Eltham Palace and Gardens

We have changed the opening arrangements of our sites to play our part in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Eltham Palace is temporarily closed for the weekend of 16/17 January. Any tickets pre-booked for the closed period will be cancelled and refunds automatically made, so there is no need to contact us. We hope to be able to return to our winter weekend opening of the gardens of Eltham Palace, in line with current Government guidance, from 23/24 January onwards, but this remains under review. We are keeping a selection of sites open for local people to use for exercise during the lockdown period. These are a mixture of free-to-enter and paid sites, and all have plenty of outdoor space for safe social distancing. Visits to paid sites must be booked in advance. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult time.

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Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5QE/ SE9 5NP for Sat Nav

Please note: the gardens at Eltham Palace are open Sat - Sun. To comply with government guidelines, all interior spaces including the House and Great Hall are currently closed. The toilets and play area will be open and the cafe will be open for takeaway light refreshments.

What you need to know

We've made some changes to help keep you safe, and things might be a little different when you visit. Here's everything you need to know.

  • Do we need to Book?

    Advance booking is now essential. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. Make sure you've read our ticketing FAQ before you book.

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  • What changes have you made to your facilities?

    Toilets - Our toilets near the visitor entrance are open as usual. The toilets near the House are currently closed. Additional hand sanitising stations are available on site.

    Cafe - The cafe will be serving takeaway light refreshments.

    Play area - The play area will remain open.

    Admissions - Our admissions will be outside of the usual visitor centre.

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  • How Are You Keeping Us Safe?

    We've made a number of changes to help keep you safe. Although things might be a little different when you visit, you’ll still be able to enjoy exploring the places where history really happened. And you’ll still be given a warm and safe welcome by our friendly – if socially distant – staff and volunteers.

    You can visit our reopening page for information on general safety measures we've taken to help keep you safe.

    General Safety Information

  • Do I need to wear a face covering?

    Face coverings must be worn in all indoor areas. We won't be able to provide you with a face covering, so please come prepared so you don't miss out.

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One of London’s best kept secrets, Eltham Palace has seen centuries of lavish entertaining – from minstrels playing for royalty to 1930s millionaires hosting celebrities of the day. Its eclectic make-up creates a setting that combines ancient and modern to dazzling effect.

When textile magnates, bought Eltham in the 1930s, they built an ultra-modern home adjoining the medieval palace. Sparing no expense the house’s sleek design is the epitome of Art Deco luxury. Three interconnected rooms lend your event an instant air of sophistication. While the medieval hall with its magnificent hammerbeam roof and the beautiful moated garden provides a host of options for events of every size.

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 Eltham Palace and Gardens Timeline

1086Hamo and Odo

The manor of Eltham is held by Hamo, sheriff of Kent, on behalf of Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William the Conqueror’s half-brother.

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1296Bishop's Manor

Antony Bek, Bishop of Durham, builds a grand manor house at Eltham.

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