Royal Observatory Audio Guide Tour

The Royal Observatory in Blackheath, better known as the Royal Observatory Greenwich, was established to advance astronomy and navigation and became one of Britain’s most important scientific sites. The observatory is housed in a historic building associated with Sir Christopher Wren and is famed for the Prime Meridian, the reference line for world longitude and Greenwich Mean Time. Today, it serves as a museum and planetarium, linking centuries of scientific discovery with public learning. Its hilltop setting above Greenwich Park adds to its cultural significance, combining landmark views over the Thames with exhibits on timekeeping, mapping, and the history of observing the skies.