The exciting events coming to Greenwich for spring 2025

Greenwich is set to host a broad range of events to suit the whole family, from the highly anticipated Pirates Exhibition set to open on March 29 to the return of Greenwich’s popular dog show this May.

Set within the landmark UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the River Thames, Greenwich is always a popular location to visit for people visiting the capital that isn’t quite as busy.

We’ve put together a guide to some of Greenwich’s unmissable events this spring and everything you need to know:

See all of Greenwich’s filming spots with a brand-new tour

When? Fridays and Saturdays, starting from April 4 and April 5

How much? £25 for adults and £10 for children

Beginning in April, The Old Royal Naval College will be launching a brand-new period drama themed film tour of Greenwich where guests can scope out the many iconic landmarks that have featured in TV and film.

The Old Royal Naval College will be launching a brand-new period drama themed film tour of Greenwich. (Image: Old Royal Naval College)

Named ‘Wigs, Weddings, Powder and Palaces’, this new film location tour will take visitors around key areas like The Painted Hall and The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul that appeared in the likes of Bridgerton, Napoleon and The Crown.

Inspired by Bridgerton – a show that Greenwich has become synonymous with – the tour will finish with a 15-minute session where you can learn about the art of hand fan etiquette and its secret meanings.

This new film location tour will take visitors around key areas that appeared in the likes of Bridgerton, Napoleon and The Crown. (Image: Netflix UK)

Explore the secrets behind the college’s domes

When? Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from April 20 until September 28

How much? £48

Returning for 2025, the ‘Behind The Scenes: Dome Tours’ will explore the secrets behind the iconic chapel dome built by Christopher Wren.

The tour will also give you the chance to see incredible 360-degree views of the Thames from above, after climbing the hidden winding staircase to see the inner workings of the historic turret.

The ‘Behind The Scenes: Dome Tours’ will explore the secrets behind the iconic chapel dome built by Christopher Wren. (Image: Annabel Moeller)

Have a yoga class in the iconic Painted Hall

When? Last Friday of the month from March 28.

How much? £18.50

It’s not every day one gets the chance to have a yoga class in an iconic historic landmark, but this spring you can book a yoga class within The Painted Hall, a famous 300-year-old structure nicknamed “Britain’s Sistine Chapel”.

This spring you can book a yoga class within The Painted Hall, a famous 300-year-old structure nicknamed “Britain’s Sistine Chapel”. (Image: Old Royal Naval College)

Beginning with ‘Feel Good Friday Yoga’ sessions from March 28, these sessions will run on the last Friday of every month and will be aimed at people of all levels, whether you’re a beginner or a pro.

But if you have little ones you can take part in a special ‘Baby Yoga’ class on April 25, led by postnatal yoga expert Toni Osbourne.

If you have little ones you can take part in a special ‘Baby Yoga’ class on April 25, led by postnatal yoga expert Toni Osbourne. (Image: Old Royal Naval College)

Listen to beautiful music in an iconic setting where Bridgerton was filmed

When? May 3

How much? £50-£85 for adults and £10 for children

Now in their seventh decade, the Monteverdi Choir is set to return to the Chapel of St Peter & St Paul, where Penelope and Colin’s wedding was filmed in season three of Bridgerton.

The Monteverdi Choir is set to return to the Chapel of St Peter & St Paul, where Penelope and Colin’s wedding was filmed in season three of Bridgerton. (Image: Chloe Nelkin Consulting)

The concert will feature winners of Best Choir at the Opera! Awards 2024, and will be led by award-winning writer, director and actor Tama Matheson, who will accompany members of the English Baroque Soloists.

This will be followed by another concert in May called the ‘Film Music Concert’, which will be presented by Docklands Sinfonia and will also take place in the chapel.

The night will feature recognisable film scores from the likes of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Howard Shore.

The night will feature recognisable film scores from the likes of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Howard Shore. (Image: Chloe Nelkin Consulting)

Be in with a chance for your dog to win a prize at a returning dog show

When? May 25

How much? Free

Returning for another year, this popular dog show will take place within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College and will feature a lineup of events from dog classes, shows and dog-friendly treats.

Dogs and their owners will have a chance to compete for awards across nine categories from Waggiest Tail to Best in Show.

Dogs and their owners will have a chance to compete for awards across nine categories from Waggiest Tail to Best in Show. (Image: Olive Tree Photography)

New for this year, the event will also feature a Bridgerton-themed element  with a special dog-friendly Bridgerton afternoon tea and a new category named ‘Best Bridgerton Lookalike’.

Laugh your head off at a brand-new musical romp

When? May 28

How much? To be announced

Taking place in May, ”The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I” is the latest musical creation of Three Inch Fools.

This open-air musical is a historical comedy about one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs, and will take place within the Queen Mary Courtyard, which was once the home of Queen Elizabeth herself.