# October half term at the Royal Observatory

October half term at the Royal Observatory at The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Friday 30 October 2026, until 1 Nov.

- Price: £12–24
- Venue: The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, SE3 9QS London
- Get tickets: https://www.rmg.co.uk/node/27
- Go to page: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/october-half-term

![October half term at the Royal Observatory](https://noky.io/images/a133e24222c4bb4e4b7b0677457f79d01fc02a2d8f19854daff8489195cd6bc5-1200.webp)

October half term at the Royal Observatory is a programme of family activities, talks and tours, including live demonstrations, a free Halloween trail, guided treasures and lunar tours, and spooky Ghastly Greenwich tours. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich at the Royal Observatory. The event marks the last chance to visit the site before it closes on 2 November 2026 for a major refurbishment project. All activities are included with admission and are suitable for ages 7 and over.

## Dates

- Saturday 24 October until 1 Nov — The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Written by a model, sources: [rmg.co.uk](https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/october-half-term)

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