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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...