Eltham Palace
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About Eltham Palace

A unique Art Deco mansion in a medieval setting. Built for millionaires, Eltham Palace reflects the glamour and allure of 1930s fashionable society. Stunning interiors and furnishings reflect a masterpiece of design, and combine the cutting edge designs of ocean-liner style, with French influence Art Deco. The mansion's backdrop is a medieval royal palace from Tudor times, with magnificent Great Hall, the childhood home of Henry VIII. The 19 acres of beautiful gardens blend 1930s and medieval features, including London's oldest working bridge over the moat.

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Opening Times Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Summer 10:00 - 17:00, winter 11:00 - 16:00.

Eltham Palace Address

Address:
Court Yard, Off Court Road, London
London
SE9 5QE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8294 2548
Fax: +44 (0)20 8294 2621
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

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Prices for Eltham Palace

English Heritage members - Free Educational Groups: Free if booked at least 14 days in advance Gardens only: £4.80/£3.60/£2.40: £8.30 (USD13.82)  per ticket
English Heritage members - Free Educational Groups: Free if booked at least 14 days in advance Gardens only: £4.80/£3.60/£2.40: £20.80 (USD34.64)  per ticket
English Heritage members - Free Educational Groups: Free if booked at least 14 days in advance Gardens only: £4.80/£3.60/£2.40: £7.10 (USD11.82)  per ticket
English Heritage members - Free Educational Groups: Free if booked at least 14 days in advance Gardens only: £4.80/£3.60/£2.40: £4.20 (USD6.99)  per ticket
 

Location Information for Eltham Palace

Address:
Court Yard, Off Court Road, London
London
SE9 5QE
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8294 2548
Fax: +44 (0)20 8294 2621
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Public transport: Eltham - 1/2mile
By Road: M25 - Junction 3 on the M25, then A20 to Eltham, off Court Road, SE9

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4.0
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  Latest 2 reviews of Eltham Palace

An unexpected gem

Eltham Palace was an unexpected pleasure. This gracious site not only includes an early Great Hall from the pre-Tudor era, but also the magnificent Art Deco house built by the Courtauld Family in...

Eltham Palace was an unexpected pleasure. This gracious site not only includes an early Great Hall from the pre-Tudor era, but also the magnificent Art Deco house built by the Courtauld Family in the 1930s. A comprehensive audio tour is included in the admission price. The gardens are also wonderful and provide a perfect picnic site.

We had lunch in the house - a traditional menu includes devonshire tea, freshly made sandwiches and ploughman's lunch. It was delicious and good value.

 
5.0
22 June 2009
by Moonk, Melbourne
 

Worth a visit just for the surprise

Eltham Palace is owned by English Heritage and although I am often drawn to their properties, I equally often balk at their prices. After a reasonable search on the internet, I located two different...

Eltham Palace is owned by English Heritage and although I am often drawn to their properties, I equally often balk at their prices. After a reasonable search on the internet, I located two different 2 for 1 deals, one from a cheap hotel chain, one from an international pizza restaurant chain. These make it good value as theres a fair bit to see inside.

The exterior is a fairly typical mediaval hall, which had been sypathetically extended in the 1930's, which is were the twist comes in. The then owners (the Courtaulds) had a bit of a liking for the Art Deco movement and so the interior is a complete Art Deco fantasy. It's hard to describe individual parts, but from the delightful inlaid wooden scenes by the entrance to the shapes in the stair cases to the black and silver doors the house shows the era at it's best.

I'm not a huge fan of gardens, but this one seemed nice enough, good for a picnic by the moat at any rate.

Definitely NOT what you'd expect in a rather normal south London suburb...

 
4.0
23 May 2008
by El_Badgerino, London
 

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Events at Eltham Palace

  • English Heritage: Eltham Palace

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    21 Mar 2009 to 31 Jan 2010

    Eltham Palace was completed in 1936, with the house's exterior built in sympathy with the older building, and the interior featuring 1930s French-influenced Art Deco, ocean-liner style and Swedish design. The gardens surrounding the palace include both 20th century and medieval elements, with a rock garden sloping down to the moat, a medieval bridge, herbaceous borders inspired by designer Isabelle Van Groeningen, a sunken rose garden and picnic areas.

     
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