"We recognize the unique heritage and educational value of the observatory site and its importance to the local community and ...

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.

February 5 is important as it was on this day in 1924 that Greenwich Time Signal was broadcast for the first time in history.

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 ...

If you love space, National Astronomy Week (NAW) is happening from 1-9 February to celebrate the best planet parade in 40 ...

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