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The Old Royal Naval College is billing the openings as social media days, but visitors without a camera can come too. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Key facts
- Usually private house at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
- Open Tuesdays to Thursdays across three weeks of December
- All four rooms decorated for Christmas
- Advance booking needed, and the first floor has no lift
Visitors will be able to look round Admirals’ House in Greenwich this December, a rare chance to see inside. The house is part of the Old Royal Naval College and is usually kept private. Tickets have to be booked ahead.
Set above the Thames, it ranks among the oldest parts of the college site still standing. It was once the official home of the Royal Hospital for Seamen’s governor.
Admirals’ House Christmas open days
For the openings, all four of the house’s rooms will be dressed with Christmas decorations. The college is calling the dates social media days, aimed at people who want to take photographs for non-commercial use.
A camera is not a condition of entry. Anyone who simply wants to see a building that rarely opens to the public can book and walk round without taking a single picture.
Dates and booking
The house will open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over three weeks in December. Places are sold in advance only, through the Old Royal Naval College.
Accessibility at Admirals’ House
Access to the ground floor is step-free and fully accessible. Upstairs is harder to reach. The building has no lift, so getting to the first floor means climbing a staircase of 30 steps.
Key questions
When is Admirals' House open?
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over three weeks in December.
Do I need to book to visit Admirals' House?
Yes, tickets must be booked in advance through the Old Royal Naval College.
Is Admirals' House accessible?
The ground floor is fully accessible. The first floor is reached only by a staircase of 30 steps, as there is no lift.
Do I need a camera to visit?
No. The days are aimed at people taking non-commercial photos, but anyone can look round without a camera.
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