First established by King Charles II and designed by Christopher Wren, The Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park was the first state-founded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain.

First established by King Charles II and designed by Christopher Wren, The Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park was the first state-founded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain.

However, the Observatory’s most enduring legacy is the establishment of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In the 19th century, as international trade and travel expanded, it became necessary to ...

Greenwich Park is set to dazzle this weekend ... On Saturday, December 21, the Royal Observatory and The Royal Parks host a Winter Solstice Festival, inviting visitors to mark the shortest ...

Chinese New Year, AKA the Spring Festival, is a commemoration of the new lunar calendar, and is celebrated in many South ...

First established by King Charles II and designed by Christopher Wren, The Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park was the first state-founded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain. The Royal ...

With the potential to see up to 120 meteors per hour, according to the Royal Greenwich Observatory, this event is not to be missed. In 2025, the Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak and be ...

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Taking place every January, the Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the most consistent each year, with a maximum rate of 120 meteors per hour, according to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

Watch this short film to find out what she discovered on a visit to the Greenwich Royal Observatory. Fleur Sax: Jet-setting round the world, singing and performing, it's very easy to lose track of ...