Anne of Denmark Festival at the Queen's House

Sunday 15 December

Storytelling: Jules and jewels – James I and Anne of Denmark 

10.45am and 3.15pm, Great Hall 

Immerse yourself in a story about the creation of the Queen’s House. 

Suitable for children aged 3-8.

Art session: festive greeting cards 

11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Undercroft 

Create your own festive greeting cards inspired by wintry Greenwich scenes and items from Royal Museums Greenwich's collections.

Talk: Inigo Jones, the ingenious architect behind the Queen’s House 

11.15am and 1.45pm, Queen’s Anteroom  

Step into the world of the pioneer whose artistic brilliance reshaped England’s architecture – and set the stage for modern design.  

Talk: Five queens and the Queen’s House 

11.45am and 2.15pm, Queen’s Privy Chamber 

Learn more about Queens Anne of Denmark, Henrietta Maria, Elizabeth I, Mary II and Anne – and their direct and indirect connections with the Queen’s House. Why not test your knowledge in our interactive quiz?

Talk: Love and romance in Greenwich 

12.15pm and 2.45pm, Queen’s Privy Chamber and Queen’s Bedchamber 

Prepare to swoon over royal love stories played out in Greenwich’s romantic scenery. 

Queen’s House Treasures Tour 

12.45pm and 3.45pm, Various rooms, Starting at the Great Hall 

Join our passionate team and learn about the history of this former royal residence. Gaze upon the Great Hall, wander down the Tulip Stairs and discover the stories within our collection.  Visitors will also gain exclusive access to the balcony with views towards Greenwich Park. 

For this special weekend, the 60-minute tour will be free. On the day, wristbands can be collected from the Admissions Desk, located In the Undercroft. Wristbands will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please be aware the tour has a capacity of 24 people. Due to health and safety reasons, children under 12 cannot access the balcony.

Find out more about the Treasures Tour