2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (U) - GREENWICH PARK - LONDON

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The two sites at Greenwich Park are both located adjacent to the Royal Observatory Gardens (boasting the best views in London!). The screening site for “Back To The Future” and “2001″ is in front of the Wolfe statue - this is a hard-surfaced area (not grass), so please do bring a deckchair, beanbag, cushions or buy one of our inflatable Wedgies on-site. For “Wall-E” the site is grass-covered, in the Royal Observatory Gardens.

Both are accessed from the Blackheath Gate or from St Mary’s Gate, close to Greenwich High Street.

In the oldest of the Royal Parks, covering 183 acres, part of the Greenwich World Heritage site and home to the Prime Meridian Line, we invite you to join us in the fitting surroundings of The Old Royal Observatory, for a series of three outdoor cinema screenings themed around travel through space and time.

We blast off with Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 trailblazing sci-fi epic, exploring themes of human evolution, artificial intelligence, technology and extraterrestrial life through a combination of pioneering visuals and carefully selected classical music – and what better backdrop than the Old Royal Observatory? Britain’s first purpose-built scientific research centre, built in 1675 to a design by Sir Christopher Wren, commissioned by King Charles III, the observatory is home to the Prime Meridian, the official starting point of each new day and year. Come along for a special evening of cinema under the stars to wonder, as so many have here, at the possibilities of space and time travel.

Why not book tickets for all three Nomad screenings at The Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park? On Monday 8 August, we present Pixar’s wonderful animation WALL-E, before we return on Saturday 24 September for Back to the Future.

The Pavillion Teahouse will be open, serving food and drink, including alcohol. Bring something warm to wear for after sunset. The Pavilion Teahouse will be open, serving food and drink, including alcohol. Bring something warm to wear for after sunset. Please be advised that at this venue, the audience will be seated on a hard surface so it is essential to bring rugs, cushions, low chairs, deckchairs, inflatables or whatever will keep your comfortable throughout the screening! There will also be blankets, ponchos and inflatable back supports on sale, should you need any extra supplies.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid maaasive disappointment.

We’ll be doing 20 Nomad events in London’s Royal Parks this year - view the full schedule for Royal Parks outdoor cinema.

Please note that for public safety and environmental reasons, glass is not permitted anywhere in the Royal Parks. If bringing a picnic, please bring plastic cups and plastic bottles instead. Many thanks.

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