Eltham Palace and Gardens, interior
Museum

Eltham Palace and Gardens

London

With a National Art Pass you get

Free entry

This Art Deco house in Greenwich has been heralded as 'a masterpiece of modern design', but Eltham Palace has a much more fascinating history.

Eltham Palace in South East London boasts a unique blend of history. At its heart lies a grand medieval hall, a remnant of a former royal residence frequented by English monarchs. This impressive structure features the third-largest hammerbeam roof in England.

In the 1930s, the site underwent a dramatic transformation when eccentric millionaires, the Courtaulds, acquired the property and extended it in the Art Deco style. Today, visitors can explore this fascinating juxtaposition, journeying through both the medieval past and the glamorous 1930s.

Art Deco delights

The Courtaulds' Art Deco extension showcases cutting-edge design, luxurious living and state-of-the-art technology, from the striking circular entrance hall, to Virginia Courtauld's luxurious golden bathroom containing a statue of the goddess Psyche. Don’t miss the quirky purpose-built heated home for Mah-Jong, the Courtaulds' pet lemur.

Vintage fashions

Step inside a reconstruction of Virginia's walk-in wardrobe to see beautiful period dresses and accessories, and try on some vintage-inspired replicas yourself.

Award-winning gardens

Take a moment of peace in the formal rose gardens or lose yourself in the Rock Garden's cascading waterfalls and pools. London's oldest working bridge stands proudly within the gardens, a link to the palace's medieval origins. Children can enjoy an exciting playground inspired by the Courtaulds' love of travel.

Café and shop

The glasshouse café gives the impression of alfresco dining, and there is also a shop selling a range of Art Deco inspired gifts.

Why you should go

  • Amazing Art Deco interiors  decorated with lavish furnishings and artworks

  • A rich history, including royal residents, dating back to the 12th century

  • Guided walks and nature trails in the beautiful gardens

Visitor information

Address

Eltham Palace and Gardens

Court Yard, Eltham, London, Greater London, SE9 5QE
020 8294 2548

Opening times

The gardens are currently open. Please visit the Eltham Palace website for full seasonal opening times

Visitor information

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