Eltham Palace
Manor house · Eltham ·

Eltham Palace

Manor house · Eltham ·

Medieval hall meets 1930s Art Deco mansion with gardens

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Court Rd, London SE9 5NP, United Kingdom Get directions

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Court Rd, London SE9 5NP, United Kingdom Get directions

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"Design lovers rejoice. Eltham Palace is an underrated gem, less visited by the masses, but absolutely a shining star. Guests can explore the medieval palace and stunning gardens, but my favorite is the extension, which differentiates this English Heritage site from others. Eltham Palace was bought in the 1930s when new owners built an extension boasting one of the best examples of Art Deco design I’ve seen in the UK. PS: you might recognize some rooms from Netflix’s The Crown." - Connor Sturges

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"A site with a layered history that began as a medieval palace and Tudor royal residence before being transformed in the 1930s into an extravagant Art Deco mansion by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. The interiors showcase quirky period details — including the heated sleeping quarters once used by the couple’s pet lemur — and the house is surrounded by 7.6 hectares of gardens with a pleasant adjoining glasshouse café." - Astrid Hofer

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Dorota T.

Google
The Eltham Palace it's such a great place of contradictions. It is in busy London, yet the location is so peaceful and feels like you are at countryside; there are medieval ruins, and there is early XX century modern art deco; there are modern gardens.... And a moat and wooden bridges :) entering the Palace feels like you move in time to old James Bond movie and the rest of the house feels some comfortable, not pompous, eccentric but with pragmatism and cosines. Love the minimalistic approach that is well balanced with traditional accents (library). I think visiting the Palace today on a sunny autumn day gave the experience even more depth. Clean facilities, good parking availability, staff very friendly and helpful. So thankful for kids activities with stamps and quiz, and of course - play area, great with equipment bringing out lots from kids imagination. Thank you for a wonderful day :)

Eleena P.

Google
We visited the place because of free family day pass to English Heritage and I have to say the place is beautiful and very well preserved and presented. The Manor House is a mix of medieval history and 1930's Art Deco design. Garden and surrounding areas are also beautiful!!!! Nice, helpful staff, thank you. Highly recommended.

Liam B.

Google
Absolutely beautiful. A Contained perfect stately home visit. The art deco interiors , even though only a mere 100 years ago. Felt last the distant past but within touching distance. Wonderful.

Atefeh - Ati O

Google
Visited Eltham Palace and Gardens and absolutely loved it! The autumn colours made the whole place look magical✨️, golden leaves, peaceful paths, and stunning views. The Art Deco interior of the palace is breathtaking, beautifully preserved, and full of character. It’s a perfect mix of history and elegance. The gardens are spacious, serene, and ideal for a relaxing walk or photos. A must-visit spot in London, especially in autumn when everything looks extra charming! 🍁✨

Helen E.

Google
A beautiful house with some very unique features. The art deco interior is stunning and the history fascinating. I recommend talking to the many volunteers who can point out some fun details that you would otherwise miss. The entrance hall to the house (pictured) is particularly impressive and has been used for several film and TV productions. The delightful grounds are extensive and we didn't discover it all as it was a very hot day. There is a gorgeous play park for little ones and excellent cafe. I wouldn't recommend taking very small children or babies into the house as there is a 'no touch' rule in some areas and stairs but there are some dressing up opportunities for older children (and adults!) A very good day out, especially if you have English Heritage membership.

batman51

Google
An unusual place to visit as it incorporates life in the 1930s (if you were rich) with a building going back 600 years. After the amazing entrance hall, there are plenty of rooms to view and the Great Hall with its magnificent hammer beam roof. The gardens are very pleasant with a good walk round the moat. There is a cafe and children's playground by the main entrance. Reasonably accessible by public transport from Mottingham Station and Eltham High Street.

Alyssa A.

Google
Was a little underwhelmed, as a Heritage member my admission was free, but if I had to pay I would’ve been far more disappointed. Audio tour was very good, loved that it gave you directions and showed exactly what room to walk into, super helpful. Didn’t really care for the garden tour section. I thought there would be slightly more historical information on the guide, but still very interesting.

Abigail M.

Google
Great day out with the special event of legendary jousting, falconry and medieval music amongst stalls! The house and gardens look spectacular and the internal house highly modern for it's era.... Each room being so different!