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