Venue Description

The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) in Greenwich is one of the most important ensembles in European baroque architecture and the centrepiece of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Today this historic landmark is open to the public and, since the departure of the Royal Navy in 1997, is managed by the Greenwich Foundation, a registered charity.

Accessibility

The entrances to the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre are at street level. A lift provides access to the temporary gallery space and Clore Learning Centre. Painted Hall and Chapel There are 11 steps to climb from College Way (which runs east to west through the site) to Upper Grand Square where the main entrances to the Painted Hall and Chapel are situated. There is also a step-free route to the Chapel and you can reach the main body of the Painted Hall avoiding steps via a lift from College Way. Once at the Chapel a Stairmate machine is used, by trained staff, to carry wheelchair users.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.ornc.org/visit/access/getting-around-the-site

Awards List

2014 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award

Toilets

There are accessible toilets in the Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre and the Old Brewery courtyard. There are also accessible toilets in the King William Undercroft under the Painted Hall and the Queen Mary Undercroft under the Chapel. These can be accessed via the lift to the King William Undercroft, or, during the week via the ramp from College Way into the Queen Mary Undercroft.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.