Inside an iconic London building is a stunning hall that has been compared to the Sistine Chapel. One of the best things about living in Hampshire is the proximity to London. We can enjoy what the big smoke has to offer, pretend we aren't tourists, and return home in time for bed.
Perfect. In general, I tend to avoid the big tourist traps - I'm sure the London Eye is fun but it's not for me. I am, however, quite partial to a museum so when Transport For London (TFL) invited us down to visit the Old Royal Naval College I couldn't say no.
TFL has partnered with the museum to offer visitors 30% off tickets, but you've only got until November to take up the deal. The college is based in the iconic Greenwich domes next to the Cutty Sark, the beautiful structures have appeared on TV and film including The Crown, Bridgerton, Les Miserables, and even Thor. Tickets include talks and tours which run throughout the day, our first tour guide was Brian who was extremely knowledgeable.
The space is rich with history. In the space of 30 minutes, we stood where King Henry VIII was born, looked out over the Thames where Anne Boleyn arrived, and admired the view Queen Mary II adored so much. Four buildings make up the Old Royal Naval College of today, including the Royal Hospital for Seamen, which was a place of refuge for retired or injured sailors who’d served in the Royal Navy, known as Greenwich Pensioners.
We were taken to the beautiful Chapel of St Peter and St Paul which was breathtak.