Entertainment & Events

Treading boldly in the footsteps of Jules Verne, H.G.Wells and Laika the dog, Rejects Revenge Theatre Company take you on a journey to the centre of the universe. Join the crew of the world's first steam powered space craft as it leaves this vale of tears and heads, unfeasibly, to Paradise.

A spectacular day of performances and workshops organized in collaboration with Step Out Arts. The day will showcase the best of Chinese arts and culture involving visiting artists from Taiwan.

Get behind-the-scenes access for a unique look at the Observatory’s fascinating collection of clocks and chronometers, the finest of their kind in the world. Discover the history and highlights of the collection and see how clocks are restored in the conservation studio. With Jonathan Betts, Curator of Horology.

In demand worldwide, pianist Nikolai Demidenko’s past virtuoso performances at Blackheath Halls have always impressed. He has a flourishing relationship with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and Yuri Temirkanov with whom he has toured the world extensively.

An evening star gazing session to view Mars using the largest 28-inch refracting telescope in the country, with Royal Observatory astronomers. Also includes a show in the Planetarium.

A history of Crossness and a guided tour on this non-steaming day. The Crossness Pumping Station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of Victorian London's urgently needed main sewerage system.

Have a crack at bowling in an original Victorian alley which Greenwich Pensioners would have used about 150 years ago. Learn about life as a Pensioner, try on a replica uniform and enjoy bowling. To book call 020 8269 4799 – limited spaces available.

The gDA Cabaret is a completely unique dance event. It's a place to sample a bit of everything from the world of dance, whilst enjoying table service in the fabulously atmospheric Borough Halls. Each event will feature it's own compere, table service, plus a line-up that will surprise and delight!