️ Painted Hall and 600 years of History tours | Daily
👑 Wigs, Wedding and Palaces Film Tour | 23 & 30 May
🎭 Outdoor theatre from the The Three Inch Fools | 27 May
📷Secret Dome Tour | 25 & 29th May
🕵️Spies, Sleuths and Superheroes Film Tour | 31 May

Find out more on our website: https://ornc.org/whats-on/

With the expected heatwave in London this bank holiday weekend, we've taken the decision to postpone this year’s Greenwich Dog Show.

Despite planning for all eventualities, including providing for warm weather conditions, we felt this is the correct decision to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the dogs and their humans who were booked to attend.

Scheduled to take place on Sunday 24 May 2026, the much-loved community event will now be taking place on Saturday 13 June 2026.

Read the full statement on our website: https://ornc.org/news/greenwich-dog-show-2026/