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Old Royal Naval College (Image: ©ORNC and Jigsaw Design & Publishing)

Discover Ukraine projects light onto the Old Royal Naval Naval College

This bank holiday weekend, discover Ukraine at the Old Royal Naval College in a moving light projection by Kyiv-based photographer Yevgen Nikiforov…

Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich

Mystery artists play concert in unique Painted Hall

Fancy doing something different this summer? Why not enjoy a concert of mystery artists in the unique Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College?

Halloween at the Old Royal Naval College

Spooky suppers and Halloween voyages in Greenwich

Many of us are looking towards the end of the month and the fun celebration that is Halloween. And the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has a trio of quirky themed events…

Up, Down and Beyond at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich

Go Up, Down and Beyond in Greenwich

Fancy discovering some of London’s hidden history in an alternative way? This weekend, join an interactive theatre event in Greenwich…

Secret 7" 2018 - unique vinyl singles - Greenwich exhibition The Jetty

Bag yourself a one-of-a-kind vinyl record with Secret 7″

June is the time to get your hands on some unique vinyl, as Secret 7″ launch their 2018 event, where artists have collaborated with musicians to create one-of-a-kind sleeve artwork for limited edition releases…

Royal Greenwich Charity Pantomime Horse Race 2013

It’s neigh joke when the Pantomime Horse Race rides into town

On Sunday 22nd December, the 4th Annual Greenwich Charity Pantomime Horse Race takes place in Aid of Demelza Children’s Hospice…

Painted Hall - Old Royal Naval College - Greenwich

Naval traditions at the Trafalgar Night Dinner

On 18th October 2013 there will be a Trafalgar Night Dinner in the beautiful Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich…

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Art Deco fair at Eltham Palace and Gardens

Eltham Palace and Gardens, Greenwich hosts an art deco fair on 10th and 11th September 2011…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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