
Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket
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Is Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket worth booking?
Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $9 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (2)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Step into the glamour of Eltham Palace, where dazzling Art Deco style meets medieval grandeur. Begin your visit in the striking circular entrance hall, blending bold 1930s design with sleek Swedish influences, before exp
What you get
- Admission ticket
About this experience
Step into the glamour of Eltham Palace, where dazzling Art Deco style meets medieval grandeur. Begin your visit in the striking circular entrance hall, blending bold 1930s design with sleek Swedish influences, before exploring the elegant panelled dining room with its geometric details. Marvel at Virginia Courtauld’s iconic golden bathroom, complete with an onyx bath set in a glittering mosaic niche watched over by the goddess Psyche. Descend into the wartime basement bunker and imagine life here during the Blitz. Then journey back 500 years to the magnificent Great Hall, with its soaring hammer-beam roof built for Edward IV. Once a favoured royal palace, Eltham is steeped in history dating back to the Domesday Book. Complete your visit with a stroll through 19 acres of beautiful historic gardens.
What's included
Included
- Admission ticket
What you'll see and do
Eltham Palace and Gardens
In 1936, eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld decided to build their magnificent art deco mansion right next to the medieval Great Hall of Eltham Palace - creating a masterpiece of modern interiors. Explore enviable interiors like the amazing art deco dining room, site of many illustrious dinner parties; and Virginia Courtauld’s instagram worthy gold-plated bathroom For a complete contrast with the 1930s rooms, step into the 1470s Great Hall – part of the medieval royal palace of Eltham, where Henry VIII spent his childhood. Don’t miss the palace’s beautiful gardens, with their mix of medieval remains and Arts and Crafts influences. There’s a visitor centre with a shop and a pretty café in the glasshouse, as well as a play area for children.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Eltham Palace and Gardens
Court Rd, Eltham Palace Car Park, London, SE9 5NP, United Kingdom
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Eltham Palace and Gardens · Court Rd, Eltham Palace Car Park, London, SE9 5NP, United Kingdom
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- English Heritage
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very poor tour booking experience
We had contacted Eltham Palace to prebook a special tour in celebration for an important anniversary for us. The price of the tour was expensive but it was explained to us that they ordinarily only offer tours to large groups and so the price was to accommodate that (though the number of tours they offer as events for much cheaper and free talks they do on site really makes me wonder what exactly we were paying for, what sort of premium do these tour guides think they're worth over their volunteers?) so we thought it would be worth it and agreed to it this was all confirmed through email through a staff member called ruby. we were in communication with her right up until the day of only to arrive at Eltham Palace to be told that they had no knowledge of the tour and no tour guide was on site. How can that be posisble when there was a staff member emailing us from an email address for eltham palace?? I still don't understand how there could be no record of our booking anywhere after such long conversations? Either this staff member Ruby just does whatever she wants and is being allowed to totally sabotage peoples days for personal enjoyment or her manager cannnot control her. I am appreciative to the staff on the day who found us a tour guide (how they were able to suddenly get one in when it was impossible before i don't know, but i appreciate her coming in on a day off to save our day!!!) and ended up giving us a great tour, but the whole tour booking experience clearly needs a massive overhaul. Anyone who's booked a tour and only has had ruby respond please urge for confirmation from someone else first before assuming you have a tour!
via Tripadvisor
An attractive house built in the 1920s but no evidence of its very interesting past.
Well signposted, lots of parking, free for EH members, there is a free audio guide which you pick up inside of the house ( it was not very easy to use), lots of very helpful guides in each room, the house was interesting to look around BUT 1. Eltham Palace has been in existence since 1200s with a very interesting history eg Henry VIII spent his childhood here but the house and great hall we see today are all renovations and rebuilds from the 1920s. They are very attractive art deco designs but there is nothing to see of anything earlier, even the great hall is a rebuild. 2. We thought that the commentary was silly and flippant. In saying that, we did have an enjoyable and interesting 2 hours here, it was just not what we expected.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $19
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Eltham Palace and Gardens Admission Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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