Landmarks & Heritage
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Eltham
Photo: English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)
The Courtaulds' 1930s Art Deco mansion joined to the medieval Great Hall where Henry VIII grew up, set in beautiful gardens. Run by English Heritage.
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About Eltham Palace and Gardens
Eltham Palace pairs a glamorous 1936 Art Deco house, built by Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, with the 1470s Great Hall of the medieval royal palace. The Art Deco dining room and Virginia's gold-plated bathroom are highlights, and the Great Hall is a striking contrast.
The gardens combine medieval remains with Arts and Crafts influences, and there's a glasshouse café, shop and children's play area.
Worth knowing
Why visit?
A rare chance to see Art Deco glamour and Tudor history side by side, and one of south-east London's finest days out.
History & character
The Great Hall dates from the 1470s and was part of the royal palace where Henry VIII spent his childhood. In 1936 Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built their Art Deco mansion beside it.
What’s on here
Upcoming events at Eltham Palace and Gardens
Gallery
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