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Eltham Palace and Gardens

A great rainy-day palace in London

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Today: light rain · 14°C

A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration

Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor

Photo credits

Photo: Tulips at Eltham Palace - geograph.org.uk - 6121930.jpg by Oast House Archive · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.

Photo: Eltham Palace (24800726909).jpg by Tom Parnell from Dunfermline, Scotland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.

Photo: Eltham Palace (25142103726).jpg by Tom Parnell from Dunfermline, Scotland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.

Discover a medieval great hall alongside the 1930s interiors of Eltham Palace, then explore its gardens and children’s play area. English Heritage provides a family guide to help visitors uncover the stories of the house.

Area:Greater London

Eltham Palace and Gardens: Eltham Palace and Gardens

What parents should know

Discover a medieval great hall alongside the 1930s interiors of Eltham Palace, then explore its gardens and children’s play area.

Planning

Plan your visit

The lift is currently out of service. On 19 and 26 September 2026 the house closes at noon and the grounds at 2pm, with earlier last-entry times. Check the operator’s current notice before travelling.