Royal Observatory
The home of the Prime Meridian and the start of every day on Earth. A Sir Christopher Wren commission of 1675, set on a commanding hilltop with views across Greenwich Park, the Queen's House and the London skyline beyond.
The home of time. One of the most iconic venues in London.
The Royal Observatory sits at the top of Greenwich Park, on the line of zero longitude: the Prime Meridian of the World. Founded by Charles II in 1675 and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it is one of the most historically significant scientific buildings in existence, and offers seven distinct hireable spaces across Flamsteed House, the Astronomy Centre and the surrounding gardens.
The Meridian Courtyard is the heart of the visitor experience: an outdoor space straddling the Meridian Line itself, framed by the original observatory buildings, with panoramic views across Greenwich Park, the Queen's House, the National Maritime Museum and the Canary Wharf skyline beyond. It accommodates up to 220 guests for a standing reception under the stars.
The Octagon Room is the original observatory commissioned by Charles II: a tall north facing chamber designed for Wren's telescopes, hung with portraits of the early Astronomers Royal and offering full views of the London skyline. It is one of the most distinctive intimate event spaces in the country and accommodates up to 60 guests for a drinks reception.
The Peter Harrison Planetarium is a modern 120 seat digital theatre carved into the south side of the hill, perfect for product launches, presentations, screenings and immersive content. The adjacent Planetarium Foyer connects naturally for drinks receptions and dinners for up to 100, and the Endeavour Room provides a versatile meeting room for boardroom sessions and breakouts.
The Time and Longitude Gallery houses the Harrison sea clocks (H1 to H4), the most important objects in the history of timekeeping and navigation. It is available for evening drinks receptions surrounded by world changing horological artefacts. And the Astronomers Garden offers a magical outdoor option after dark, with the city lights below and the green dome of the observatory above.
As an accredited production partner across the Royal Museums Greenwich estate, Kudos AV delivers heritage sensitive technical production at the Observatory: lighting, audio, presentation and immersive content that works in harmony with the site's scientific legacy.
The spaces
Seven distinct environments at the home of time.
What we deliver
Heritage Sensitive Lighting
Lighting design that brings the Octagon Room and Flamsteed House to life without compromising the listed interior. Every fixture is carefully positioned to respect the historic fabric while creating a memorable atmosphere for guests.
Outdoor Audio at Elevation
Outdoor reinforcement for the Meridian Courtyard and Astronomers Garden, designed for clear speech and music at the top of the hill while respecting the residential boundary at the foot of Greenwich Park.
Planetarium Content Delivery
Custom content delivered into the Peter Harrison Planetarium dome: brand films, product launches, immersive sequences and live presentations rendered at full 360 degree resolution on the only privately hireable planetarium in London.
Multi Space Production
Full technical production across all seven hireable spaces simultaneously: courtyard, foyer, dome, gallery and meeting rooms operating as one event with a single production manager from load in through to derig.
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