This year marks 350 years since The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was founded. Take a look at five astronomically great ...

Families looking for a fun and educational half-term activity can visit the Greenwich Planetarium throughout the school holidays.

First established by King Charles II and designed by Christopher Wren, The Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park was the first state-founded, purpose-built scientific institution in Britain.

February 5 is important as it was on this day in 1924 that Greenwich Time Signal was broadcast for the first time in history.

"We recognize the unique heritage and educational value of the observatory site and its importance to the local community and ...

If you watch the New Year’s festivities from New York, you know that they mark midnight with the dropping of a big, gaudy ...

We asked an astronomer what you can see from London in the night sky this month – and one of them is incredibly rare.

However, the Observatory’s most enduring legacy is the establishment of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In the 19th century, as international trade and travel expanded, it became necessary to ...