The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College
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Admire 40000 square feet of painted interiors
Discover artwork created over nineteen remarkable years
Explore stories behind hundreds of painted figures
Visit the historic Nelson Room and chapel
Painted Hall London Historic Interiors
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich offers a remarkable look at one of Europe’s finest historic interiors. Covering around 40000 square feet, its walls and ceilings feature elaborate paintings created by Sir James Thornhill over 19 years.
Visitors can explore the celebrated ceiling artwork with an audio guide available in several languages. The vast painting features around 200 mythological, historical and contemporary figures, offering stories and details about the people and events represented throughout the artwork.
The visit also takes guests into the Nelson Room, where the body of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson was prepared for lying in state after the Battle of Trafalgar. Visitors can learn about Nelson’s life, his connection with Greenwich and his role in the historic naval battle.
The tour continues to the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, known for its impressive neoclassical interior, naval details and decorative ceiling. Visitors can also test their skills at the historic Victorian Skittle Alley, built in 1864 for Naval pensioners.
Painted Hall London Historic Interiors
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich offers a remarkable look at one of Europe’s finest historic interiors. Covering around 40000 square feet, its walls and ceilings feature elaborate paintings created by Sir James Thornhill over 19 years.
Visitors can explore the celebrated ceiling artwork with an audio guide available in several languages. The vast painting features around 200 mythological, historical and contemporary figures, offering stories and details about the people and events represented throughout the artwork.
The visit also takes guests into the Nelson Room, where the body of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson was prepared for lying in state after the Battle of Trafalgar. Visitors can learn about Nelson’s life, his connection with Greenwich and his role in the historic naval battle.
The tour continues to the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, known for its impressive neoclassical interior, naval details and decorative ceiling. Visitors can also test their skills at the historic Victorian Skittle Alley, built in 1864 for Naval pensioners.
- Entry to the Painted Hall
- Public guided tours
- Entry to the Victorian Skittle Alley
- Audio guide in 7 languages
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
$ 25.41
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