Eltham Palace and Gardens

Eltham Palace and Gardens Art Deco meets Medieval and Tudor with gardens full of wonderful surprises Please email us at [email protected].

Immerse yourself in 1930s Art Deco decadence at Eltham Palace, one of the most enchanting visitor attractions in London. Built by the wealthy Courtauld family next to the remains of Eltham Palace, childhood home of Henry VIII, it’s among the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in England. The stunning entrance hall, marvellous panelled dining room, luxurious bathroom, and the magnificent medi

eval Great Hall, are just some of the highlights. And with its beautiful gardens, and plenty of places for a picnic, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Full of wonderful surprises, Eltham Palace is the perfect choice for a great day out in South London.

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🍂September has arrived at Eltham Palace🍂Crisp mornings and golden afternoons as summer slowly gives way to autumn.What a...
01/09/2026

🍂September has arrived at Eltham Palace🍂

Crisp mornings and golden afternoons as summer slowly gives way to autumn.

What are you most looking forward to this Autumn ?

Heritage Open Days are fast approaching, and we've got some treats for you...✨A new trail around the house, going into t...
30/08/2026

Heritage Open Days are fast approaching, and we've got some treats for you...

✨A new trail around the house, going into the lives of many of the servants who lived and worked here.
💫Free tours daily from Monday 14th, delivered by your very own 'servant'.
🌟Free entry to the site on Monday 14th, and Saturday 19th!
As always, members get in for free, or pre-book in advance for 15% off your entry ticket.

Please note that tours must be prebooked on the day, and on Saturday 19th the site will close at 2pm.

We look forward to welcoming you!

📖Did you know that at Eltham Palace, we're lucky enough to have out very own Second-Hand Bookshop on site?Nestled away i...
28/08/2026

📖Did you know that at Eltham Palace, we're lucky enough to have out very own Second-Hand Bookshop on site?

Nestled away in the beautiful Oak Room and looked after by a group of dedicated volunteers, our bookshop is open daily, with all proceeds going to Eltham Palace.

So next time you visit, pop by and grab yourself a bargain - prices start from only £1!📚

⚠️We're recruiting!⚠️Are you passionate about history, whether it be medieval or modern, keen to work at a heritage site...
17/08/2026

⚠️We're recruiting!⚠️

Are you passionate about history, whether it be medieval or modern, keen to work at a heritage site, and wanting to be part of a team preserving and sharing local history?🤔

We want you to volunteer at Eltham Palace! ✨

Applications for visitor volunteers are open, until Tuesday 8th September.

Apply here -> https://english-heritage.rosterfy.uk/roles/v4VTjzh1VW904DaAMa7VHbvS4jxlA5

We look forward to meeting you all!🌻

🌳🍂Do you remember visiting Eltham Palace before it was an English Heritage site? Did you attend an event in the gardens,...
16/08/2026

🌳🍂Do you remember visiting Eltham Palace before it was an English Heritage site? Did you attend an event in the gardens, visit to watch a play, or perhaps camp on site with the scouts?

If so English Heritage would love to hear from you. We are holding a reminiscence day at Eltham Palace on Friday 21st August, 11:30-14:30 offering visitors an opportunity to share their memories of Eltham past.

We are working in collaboration with the University of Kent, and our dedicated team of students will be on hand to record your memories of the gardens at Eltham and fun times had there over the past 80 years. The reminiscence day is part of a wider project researching how local people have used and enjoyed the gardens at Eltham over the past two centuries. We are hoping to share all the findings in a temporary display at the Palace later in the year.

If you aren’t able to attend the event on the 21st August you can also share your memories of Eltham Palace by email to [email protected] ⛺🎭

Picture: Private Collection

Have you taken advantage of our Pimms deal this summer? 🍓If you join us for a Pimms after 3pm then you will find it only...
15/08/2026

Have you taken advantage of our Pimms deal this summer? 🍓

If you join us for a Pimms after 3pm then you will find it only costs you £1! A perfect refreshment in this weather!☀

Our Autumn Fair is fast approaching!🍂Join us at Eltham Palace on Saturday 12th September as we welcome a variety of craf...
14/08/2026

Our Autumn Fair is fast approaching!🍂

Join us at Eltham Palace on Saturday 12th September as we welcome a variety of craft stalls in our beautiful Tudor Great Hall, and a whole range of plant vendors taking over the Turning Circle.🌳

Our Spring and Summer fairs were huge successes, so get on down, catch some of the fun and support some small businesses!💸

Book early for 15%, or English Heritage members get in for free. See you there😊

Today's free talk!👨🏻‍🏫Admission ticket or English Heritage membership required.For those of you wondering, despite the h...
13/08/2026

Today's free talk!👨🏻‍🏫Admission ticket or English Heritage membership required.

For those of you wondering, despite the hot weather, the house and gardens will remain open all day☀️🌻 Remember to drink plenty of water and stay cool!

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