Eltham Palace and Gardens

Lift out of order

On Saturday 5th, 19th and 26th September, Eltham Palace will have earlier closing times: The house will close at 12pm (with last entry at 11.30am). The grounds will close at 2pm (with last entry at 1pm). Please note that our lift is currently out of order and we apologise for the inconvenience. Please ask a team member for our alternative offer.

A view of Eltham Palace from across the moat and bridge.
The art-deco entrance hall at Eltham Palace with chairs and a table.
Three young women stand on a balcony overlooking the great hall at Eltham Palace with an elaborate hammerbeam roof.
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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

Heritage Open Days this September

Every September, Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s heritage and history with free events across the country.

This year Eltham Palace and Gardens is offering free entry with no booking required on:

  • Monday 14 September, 10am - 5pm
  • Saturday 19 September, 10am - 2pm (House closes at 12.30pm)

On these days there will be a new and exclusive Servants Tour running at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm each day (subject to availability).

A group of people stand at a bus stop

Leave the car at home

It's super easy to get to Eltham Palace and Gardens by public transport. Mottingham railway station is a 15-minute walk away while TfL bus services 124, 126, 160 or 161 all run nearby. 

Plus, you can get 20% off your entry when you show your travel ticket at the site thanks to our partnership with Good Journey.  

We also have plenty of cycle racks on site if you want to get here by pedal power. 

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

A black and white photograph of a demolition of the gables at Eltham Palace.
© Private collection

Seely & Paget Anniversary Trail

We’re celebrating 100 years of the Seely & Paget partnership, architects of Eltham Palace, and 90 years since the house was completed.

Follow ‘The Partners’ self-guided trail through the house and grounds, learn about their journey from young architects to creative visionaries, and meet the wider cast who brought the project to life.

There’s also a free audio guide on Bloomberg Connects  Keep an eye out for events throughout the year too.

Find out more about the Trail

Eltham Palace videos

  • Join presenter Esme Todd and young English Heritage member Laura and Aylin as they discover what life was like at Eltham Palace.

  • Watch dramatic drone footage of Eltham Palace before you plan your visit.

Eltham Palace on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to historian Dr Andrew Hann describe socialising with the Courtaulds at Eltham Palace in the 1930s.

Eltham Palace guidebook

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