It’s no mystery that Greenwich has become synonymous with time, on account of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) being the time that the rest of the world takes its cue from.
Taking place between November 12 and November 22, Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College has been transformed into a technicoloured display that explores the theme of time.
The trail takes place across some of the college’s most recognisable spots, both indoors and out, beginning at The Painted Hall and concluding for the finale outside with a projection on one of the college’s domes.
The trail begins at The Painted Hall, featuring colourful chimneys that change colour synchronised with music.
Following on from The Painted Hall, you walk through the Ripley Tunnel to a smaller display in the college’s undercroft, with a mix of projections and sounds exploring the theme of time travel and quantum mechanics.
But one of my personal favourite displays was the stunning display taking place in The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul, that explores the origins of Earth from the Big Bang through to the dinosaurs, and further in time as the earth’s continents began to drift and animals began to evolve.
This display is really something special and completely transforms the space, with plenty of seats to sit and admire the display for as long as you like.
The trail finally finishes with an outdoor display on the outside dome and exterior building of the college.
Seeing the dome illuminated to resemble objects like a clock and a time turner was so unique and really transformed what is an already stunning historic building.
During the trail you’ll hear extracts from H.G. Well’s The Time Machine as well as a soundscape of music to further immerse you into the experience.
If you have the time, the trail is well worth the visit, transforming the college into a vibrant and unique sensory experience.
Time by Luxmuralis will run up until November 22 with slots bookable from 5pm to 9pm and tickets priced at £15 for an adult and £12 for children.
