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Greenwich Meridian
Historic and Protected Site
Greenwich West, London
"green laser in the sky"(4 Tips)
"It's not just the meridian line that you are paying 7 pounds for."(5 Tips)
"Awesome location with nice view over docklands and Canary Wharf"(9 Tips)
"free picture in front"(2 Tips)
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Adrian R.July 26, 2011Save 10 pounds -- stand on the path up the hill below the meridian and line up the line on wall to your back and look down at the building with the four stacks. Line up with the second stack from the
Gagan SinghAugust 5, 2015Scenic views of London. If you want the free pictures of meredian then there is a spot outside the museum. Don't miss the clock museum, shows beautiful time pieces.Upvoted Feb 2
IAugust 28, 2015The Peter Harrison planetarium was my favourite. I wish I'd spent more time there than at the Flamsteed house. Loved Dark Universe with Neil Degrasse Tyson played on the ceiling of the planetarium.
Brecht HortensiusMarch 8, 2022The Royal Observatory is closed for refurbishment (March 2022) and although the Meridian runs all the way up to the North Pole and down to the South Pole here it’s hidden behind a gate.
Boaz SachsOctober 2, 2015A great location that's always full of tourists. Still it's a wonderful spot for a great view of this side of London including Canary Wharf and the shard in the distance
ReemOJuly 10, 2019Try to visit this place as early as you can to find it less crowded (check their opening hours)
Yarn LamApril 5, 2015Don't just see the Prime Meridian! There's lots of history of clocks and measuring time here. They will announce when actors perform in the Octagon Room, keep a lookout! Very funny.- Marko KudjerskiJanuary 26, 2012It's not just the meridian line that you are paying 7 pounds for. Museum exhibit makes it worth the cost. Take your time. You could easily spend 2 hours here.
Alan BrutenicJuly 9, 2013If you don't want to pay 7£ just to take picture with 0' Meridian, go around and there is place through a small gate. And there is about two meters of meridian coming through the wall.
Aybige CantürkJuly 28, 2015Zero point ☺️ starter meridian. Green, quiet, beautiful village. You will like it 👍
Tré SweeneyMay 13, 2014It's only 7GBP...pay it and you can afterwards say that you have been on both sides of the Meridian line at the same time.
Toby Saint-Just, PhDNovember 22, 2011There is an amazing view over the city and canary wharf. Early in the morning is the best! No tourists and the air is SO clear! A dream!!!!
Mustafa Mert KurtJuly 13, 2014This place is very magical place. You can see zero meridian and if you want you can walk on the meridian. Everyone must see before you will die. 🇬🇧⌚👍
Felipe FragaJuly 27, 2013GPS uses a meridian a little further from the the one defined in the International Meridian Conference of 1884. So don't feel bad about your GPS phone showing few seconds of longitude instead of zero.
Jenn PJuly 11, 2015Bit pricy to stand on a line. Save yourself 10 pounds and do the free version beneath it, on the path.
Dan SchaumannOctober 17, 2011It's worth paying the entry fee not just for the GMT but also for the great exhibitions about time and the opportunity to see the UK's largest telescope
Alex SmithFebruary 19, 2019Maybe get here early morning and/or in the week as the tourists flock en masse Saturday and Sunday afternoon
- CeRmErMay 30, 2015You can have a free picture in front of the smaller line just next to the main entrance downstairs
- Lauren KeithDecember 2, 2013The coolest location to be in two places at once.
AdamApril 11, 2016One of the coolest Swarm check-ins I've ever done. The museum was totally worth it, too.
Julia KateJuly 19, 2015Want to be in 2 places at once?! Get here. Great views & bucket list ticking off done in one location :)
Lari NjegovanJune 26, 2016Definitely one of the most important places in the world. Sadly, not interesting enough for typical tourists.
Mario Terra NetoOctober 16, 2015Amazing place but there is nothing to do after. A huge line almost make me cry! 😢😢 hahaha
Marie-Anne RamondAugust 23, 2013Easy to find: it's where all the people are gathered to take a picture ;)
B LMarch 31, 2015You need to pay to get in to see the meridian line. Free entry for London pass holders.
MNovember 4, 2011Worth paying 7£ to get in. Scratched it off my bucket list.For booking: bookings@nmm.ac.uk or you can call: +44(0)2083126608.
Yanakorn RattakhamJuly 31, 2013If u go by tube, get ready for a long walk. 5 pounds for the entrance to the Meridian Line.
Berkay ÖztürkAugust 28, 2011You dont have to go inside there is a gate near the clock you can take photos there
Marc TunguzJune 20, 2017Nice park, but paying 10 pounds for looking at a line on the ground sounds like a complete ripoff.
Petr KlikaJanuary 25, 2016Dont go here by shared bike. There are no bike stands. You are outside the zone and need to go back to return. :/ but the path is lovely
Mahmoud MosalamSeptember 22, 2012Stand on the Prime Meridian line, one foot east and one foot west :) Zap a pic!
Go after dark and see the laser shining across London marking the meridian line.
Jump high and stare into the laser beam. Become meridian blinded.
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Greenwich Meridian
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