- Open
- £18.10 adult · £9 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
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Quick answer
Eltham Palace is a palace near Greenwich, Greater London, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £18.10, and English Heritage members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a members' car park on site, about 150 m from the entrance.
Eltham Palace opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Eltham Palace tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.38 | £18.10 |
| Concession | £13.85 | £16.30 |
| Child | £7.65 | £9 |
| Family | £38.59 | £45.40 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Eltham Palace and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. Limited; non-members pay. Three free Blue Badge spaces. Sat nav SE9 5NP. Busy at weekends and school holidays. About 150 m to the entrance. 20% off walk-up tickets when arriving by TfL public transport.
- By train
- Mottingham Station is 0.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- TfL buses 124, 126, 160 or 161, then a short walk.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- No dogs; assistance dogs welcome.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Some undulation; 150 m lightly gravelled path from visitor centre to house; cobbled bridge; basement, Great Hall dais and Minstrels' Gallery by stairs; lift out of service.
Food and facilities
- Café Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Play area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Audio guide Yes
- Shop Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Eltham Palace
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Moat
A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.
- 03
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Eltham Palace
- c.1470 Great Hall of the medieval royal palace built in the 1470s
- 1936 Stephen and Virginia Courtauld build their art deco mansion beside the Great Hall
- 1992 Royal Army Educational Corps leaves the site
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Eltham Palace?
Adult tickets cost £18.10, and English Heritage members go free.
Is there a café at Eltham Palace?
Yes, there is a café on site.
When is Eltham Palace open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Eltham Palace?
There is a members' car park on site, about 150 m from the entrance. 20% off walk-up tickets when arriving by TfL public transport.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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