Dive into Cultural Heritage: Events to Enjoy at the Old Royal Naval College

Tourism event and exhibition are another wonderful potentiality of tourism as it offers a new interest, exciting experience, and ICC with various types of activity. Interacting with such events may help improve awareness of history, boost personal health, and come up with unforgettable experiences with friends and family. There are so many ways to learn what the world has to offer in a beautiful setting, whether it is a cultural event, an art piece, a family fun day or a holiday. Thanks to such a versatile move participants can relax, exercise their imagination and relationships, so the moments of life will be even more valuable.

The Old Royal Naval College building is situated in the Greenwich area, in London and this building has grand architecture and a lot of historical importance. Originally constructed by Sir Christopher Wren this magnificent setting has since assumed central role in cultural, artistic, and education related activities. Today, it provides a range of special opportunities for visitors from historical presentations to events that inspire creativity and social cohesion.

Exciting Experiences Await

From practicing yoga under an art installation to visiting a chocolate-themed time machine, or watching Christmas performances, the Old Royal Naval College has a lot of interesting experiences for people of all ages. The audience can engage with creative and fun activities that relate to culture, art, health and history in the magnificent Painted Hall and other areas. Every event is designed to enhance the knowledge of the participants, foster creativity, and bring joy, all while being held in the stunning and recognizable premises of this Greenwich landmark, making memories that combine culture with stunning architecture.

Feel Good Friday | Yoga in the Painted Hall

Freedom from distractions makes Painted Hall a suitable environment for the mindful Yoga class that is suitable for beginners and seasoned Yoga personalities. Feel Good Friday is a morning yoga series that occurs on the last Friday of the month. Facilitated by instructors from Kindred Yoga Studio, participants learn the transformative effects of Vinyasa Flow yoga to the backdrop of the Mars installation by Luke Jerram. The session is for 45 minutes each and provides a break from the daily grind of life.
The class is at 8:00 AM and people are advised to bring their own yoga mat, although a few mats will be provided for those who did not bring one. The temperature in the hall for conservation purposes is low, and participants may wish to carry a blanket to cover themselves with during the event.

Yoga Experience Features:

All level Vinyasa Flow yoga
Occur in the Painted Hall which is a historical building.
Instructed by professional instructors from Kindred Yoga Studio
In Luke Jerram’s Mars art installation
Weekly seminars on Friday of the month
Few extra yoga mats are available in case of emergency.
Shelter modifications (no showering)
Improved mindful relaxation practice

Book your Feel Good Friday yoga session today!

Chocolate House Greenwich

Chocolate House Greenwich is an art show that is dedicated to the social history of chocolate in the Georgian period. Before recreating the Grace and Thomas Tosier Chocolate House that mark a sign of sophistication in the 18th century. The visitors can learn about the origins of chocolate in Central America and its use in London during Enlightenment period. Discover Greenwich Café also has a special promotion for visitors, which is a hot chocolate.
Other forms of engagement like having historical interpreters portray characters like Grace Tosier and portraying different aspects of life in the past make the exhibition very engaging. See Greenwich as it once was – a centre of art, learning and elegance – set within the backdrop of the Royal Naval College.

Highlights:

The daily show on the history of chocolate
The Chocolate House is recreated from the 18th century.
Sited in the Visitor Centre of Old Royal Naval College
Understanding of changes that took place in Georgian culture
Free one hot chocolate for each one purchased
Interactions with historical interpreters
Link to astronomy and science popularisation
Admission to the Painted Hall comes with tickets.

Secure tickets to Chocolate House Greenwich and dive into history!

Mars in the Painted Hall

Mars in the Painted Hall also includes the stunning 7-meter art installation of Mars by Luke Jerram. The installation provides a visual and an acoustic experience that combines scientific images with a motivating art background. Employing Mars images provided by NASA, the internally illuminated sphere represents a scaled down model of the Martian terrain accompanied by a surround sound piece by Dan Jones.People who will be able to see this amazing installation in the Painted Hall will be able to see the Martian landscape in detail and compare it with the Earth, which is capable of supporting life. Luke Jerram’s work provides an amazing view of history, myth and allegory in an amazing manner, which is on display from November to January.

Mars Installation Features:

Sculpted by Luke Jerram, the installation is 7 meters in size.
Sited in the Painted Hall which is a historic building
High-resolution pictures of the Martian surface from NASA
Lighted internally for the purpose of enhancing the view from inside.
Live sound design by BAFTA winner Dan Jones
This is the second instalment of a trilogy of works that also includes Gaia and Museum of the Moon
Shown in different contexts to alter perceptions
Small number of visitors allowed at a time for a close encounter.

Experience Mars at the Painted Hall—book now!

Social Media Mondays | Mars in the Painted Hall

On Mondays, the Painted Hall opens the Mars installation to social media lovers at a limited number of people. This session is for those who want to take the most beautiful pictures, posing and selfies are welcome here. Less crowd interference benefits photographers specifically because they are then able to move around despite their large equipment to capture pictures from various positions. People are welcome to share their posts on the event using the hashtag #ORNCMars for a chance to be included. This event is ideal for people who wish to capture the beauty of this installation taking pictures while being economical with time and in a creative manner.

Social Media Monday Highlights:

Less number of visitors for comfortable photography
Promoted the posing and selfies in the Painted Hall
A 7-meter Mars installation that will catch the eye
Held on a weekly basis on Mondays from 10 am to 11.15 am
Targeted at social media lovers and bloggers
An enchanting combination of history, painting and photography
Environment to complement on what has been seen in motion picture
Opportunity to be tagged using the hashtag #ORNCMars

Capture perfect shots at Social Media Mondays—tickets available!

The Elves and the Magic Bear | Christmas Show

“The Elves and the Magic Bear” is a holiday show for children and adults to participate in. This is a family show which took place at Admiral’s House and tells the story of how Santa’s Elves found the letters that were never answered just days before Christmas. This means that the show takes the viewers on a singing, magical dancing ride with occasional assistance from the viewers. It guarantees a fun time for the whole family and Mrs. Claus is also around to assist in the rescue After the show is over people are allowed to take photos with the pole dancers and children are given a certificate of being on the nice list signed by Mrs. Claus. There are also options for the show to be more inclusive and have a relaxed performance for everyone. The story and the participation generate beautiful moments for children and adults.

Christmas Show Features:

A Christmas show for young and old
Activities that include the audience
Interaction with performers after the show
Certificate: “Nice list” signed by Mrs. Claus
Relaxed performances which are performances that are made accessible to people with disabilities.
Organized at the Admiral’s House in the Naval College
Different shows at different times of the day for families with children
A fun filled journey with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elves

Join the Elves and Magic Bear show for a magical Christmas!

Unforgettable Events Await

Such events do not just mean a visit to a location but are defining an experience that envelops the senses as well the souls. From the yoga and meditation in a beautiful serene and ancient environment to the history of chocolate each of these events promotes knowledge, relationships and innovation. Projection mapping, interactive exhibits, and family shows make the heritage space of the Old Royal Naval College alive and lit up, turning every corner into the narrative. These selectively selected events help participants create beautiful memories, learn about culture, and improve their quality of life while giving them a chance to get away from the mundane. But now think about how it is to come to the place loaded with history and how incredible it is to embrace both – art and architecture in one visit.