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Weekend of Friday 14 August

Posted by Hazel Baker on Friday, August 14, 2020 Under: August


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What: Visit the Painted Hall in Greenwich The iconic Old Royal Naval College, part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, reopened on 13 July, once again offering public access to its buildings and expansive grounds. The magnificent Painted Hall, King William Undercroft and interpretation gallery are now open with limited tickets each day, so advanced booking is recommended. Cost: £11 Opening times: The grounds will be open daily from 7am-7pm, while The Painted Hall, King William Undercroft, Visitor Centre Shop and Ticket Desk will be open from 10am-5pm. The Victorian Skittle Alley and The Painted Hall café will remain closed but there will be food and drink available to enjoy alfresco on the grounds.  Book here: https://ornc.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/20031?catID=20407& A free virtual tour of Sir Christopher Wren’s riverside masterpiece, narrated by Game of Thrones’ Tara Fitzgerald, is also available. Plus, Cutty Sark, the world’s last-surviving tea clipper, reopened on 20 July, with plans to reopen the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House and Royal Observatory Greenwich in a phased approach over the summer. Virtual tour: https://virtualtour.ornc.org/?_ga=2.268868983.783626831.1596432084-864078625.1596432084 Website: https://ornc.org/ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Book a Private Tour with London Guided Walks! Use the code SUMMER2020 for a 20% off on all private tours booked from now till Sept 30, 2020 https://www.londonguidedwalks.co.uk/private-tours.php

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What: Tower of London See the Crown Jewels, the ravens, the public outside areas of the Tower of London and magnificent armour displays in the White Tower, including Line of Kings. All other buildings remain closed. Meet our Yeoman Warders positioned along the one-way route and hear their captivating stories about the history of the Tower. Cost: Members: Free | Adult: £25.00 | Child: £12.50 Opening times: The Tower of London is now open Wednesday - Sunday. All outdoor areas of the Tower of London are open, as well as the Crown Jewels and the White Tower. All other buildings remain closed. Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00-18.00 Last admission: 17:00 (16.30 slot) Book here: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit/tickets-and-prices/#gs.buzbnj Website: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/#gs.bui3bw

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