English Heritage

Welcome to Eltham Palace and Gardens

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. To book your visit, click here.

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.

Please click here for more information about the safety measures you can expect when visiting as well as our FAQs. 

• Gardens - The beautiful gardens and grounds are open for you to enjoy while keeping to social distancing.
• Summer Quest - This summer, from 18 July, take your family on a free fun adventure quest with a historical twist. Download your trail map here and learn more below.
• House – The house is open from 11am – 5pm daily (last admission at 4pm) with a new one-way system in place. The Medieval Great Hall and most parts of the mansion will be open as usual but some areas including the basement, the introductory screening room and two smaller bedrooms will be closed to ensure social distancing.
• Cafe - The cafe will be open for takeaway light refreshments and will have a new one way system. Our cafe is taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.  Find out more here.
• Shop - The shop will be open with a one-way system in place. 
• Playground - The playground will remain closed.
• Toilets - Our toilets are open as usual. Additional hand sanitising stations will be available on site. 
• Access - Unfortunately, due to a new one-way system to support social distancing, the gardens are currently not wheelchair accessible.
• Face coverings - Face coverings must be worn when buying in Eltham Palace and Garden's indoor shop and café. We recommend wearing them in all other indoor spaces. We won’t be able to give you a face covering, so please come prepared so you don’t miss out.